I was referred to Rabid Hands by a friend and was so impressed by the work that Jerad did. Jerad is an exceptional tattoo artist. He paid attention to what I wanted and I was more than happy with the end result. He is now my go-to guy for all tattoo work and I refer all my friends to him. If you are in need of a cover up or just getting your first tattoo, big or small, go see Jerad at Rabid Hands. You won't be disappointed.
Review Source:Jerad is not only very professional, clean, and organized, he is also an extremely talented artist, honest, and nice person. He is great at taking your ideas and making them exceed expectations. He takes pride in his work, so he takes the time to sit down with you, figure out what you like, express what will and won't work, even takes into consideration your muscular build and how your tattoo is going to fit on your body. The first tattoo I got from Jerad was ten years ago and I still get comments on it daily. People are amazed at how great the color has held as it still looks as vibrant as when I got it. I look forward to doing business with Jerad again.
Review Source:Jerad is THE best. He's super friendly, makes you feel comfortable, but is also very professional. I've gotten three tattoos from him in the past several years, and I've been more than willing to follow him where ever he goes. Now I'm moving out of the state and will have to come back to Seattle to get work done! I don't trust any one else with my skin! I used to carry his business cards until I ran out because people were always asking me where I got my tattoos.
He finally has his own place and he has totally earned it. With Jerad, you get what you pay for! Start saving! Completely worth it.
I've been following Jerad from shop to shop for about  5 years now. He is a truely talented artist. Congrats on getting your own studio!
Jerad has done 7 different tattooes for me, ranging from flowers to skulls to line work to lettering. I actually get stopped on the street and asked who has done my tattoo work. I've even had other tattoo artists ask the same question!
He is also great at giving you feedback about the design you have in mind. He can tell you what will/won't work and give you good reason as to why. I feel that other tattoo artists I've had just say yes to any design and down the road they now look blurry and a bit like crap :( Â Jerad wants to make sure this is something that will last you many many years.
he's also a blast to talk to. No one likes to feel the pain of a tattoo needle for long periods of time so you gotta have something to chit chat about while you're sitting/laying there. Jerad will make you laugh and take your mind off the ouch.
thanks for all your hard work!
In a town (Seattle) full of terrifically talented tattoo artists, Jerad Shealey, proprietor of Rabid Hands Tattoo, is one of the Best, and my favorite. Â
His style is beautifully and gracefully eclectic. I got my first tattoo from Jerad almost ten years ago he is now the only artist I will go to. I have a back piece, a full chest piece and a half-sleeve, all by Jerad.
When my Wife wanted her first tattoo (at 37) we were in Hawaii. Â I asked her to wait 'till we got home so she could see Jerad. She's very happy that she did. Â Jerad made her feel very comfortable and quelled her early aprehensions. Â She loves her White Tailed Tropic bird and has been back for a much larger back piece.
I cannot recommend him highly enough! Â I'm very happy to see that he is now opening his own studio.