Pink Raven Tattoos

PINK RAVEN Love it! Pink Raven's Chris DeBose doesn't disappoint!! This was my first big tattoo and he was very patient with me and attentive to my needs. He made sure that my tattoo was exactly to my liking, and made sure everything was in place. He gave wonderful instructions to numb the pain and there is no after-pain at all for my tattoo. The outcome is fantastic and I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you Chris! :) ⁃ Charrikka G.

The Absolute BEST I was recommended to Chris and Raven Tattoo by a friend, and going to him has been the absolute best tattoo experience ever! He went above and beyond throughout-- beginning with the design consult where he helped me realize the vision I had for my first large back piece. I have gotten several smaller pieces over the years at other places all over the entire country and can attest that Chris and Pink Raven are the best across the board. Best Artist with amazing attention to detail, Best personality, most fun to work with, Best shop -- which is spotlessly clean and welcoming. Chris has a very chill and professional vibe. I felt completely confident and relaxed from start to finish. But the best part of all was my finished piece- which is amazing and waaay better than I even dreamed it would be. Anyone considering their first tat or some major ink work should NOT go anywhere else. Thank you Chris! See you again soon! - Robb G.

Chris is amazing. My dog passed away last month and he got me in and tattooed his dates on me with his ashes under his pawprint tattoo I had He is one of my customers at work and is the most kind hearted and amazing person I have met.

I’ve been going to Chris at Pink Raven Tattoos for years. Chris is very professional and talented. He always listens and is very accommodating. Always around if you have questions about tattoos and the tattoo aftercare. His prices are reasonable and he will even give you a flat price for your tattoo instead of you guessing the hourly price like most artists. I’ve gone to one other artist at a different shop and I paid more for a small tattoo that did not come out the way I wanted or expected. Chris is now working on an amazing cover up tattoo. I highly recommend Pink Raven Tattoos, you won’t be disappointed.

I have known Chris for over 15 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else to tattoo me. I've been going to him for tattoos for 12 years now. He is honest and professional. Very clean facility with an artist who really pays attention to detail. I recommend him to anyone who asks me about getting some ink. Great guy, great work!!!!

Wants $150 for a Nickle size heart outline just literally the outline probably the smallest tattoo you could get and he wants $150. I have plenty of tattoos and just thought it would be cool to get a small matching one with my mom. $150 is just not reasonable at all for the size time and supplies needed. Overpriced for the portfolio skill of the artist and the literal size and simplicity of the request. Go here if you want to get overcharged. Response: Yes your prices are way high for shop minimum compared to other shops meaning other tattoo artists charge less. It is not just what I think it is a literal comparison of other shops. On the phone you were rude and clearly not looking for new clients. All I have is big pieces so yes I literally called almost every shop in the area to ask about their shop minimum and availability since I have always had to get quoted on the piece or day session prior to this. Other shops are $80 - $100 shop minimum so yes your service is overpriced compared to other shops that is not what I think it is a fact. Don't be rude if you don't want people to take the time to write a review because lets be honest had you have not been rude for no reason I would have just moved on.

Had a blast and the tattoo came out great!! Love the shop!! Nice and clean and happy!!

So before I get into the actual tattoo itself I think it's important to talk about the artist first; he should be a big reason you consider coming here. Chris was more than accommodating when it came to working around my busy schedule and I was fit in promptly for a consolation. In addition to that, Chris offered me good conversations throughout the inking process which aided in distracting me from the pain of the peice. After the consultation concluded well and we settled on the final design idea/how it would come out, it was about a three month wait from that point till the actual date of the tattoo. Now, I must mention that the only real snafu that came up throughout this entire tattoo process was when it came to applying the stencil to my leg. As for the placement of the tattoo itself was in a peculiar spot and required some finagling to get the stencil to go, leading to about a 2-week delay in the tattoo. That then brings us to today (I'm currently writing this the night the tattoo was finished). As I sit here and look at the tattoo, I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. The line work throughout the script is consistent and well done, having lots of sharp edges and minimal shaky lines. Chris also coached me through the healing process (what I should and shouldn't do) as well as give me the supplies needed for a full recovery. All in all, this was a positive tattoo experience and I would absolutely recommend Chris to anyone looking for very solid tattoo work; I even plan to go back in short order to have more things done.

