Name: Artifaction Tattoo Studio
Address: 19 2nd St E, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, US
Rating: 4.7

About Artifaction Tattoo Studio

Artifaction Tattoo Studio:

Artifaction Tattoo Studio is a local tattoo shop located in Kalispell, Montana. The shop specializes in creating unique and personalized tattoos for their clients. The studio is open from Monday to Friday, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The shop is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

The studio has a team of talented artists who are known for their professionalism and attention to detail. The artists are skilled in various tattoo styles, including traditional, black and gray, and color tattoos. The studio provides a clean and welcoming atmosphere for its clients.

The shop has received positive reviews from its clients for its exceptional service. The artists are known for their meticulous work and their ability to create beautiful and meaningful tattoos. The shop is also praised for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

While the shop has received some negative reviews from clients who had issues with scheduling and rescheduling appointments, the majority of the reviews are positive. The shop is highly recommended by its clients for its talented artists, clean environment, and exceptional service.

If you are looking for a unique and personalized tattoo, Artifaction Tattoo Studio is definitely worth checking out.

Reviews (46)

Lois Zebro

★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Wade is awesome and very kind and sweet he is so clean and meticulous I got my first tattoo recently it was almost painless. He made us all feel very welcome. I would highly recommend this shoppe. ♥️♥️♥️

Dominic Araujo

★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great studio to get some professional ink done! Awesome atmosphere! It's just like hanging out with some friends while you're getting inked. Always some good convos going on. Shelby and Wade are both dope human beings. Highly recommend this place!

Josh Williams

★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I had a great experience and the two full sleeve I got from Wade Byrd I couldn’t ask for any better art work . Very talented guy

Brooke Oswald

★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Seriously incredible work! My artist Wade did such an amazing job with attention to detail and I couldn’t love my tattoo more! I traveled out of town for a two day piece and he was very considerate of that, and stuck with all appointments! Everyone in the studio made me feel very comfortable and relaxed, even made sure I was fed and hydrated! Would highly recommend to anyone

Lacy Wright

★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The owner of the shop is super professional and very chill. Great atmosphere and talented artists.

Lloyd Bondy

★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

I set an appointment with Wade, the owner, for a consult. I pushed an out of town trip back to make my appointment despite making multiple attempts to reach him for rescheduling. When I showed up for my appointment he had no idea what the appointment was even for. He then tried to push it back another week. I had been trying to get a hold of this artist for months and ran into him at a local shop finally. My impression is that he is not in control of his business dealings and lacks the knowledge and maturity to run a successful business. Attempting to use his services was a gross waste of time and energy. If he were working for a real tattoo shop, he’d be fired for his poor performance.

Halley OLeary

★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

LOVE LOVE LOVE my tattoo!!! Wade gave me the most amazing tattoo. Everyone in the shop was so friendly. I loved the whole experience. Definitely going back!!

★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

I will start by saying I am happy with the work that Wade Byrd got done on my tattoo. On the other hand, I will never return. Wade was terrible for scheduling on multiple occasions. The initial plan/“promise” was to do two longer sessions(about 4-6 hours) and be done. For the tattoo I was traveling about 3-4 hours there and back per appointment and having to pay for hotels for a night or two to depending on the session. For the first appointment he was not prepared and I had to stay an extra day so he could prepare something for the next day. The next session he cut short by 3 hours because he just wasn’t feeling it that day after moving the appointment back 2 hours because he was not ready….again, and he didn’t even give me what I wanted 100%. On the last occasion he changed the time of the appointment before I left town. Then he texted me and tried to cancel when I was halfway to Kalispell. I asked if he would be able to schedule for an early morning appointment and he said yes. I got to town and stayed the night ready for an appointment in the morning. At 1:30 in the morning I received a text that it just wasn’t going to workout and he hopes I could understand. He said he would reschedule me asap and he never even attempted to reach out to me. My tattoo is not complete and I will be finding another artist to finish it! Wade is very unprofessional and immature and I do not recommend!

