About Black Swan Tattoo
Black Swan Tattoo:
Black Swan Tattoo is a reputable tattoo shop located in Lakeland, Florida. The shop specializes in creating unique and personalized tattoos that cater to the client's preferences. The shop is open seven days a week, and the artists are available to work on custom designs or pre-made designs.
The shop has a clean and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff is friendly and professional. The artists are highly skilled and experienced in various tattoo styles, including fine line, black and gray, and color tattoos. The shop also offers piercing services, and the piercers are knowledgeable and take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and hygienic experience.
Black Swan Tattoo has received positive reviews from its customers, with many praising the artists' attention to detail and professionalism. The shop has a diverse portfolio of tattoos, and the artists are willing to work with clients to create unique designs that reflect their personality and style.
While the shop has received some negative reviews, the majority of customers have had positive experiences and recommend the shop to others. The shop's pricing is reasonable, and the artists are transparent about the cost of each tattoo.
If you're looking for a reputable tattoo shop in Lakeland, Black Swan Tattoo is worth considering. The shop has a talented team of artists, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to providing high-quality tattoos and piercings.
Reviews (100)
Cody Allen
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Fantastic place, all the staff make you fell like you are at home and Kris is an amazing artist. Love this place, will definitely be going back.
Tyler DiMattei
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Mike is amazing!!!!! Highly recommend if your looking for a beautiful piece of art!
Ryan W
★★☆☆☆
Jan 20, 1970
I dealt with Mike. At first he was really responsive and helpful, but after two sessions with him he just kept blowing me off when I tried to get more work done. I didn’t sit well on my second session with him due to just getting over being sick (and probably because I’m not as tough as I thought I was), but if he didn’t want to work with me anymore because of that (or any other reason) he could’ve just said it…he didn’t/hasn’t. The tattoos he did for me turned out fine, they were pretty simple. Although I do feel like he was heavy handed. All in all, very nice guy, but just extremely poor at being responsive to people that want to work with him.
Voila Violist
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Went in for a first tattoo with a amazing guest artist Jorge. Dude is so chill and knowledgeable and same for any of the guys in the shop. Great vibes and great art all around!
I attended the Lexington Pitt Crew fundraiser yesterday and the staff was amazing here at Black Swann Tattoo! It was my first tattoo experience and felt very welcomed and knowledgeable about caring for my new tattoo!
Briana Eggleton
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Great experience at Black Swan Tattoo with Mike Garner for my first tattoo. The drive to Lakeland was close to 2 hours for us and it was every bit worth it. I can't say enough good things about Mike. Communication was clear from start to finish about the process and pricing, the shop and his work station were very clean, he made me feel comfortable, and paid attention to every meticulous detail from the reference. Above all, Mike was super nice and I appreciate all the extra time he took to get the transfer just right and to look over the reference during tattooing. He applied a clear protective patch (seen in pic) when he was done and gave me another patch and detailed care instructions to go. If you're looking for a great tattooer to do a detailed black fine line tattoo, Mike's your guy. But check out the Black Swan Tattoo website and the portfolios, and you'll see Mike and the other artists do great work in other styles as well.
Amanda Alvarez
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Very pleased with my experience with Cori! I was nervous and she was kind, understanding, professional and went over everything I needed to know which was calming. and I was also impressed with how the inside looked cool and clean. Highly recommend.
DeAndre Jenkins
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Came in on New Years because I woke up deciding that I was going to finally get my ears pierced. They fit me in in-between clients and were very welcoming to a first timer like myself. Kori was the one who took me in and explained the whole process. She was very professional and made sure that I was comfortable the whole time. They do the piercings by hand, and she took the time to make sure the placement for the holes were perfect before placing the needle through. We probably adjusted the marker for about an hour (because of me) before finally creating the holes, and the whole time Kori never gave of the feeling that she was in a rush, annoyed, or bothered by my requests to "move the hole a millimeter to the left" lol. In fact she emphasized how important it was to make sure I was happy with the placement, even after we moved the marker so many times. They understand that these modifications are permanently on your body, and take the time to make sure everything is done perfectly to the customers liking. The process was pretty much pain free due to Kori's expertise and I couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend this place to others looking to get a piercing, and will probably get my first tattoo done here as well. Kori and the Black Swan team are awesome!
Kristyanya Kishka
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
Just stopped in to get a couple of price estimates for 2 tattoos. Had gotten previously here by Phil Snyder, and he's a fantastic tattoo artist, great personality. He took what I wanted and made it reality. Great shop, lots of fantastic, talented tattoo artists under one roof.