Chris is amazing!!! I just had my first tattoo today with him and I could not say enough great things. Clean, welcoming, and very inclusive! This shop is the epitome of welcoming clients of all kinds! I 100% recommend him for your next tattoo!

Chris is a remarkable artist with so much attention to detail. I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else in the capital region. His prices are reasonable and the vibes are always positive. 5 stars all day!

Charges by tattoo size and NOT by hour. Makes you pay for entire tattoo BEFORE he does it AND adds in his tip. I had to cancel my second appointment due to HIS scheduling mistake and he would not refund all of my money claiming in the contract he keeps at least $150 if canceled even though it was HIS screwup. His work is good, not great and he charged almost 4x the amount that my other tattoo artist for only 2 hours of work. Poor work ethics.

Got a beautiful sunflower tattoo by Chris today on my forearm and the details are perfect and it came out even better than I imagined, he’s incredibly talented!! The shop is very clean, organized and in a really awesome area. Definitely gonna be booking him for more ink!

Called on the phone and the person was extremely rude about a question I had given I had never gotten a tattoo before.

Wow… just wow. My dad has always been the biggest supporter and influencer in my life and to have his artwork come to life the way Chris made it, is absolutely awesome. The environment, raw, real and energetic personality, everything about Chris and his studio is everything you need. If you’re thinking of getting a tattoo here at Pink Raven, don’t even question, just do it. Thank you again Chris, you have no idea how much this meant to me.

Best tattoo guy ever! Does a great job he’s friendly super funny and his work is amazing. Highly recommend him for ur tattoos.

A truly amazing experience! I’ve had two tattoos done by Chris, and I’m booked for another one. The first was a major cover up job that turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Chris was able to completely transform what was there, and create a beautiful piece that I am proud to show off! The second was a tattoo of my late dog’s paw print, with some watercolor background. It turned out beautifully, and I am so happy with the wonderful tribute to my fur baby that I will cherish forever! I can’t wait to get the third one done! I absolutely recommend Chris to anyone looking to get a new tattoo, or put new life into an existing one. Chris’ artistic ability, combined with his creativity, friendly and professional nature, and welcoming shop atmosphere, makes for the perfect tattoo experience!!

My experience here was phenomenal. I came in for two tattoos on my upper arms; for each session, Chris created a safe and comfortable environment. Each tattoo is absolutely beautiful with clean lines, great shading. He was very willing to communicate, listen & to offer feedback on tattoo suggestions and placement. He walked me through the process directly and clearly. I am looking forward to returning and to continue to receive tattoos I love! I recommend coming here whether you have many tattoos or whether it’s your first one - you’ll absolutely enjoy the atmosphere, the artist’s work and your time here. Thank you!

In August, I got my first tattoo ever and I had sent an idea to Chris and he made it a reality. I felt incredibly comfortable with him and scheduled a second one for October. I am at a loss for words as to how beautiful it came out. Every tattoo tells a story and I wanted to do my parents birth flowers with a hummingbird. Chris went above and beyond yet again and it brought tears to my eyes it’s so perfect! Fast forward to January 2022. We worked together again to finish this piece. 4 more flowers with some greenery. As I expected the conversation was awesome, the process was flawless and the tattoo itself, is more than incredible. Chris is upfront, honest and loves what he does and it shows.

Chris did an excellent job from start to finish with my piece! He is so friendly and obviously loves what he does and does it very well. The shops is very clean, neat and inviting. I would work with him again in a heartbeat!

I will never go to another artist as long as I'm in the Capital Region. This is by far the most inviting shop with which I've ever done business. Talkative, informative, efficient, friendly. Chris, I will be seeing you again!