Just got my dragon tattoo by James. He is an AWESOME and TALENTED artist! Â He is also very personable and such a nice guy! Â The shop is super clean and everyone is super friendly. James is very accommodating. He actually took the time to draw out the dragon on me to see if I liked it first, then I came back another day to start the tattoo. They always have a movie on the TV to help pass the time which helps.
Review Source:Today me and my best friend got tattoos from the Blazing Horse. Earlier I was calling around to tattoo shops to see their minimums because we were getting very small tattoos. I had the pleasure of talking to Daniel on the phone and he was the nicest! Me and my friend got our tattoos done at the same time. My artist was Pavel and my friend's was Daniel. They were charming, fun, clean, and soothing. They made us calm because it was our first tattoos. It was fast, efficient, and an all over great experience.
Review Source:So i chose this shop because two of my friends had their work done here, and also because of all the good reviews. My piece was done by Pavel, a super cool, laid back guy and i couldn't be happier with his work! This was my first tattoo and he made it an awesome experience. I came in i'd say 2-3 weeks before i planned on actually getting the tattoo so that way i could have it sketched out and have any adjustments made with adequate time for them to do it. Â I gave a $60 deposit for the sketch, and that money went towards the total tattoo cost. Emailed a couple times back and forth and finally had it perfect. Scheduled the day and everything went smoothly. He charged me $200 for it and before hand i had asked around and asked some of my friends for the prices on their tattoos, and compared to the tattoo i got, the price was super reasonable! The shop is small, but cozy, and covered with tons of art. The other artists there are really friendly too. Overall, the place has a welcoming laid back kind of atmosphere. If i ever decide to get another tattoo, i'd definitely come back!
Review Source:I got my work done by Pavel (half sleeve black&grey, from shoulder to elbow). Pavel is an awesome artist and a solid dude. The shop is super friendly and accommodating. Everyone is really friendly and wants you to feel comfortable. The atmosphere is pretty laid back and they either play music or have films playing in the back round to pass time.
You sometimes get attitude or feel rushed when in a tattoo shop but that is not the case here.
They do custom designs and put your deposit towards your work, which is awesome. My situation was a little different as I was getting some old crappy tattoos covered up, but Pavel was great at assisting and throwing in ideas that would help cover up the old tattoos.
The shop stays pretty busy but I have not had any trouble getting back in every couple weeks to continue working. They are really honest dudes over there too.
James is another amazing artist who happens to have been working each time I have been in there. James has a lot of knowledge, great work ethic, and amazing results.
All and all if your in the area and looking for quality work at a decent price you found the right place.
I was tattooed a couple weeks ago by Pavel. He'd tattooed a friend of mine before while working at another shop and by coincidence I found him at Blazing Horse. Super solid dude, he went above and beyond my expectations for my tattoo (I was originally going to get a simple deathly hallow tattooed on my chest on top of my stomach with a Game of Thrones quote, super nerdy I know). He found a way cool design for the deathly hallow online and I'm happy to say mine looks unique in comparison to others that I've seen, no offense. It took a little while to have the design drawn up but I didn't mind because I'd rather the artist take their time to get all the details done rather than speed it up to get the client out of there. Plus he talked to me the whole time so I wasn't just sitting there waiting. On top of the deathly hallow tattoo, he even (basically) re-did a rose tattoo I have on my arm. I told him about a bad experience I had at another shop and he offered to touch it up for me and it's exactly what I wanted now. On top of it all it was all done for a super fair price. The shop as a collective whole is small, but nice and has a super chill atmosphere along with some cool artwork. I'll definitely be coming back to get more work done by Pavel!
Review Source:For our wedding anniversary, my husband and I wanted to get the double infinity symbol on our ring fingers. It has been many years since my last tattoo and was New Years Eve in the evening, but I always remembered tattoo places being open then and taking walk-ins. But as I called around, no one would see us and wanted us to make an appointment in person and then come in another day. Kinda annoying, but then we found Blazing Horse Tattoo. Pavel was closing up for the evening when we called but said since it was a small thing he'll wait for us to come in!
Once we got there it took a bit longer than we thought to get the design ready but he was understanding and still gave awesome service. He tattooed us both and they looked great. After the healing process both did need a little touch up, which is common in finger tattoos I hear, he took us both right away when I called in about it. Again he was friendly and did a great job! Husband's skin seemed to reject the ink from the first tattoo, why he needed a touch up. Pavel even said that if he needed to do it again, a third time, he would! But we hope it takes this time, as for now they look perfect!
Great place for awesome tattoos. All 3 artists are talented. Sonny, James and Chino. I received tattoos from Sonny and James.Will get my 3rd one by Chino in a few months. They can get super busy, so make sure you get on their calendar asap. Anyhow, I really like this place. Awesome tattoo artists.
Review Source:after a little research into local tattoo shops my homie helped me locate blazing horse tattoo. i liked this place from the moment i began the first chapter of my journey into ink. i came in approximately a month ago to discuss my tattoo and daniel was pretty good about helping me connect with chino, a really talented artist. after a few simple consultations over the course of the past few weeks, chino took my vision and translated it perfectly into the medium of my skin.this is a good spot, very relaxed and ventilated and a neutral, clean atmosphere. the people vibe here is all good. i'll be going back.
Review Source:James was my artist and he was very hospitable.
I generally knew what i wanted and he did what great artist do which is to capture that and make it into something so much better than anticipated.
I did not come alone and he made sure that they were entertained while my tattoo was getting done as well.
