Tattooed Heart Studios

Really happy I went here for my first and only (so far!) tattoo!

The studio space itself is professional, clean, and decked out with awesome artwork. The artists are super nice and friendly, and judging by all the artwork everywhere, super talented! I felt confident about my tattoo appointment just walking in the front door.

My tattoo was done by Kinsey. She is easy to communicate with and genuinely loves her work. She's a highly skilled and talented artist, and I'm one thousand percent happy with my tattoo. I uploaded a picture to show it off, even though it's still healing/peeling a bit on the borders. I'm definitely getting my next tattoo from her.

I highly recommend Tattooed Heart Studios!

OMG stop reading reviews this instant and go make your appointment!!

Truly, my one and only concern comes from a more protective part of me towards John. Any interested client reading this might find my concern to be more like, oh awesome!! Anyways, he may underjudge the amount of time your tattoo will take to complete and when he does this he will not charge you for the extra time. This was my case both in 2015 and this week. So for all of you interested in becoming a future client and have some reservations about cost, I'm telling you that you're paying for quality artwork that at least in my case was underpriced. That's a huge deal!!! Anyways, here's my full journey that dances the line of exceeding character limit.

Back in April 2015, I gave John my vision and he turned it into gold. Yep, he did. Since this was back in 2015 I don’t remember everything about the experience, but I will share what really stood out to me and resulted in me coming back April 2022.

Ok, so in 2015 I wanted a decently large first tattoo but was reserved about the boldness of color. A "bit" contradictory on my part. John was so incredibly patient with me, listened well, provided me with photo examples of what to expect with the color I wanted (aka the color I wanted was going to fade quickly and profoundly and he even gave photo evidence). Like, he made sure I had a totally informed decision. And I did it anyway. Yep.

John’s HIGHLY SKILLED and I ate up ALL THE COMPLIMENTS my tattoo has received since 2015. My tat was even complimented literally days prior to me getting it revitalized. So of course I came back! No brainer. Present day, April 2022, I was ready to go bold with my tattoo and asked John if he was available and interested. He was prompt and friendly in his email correspondences as well as detailed without being overwhelming. I felt entirely prepared coming into the studio space.

Tip: Read the website instructions. They’re clear and super quick reads. I especially appreciated being encouraged to bring snacks and wear comfy clothes. Ridiculously large and hole-filled shirt, beef jerky, and Mamma Chia Squeeze packs were my unsung heroes.

Let’s talk about the studio space! It is so lovely, inviting, large and open, good natural lighting... meditation and metal merge as friends in this space. John is transparent and explains what’s happening throughout the process. He’s also warm, engaging, nonjudgmental, and incredibly easy to talk to… which you really need and want when you’re getting tattooed!

Sidenote: I had a chance to interact with some of the other tattoo artists at Tattooed Heart, and I can tell John hires quality artists that share his values in being warm and engaging.

When John tattoos an area of your body where say, some of your "no sunlight bits" have potential to slip out, he is pretty discreet in offering you modesty, comfort, and misdirection so you think he's covering that area of your skin for an entirely different reason. I'm still not entirely sure that's what happened, except for the fact that in my second session I showed up with DIY K-tape pasties (Google/YouTube) and did not receive the same cover-up process/treatment. Anyways, he makes sure you're comfortable, temperature is good, and keeps a sterile/clean working zone.

He also did an excellent job of checking that I was listening to the aftercare instructions… or maybe an excellent job of realizing my ADHD meds had worn off and I was daydreaming while he was explaining. Either way, super good job because aftercare is so essential. He is not just artistic; he is exceptional in the skills of tattooing that I do not know language for… I do know that I know this though, and I’ll tell you why. My tattoo is healing supa dupa quickly and holding its ink.

With Tattooed Heart Studios, you're paying for a quality experience and a quality piece of artwork. But seriously, stop reading and make your appointment now! You’ll be so glad you did. <3

Tattooed Heart Studios is the only place in MD that I trust for my ink! If you want custom high quality ART, this is your place! I appreciate how much time, energy, and care that the artists put in to designing their pieces. The pieces are so unique and badass, and I know that I won't see it anywhere else. So far, I've gotten 3 tattoos from here (by Amy, Natalie, and Amber) and I've gotten so many compliments on all of them. I've enjoyed working with Amy and Natalie on my custom pieces. Yes the wait to get into their books may be a few months, but I can guarantee you, IT IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT. The vibe of the entire studio is professional but also energetic, fun, and positive. Getting my tattoo done here feels like a day at the spa. I highly recommend checking out all of the talented artists here - each of them have their own unique style.

