Old Crow Tattoo & Gallery

First off, let me say that my review is not based on the work, but for the treatment I received here. The work is SUPERB, some of the best I've ever seen. 5 stars for the work, two stars for the shitty attitudes and unprofessionalism of some of the staff.

I met with the owner, Phillip, who was very nice and professional. I saw his book and really wanted to get a tatt from him, as he is an AMAZING artist. However, he had a waiting list of over a year long. He recommended Jessica to me and I called her to book a consult. She didn't return my call for 3 weeks. When I went in, Jessica had the sketch of what I had in mind and it was lovely. I was excited but put off by her cold, unfriendly attitude.  She explained shop policy, that I had to put down a deposit. Okay, no problem.

I went and got the money out and came back to set up an appointment. Jessica would not tell me her availability until I signed a form stating that I was now responsible for payment regardless of whether I got serviced or not. WHAT THE HELL. When I protested, she finally told me that she would be out for 3 months and that she'd get back to me when she could. So what the hell am I paying for?! I didn't like her attitude and I totally understand having a deposit and policy so people don't flake, but she was so rude and her obvious unwillingness to work with me was downright insulting.
The artist here are truly that, but if they don't like you don't expect to be treated with respect. It's a shame because I love the work but I don't want my artist to be like, "Pay now and I'll hit you up when I feel like it." Not a great way to treat clients.

I use to have a little place called Zoey's next door and I got to know these guys.  I got a tattoo on my inner arms from them, and it happened to be there one year anniversary.  This is way overdo compliment, but I love this shop, loved the tattoo they gave me and LOVE their energy.  Amazing artists.  My cousin, sister and friends also were clients after.  I love telling people to go there.  I'd love to get another tattoo from them one day.  Amazing artists!!!

Been thinking about getting a tattoo for a while but have been a bit shy since my first and only tat I describe to people as an ankle tramp-stamp that I got in college.  So I checked Yelp - of course - and found Old Crow.  It's just a mile from my house so I figured why not?  Man am I happy I did!!  I walked in and introduced myself to the first person I saw, an artist named Chris, and I proceeded to explain to him a design that I kind of sort of had in my head but wasn't too clear about.  He listened and worked with me and made the most amazing design ever!!  His line work is superb and the tat came out better then I could have expected.  I wanted primarily black and gray but didn't want him to use white to make the gray.  I asked if he could water down his black instead and he said yes.  His skill is amazing.

In addition to being a fantastic artist he was an exceptionally nice guy.  Very calm and thorough in explaining to me what I need to do to care for my new art.  Everyone that worked there seemed to get along very well and the place has very good energy.

Super friendly, professional, clean, and just an outright pleasant environment to be in.  I'm definitely going back to get him to cover up the tat I got in college 20 years ago.