Black & Blue Tattoo

Idexa was 100! She listened, was patient, and pushed me to finish up my vision (despite a little discomfort...but it is a tattoo, after all!). What I got in the end was exactly what I had envisioned. Simple, linear geometry up my arm, across my shoulder, and down my back. Perfect lines. She doesn't set false expectations, takes her time, and ensured that I was more than comfortable and happy throughout the appointment. I am looking forward to future pieces with her! Would highly recommend.

I had an incredible tattoo experience with Idexa. This was my first tattoo and I spent many months sketching and trying to find the right person. I was drawn to Idexa's style, and appreciated how she avoided the obvious tropes and brought creativity and a unique perspective/hand to all of her artwork. Her vision, artistic balance and precision, and flexibility to adapt, allowed for a beautiful end result. The experience itself was actually meditative and invigorating. Her supportive approach, the collaborative process she creates, and her intuitive, calming vibe enabled a truly gratifying experience. I LOVE my tattoo (more each day :) and feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to dive into the tattoo world with Idexa.

Maggie took great care of me and gave me an absolutely incredible tattoo. I've gotten a lot of compliments not just on the look but also with how fast it healed. Worth every penny!

My relationship with this establishment and all of the artists has always been pleasant. And over time (2.5 years now) I've become family. While Courtney O'Shea is my primary artist; I also have had Michael DeMatty work on me and have always been completely satisfied with the results. I have always been treated with respect and made to feel important as a guest and client. Every piece of work I've observed has been nothing but well executed. I recommend Black & Blue regularly. It is the first shop I walked into where I didn't feel pressured and/or was talked down to. I've never considered another establishment..and unless Courtney leaves them...never will.

I was here with a friend twice: once for consulting and the second for the actual tattooing. My friend was getting a tattoo from Siri. She was very nice and friendly with an amazing style. It's feminine but strong with very nice linework. She also seemed to be a very gentle artist, she worked well with the skin as well as the canvas herself. Also provides numbing if you need it. I think they do it pre-emptively anyways.

Lianna is an incredibly talented artist! This was my first time getting tattooed and I am so happy to have her beautiful artwork with me now. She was professional, kind, patient, and accommodating during the entire process and made sure that the designs were exactly what I wanted. Thank you!

Brit is an incredible tattoo artist, I just don't even have the words to describe her. She is both an amazingly charismatic, outgoing person and the best tattoo artist I've ever met. I can't wait to come back for more work!

This is a big thumbs up, for B&B tattoo. With a shout out to B&B artist Michael DeMatty, who did my work. I told Michael the concept I wanted to commemorate the birth of my first grandchild. I left it to his talent for the execution of the piece, as far as the lay out. He nailed it perfectly. I am more than pleased & satisfied w/this excellent result. The shop itself is clean & staff are friendly, & helpful.
The whole expierience had a good mellow vibe to it. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a clean, safe shop, that does quality work.

A wonderful, memorable experience for my first tattoo. Brucius was amazing! I waited 5 months to get a small piece on my bicep of the Farallon Islands and the wait was worth it. We worked together for several hours to create the design that was personally meaningful and beautiful and Brucius was extremely attentive to the details that were important to me. I chose him to do this piece specifically because of his mastery of fine detail and natural realism. I had so much fun with Brucius - he was warm, welcoming, funny, and endlessly curious about the natural world. Our conversations that made the time fly by and the actual tattooing process was so much more comfortable than I expected. The shop and artists' workspace are beautiful and everyone at Black & Blue was so nice. From the moment I called the shop to schedule a consultation I was struck by how welcoming and unassuming they were for a shop with world-class artists. Thank you Brucius and Black & Blue!

I got my first tattoo here and I already have an appointment for my second one. Jaime VI did a good job! The prices are good and I had a good feeling when I came to the studio. I checked out a few and I'm happy with Black and Blue Tattoo!