Katja Ramirez is a genius. I've had two sessions with her so far on my phoenix and it looks awesome. I cannot wait to get it completely filled in. I've received tons of compliments on it and even my Mother (who detests tattoos) says it's beautifully done.
Anyways Katja is really accommodating, patient and very meticulous which is a really good quality when it comes to super detailed tattoos like Phoenixes. Anyways I HIGHLY recommend her, she is in very much popular demand so you might have to book your appointment a few months down the road. It is absolutely worth the wait. Perfection 100% lives up to it's name.
Katja R just finished my back piece entitled "B's Wild Ride" (my third tattoo) Â She took my ideas and transformed them into an incredible work of body art that has received a steady stream of the highest compliments from all those who've seen it. Â She is an awesome artist with a great personality that makes the "needle time" fly by. Â The clean and comfortable shop and other artists, Chris and Bob, only add to the incredibly positive experience. Â I couldn't recommend Perfection Tattoo and Katja Ramirez any more highly!
Review Source:Chris Treviño. Horimana. This is a different level of tattooing; something much more art and magic than ink and needles.
Chris began tattooing a 3/4 sleeve with Unryu Kuruo--thief turned warrior/musha--and a dragon. The dragon curls around Unryu and goes from my forearm up onto my chest.
As has been said before, Chris is intense. He works fast and takes his craft seriously. Do your research, and then let Chris go. Show up on time and let him work.
You'll not regret the incredible result. You'll spend a ton of time and money over many months. It'll hurt. That's part of a great tattoo; it just is.
But you'll be rewarded with a truly traditional Japanese tattoo in the legacy of Horiyoshi 3, not a Western interpretation or imitation.
This is another level, and it's worth it.
"If your body is a temple, why not decorate the walls." Â This is a platitude you come across on Pinterest periodically and it's thanks to Pinterest that I have found so many great ideas for work I wish to have done. Â While it's great finding the photos of various versions of your ideas, the most important thing you need is the right, skilled tattoo artist. Â Katja Ramirez is that artist. Â
I was shopping around town trying to find the right person to do the quill tattoo I wanted. Â I had the photo of the black and grey quill I wanted and the person even had the exact placement I wanted. Â The only thing I didn't have was the artist. Â I am not one of those cool chicks with more tattoos than skin so this was also semi-stressful for me. Â Fortunately a friend recommended Katja. Â I reached out to her and her immediate enthusiasm for the piece put my mind at ease that I had found the right artist.
I went in for a consult that was quick and easy. Â I lucked out as she had one opening left in the year and it was 3 wks away. Â So I booked it. Â On the day of, I was nervous. Â This was my third tattoo, but definitely the first one that required a consult/appt etc. Â Katja put me at ease immediately. Â Because of the tattoo, she asked if I was a writer and then I was off to the races rambling about the project I'm working on. Â The conversation went on for the entire appt, and I before I knew it - it was done and it was BETTER than I had hoped for.
I'm stunned at how well the piece turned out. Â Katja has a great eye for detail. Â I talked to her about my other ideas, particularly for a Mehndi tattoo. Â She told me she even has a book on Mehndi designs. Â So fyi, if you are into that - see Katja. Â I'm making a point of this because I did a Yelp search for this before and found nothing.
I'm posting a gorgeous (I'm lying) pic I took of the tattoo, but it will give you an idea. Â It's far nicer in person.
Thank you, Katja, for making something that I'll have on me for life WORTH having on me for life. Â :)
Just had a tattoo by Bob Moreau, founder of Perfection. It turned out to be perfect, indeed. He was extremely gentle (it really didn't hurt) and imroved greatly on my original design. The 3 hours I spent with him went fast because he is also so nice and easy to talk to. I really can't imagine a better outcome or a better experience. And I absolutely love the tat. Highly recommended.
Review Source:I've been going to Chris since last November, working on a 3/4 sleeve. Â The wait was roughly one year and well worth it. Â As I would recommend to anyone before getting a large piece done, make sure to do your homework first. Â If you do, you'll discover Chris is among the very best at his craft and his work speaks for itself. Â If you live in central Texas and want a traditional Japanese style piece there is simply no substitute.
Review Source:I received my first tattoo from this shop 22 years ago and won't go anywhere else in the states.
After doing half sleeves back in 1998, I moved to Japan. I had a piece done on my back by Hiriyoshi 3 on  Chris's advice ( if you don't know Horiyoshi, look him up).
Moving back to the states, I waited until 2007 when I relocated back to TX to start my back piece as Chris is the only one with the experience, knowledge of tradition and artistic skill to do and integrate my existing work in.
As I can only get down to Austin every 5 or 6 months, it has not been finished but it is awesome, and gets better every 5 hours I spend on my stomach.
