Balboa Tattoo

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  We had friends visiting from Spokane for my wife's birthday and was in Newport for the day. Decided that all four of us would get a tattoo. Jessica was the only artist working at the time and worked us all in staying late to finish up. We all were very pleased with our tattoos and highly recommend Jessica.

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  Posted on 08.26.13 Shannon W.

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  Great experience here! I was referred to Rick by my best friend, who took me here to get us matching tats. The shop is cute, well decorated, and extremely tidy. The whole process from start to finish was super easy and Rick's laid back but professional demeanor makes you feel like you could be getting ink in your own home. The tats came out great and even better, he doesn't waste your time. With other places, that could mean a hastily done job...here it means quality tattooing done by someone who loves what they do and wants you to love the end result.

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  Posted on 08.24.13 Miriah S.

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  I have been tattoo'd by Tiny (Rick) for years, he has done 80% of my ink. I can't tell you how many people stop me or comment on how beautiful my work is, they can't believe how bright my color is!
                        Thank You, Tiny

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  Posted on 02.15.13 Toni M.

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  These guys are top notch! I found them on Yelp, dropped in same night, and they exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them for your next tattoo. Friendly and clean environment.

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  Posted on 12.10.12 T W.

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  my sister and i each got a tattoo here (mine was done by chris, can't recall the name of her artist).  each of ours were super small, and just black (puzzle pieces, on the foot).  it took a maximum of about 10 minutes for mine, and maybe 15 for hers (mine was just an outline).  seeing as this was the first time either of us had ever been inked, we were super nervous, which we didn't hesitate to convey to the dudes wielding the needle, but we were met with acknowledging smiles, and told that we'd be just fine.  and we were.  much less pain than anticipated, and we're both incredibly happy with the results.  i wouldn't hesitate to come back again, and i'm already planning my 2nd.  i suppose i'll be seeing more of balboa tattoo.  get the needle ready, boys.

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  Posted on 10.04.11 heather h.

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  Ardee Allen has been doing my backpiece and i couldnt imagine anyone doing it anywhere close to how it looks, I've got most of my body covered and to this day my back is still the only tattoo that I'll just stare at in the mirror for hours.  And if that's not enough, she is one of the most spectacular people I've ever met. The tattoo industry would be a better place if more artist cared that much about the quality of their work. (while i've never been tattooed by mike or rick, they are both spectacular tattoo artists.) I wish i could give balboa tattoo more than 5 stars

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  Posted on 07.30.11 Neil F.

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  This is the only place I will ever get a tattoo from. Always ask for Rick. Most professional, Most affordable, Most Timely and amazing! Well done Balboa Tattoo!

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  Posted on 04.11.11 Kahn M.

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  I could not have been happier.  I was referred to Rick from a gentlemen at 2Fellon Skate shop in whittier, and dude was right on.  The man is a genius!
  I needed a portrait of my granny, but more pinup style and an awesome artist to make it happen and Rick was just the man for me.  Visited the shop on looked through the books, got a great vibe from the shop, and book the apt.
  The session itself was the best I've ever had.  It hurt on a few spots, a couple zingers, but for the most part, I put some jewel on my ipod and almost fell asleep.  My husband actually thought I was asleep.  Rick, got down and was done in about an hour and 45 minutes, with one smoke break in-between.  I cannot say enough good things about him, and the shop! Will be going back to him for more for sure.

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  Posted on 02.02.11 Stephanie N.

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  Great artist ...can draw anything and fix any cover up to make it look sic.......!

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  Posted on 01.25.11 Kris H.

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