I have a beautiful tattoo on my right forearm done by Uncle Josh. I told him what I had in mind and he drew it up in front of me exactly what I had wanted he's very creative and easy going and over all provides a great experience. I would get more work done by him he is a great artist and very diverse in his work.
Review Source:This shop was recommended to me by a friend with a number of tattoos. I don't know what exactly he experienced there, or what he thinks is "normal" at a tattoo shop, but this shop is NOT run professionally. I would NEVER go here again.
I'm a heavily tattooed lady who has gotten work done all over the country, and has helped behind the counter in the past. I know how shops (should be) run and have empathy for the way artists work. I had a very specific idea in mind for a new tattoo I wanted, and had drawn up the sketch of what I wanted. After scrutinizing the artists' portfolios, I decided to get my work done by the owner - I knew this meant more of a wait and a higher price tag, but I was willing to pay for his skills and experience. This was a very emotionally significant piece to me, and I wanted the best of the best. I spoke with him, gave him my drawing, and he said it was "cool" and agreed to do it. I left my drawing with him so he could make a stencil from it, put down a deposit, and made an appointment SIX WEEKS out, which is not unusual for a prominent tattoo artist - but this point will be important later in my story. I took 4 days off work as well, one for my tattoo, 3 for healing (my work involves me dipping my arms in water a lot, and the tattoo was going to be on my forearm, so I didn't want to damage it during healing). This was no small feat, as me getting even one day off work a week required at least two months advance notice, and even then was not guaranteed.
On the day of my appointment, I was awoken by a call from the tattoo shop. It was the owner, with whom I had the appointment. He asked if we could push back my appointment by a couple hours, because his earlier appointment was running over time. I was a bit annoyed, because I was supposed to be working merch at a local concert later that night and the later appointment would risk me being late to that - but I had already waited six weeks and needed to get it done THAT DAY, so I begrudgingly agreed.
I showed up for my "new" appointment time, and everyone was very nice when I showed up "Oh hey Hi how are ya what's up!" and all that. But then the owner told me that the tattoo which had pushed my appointment back already, was going to be running even LATER than he had told me earlier, so he seriously - I'm not joking - told me to "just pick one of the other guys here, and he'll do it for you". I had SPECIFICALLY made an appointment, with deposit, with the owner because I wanted HIM to do it. Unfortunately, I didn't have a choice - I wasn't going to be able to reschedule for a different day at this point.
So, I hurriedly flipped through the portfolios of the other artists who were working in the shop that day. I selected the one guy who seemed like he'd be up to snuff. He proceeded to draw up a stencil based on my sketch (apparently, it had just been sitting in a folder for six weeks and nobody had drawn a stencil from it, which, at ANY other shop, SHOULD have been done before I even showed up for my appointment). To my horror, it was a grim skeleton of my original design. When I asked him why he took so many of the details out, he gave me a distracted answer like "uhm uh I just think it'll like, look too muddy". I think he just didn't want to be bothered with using multiple needles to get the varying thicknesses I wanted.
All this took even more time, so the inking didn't even begin until nearly 5 hours after my original appointment was supposed to start (needless to say, I had to bail on the obligations I had later that night because of all this). I know things happen and plans change, but for the owner to biff his schedule so bad, and to just assume I could change my schedule at his whim and had no plans after my appointment was highly insulting.
Adding insult to injury, I was pretty disappointed with my results. The tattoo is a sword with axes and lightning-bolt type designs around it. The sword, which should be straight lines down the sides, varies in thickness and the lines are wobbly in parts. I remember watching the artist work and seeing his hand waver more than a few times, and my heart sank. The design was supposed to be more realism-based, with crisp lines and jagged edges, but it turned out bubbly and cartoonish. The artist was lazy and rude. I can't even remember his name, I was so underwhelmed with my experience.
This was almost 2 years ago and I'm still angry every time I look at my arm. I never even received an apology from the owner. If you actually give a crap about your body art, and don't enjoy being jerked around by incompetent people, go somewhere else.
One word: TONY.
This man is insanely talented! My husband and I had only been in the Valley for a few years and were researching tattoo artists. Sometimes I find it best when seeing tattoos from an artist in person on a living canvas instead of in a portfolio. One of my friends has her sleeves done by Tony and I was very impressed so I went to him for my legs and half sleeve.