Tattooed hearts studio is the best studio to get tattooed at. If I could give them 10 stars I definitely would! The studio is super clean and beautifully designed! Not only that but the atmosphere is very serene and welcoming. My artist Natalie Seki is amazing! I’ve been seeing Natalie ever since I can remember. I’ve always had a positive experience whenever I go! I’m always greeted at the door and welcomed all the time whenever I have an appointment with her. She’s such a talented artist and a master of her art. I always get compliments on the pieces I’ve gotten with her! She always takes her time and makes sure the placement & size is exactly where you want to get. Her hospitality and customer service is out of this world. I trust Natalie and I can’t stressed enough how great she is! And I’m 100% sure that all the artists at tattooed hearts are also amazing! I definitely recommend Tattooed Hearts to anyone who’s looking for beautiful pieces and talented artists. Thank you so much Natalie, I’ve found a tattoo studio where I can call home :]

- Donna T.

Tattooed Heart Studios was absolutely amazing, John was great to work with and an awesome host. This was my first tattoo. I was nervous before I arrived but once I got there, he made me feel more comfortable. He took a simple idea and turned it into a beautiful piece of artwork. The other artists were very nice as well. I will definitely be going back to add to my canvas. The atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. Refreshments were offered and I felt very comfortable. It was VERY clean and organized in there and the artists displayed their other artwork very professionally.

I had my first session with John yesterday, and I am thrilled with my tattoo. It is an absolute work of art. The studio is easy to find, and spotlessly clean and welcoming. John is the ultimate professional, making me feel completely comfortable from the jump. I'm so stoked to go back in a few weeks to finish it. Highly recommend 👌
I will absolutely be returning for more!!

I see Meredith and it's an awesome experience every time I'm there. She is super professional with consulting and then so laid back when it comes time to tattoo, which always makes me feel more than comfortable. I went to see her for a tattoo a few days after my grandmother passed away and she was so kind and comforting and it was a positive moment in all that chaos that really sticks out to me. But most importantly, her work is AMAZING. I have a lot of tattoos, but hers always get the most compliments. The shop is clean and modern and great, but Meredith really makes it for me! Go see her!

I could not have had a better experience at Tattooed Heart!! Every artist that works here is extremely friendly and qualified. My appointment was with John (the owner) for his Mandala Meditations series. His work was extremely gentle and he really took his time to make sure the tattoo was perfect. The five hours flew by with all of the great conversation! I have referred several people here in the past week since I got my tattoo and they have been so inspired by mine they already have appointments as well. You can't go wrong with this studio. Thank you, John!!!!!

I scheduled an appointment with Meredith. She has such a great attitude and is very friendly. First of all, let me just say, this is the BEST tattoo shop I have ever been to. Walking up the stairs you can feel the sophistication of this place. I love the fact that they have each artist's portraits displayed. The rooms are awesome too. Pretty high tech. With the flip of a switch, the windows at each station turn from see through to frosted, which adds privacy. I love the whole atmosphere here and Meredith's work is amazing. She had a vision that she brought to life perfectly. Everyone LOVES my enhanced piece. I can't wait to get started on our next project! ♥♥♥

UPDATE: Back at tattooed heart studios for another amazing piece by John! From the moment I scheduled my appointment, John kept in contact with me as we bounced ideas back and forth. I came to John with a few different ideas and he was able to create an amazing design that fit my body & personality perfectly. We also incorporated a mandala that he tattooed for me a few years ago. John did an amazing job at tying both pieces together and making the entire tattoo flow with my body! His private room provides a calm and tranquil environment that helps in creating a peaceful experience. John is extremely patient, easy to work with, and makes sure you are comfortable throughout the entire process.

The studio itself is beautiful, clean, private, and holds a great atmosphere. All of the artists are extremely friendly and interested in each other’s work. I could not be happier with my experience at THS and will definitely be back again!

Wonderful experience at tattooed heart studios! I got to work with John for his "evening mandala" project and could not be happier with the result. From beginning to end John was extremely professional and easy to work with. The studio is beautiful, clean, and the rooms are private. John was patient and helpful throughout the entire process. I am extremely happy with my tattoo and hope to work with John again in the future!