Cicada Tattoo

Cicada is a very clean shop with great artists.  I've seen Robert and saw him years ago for a cover up on my back years ago when he was at Slave to the Needle.  This time he did an hour on my wrists in all black.  He doesn't have a heavy hand, is quick and very talented.  My friend also got her half sleeve done here by another artist and it's gorgeous!

Robert was able to fit me right into his schedule and even stayed late to finish my piece because that was a busy day for him.  I didn't mind him focusing on his clients and the consultations.  Seeing the way he and the staff treat people are a plus because it made for a good atmosphere in the shop.  They truly care about what they do, how they do it, that you're satisfied with your art and that your overall experience is high quality.  Even better, one of my favorite songs came on when he started on me.  What an experience to remember!!!

I don't have a lot of tattoos, okay this was only my second tattoo, but this is the place I will always get my ink dove at. Robert was the artist who did serotonin molecule tattoos for my girlfriend and I. He did an amazing job! Very meticulous, careful, and  professional. Amazing experience!!

Note: While I'm always on Yelp, I never leave reviews. This is the first thing place I've ever reviewed, meaning it's 'omg so horrible never go there' or 'the best fucking thing ever'.

Cicada Tattoo and Jason are the best fucking thing ever. The shop is clean, spacious, and everyone who I encountered was nice and pleasant. That in itself was a major change for me; I've been tattooed multiple times before and each time I've felt like I'm dealing with an ~artist and I should be ~humble to let them impart their art on my peasant skin. At Cicada I was treated exactly how I wanted and Jason listened to everything I wanted (I have a swallow on one shoulder and wanted it mirrored on the other with plumerias behind it) and told me what would and wouldn't work without the attitude I've received other places. I was so impressed with his work, I went back today to have him touch up my other swallow because his work is far superior to anyone I went to previously. And the rates? The most reasonable I've ever encountered.

SADLY Jason is moving in a few months BUT he is moving to the town a close friend of mine lives in. Would I fly to Colorado for a tattoo from him? YES, because there is nothing better than finding a tattoo artist who understands and is able to do what you want.

Random- I fell asleep the first time he tattooed me. Anyone who can stick needles into my skin and have me fall asleep must be a miracle worker.