★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

I chose Wade to tattoo my arm sleeve after hearing great reviews about him. Well, mostly great reviews… Over the course of eight sessions, my sleeve is barely half done. Wade was notorious for canceling the appointment last minute, no showing, and/or pushing the appointment at the last minute after I had already traveled 30+ minutes. One day, I drove 3.5 hours for an appointment that we had agreed upon and that I had a down deposit for. When I arrived, the shop was locked. I finally got ahold of Wade who told me he couldn’t tattoo that day and made no effort to reschedule me unless I came into the shop. At my last appointment, Wade repeatedly told me that he was going to get a large amount of work done on my sleeve that session. Wade then excitedly talked with the other artists in his shop about going to party that afternoon. Wade stopped my appointment short to go party in the early afternoon after barely getting any work done. The next two appointments I had scheduled, Wade canceled at the last second and made zero effort to reschedule me even though I had a down payment. At that point, I decided to find a different artist to finish my tattoo. Wade was extremely unprofessional and ignored my messages when I asked for a refund of my down deposit. However, Wade eventually gave me a refund after I requested it multiple times and once I requested the refund on Venmo. Bottom line - Wade does great work. However, he is not a good businessman, and struggles to keep his personal and work life separate. He has ripped off multiple friends of mine and leaves tattoos unfinished. Do not recommend.

Murry Schieldt

★☆☆☆☆ Jan 19, 1970

I had an appointment booked with Artification two months in advance and was very excited to get a tattoo from them. When you go into meet with the artists you have to put a significant deposit down to hold the appointment which they call a consultation fee to be applied then to the tattoo price when you receive the tattoo. Unfortunately, the week of my appointment came and I had to cancel due to a positive Covid result. I attempted to reschedule my appointment five different times (photos attached) and when I didn’t hear back I requested my deposit back. Not only would they not refund the consultation fee (which I no longer care about) they never acknowledged the fact that I had tried to reschedule the appointment and instead said if I chose to come back they would apply my payment to my tattoo...which I had tried to reschedule five times. Overall it was a disappointing experience.

Caitlin Horst

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Wade did my a piece on my forearm a year ago and I loved it, he added another on the back of my forearm and once again, crushed it. I definitely will be getting more work done by him in the future. The shop is clean and welcoming, they definitely do they’re best to provide a safe and comfortable environment for their clients. I recommend this shop all the time and will continue to do so. Very talented artists doing beautiful work!

Bree Hoerner

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my experiences with the artist’s at Artification Tattoo Studio. I love Wade’s new studio and it’s location. It is a great atmosphere filled with creativity and an artist flare. The details in the studio from the art pieces on the brick walls, plants, music and comfy couch make for a “chill” environment. Our conversations and laughter made me feel comfortable and at ease. At one point, during my session, I was so relaxed that I could have fallen asleep and I kind of didn’t want it to end. I have had tattoos by Wade and Emilio. Both extremely easy to work with, professional and methodical from being to end.🙌 Emilio did such a great job working with me and bringing my multiple, scattered idea’s together and a reality. I love the piece and look forward to working with these guys again. I also would like to work with Emily. So I can gain my Trifecta through this studio;) I have and will continue to highly recommend Artification Tattoo Studio. Thank you, for your professionalism, expertise, hard work and creative minds! 🙏 🤙🏻

Shelby Kropp

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

I worked with the owner, Wade. He was awesome! I had a fairly large tattoo done on my hip and for every session he was so professional and he used great sterile/clean technique. I can’t wait to start my next one!

Baylus Smith

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Everyone who works there is awesome. Laid back atmosphere, clean, and professional. Emily does great work and would recommend anyone to check them out

Victoria Cass

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Emily was fantastic with working us as we were coming from out of town. She was very professional and Incredibly talented, she was a blast to spend time with. Will be coming back.

Heather Book

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Emily is AMAZING!!

Kayla Echeverry-Laursen

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

This dude creates amazing tattoos! He’s your guy for all your tattoo needs and wants. All around great guy! Go check him out!

Cassidy

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

I recommend this shop to everyone I talk to about tattoos! The artists here are very friendly, welcoming and professional. My first session was about 5ish hours and I was constantly checked on, offered water, and given a soda to keep my blood sugar up. When I was uncomfortable they gave me a cushion to sit on. I’m in love with my tat, and Overall I loved my experience here and I can’t wait to come back for another piece!

Michelle Smyth

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

I am currently in the process of completing a sleeve which is nearly entirely done by Emilio Crispin. This shop is not only extremely clean, but the staff is absolutely incredible. Every single person that works there is extremely talented and makes the experience both comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tattoo shop for anyone thinking about getting a tattoo. They put so much time and effort into making sure you leave with something you absolutely love.

Terrin Mann

★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Schmidds and I are working on a full sleeve and I can’t say enough about just how outstanding her work is. I am very pleased with the work she has done so far and can’t wait to see what she comes up with for the rest! The shop is extremely welcoming and all of the artists are pleasant to be around. Would 100% recommend any of the artists at this shop.