Article 15 Tattoo and Piercing

After having a bad experience at Black Cat Tattoo (located about a block away), I decided to come to Article 15 tattoo. I’ve come here in the past but it was before J.P. bought out the place and replaced it with Article 15. Regardless of that fact, I wanted to try it out.
What had caught my attention was the amazing art he’s done in the past that were displayed in the window. I was literally walking past the shop right after having my tattoo done at Black Cat when I notice the pictures and decided to walk in.
We were greeted by J.P. He then noticed the tattoo I just got and asked about it. I told him where we went and mentioned the horrible service I got. Then mentioned how I had come here in the past and liked it.
We talked a little, he seemed to be really nice and actually interested in what I wanted to get. I showed him a picture of the tattoo I’ve been wanting for a while now. He looked at it and said he could do it.
Even though I just met him, something about him made me feel like he was the person that could do it. I booked an appointment for a few weeks later.
The day of my appointment, I walked in to see him finishing the sketch of my tattoo. He then asked me to stand so that he could see the spot I wanted to get it. I did however change my original spot (my thigh) to my calf. It was no problem for him. Which was nice to hear. He did however give his honest opinion in saying that he thinks the thigh would be a better place to put it. I did, however, stick with the calf and he was more than happy to work with that.
During the process of tattooing, I thought he did a really good job. He made sure I was ok. Taking a few 2 – 3 minute breaks in between so I could see how it was coming along. Even though it hurt like hell because it was all shading, I managed to stick it out.
I really liked the experience and am happy I decided to come here for it. J.P. is super good and very professional. In my opinion, it was a hard tattoo to do and he definitely did it justice.
Thanks again J.P. You will definitely be seeing me again. Along with my girlfriend. =)

All artists are squared away, professional, and will never tell you your idea/​tattoo is stupid. Hands down best spot I’ve gone to, and here’s the kicker: they run discounts for military E-​5 and below. They truly understand and appreciate service, and I appreciate theirs.

Great shop! Talented tattoo artist! I will defiantly go back. Xavier did an amazing job on my tattoo and now the husbands going to him too.

I have gotten six tattoos from the fellas down at Article 15. They were very professional and made my experience as painless as a tattoo session can be. The shop was clean and i am very happy with the new additions to my canvas. if you are in the downtown area, i definitely recommend going down and checking out article 15!

I had had my ears pierced at a plastic surgeon’s office. They were always infected and very painful. I couldn’t wear any earrings without both ears bleeding. I complained to the Doctor who’d done them who just said, let the holes close and we’ll «try» again! No way!!!
After 18 months of healing, I walked past Article 15 Tattoo & Piercing. It looked very clean and the men inside were welcoming and kind. I told my history. They took the time to explain why I’d gotten infected and how the procedure the Doc had used was unsanitary and unnecessarily painful.
They detailed how they’d do it differently, using a sterile procedure. They showed me a different way to care for them afterwards. I was so impressed!
Never go to the Mall and think twice abt a doc’s office for piercing! You could either develop an infection and never be able any type of earrings again.
This place is VERY GOOD!!!