Knowing what Tony can do, I put my full trust in him and let him have a lot of free reign of the creativity. I feel like that's when artists truly flourish!
Everywhere I go, I get compliments on my half sleeve and when I say who it is, there's been quite a few people who've said, "Oh yeah, Tony at Lady Luck. I should have known!"
My sister and I have always been hesitant to get tattoos, so when we finally made up our minds to get ones, we made sure to check out the place before we made our final decision. Our experience at Lady Luck was great. Uncle Josh was our tattoo artist and made us crack up the entire time. He listened to what we wanted and made suggestions about how to better the overall picture. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone- especially uncle josh :) Thank you !
Review Source:This is hands down the best shop in AZ. I looked for years to find the right place before I started my sleeve. It seemed that every time I saw someone with a stop you in your tracks tattoo that you just had to ask to see, every time it seemed they would say Tony at Lady Luck Tattoo. Long story short. I finally checked these guys out and my wife and I both have work done by Tony now. Now I have the tattoos that people literally stop me in the grocery store, bank, gym... everywhere, just to see them. EVERYONE in this shop is AMAZING!!! My wife's boss has an amazing full back piece done by Uncle Josh and it's off the chain too! The cleanliness of the shop and the attitude of the people here is great. Most tattoo shops feel more like a pawn shop. The people artist are normally jerks and not inviting at all. At Lady Luck this in so not the case. Everybody just hangs out and watches killer classic movies all day. Last time I was in we watched Big Trouble in Little China. Classic! Â Its a great place with phenomenal artists! You won't go wrong! Â I have a few pics of some of the work we started on my profile. Feel free to check it out.
In addition, there is 1 bad review on here from a guy named Victor. I actually referred him. After seeing all the incedible work Tony has done for me, he decided get a  cover up from Tony. Tony's cover up was awesome! Victor even called me right afterwards and told me, and I quote "That guy is a wizzard" because he was so amazed and happy with the tattoo. Thus the "returning customer" part of Victor's review. Victor got piseed off and walked out on his 2nd appt because Tony was running a few minutes behind and said it would be 20 minutes or so. Big deal. Welcome to a tattoo shop. A tattoo is art and art takes time. If Tony is running late, which is known to do, I don't care. I know he is going to give me the same attention and dedication he gave the client before me. I find peace in knowing he will never rush my piece just to get to the next guy in line or keep an appointment time. Judge the shop by their ability and art, not by an appt time. If you want minute by minute appointment times don't get your hopes up in a tattoo shop or waiting for the cable guy. Tony is booked out months in advance for a reason. He is workth the wait.
What a way to treat a client who has paid for services & recommended your shop to others. I recommend that anyone who is looking for a professional artist to pass on The Lady Luck. You know how they got the name? Well your Lucky if Tony keeps his appointment. The co-owner of this shop has no regard for your time or efforts on your part to keep an appointment. Artsy-Fartsy Cats never get this, regardless of how you dress or how cool your shop looks, be professional and keep your appointments & treat your paying, repeat clients with respect. No Bueno.
For one to say that Tony's art is bad is ludicrous. The Cat has talent and that I don't dispute. What's at question is the poor business practices. Noted that Tony is booked in advance, that's why I was their on time for a appointment that I booked a month prior. Yes, I walked out the shop & returned to work only after sitting in the lobby for over one hour past my appointment time. As for you Kris, you know where to find me, be sure to shoot up on Testosterone if you plan to Cupcake.
Good tattoo shop. Clean space, multiple artists to choose from and books of their work are available for you to look though and decide who's style most mirrors what you're looking for. I chose Jet to do a cover-up for me and he worked with me on the design and our ideas and communication flowed very well. He's a very personable guy, is friendly and keeps the conversation going while he's working on you, and he doesn't dick around (read: He starts to work and continues until the job is done). He's very professional and informative. Good customer service combines with talent at the craft.
Review Source:This is a little on the old side but something happened last week that made me have to write this review. Â Back in August, I went to Josh to talk to him about something I needed his help with, a bad tattoo someone else did!! I asked him if he could help straighten it out of he said, of course, no problem. Â So, I scheduled an appointment. When I got there for my appointment, all of a sudden, there was nothing he could do to help me with my original problem (which was my ultimate goal). Â He actually worked on another tattoo for me, again, one I wasn't concerned about.