He is a very genuine guy and makes sure the idea is exactly what you want before tattooing it. He is passionate and you can sense that as he was as excited as I was.
Very sanitary as he made sure the table was wiped down before placing the non-reusable cover. The towels he uses are not the cheap ones that I have experienced in the past. - makes a difference.
This was my fourth tattoo and I have never been more pleased. My initial reaction to it was mind blowing as it looks like a painting on my arm. My family agrees.
James is an amazing artist and I will definitely be making a trip back here for more and will have my girlfriend get her next tattoo from him as well.
I could not thank him enough.
I love this shop! I've known Sonny for a while, and he's an awesome dude. Very talented artist, and he takes his time drawing a piece and putting it on the exact spot on the body where it will look best.
He's done a Japanese style pheonix with flowers on my left arm, and cursive writing behind both of my thighs. I just pitched him an idea to start a sleeve on my right arm so I'm excited to get started on that soon.
I think some clients come into the shop without an appointment hoping to get tatted right away, which may turn off the client. It's not that the tattooists don't want to do the work, but they take pride in actually coming up with the best design for your idea. So if you just want a tattoo that's been sketched in 15 minutes without much thought and get tatted right away, you should probably go to a different shop. But if you want something that took time to utilize imagination and creation, definitely come here.
People always tell me to get tatted by other artists or other shops, but I never do. I trust Sonny too much, I'm probably just going to get all of my tattoos from him ha.
The shop also has a great vibe; spatious, clean, great artwork, flat screen tv(I like to watch Fantasy Factory to laugh away my pain), and awesome music slumpin. Daniel, the apprentice is an awesome dude too. He keeps me entertained and laughing while I wait for Sonny to finish with other clients.
Recently came in to get a tattoo by James. Absolutely wonderful!!!!! This review would be for him only! My whole family has been getting tattoos by him for many years: so I knew what to expect and know his work is professional and precise to what you want. I will keep coming back to him.
Review Source:I really hate writing negative reviews, especially when all the other reviews for a business are 5-star. Â But I have to say I'm really disappointed by the lack of interest shown by this shop in doing my tattoo.
I stopped in to the shop based on its overall 5 star rating.  Right away I liked the art that they seemed to specialize in.  I had no appointment, but James gave me a quick consult and he seemed to know exactly what I was looking for.  I stupidly did not think to bring cash for a deposit on the drawing so I told him I'd have to come back.  I was  back a week later to drop off my deposit and to schedule the work.  Unfortunately, James was out of town so I left the money with the shop and didn't set a date.  Big mistake.  Keep in mind that I'm driving from Danville, so it's a 45 minute trip each way to get to this place.
It's now been over six weeks since I dropped off the deposit (I honestly forget when I stopped by, it's been so long). Â I finally got a drawing about a month after giving the shop my money but when I replied to James' email asking for some changes and to set up a time to start the work, there was no follow-up. Â So basically I've given him $40 for a drawing that took about four weeks to do. Â I've called the shop, I've called James directly, I've been (I think) very patient in terms of getting the work set up and started. Â But the overall lack of interest that he's shown in getting back to me is annoying to the point where I don't even want him to do the piece any more. Â And I'd hardly want to get inked at a place where I've given them a poor review.
I get that tattooists are artists and aren't exactly known for being customer focused or timely. Â And if James had told me he was really backed up, I would probably be a bit more understanding. Â But he told me during the consult that things were really slow and that he was looking for work, so I figured this would be no problem. Â Sad to say, this isn't the case and my search for a tattoo artist continues.
Blazing Horse is by far the best tattoo shop around! Sonny is an artist first and foremost and his work is intricate and beautiful. His imagination and creativity will turn any piece into a work of art. Sonny is truly talented and comfortable on any canvas. He's got steady hands that produce flawless lines with impeccably realistic shading. Ive gotten a variety of tattoos from sonny and get compliments everywhere i go. Prices are affordable and he is very open to work with you because tattooing is his passion. The atmosphere is real chill and puts you at ease. The staff is friendly and will keep you comfortable and laughing. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add a masterpiece on your body that will last a lifetime!!
Review Source:Went here for my first professional tattoo and fell in love with this place. The workers are soo nice and patient. I'm pretty indecisive and they were patient. I ended up getting a dolphin on the side of my tummy and I can't think of any other way to change it. James is super awesome!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!!!!
I came here last week to get a tattoo for my birthday. Â The staff there was super nice, and fun to hang out with while I was waiting. I had an image on hand that I wanted to edit, a skeleton key. They worked up a drawing for me and made sure everything was to my liking. They listened to exactly what I wanted to do and followed through on it. Finally it was time to get inked up! James was my artist, he was funny and definitely made me feel welcome. This is my second tattoo, but it's still a daunting experience, and he made me feel perfectly relaxed. While I was there, they were playing some movies and stand-up comedy specials on the TV, great way to keep my mind occupied from the pain! I got the tattoo on my left side, so they offered me a pillow to relax as well. Â An hour and 15 min or so later, ta da! All done! It looked amazing! The details in the key, such as the flourishes, and he added my initials like I wanted too! It was awesome! I definitely love it, and I'll definitely be thinking up of what I want next! Thanks James!
Sonny is the main artist there, and the man that runs the shop, and he was working on someone as well. I got a glimpse of his work both in the albums and on the guy, and it was truly artistic and a masterpiece! He came by every now and then to make sure I was feeling comfy and relaxed as well. That shop definitely gives off a great vibe!
I would highly recommend this spot for both newbs as well as those with tattoo experience!
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