Body Art Tattoo Studio

The new owner, Tom Painters son, Jason McCarty is prob the best tattoo artist on the East Coast. I've been back 4 times to get a full sleeve. I saw a review on their service being poor? What do you expect with someone this good? Next day service? Go to Manassas and get butchered. I own a flooring company that gives 5 star service, we aren't Empire "Next day" who knows who's showing up to do your work. This is a 6 star establishment, Jason has 30+ trophies stacked up when you walk in the door, showing his appreciatioin from the tattoo community. He is DEFINITELY worth the wait, hey, tats are forever....anyone that books you the next day....there's a reason ;) I have found my artist and will never go anywhere else. Jason is that good, no ego, and incredibly detailed. I can't express how many compliments i've received on my sleeve, hundreds....6 stars!

I contacted the shop back in August about a tattoo I wanted to get done, we spoke over the phone and I paid the 10 dollar drawing fee. After trying to phone them numerous times I gave up and got my tattoo elsewhere. Yesterday they finally sent me an email letting me know they'd drawn it...then they informed me they'd be keeping the drawing fee because "it was drawn as requested" five months later...worst service I've ever come across in my life with any kind of business.

The owner of this fine establishment is Tom Painter. Tom is about the gentlest tattoo artist that you'll meet who rides a Harley, and wears skull bandannas to match his various menacing tattoos that make up his sleeves. I first went to Body Art in 2001 wanting a tattoo but am terrified of needles. In comes Tom's modest and comforting bedside manner in which he charms you and makes you completely trust him. He is also willing to tirelessly work with you to get your design just the way you want it. When we had the design right, he then even worked with me on the appointment, and came in on his day off just to open up the shop and get me inked. The tattoo came out great and I've since gotten another and been pierced by Tom. It's hard for me to really express how genuine Tom is in a world where people consider what they do for a living just their job. Tattooing is an expression of Tom's love for art, I can't imagine ever allowing someone to ink me that doesn't respect and truly love their trade.