Just last week I went into Double Down Tattoo in Glendale and talked to them about the very same issue I discussed with "Josh". Â David at Double Down said he could help and he did exactly what he said he would do and I could not be happier with the work David did. Â Double Down has talented artists and very friendly staff. Â The do excellent work for a very fair price!!
New to the Tattoo world I went here due to a referral. I spent over $700 dollars and got the worst tattoo...the artist ? can't remember his name colored in my whole chest with green...like paint by numbers-no outline of florals....had to go to another shop since they refused to fix or even take my calls. I am now $1500 into a tattoo that still has bizarre green back ground. If you have a picture they probably do fine...for me I was trusting the artistic ability and they don't have it.
Review Source:My first tattoo was 3 years in the planning, and it was inked by Jet this afternoon. As tattoos go, mine wasn't terribly complex or large, but it held a lot of meaning to me, and I wanted it done right.
The design was a branch with Forget-Me-Nots and Lily of The Valley coming off, with a hummingbird hovering above the flowers. Jet took the Lily flowers (they're white - tough to make look good with ink), and shaded them with some grey, leaving some of my skin color in the flowers - they look amazing. He took my very loose idea and made it into a design I will forever be happy with.
The atmosphere is really relaxed, all the guys are hilarious, and during my time there we watched a ton of UFC fights - definitely makes you think twice before complaining about pain when you watch those guys get their faces bashed in!
Bottom line: Jet makes a first timer feel comfortable, and he was sympathetic when I needed a break because I was a bit light-headed. I really hope this guy never leaves Phoenix, I want him to do any remaining body art I get!
Short version:
Great tattoos. Had mine done by Jet. It was my first tattoo and he made me feel at ease/worked with me. If/when I want another, I'm going back. I love my tattoo! Everything was clean and I have healed well.
Long:
I had wanted a tattoo for years. I can also be wishy washy with making decisions. That was until my mother woke me up one morning and said we were getting tattoos on a whim. She says to me, "Find a place." A quick look on yelp and I found where we could try: Lady Luck. A call confirms that Jet was available and would tattoo us both. The location is convenient, close to US 60. The interior was clean and they were watching Da Ali G show so I knew they were awesome ;) We brought some images with us of what we had in mind. Jet sketched them up real quick and they were exactly what we imagined. He was professional and willing to work with tattoo newbies. Definitely someone I'd take other first-timers to.
This is the place that other shops in the valley should strive be like. Â When I decide to start getting tattoos again a few years ago I was unfamiliar with the scene in the Phoenix area so I did extensive research on shops and artist so it was no accident that I ended up at Lady Luck. Â Tony Olvera the shop's owner is one of the best artist in the valley. Â I've gotten 5 tattoos from him so far and there's not a week that goes by that someone doesn't stop me to get a closer look or compliment me on them. Â I've got an appointment for number 6 and plan to get several more. Â
I haven't seen work from all of the other artist but I have seen some pretty amazing work by "Uncle" Josh and Scotty Rich.
So far I've spent approximately 30 hrs in the shop getting work so I've had a lot of time to observe the day to day operation. Â These guys are all very professional. Â I've witnessed both Josh and Scotty giving someone their first tattoo and both had quite a talent for putting the customer at ease. I also observed Tony give my girlfriend her first tattoo in what many people consider to be a very painful spot (the top of the foot). Â He also has quite a talent with first timers and made sure she was as comfortable as possible. Â She's hooked now too and I don't think she'll ever get a tattoo from anyone else.
Scott Rich is one of the best. I have trusted him to finish my sleeves and have been blown away from his work. He has taken my business from my tattoo guy that I have had for over 5 years. Â Clean studio, great work, and they always have movies playing to watch while you get your ink done.
Review Source:The 5 stars is for Tony, the owner. He is the only one I will let touch me with ink. He did my first tattoo 2 years ago and since then, I have gotten 4 others. My boyfriend and I have referred our friends here too and they love Tony and his incredible talent. I'm sure the other artists are great, Â but Tony is devoid of that cocky, rude attitude that you find in other parlors.
