The Western Rose

Victoria is amazing. I got a decent sized tattoo on my stomach which took about two hours to outline. I'm planning to get it shaded eventually. The design was perfect and it was a pleasant experience all around to get tattooed here, a real local gem.

I can't recommend highly enough- the care, spirit, gentleness, integrity and crazy mad skill of the artists is unreal. Dave Ham is so talented as a fine artist and is able to transfer that talent into the most detailed, sophisticated and high quality tattoo work.

I’ve had the true gift of getting tattooed by both Ali and Victoria. I’ve always felt comfortable and welcome in this studio. All of my questions are answered and working with these artists is fantastic and I alway look forward to getting tattooed at the Western Rose. I’ll let the folks at their studio poke me with needles any day.

I’ve had the pleasure of being tattooed twice by Ali, she was very sweet, nice, and easy to be around. The first tattoo I’ve gotten from Ali was a little moon with a face on a random flash day, the second tattoo is of my Memas house which was done in a way that reflects print making so there’s a bunch of meticulously done dainty line in it and after 3 years it hasn’t faded at all. Ali also tattoos very fast and some how doesn’t miss any details. I’ve also been tattooed 3 times by Victoria, who I think has one of the coolest tattooing styles around. The first time I was tattooed by Victoria was a panther head from her GWYG gum ball machine. (which if anyone is thinking of getting their first tattoo and doesn’t know what to get definitely try that) The second time was a tattoo of Jiminy Cricket on a Halloween flash day. The third tattoo from Victoria I got was a little frog witch that was added to a tattoo of a broom that I already had. Victoria was able to make even the broom look way better and had no problem adding the frog despite the little room she had because of all the other tattoos on my arm. I plan on getting more and more from Ali and Victoria.

Reagan Mauldin is down to earth, sweet and mega talented artist!! I love getting her work and especially love her designs she comes up with for tattoos, I feel like she really personalizes it and makes every tattoo “fit” the area. She has a tv with HBO, Hulu, Youtube and I love that she gives you the option to find something to comfort you during your session. Light hand, takes her time and it’s surreal watching your piece come to life.

Reagan is a wonderful artist & so sweet! I've gotten 2 pieces by her I'd absolutely get more. I also have some small photorealistic ones by Dave who is also a great artist. Definitely recommend anyone here.

truly cannot believe how cute and funky (in a good way) the shop is. the vibe is very comforting and safe, and victoria is a total dream. she tattooed my inner arm and when i told her i've always been scared to get that spot done, she validated me, reassured me, and gave me time to breathe without judgement. cannot recommend this shop enough

I could not have had a more incredible experience getting tattooed by Dave Ham. Dave is a talented artist and created the perfect piece for me. His skill is unreal. Dave is very professional and very kind. If you can get on Dave’s books you are very lucky.

Ali is hands down the best tattoo artist in the Panhandle. Been getting tattooed by her for 3-4 years now and absolutely love getting to catch up. Worth the wait if you want quality work by an awesome chick.

Also, the shop is a female/queer friendly space. No harassment, judgement or BS you find at a lot of these places.

Really beautiful shop - you can tell how much love and attention went into creating it. Brookes is an amazing tattoo artist and maintains a clean and professional workspace that’s still super comfortable.