A Touch of Ink Tattoo & Art Gallery
Review of A Touch of Ink Tattoo & Art Gallery
A Touch of Ink Tattoo & Art Gallery:
Experience the art of tattooing at A Touch of Ink Tattoo & Art Gallery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
If you're looking for a clean, professional, and drug-free tattoo shop, A Touch of Ink Tattoo & Art Gallery is the place to go. The shop's atmosphere is welcoming, and the decor is comforting, providing a relaxing environment for clients.
The shop is by appointment only, which is a great touch, and the artists are professional and beyond hospitable. The artists, Rick and Derrick, both hold master's degrees in art, and their profiles are incredible.
The shop offers a wide range of tattoo services, including cover-ups, realistic portraits, and custom designs. During the consult, the artists listen to the clients' ideas and provide realistic expectations with the use of color and how it would turn out.
The artists frequently check in with clients to ensure their comfort and remind them that they can take breaks if needed. They play movies for clients who wait in the lobby, which is a nice accommodation.
The turn out is always more than expected, and clients leave the shop with a beautiful tattoo that they love. The artists provide complete aftercare education and make themselves available if clients have any other questions.
A Touch of Ink Tattoo & Art Gallery is highly recommended by its clients, and they keep coming back for more. The shop is a true artist's studio, and the artists take pride and joy in their work.
From the business
"Welcome to A Touch of Ink, home to long time professional artists Rick Valdez who holds 28 years of experience and Derrick Lee who has 12 years of experience in the industry. For appointments a non refundable deposit is required, which will go towards the total of your tattoo. Artist may ask for Identification, so have ID available."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Emily Sandoval
Rick did a cover up for me and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
The atmosphere was very welcoming and the shop was immaculately clean. Both Rick and Derrick were professional and beyond hospitable. The shop is by appointment only which for me was a great touch.
During our consult, I told Rick that I wanted to start on my sleeve, but some coverups would need to be done. He was able to give me realistic expectations with the use of color and how it would turn out. I was able to schedule for about month later which wasn't very long.
During our session, Rick did frequent check ins with me to insure my comfort and reminded me that i could take breaks if needed. He played movies for my teenager who tagged along with me but waited in the lobby (which was a nice accomodation).
Rick made nice for conversation as he worked but wasn't overly talkative and wasn't vulgar at all.
The turn out was more than i expected. He was able to bring my tattoo to life and turn something i hated into something i love.
He did complete aftercare education with me and made himself available if I had any other questions.
I cannot wait to continue working with Rick. I highly recommend both him and Derrick. Both of their profiles are incredible & they both hold master's degrees in art.
The first picture is what I started with and as you can see, you can't even tell it was ever there. 🥰
Troy Fisher
Rick is amazing Tattoo artist! He takes pride and joy in to he’s work. If you’re looking for a new tattoo artist give a Rick a try! I know my Girlfriend and I will be going to him for all of our work!
Nita English
Derrick did a BEAUTIFUL half sleeve for me in honor of my son. He is an excellent artist, skilled and kind. I went for a small tattoo to a half sleeve because of the conference he gave me.
Rick did a WONDERFUL portrait of my son. His skill and knowledge is the best. His shop is great and I tell that to all who. comment of my art.
I wear my memoriam on my skin to my son. Derrick and Rick gave me something very precious. Thank you .
andres chavez
Rick Valdez is a true artist and professional. He has spent over 10 hours working on two cover ups for me. I was more than satisfied with his work and it completely surpassed my expectations. I have 6 previous tattoos from multiple different artists. Rick is my only tattoo artist from now on. I've recommended him to all my family and friends. And I plan on getting some more ink from him soon. He is also an accomplished canvas artist, and his art is hanging in my home. Definitely stop by and see him, you won't be disappointed.
christa aragon
Rick is not only a fantastic tattooist but an amazing artist, his prints are beautiful! I got a back piece done by Rick he does great line work that really made my tattoo a work of art. I will definitely be back!
Dalila Miranda
I have been going to Rick for years... he is a straight out an artist! Unlike most places his place is clean professional, drug free. The pictures of the work he has done doesn't do it justice. Rick is professional , reasonable and most importantly talented I strongly recommend going in for your art, airbrush and tattoo needs.
Ryan Saiz-Buchanan
Derrick was amazing! He worked with my husband and I on our tattoo design, provided quick responses online and we had an appointment the next day! We'll definitely go back to him for our future tattoos!
Rachel Carey
Rick was awesome! My sister and I were there to get our first tattoos, and he explained the entire process and made it a super comfortable experience. We love our tattoos!!!
Autumn Dauk
Very good work. Derrick made my sister very comfortable for her first tattoo. Did amazing work, wasn't heavy handed. Recommend.
Kim Gaps
Ok so I asked Rick to do a cover up of a cover up and it come out simply amazing! Far exceeded my expectations and look phenomenal! Really fun guy to chat with and fantastic artist! I wish I could post a before and after here on Google review to show just how amazing his work is!