Mark Fernandez
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
The research proved true, this is the place to go. All of the staff there, particularly my artist Mike, were welcoming, courteous, and forthcoming about my very first tattoo and the process and price. The professionalism also demonstrated had me feeling comfortable and sure the entire time. I'm absolutely returning to this place for any future tattoos!
Amber E.
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
We had a great experience at Black Swan. Kori was extremely professional and treated my daughter with the respect of any adult who would come in for a piercing. My daughter changed her mind halfway through the process and Kori let her feel comfortable in making her own decisions. Would highly recommend Black Swan!
J.J. McFadden
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
Phil at Black Swan has done more tattoos for me than I can count. He and the entire shop are always respectful and do consistent, excellent work. My wife and I are repeat customers for a reason! Whenever someone asks for a tattoo shop suggestion, Black Swan is always my response.
Pablo gallo Arias
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
Hands down the best tattooing experience that you can have in Lakeland. I’ve had the pleasure of being tattooed by both Cory Craft and Phil Snyder several times and there’s no one else that I trust more to bring alive the tattoos I incision. The shop itself is extremely well kept and maintained, there’s plenty of area for customers to relax and lounge while they wait for their appointment and the overall experience is top notch. All of the artists at Black Swan are excellent at their craft, and they can all tattoo a multitude of tattoo styles that will fit your needs.
Really can’t recommend this place enough.
Brittany C
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
I’ve gone to Kris for 3 years now. There’s a reason I keep going back. Kris is extremely talented, kind, & professional. He’s amazing at fine lines, black ink, and color too. I’ll keep going to him until either he retires or I decide I’m done, whichever comes first. 😂 Also, every friend I’ve recommended him to also love the ink he did for them.
Although I’ve only had pieces done by Kris, I’ve seen the other artists’ works; everyone is very skilled and professional.
Kori’s done two ear piercings for me (helix & forward helix); both have been awesome. She’s done a conch piercing for one friend and a nose piercing for another. All have turned out really well. She’s who I’ll go back to if I want more.
Ashley Dirks
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
Got a tattoo from Kris and everything was very clean/professional. The line work and detail is very well done. All the artists were good company and kept a fun atmosphere
Holly Flanagan
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
It was very clean the piercing experience was great she was very nice and chill and made me feel comfortable and worked with the fact that I had a lot of anxiety. I’m going to get another piercing tmrw. And get my jewelry changed out.
Maggie Stafford
★☆☆☆☆
Jan 19, 1970
I had a appointment there on a Saturday. Had previously emailed and spoke with the artist about a price range and what I wanted. Just adding onto a tattoo I already had and some color to it. He only sat up for black and gray and I did not address as I had already changed my mind before the appointment even though he didn't not ask me about this that day. He drew the deigns on,I agreed to it and he started working. I was and am happy with the tattoo design.
The reason I am leaving only one star and will never go back or recommend this artist or shop is because the artist Kris has a large swastka on his forearm. I did not notice this until my tattoo was almost finished. I felt very uncomfortable after noticing this. I also feel he over charged for the tattoo. He added the clouds and rain and charged me $250. I did not question it due to the uncomfortableness from his tattoo,the shock of the price and just overall anxiety and of that moment. I am mad at myself for not addressing the issue in the moment but I can not change that now. He came highly recommended from a friend who was very upset when I informed her if this. She was shocked and never angry also. I felt I just share story as I know others would not be okay with supporting someone like that.
Riley Turskey
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
My family and I have been coming to Black Swan for years now. I've had a total of 7 different piercings, and watched my mother and siblings all get holes poked in their ears and nose. Every single time the procedure was explained very clearly and detailed. Between each piercing the room, chair and tools all cleaned, sanitized and changed. There is no one else we trust to be so thorough, precious and accomplished in their profession. Kori is beyond excellent in her career. Not only are we addicted to piercings, but also to Kori. Kori not only has my recommendation, but the recommendation of countless others.
Cheyne Jernigan
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
Jorge did an awesome job on my tattoo, the rest of the staff was really cool and overall great atmosphere. I have multiple family members who go here as well and everything always comes out amazing. Highly reccomend!
My girlfriend got her ear pierced here and it quickly became badly infected. We had to remove the piercing entirely for it to heal which was a painful process. Also, I guess the $50 was just a waste. She has the same location pierced on her other ear from a prior time and different shop. That piercing had no complications. I suspect that the difference in outcome has to do with the difference in the shop. I strongly advise that people avoid this shop.
