The Cat & The Coil Tattoo Gallery

This was the best tattoo shop I have ever been to. The bathroom was immaculate and shop itself was very clean with a Spa-like feeling. They provided snacks and beverages throughout my appointment.

Kris is the best tattoo artist I’ve ever been too. His designs are very smart as he doesn’t use flash tattoos. He designs exactly what you want.

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Wow! Kris is an amazing person and tattoo artist. Using very clean and aseptic techniques. The procedure was painless and I felt like I was in tattoo paradise from all the amazing conversations and art work displayed throughout his establishment. Will be catching flights from Florida to get my work finished from this solid down to earth tattoo artist. Very happy 😊 customer

Kris is in my Opinion is a very skilled tattoo artist he did my back piece when he was working on the East Coast, if he wasn't so far from my location in Ct. I would have him finish the space thats left on my back. He's very easy to hang with and we became friends even after the tat. Always ready to go the the distance to please the client, I like long sessions to get them done. He even tattooed me at his shop during a snow storm. I always get excellent compliments on this piece ....Thanks Brother

Kris is an amazing tattoo artist and he goes out of his way to make a unique experience for anyone who want to get work done. He does some amazing work! The environment is some thing that I pay attention to but it was on point! He has snacks, drinks and a tv with Bluetooth headphones. He also has a numbing spray that you wont feel a thing. I've heard that they dont work but it made a huge difference. I was able to sit down watch tv and let him get down without being in pain. I would recommend it to anyone to go check him out. Hes got a wrap for aftercare and he is super tentative to you if you have any questions about your tattoo.

i currently have it wrapped but the pic does no justice on how detailed and amazing to is. Ill post another in a coulpe days once i pill the wrap off

I have been getting tattoos from Kris Thomas for about 3-4 years now! The time put into each design and then the detail in the tattoos are amazing!! Always makes you feel at home!! Let's not forget the numbing spray!! It makes sitting for a while day sessions painless!! Already planning my next sleeve and the hubby is as well!! I won't go anywhere else!!

I came in and saw Kris when I was in tri-cities Washington a couple weeks ago. What a great guy he was and so easy to talk to. I wasn’t 100% sure how I wanted my cover up to go so he sat down with me for a couple hours asking me about my life and interests to try to formulate a perfect piece that was unique to me. Super easy to talk to and really made me feel like he wanted the absolute best for me. I can tell how truly passionate he is about his art work and is a master at his profession. He’s easily the best tattoo artist I have ever seen and wouldn’t want to go to anyone else again. The shop had amazing decor and looked super unique and cool. The shop made it an amazing experience in itself. I really felt welcome and comfortable there. Definitely going back next time I need some work done. Highly recommend

Kris is the best tattoo artist when it comes to coverups. He was able to cover thick black text with beautiful imagery. The shop is clean, comfortable and welcoming. Definitely the best tattoo shop in Kennewick and the Tri-Cities area to go to for custom tattoo art.

Kris is an amazing artist. I gave him some of my ideas and let him flow with it and do his thing. He’s done multiple pieces and the work is beautiful! If you have any ideas just let him know , he can work up something amazing and surely hit the nail on the head. If you’re looking for a unique and talented artist then this is the spot!!

I want to start off by saying that I was very hesitant about getting another tattoo based from my last experience. ( Done prior to meeting Kris ) After meeting Kris with my wife ( she had a couple tattoos done at this point by him ) I pitched my idea to him and he was on board. So much so I didn't even make it home without him blowing up my phone with reference material for the upcoming tattoo. I could easily see he was getting excited with the idea as much as I was getting it. Couple days before I was scheduled to come in he had me show up for a fitting of the tattoo. At this point we had a game plan and we're going for it. Two days before he messaged me and said the idea was not the one and with some changes in reference material let's try something else. Knowing he knew what I wanted in tattoo I said I have faith and let your creativity shine. Best move I could have made. He spent all day the day before finding material and producing a sketch for the tattoo. Easy to see he wasn't just committed to a tattoo he was committed to a work of art that I will carry with me always. Day of tattoo we started withing minutes of me showing up and I felt like I was at home. Offering snacks and drinks with a full session I had no need of feeling like I had an empty stomach. The location is easy to get to and the shop set up is amazing. Filled with so much art with such fine detail and the majority of it was done by Kris and his girlfriend Alisha What's even better than great hospitality and getting a new tattoo? A new tattoo where you hardly feel a thing. That's right. Hardly felt any of the shading at all. After the line work is done he takes a moment to open the skin up and uses a completely safe numbing agent that after sitting for a few minutes allows him to make huge progress while the client ( me in this case ) doesn't feel a thing. Safe to say after a day of tattooing with Kris he had most definitely resurrected my love for getting tattooed. We have finished our first stage of my tattoo with the black and grey's and the next session once healed will be adding the details and background. Very much happy with this piece more than Kris will ever know. And I am beyond excited to go for my next session!! Thank you Kris (and Alisha ) for everything. Will most definitely not be the last tattoo I will get from you!

Kris was awesome from start to finish. I was nervous about getting a new tattoo after 22 years. From the numbing spray to a 10 hour session he’s the best in the business, and after that amount of time in a chair a true friend. Getting more work done, but more then that can’t wait to catch up with a buddy!