Life Art Creations

My mom and I decided we wanted to get matching tattoos. I have to admit I felt a little awkward about taking my mom to a "tattoo parlor" - kind of like going to a movie with your mom and there's lots of sex in it....just kind of weird.

Anyway, Jay was super nice and very professional. His shop looks edgy enough that you feel like you're doing something a little wild but not so much that you're embarrassed to be there with your mother! So ya, his place is clean (as in sterilized properly!), interesting, and he knows how to act.

And now for the important part - the tattoo! Well, this was my first tattoo so I don't have any frame of reference but it was a great experience working with Jay. I contacted him a few weeks in advance with a design and some basic, lame questions (we don't live in the area but knew we would be in town on a particular date). He was super professional and helpful, and we made an appointment. When we showed up he was there and ready for us. He had taken my design I showed him and had it all ready, and was even understanding when I told him I had made some changes to it. He worked in the changes without a hassle and definitely improved on the design, which I didn't even realize how much until I got home that night and looked at it closely. It was my design, only way better!!

Well, tattoos do hurt....I went first and as soon as he did the first little part I thought, "how am I going to let my 71 year old mother do this to herself?!" and I suggested she run down to the liquor store! Well, Jay even had wine - red wine - because my mother couldn't bring herself to buy Thunderbird, which was all they had at the store.

We were completely confident in Jay's ability to do a clean, professional job. I highly recommend Jay and his place. If you want a biker/gangster/not sure if he's even sober kind of tattoo place, don't go here. But if you happen to be out on an adventure with your mother, DEFINITELY this is your place! Thanks, Jay, for accommodating us.

OH, and he's adorable! But that's just icing.

Got a piece done by Jay today and it came out awesome. I came in with a design I found and he sketched out a beautiful piece from it. He was completely patient with me considering all the concerns I had and made sure I got what I wanted. My tattoo came out way better that I expected.

He plays loud great music and his space is a chill environment, especially if you have guests with you. I definitely would recommend him for any piece and will be a repeat customer some time in the future for my next piece.

Jay rocked this. I came to him with a concept, he ran with it till it was realized. Today we're finishing it.