Review Source:Uncle Josh does tremendous work. Â I met with him five years ago (at another shop) had some work done, and met with him again this December past. Â Uncle Josh updated the work he had done previously and hooked me up with some really great new art. Â All four came out looking great. Â I would recommend Uncle Josh to anyone interested in skin art.
Review Source:I feel like a big fat jerk for not writing this glowing review of Lady Luck and Uncle Josh sooner. Someone should stick me with tiny needles :-p
Per the recommendation of Amy D, I went to see U.J. last summer for a full back piece I wanted done. I had some ideas and I handed them over. Two weeks later I went back and Josh had whipped them up into a spectacular visual demonstration. I was super stoked to get working.
The tattoo took over a year to complete, which was completely my fault, but I loved every minute of the 15+ hours we put into it. Each time I went, Josh was incredibly friendly, professional, and dedicated to his craft.
The rest of the staff is really friendly, and supportive of the other artists. They come over to each others booths to check out work and give props versus being snide or competitive, which I have seen in many studios.
I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my tattoo, and the quality, healing times, instruction were absolutely perfect. This was my 9th tattoo, and it was the best by far. Highly Recommended.
Josh is a great guy, fun. . talented. . and wears amazing hats! I started my tattoo when he was working with Americana Tattoos and then he switched over to The Lady Luck and I of course, followed him. Best Decision EVER! My tat looks amazing, and people stop me all the time and say how lifelike and real looking my garter looks around my thigh.
Like everyone says there were movies playing and the guys were all joking around and having fun. Great Shop. Great People. Fun Times! =D
Jess was awesome! I have been searching the valley for a long time looking for the right artist.
She is approachable, creative, and skilled. She did a great job on my new piece, exactly what I wanted.
The best part, My wife trusted her to get her first tattoo from Jess, and my wife is thrilled with the results.
Not only do I recommend Jess and Lady Luck Gallery, I would insist anyone I know to go see Jess and the guys there. I will be back for sure!
Just moved out from LA, and looking for a fun shop with a tradtional influence.....One of the cleanest Shops I've been to in a while, great comfortable setting, I ended up getting a sweet fortune telling Liger from Joe and it came out great... Tony's work precedes him and speaks for itself as easily one of the top portrait artists in the country.....Looking forward tog etting lots more work here.
Review Source:I walked in expecting to get a drawing and an appointment. Â Instead, I got some very cool ideas and an awesome tattoo! Â "Uncle" Josh was a great guy with a very unique style. Â He did a great job on my pinup tinkerbell without batting an eye at my unusual request. Â He kept me comfy and didn't cause any unnecessary pain, and didn't even laugh after I nearly killed myself trying to get up from the table. Â I really enjoyed the entire experience from the whole crew to the movie playing, and I will definitely go back when I get another wild idea in my head.
Review Source:I've gotten both my arms done by Josh. Â He just moved to Lady Luck about a year ago.
The decor is awesome! Â Very chic and contemporary. Â The place is as clean as a whistle. Â
I've spent about 20 hours at Lady Luck. Â Everyone is really friendly and professional. Â They even play movies while you're sitting in the chair to pass the time. Â It's great! Â When you've spent as much time as I have, you need something to stare at besides Josh!
the guys that work there all do amazing work. Â my tattoo came out better than i hoped (as simple as it was). Â
they have a nice set up, each artist has a good amount of space within their sections.
it's clean. Â felt very comfortable in there.
and they entertain you. Â movies playing on tvs all about the place.
i will certainly get more work done here.
so i just got my first tattoo yesterday... and i love it!
this parlor has to be one of the cleanest that i have ever been in, which is always a great plus.
My father has gotten a tattoo from tony, who is the owner, and he is now my dad's guy to go for ink. he was busy yesterday when we went to see him, so i got a tattoo from scotty. his portfolio is awesome, and he did a great job on the dandelion i got on my foot. my roommate got a little tattoo on her wrist from josh, which looks great. I would trust any of these guys for the next time i want some ink, and they all specialize in a different style, which is nice to have the different variety.
Overall, a great shop with nice and funny staff, and it doesn't hurt that they all know their stuff... well, it does hurt, but it is a tattoo...
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