Vintage Karma

Where do I start? Well. I drive from Gibson City to Tuscola to have work done at Vintage Karma, bypassing everything in C-​U. Do you need more information? Uhhh… okay…
I’ve had work done by Brian and Ainslie both, original and cover-​up. I’m in love with it all. Understand that if you’re looking for a tumble-in-drunken-bachelorette-party-midnight-matching-Playboy-bunnies-tattoo-parlor…head back to campus. Not that you couldn’t get matching bunny tattoos, but only until 7pm and you’ll probably need an appointment. This isn’t a $ 25 flash Friday kind of place. Both of these guys are really talented and actually care about the quality of their work and are actually artists. I know… crazy, right?
In order to get an appointment with the wizards, you have to go through Laura. She’ll work with you by phone or email. For anything uncommon, expect a consultation appointment. It’s for your own good. Laura’s also in charge of the cool shit you can buy out front. I think I bought 4 gifts there the first time I went. Super fun.
I also love that they’re interested in the community and the local artists. Too bad it’s not an old guy barber shop. I’d just go there and hang out. If you’d like to look at their stuff, there are great pictures on Instagram and Facebook.

What a welcoming and friendly team at Vintage Karma! I couldn’t be happier with the tattoo I got there today. Ainslie did a perfect job of making my tattoo look exactly like I saw it in my mind. Laura made me feel welcome and just has such a warm friendly way with any questions I had. Thank you!

Seriously cool items. Funky, unique décor… as well as items from local artist. Plus — seriously awesome tattooing. Ainslie did a little rose on the top of my foot — he was professional and way cool. Very clean tattooing area — and I HIGHLY recommend going there. Worth the drive from Chambana.

I have 13 tattoos from 7 different shops and Ainslie is by far the best artist thus far. He took a leap and gave me ink in a way that was new to him (in a not-​so-​easy area) and did a phenomenal job. Not only will I be back for more, everyone I know wanting ink as well will get referred to this awesome little shop in the heart of Tuscola. Support small businesses!

Brian did a great job on my tattoo. I’m very very happy with it. I also liked the shop downstairs and the good music they play. I highly recommend this place!

Ainslie Heilich is one of the best tattoo artists available. When she owned a shop in Pennsylvania I hired her to turn the barbed wire around my upper arm into a lovely sakura (cherry blossom) branch, complete with the flowers of course. I also commissioned her to do a Frankenstein and the bride tattoo of my pug dogs. Both pieces she did, are amazing. Top-​notch work! Anyone living in or near the Tuscola, IL region should feel lucky to have such an advanced tattoo artist nearby.
I will upload photos when I get the chance.

Vintage Karma is a great shop! It’s run by Ainslie Heirlich who runs her own show. She is very professional, super talented, and her prices are great for the level of work she does. I’ve had a few tattoos done by her and can’t imagine anyone else doing them. The shop itself is clean, has a ‘hip’ feel to it, but is inviting. Highly recommended!