Truth Tattoo

Wow Mark. .. all 5 stars? I guess I not surprised.  Mark is awesome.  I send everyone to him and get countless compliments on how "unique" and "beautiful" and of course "bad-ass" my tattoos are. I especially like changing the mind of someone older and conservative when they say they "don't usually like tattoos but wow yours looks like a painting!" Mark is the best.  Make your appointment for a consult now!

Let me begin by saying that I NEVER write yelp reviews, I just read them. As testament to my very strong feelings concerning Mark and the entire Truth family, I think that this will be my very first one...
It almost hurt MY feelings to read that one negative review from Michael and I hope that this review (along with the multiple others) can trump that bad seed.

I have been getting tattooed by Mark for almost 2 years now. He did my first "big" piece. I have a few other tats from random shops along the way, but once I was introduced to Mark, I knew I had stumbled upon something amazing. Mark is not only a unique and talented artist, but he's a good-hearted, honest, and beautiful person. I've sat for multiple day-long sessions with him and there is never an uncomfortable or unhappy moment-aside from the fact that you are being stuck repeatedly with a needle of course. However, even THAT isn't so bad, as Mark has a steady, gentle flow as well as some fantastic equipment. You can't even hear that often annoying "buuuuuzzzz" sound from his machine.
The environment is relaxing (waterfalls, live plants, candles) and inviting. There is all kinds of art on the walls, prayer flags and clouds on the ceiling-no scary biker skeleton shit that little white chicks like me might get scared away by. I've been in other shops that make me feel intimidated, or like I don't belong there. Not at Truth! It is honestly such a family-oriented environment. I've met his kids on multiple occasions (so adorable!) and his wife is awesome too! My boyfriend is the one that originally sent me to Mark. He has such an incredible following.
Mark is super personable and a great conversationalist. If you've ever sat for a long session before you know that this is a huge plus in an artist. You don't want to have to lay there bored and in pain for hours. Time literally flies by with Mark.
As for his tattoos...I can't express how impressive his work is. As other reviews have mentioned, if you want a shamrock or a heart on your big toe, go to one of those places that have you pick your design off the wall or out of a book. Mark's pieces are brilliant interpretations of the clients dreams. His "book" is filled with full sleeves of Where the Wild Things Are, morphing fire phoenixes, tree women, and all kinds of crazy custom creations. I came to Mark with an idea for a large piece and we worked together (looked at photos/ brainstormed ideas/ sketched different elements) to bring my vision to life. He talked me through every step of the process...even to the point of me saying "Mark, you are amazing, just do what you think is best." The journey of creating a permanent piece of art on your body can become very emotional and sometimes trying in many ways, but Mark is such an intuitive person that he understands all of the process as if through the clients eyes. Reaching that level of trust with your artist is so wonderful. I am so grateful.
I truly think that if you are type-A and want a tattoo RIGHT NOW and are in any way close-minded, you definitely should consider looking at another shop. There are artists out there who will be right for you. But, if you are not afraid to step outside the box a little, you're not afraid of tweaking your original vision for the betterment of the overall masterpiece, you aren't in some major kind of rush and understand that perfection (dare I use that word) may take some time, and you are chill, friendly, and generally a good soul, you will love Mark, and he will love you too! He has such passion what he does, and that just makes it so much better. After our last session he said to me, "Damn I had so much fun today."
I have no idea who that person Michael is nor do I care, but I have a suspicion that his negative attitude toward Mark and his shop may have more to do with the type of person he is, not necessarily Mark's abilities or attributes as a shop owner and artist.

All in all, I highly recommend Truth Tattoo to anyone whether it's your first tat or your 15th..Mark will hook you up! Stop by the shop and check it out for yourself!

An awesome experience! Mark is the man. He was able to fit me in last minute for a small tattoo. Although known for his multi-session large pieces, he put substantial thought and detail into my small tattoo. He understood that no matter what the size, a tattoo is still meaningful.

Mark uses a unique style of tattoo machine that far superior to what I have experienced at other tattoo shops. There was no annoying buzzing, and it was far less painful. The studio was neat and Mark was willing to discuss issues of sterilization. I felt completely confident with the cleanliness of the place.

The place was tasteful. This was not a typical tacky tattoo shop; the client does not pick their tattoo off a wall of options. It was truly an individual experience.

The studio was beautifully decorated with plants, a small fountain, an a killer-color-changing light display. The music was eclectic and the conversation was great! I got to ask lots of interesting questions about parenthood. It was an overall excellent experience. I will most definitely be returning to Mark at Truth. In addition, I would highly recommend him to others.

Book ahead of time, cause the man is in high demand.