Ink Slingers Studio

I would honestly say disregard any negativity about this place. Everyone in the shop is extremely friendly and very real. I would travel from across the world if I had to to come here, I've never seen so much talent in the tattoo industry. I've been going to Fernie for a little while now and his work is beyond anything you've ever seen.. As well as the other artists too. These guys definitely can take on anything you bring in, no problem. The tattoos are expensive but cheap tattoos aren't good and good tattoos aren't cheap. If you're Gonna get inked save the damn money for something that'll look dope, not mediocre. You're definitely paying for quality.
As for those who say, "I waited a long time when I was here blah blah" well no shit. It's a tattoo shop. If you're a walk in most likely you won't be able to get in right away because these guys are in high demand and and the entire tattoo process takes a long time, from setting up to cleaning up. Making an appt is the most legitimate, obviously, and if you are unhappy with the X amount of months back up, just remember they are backed up for a reason. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Jeez, this place SUCKS. I was referred here to a few friends who had gotten "phenomenal" tattoos from here. I've always wanted tattoos, but I was always afraid that I wouldn't like the tattoo after it would be done, because I have major OCD about what I want. Needless to say, Ink Slingers has many awards and good reviews, but I just did not like this place at all.

The moment I walked in, I was not greeted whatsoever. I am a lady of class, so I took a seat at the desk, and patiently waited, as the artists rounded up their work. After five minutes, some bald half brain-dead looking guy walked in, and one of the artists looked up and said, 'AY FOO WATS UPPPPPPP?!" Very professional. I had to wait an additional ten minutes until a man from the back came out and asked me what I wanted. He didn't even shake my hand and ask me my name. I'm not trying to be bitchy, but I would assume tattoo artists to be cultured and mature. I told him what I wanted, and to my happiness, he told me that because the piece was small, it could be done that day. He said that someone would be ready for me at 6:00 p.m., and it was three at the time, so, I thought I'd explore more of Valley Boulevard while I waited. Grabbed a bite, checked out some stores, chilled out for a while, and came back to Ink Slingers. What does the guy say? "Sorry, one more hour." Okay, I thought... I am a walk in after all...

Fast-forward: 12:00 a.m. By this point, I was so tired that I was hunched over the bench, being kept awake, only by the buzzing of the needle in so many other customers. Finally, it was my turn. I got the tattoo sized, and placed on my arm. The guy I got was named Hi-Tone. He didn't look or sound very professional, so I was a little skeptical. Seems like my intuition was correct anyhow... I took care of the tattoo exactly how he told me, and now that it's fully healed, I get to enjoy this piece of art on me for the rest of my life!.... Not. I can honestly say, Hi-Tone did a horrible job. I took care of the tattoo like a newborn baby, so all defects, I blame on him. It was a small bird with color, but I noticed that he didn't even finish coloring. There are some little splotches where the ink should be, but isn't. Plus, the outline is blotchy and thin in areas, so it overall looks like a horrible tattoo.

Overall, it was two by one inches, and for the tinsy bit of color that was used, the tattoo cost me a hundred bucks. Not worth it at all. I would not even get the tattoo for free, had I known it would turn out this horrible, and to be honest, I believe that they jipped me, because I obviously am not some tattoo connoisseur. I am an honest woman trying to get some culture and fine art up in this mother, but no! Pick on the Asian who doesn't know anything. Typical and despicable!

I will never, EVER come back here again. This place seems to specialize in cholo boob art anyhow, so I'll leave 'em to it. Go die, bastards.

Im editing my review as I may have been too harsh.. (1 star)
This place is better than alot of places. Priciest around specially if you get ink by the top 2 there. All in all for an almost year old tatt, its ok. Not the best not the worst.
I do regret paying so much though.
For a portrait of my mother I was charged big bucks. I had the cash but I definetly regret it as it took 2 hours and i was charged almost 700 dollars.
Shoot if i knew this i wouldnt have gone to college and instead been a low life just tracing art i could manipulate with a copy machine... Jesus.