Empire Tattoo of Upland

Just got my third and fourth tattoos here - they are perfect. I had such a great experience here. The guys were so friendly and very focused on making sure I was comfortable. If I was to get another tattoo soon, and anywhere near to upland/Claremont, I would definitely come back here.

I had been wanting to get  a tattoo for ever. Nothing crazy and something near to my heart, I figured it out.... My kids names on the back of my arm. I have a friend that referred me to Dewey, and let me tell you he was(is) amazing! Made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. The shop is very clean and orderly. Dewey laid everything out as far as the ink, the tattoo gun and all the cleaning supplies and talked to me about what it all was and what to expect. He did my sons name on my left arm and daughters name on my right, I have now gone to see him 3 more times and am always pleased at the service and quality of work that he and Billy do!

Dewey = The Man.

And I don't mean "The Man" like "I'm-working-for-the-man."  I mean like "the shiznit;" "the bees knees;" "the cat's meow."  Basically, he's awesome.  And he runs a great tattoo studio.

This was my fourth tat, and, I must say, I am very pleased with how it turned out.  All the lines are clean and straight, and it is healing up very nicely.  The best part about the whole experience, though, was really the artist (Dewey).  He was friendly and accommodating (got me in the same day that I dropped by!), and extremely professional.  No bullshit.  Showed me that he was opening the one-use instruments and was extremely sanitary.  And he chatted with me while he worked, making my time there quite pleasant.

Overall: highly recommended.