Sat Manav Tattoos

I couldn’t have imagined what a magical, cathartic, profound experience my tattoo sessions with Shug would be!!! Absolutely incredible and the end result is a beautiful back piece that makes me feel more complete and is a wonderful expression of my spirit.

Shug is not only an amazing artist, he is a guru. I deal with anxiety and was nervous that the sessions would be awkward for me. The music he played set a great mood and his energy was very calming and therapeutic. I gained much more than ink from the sessions, it was a major release. Things I’d been holding onto flowed out of me through the pain, music and conversation.

I had a 15 year old, faded back tattoo that I’d ignored for years and dreamed of getting fixed. As my elopement approached I realized the importance of fixing the tattoo as a gift to myself. I wanted it to be reborn in a sense and reflect my growth and spirit. Shug was VERY accommodating and worked with my last minute timeline, as I wanted to have it done before my elopement. Instead of having an old faded tattoo that I wanted to have covered, I was able to find the perfect dress that complemented the piece and show it off with pride.

This tattoo means more to me than words can say and it wouldn’t have been the beauty it is if I hadn’t trusted Shug’s talent and gone with his advice. He is a true artist and I encourage anyone who goes to him to trust his vision, you will not be disappointed!

It’s also worth noting that the healing process was incredibly smooth. Shug provided me with simple, detailed care instructions that allowed me to treat my fresh ink properly. It was insane how well it healed between each session! My elopement pictures were taken less than 3 weeks from the last session.

I have attached some photos from my special day, as well as the before picture and some progress pics. Getting this tattoo is the best money I have ever spent on myself. I am forever grateful to Shug! Beyond blessed to have such talent right here in Maine! :)

I am so happy I had chosen Shug to be my new Tattoo artist. The inviroment is comfortable, the conversations we had were absolutely amazing and the way he payed attention to detail was like non other! We did a perfect collaboration on our ideas and art and the results were beyond my expectation! I was not kidding when I told him being there and having him do this beautiful art on me was the best experience I had ever had and it's literally an Arm party while working on this piece that means so much to me! Here you will see exactly what I am talking about! There is no doubt who I will be using for the rest of my tattoos. That's for sure. I can't wait to have additional memories made and more beautiful colab art in the future! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I have nothing but great things to say about this tattoo studio, and the artist, Shug. He gives his clients 100% of his focus, right from the start during the consultation, through to the completion of the artwork, and even weeks afterward. Most importantly, he adds an ethereal element to the experience, by ensuring that he has captured his client's intention in life, whether it be to work through barriers, inspire motivation, release, grief, and any intention you can think of in between. This intention is at the core of each art piece, and he infuses this into the art during the tattoo process. It is a very spiritual, energetic process, that makes the tattoo much more than just a decorative piece. There is genuine power behind the art that will benefit the wearer.

Additionally, his line work, coloring, and shading skills are top notch. His studio is clean, comfortable, well-ventilated, and well-lit. I felt comfortable throughout a 6 hour session, with great communication to make sure I had enough breaks, water, etc. I highly recommend this tattoo shop.

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process. Shug offers a unique, intentional setting and made me feel as comfortable as I could getting a six hour foot piece. He free handed and designed the piece on the spot. His creativity is unmatched!

What a wonderful first tattooing experience! My tattoo is amazing and I enjoyed the process of creating the perfect design. Shug was very considerate of creating a meaningful and pain free experience with music, incense, meditation and chanting. The studio is clean, comfortable and professional. Very highly recommend!

My experience with Shug at Sat Manav Tattoos was incredible. When deep intention is aligned in the receiver as it is from the artists, amazing things happen. Sat Manav Tattoos is traditional and sacred, especially amplified if this is your reason for getting ink.
Shug took the time to listen and hold my intention and meditation for the work I want it to be done, and came up with the perfect design. The day after my second session completing my tattoo I had a phenomenal experience. The pictures offer the easiest explanation to the beginning of my focus coming into fruition. Note the scarab on the pharaoh’s head. Now how often do you come up on something like this driving down the highway?

I had wanted a tattoo for years but was looking for a more intentional and spiritual experience than any conventional studio I could find offered, which is why I was so excited to meet Shug and learn of Sat Manav Tattoos. I've had 5 sessions now over the last couple of years and each time had complete trust in Shug to create a design that matched my intention and where I was in my spiritual journey. His work is beautiful, special, and so well thought out.

My experience with Shug was amazing. It was essential to me that the person who created art on my body was both artistically competent and spiritually connected to the process. Shug took time to understand the choice and meaning about what I was seeking and was supportive of my exploration until I felt in alignment with the image, size and placement. He provided a beautiful grounding and intention ritual. I felt contained and held in the space he has created. I am absolutely in love with my tattoo and I smile every time I look at it - exactly it’s intention.

I started working with Sat Manav Tattoos in January 2021. We have completed 2 tattoos and have started a 3rd. Shug meets with me to set a spiritual intention for each design, creates the perfect iconography that represents me and the intention, and meticulously tattoos the image. I feel blessed to have this experience as well as honored to have my tattoos. My tattoos propel my spiritual practice. They are a part of me but also a call to action that challenges me to expand to meet my infinite potential. Om Narbhavi Swaha

Shug gives you a amazing experience and a amazing tattoo. He puts more than ink into your skin he puts some soul and true meaning behind the ink as well!