Give him an idea, get on the six month waiting list (and once you start you will get spots every month or so to get finished - I just can't get away more frequently) and let him create a masterpiece for you.
Ask for Katja, you won't regret it. Her work is amazing. She did a beautiful phoenix for me (which extends from my left shoulder to my hip bone). She's so personable, which is something I loved because I never once felt awkward around her, even when I had to strip naked from my waist up. She really concentrates when she works, so you don't have to feel compelled to talk to her the whole time. I just listened to my ipod. She's pretty busy, so expect to wait about a month before you could go in for a session. My bird gets a lot of compliments because of the quality (A++). She's a bit on the pricey end but totally affordable. I mean, what do you expect? Good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good.
Review Source:I was doing some research on tattoo artists in Austin to try and find the right guy/gal for my next piece. Â I'd read good things about Perfection and after looking through Katja's online portfolio I knew she was the one. Â I sent her an email and she responded very quickly and was able to see me the next week. Â When I met with her she knew exactly what I wanted and was just a cool, down to earth chick.
When I got my piece done, at first we thought it would take two sessions, but Katja was kind enough to stick it out and work a little later to get it all done in one sitting. Â Her detail is awesome--I got a hummingbird and have gotten tons of compliments on how life-like it is. Â The colors she uses are gorgeous as well--which was one of the reasons I was so drawn to her work.
I'm definitely coming back for more work with Katja!
P.S. Â She's also super trusting because like an ass I forgot to have cash on me when I got the tattoo and had to run to an atm afterwards to pay. Â Of course I was coming back, but she didn't know that...
This shop is cash only, by the way :)
i knew i wanted a large piece to fill my back so i wanted to make sure i found just the right person to do it. i went to quite a few places around austin but nothing ever felt right. finally, i went in to perfection when carnie marnie was doing a stint there and the rest is history. marnie was great to work with and very patient with me. i love the place, the people, and of course, my piece. i get comments all the time about the line work and the quality of my tattoo. i love it and will always go back to perfection and carnie marnie for any other work i get in the future.
Review Source:I've been getting tattooed for 16 years now, and been going to Chris for the last 7 or 8 years. Â I'll never go anywhere else as long as he's in business, which I'm sure he'll be in for a long time. Â
 If you want something quicker or Non-traditional Japanese, then there are other artists at Perfection that are more than capable of fulfilling your needs. Carlos Truan, Bob Moreau, and Carnie Marnie are their names.
 I believe Bob taught Chris to tattoo many years ago in San Antonio, so that should be plenty testimony right there.
  I've got my whole back (including rear end and thighs), half-sleeves and chest plates done by Chris, with more scheduled for next month.
  Like Heather B. says, you need to commit some time and cash for Chris' artwork. I can honestly say he's one of the best in this country, let alone Texas. We're lucky to have him.
  Even if you decide to not get work done there, you should go by the shop to see the amazing artwork on the walls and ceiling of the studio. I'm talking paintings and prints, not tattoo flash, which they have very little of there.
You might see me on the table!
Expect a long wait! Â He is the best in the business. Â Commitment phobes need not apply. Â I am telling you the truth when I say it took over 2 years and 126 hours under the needle to finish my whole back. Â (see photos) Â If you are the type to break dates especially at the last minute this is not the place for you.
It is common to wait in line on "booking day" at the front door well before opening time. Â First come, first serve get the best appointment times. Â He then only books out 6 weeks at a time (usually because he flies back and forth between Austin and his shop in Japan) Â So even if you are one of the works in progress each and every appt is worth it's weight in gold because he only books time for you every couple of weeks. Â
People fly in from all over the world to get work done by Chris, so if you are lucky enough to be chosen to get work done by this amazing artist you better take it seriously, because if you don't he won't even consider working on you. Â His time is precious, and he will not commit to the work unless you commit as well. Â He works fast and furious, so the truth is he can do one of these amazing works in half the time it would take most other artists. Â
Not to mention the $$ commitment too. Â I did pay for each sitting as I went (which helps) however when all was said and done I know I spent 5 figures getting my masterpiece.
I wear it with honor, I am glad he chose to commit to my piece of work. Â Everything he does is custom and drawn directly on you by hand so it fits every curve of your body. (again see pics) Â
If you are a sun worshiper NO NEED TO APPLY!
This is where you go when you decide to get your grown-up tattoos. Â No little cartoon characters or glib hipster crap or tribal--just the best Japanese-style tattoos in America. Â Search Chris Trevino's name and you'll find all the tattoo masters raving about him. Â He's a senior craftsman, so be prepared to get something big, amazing, and expensive. Â It's worth every penny.
He can be a little gruff, especially if you try to bother him with something below his caliber. Â Also, do not bother bringing in a specific design for him to tattoo--what he comes up with will be 100x better. Â
Ready for your grown-up tattoo yet?
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