Artistic Element Tattoo

SUCH A HUGE FAN OF SUNNYS WORK!
He used to tattoo down in the Coachella Valley and when I heard he moved up here I was totally bummed ! He is THE ONLY PERSON I TRUST TO TATTOO ME! I live about an hour away and I drove to get tattooed by him again. I really wanted a Mandala ! He made it look so sick! I sat down with him and he drew it up in front of me. He is such a chill guy and his work is just amazing! He’s incredible at Mandalas and dot work! I won’t go to anyone besides sunny. I will for sure be posting a pic of my tattoo when it’s healed ! Make sure to follow him on Social media! He posts a lot of his work!
I’m already thinking about my next tattoo for him !!

The crew over at artistic element are very welcoming and professional, best shop and work I’ve ever had. You get what you Pay for is an Old saying, and at artístic element these guys are top grade artist. It’s gonna be on you forever so might as well pay the extra hundred or two and have exactly what you want plus more

I almost never write a 5 star review. Sunny who is new did a nice memorial piece which came out alright. A tiny hiccup on the dates but was an easy fix since changing a seven to a nine is somewhat doable without being too noticeable. The entire AE family are very friendly and the studio is a work of art in its own right. I recommend saving enough canvass to try out each of the artists there. Pricing seemed fair for what was done. Thanx guys!

Amazing shop by Roman full of amazing artists and piercer. I have done a lot of work by Roman and his crew, including my friends. Check them out you won’t regret dont listen to haters :)

Roman is a pretty good tracer. When asking about a tattoo, I was told to bring in a picture, which speaks volumes of Roman Abrego’s inadequacies. I’m looking for custom ink, and this guy can only trace and copy what I want? So much for being a first-​rate artist. Next, he won’t do cover ups, probably because he’s incapable of being what he says he is, a professional artist. He wears quit the façade.
And watch out ladies that Roman doesn’t try to stick his tongue down your throat, even if his girlfriend is right there. Because I wouldn’t have sex with him, he over-​charged me and refuses to complete the tattoo he started 5 years ago. When I do show up and his girlfriend is there, by not addressing the issues I have to confront him about, he puts me on the spot making things uncomfortable for her. «I am going to kill you» she says. Poor girl, she thinks she has to kill me. Thanks for making women uncomfortable.
Far from artist angst, this guy seriously ego trips. His asshole seizes when I try to get an appointment because he can’t handle finishing an itty bitty tattoo. This idiot calls the cops, and no else in there seems to care. Then I have to deal with retard cops, one of broke my arm. Don’t let the image fool you, his business dealings are shady and full of crap. Make sure he discusses everything he can and cannot do before he lays ink in your skin. And to add perspective, Roman wanted this review or he wouldn’t have drained me into writing it. So the Universe delivered. Other than that he’s just another LA artist with better than himself competitors. Shop somewhere else!
So the good folks at Unilocal asked me to edit and review, making sure all umy experience is accurate. I just forgot to mention Roman Abrego is a self-​important crook. I should have received all my money back, and he needs to pay for my surgery and the attorney I hired. Thanks for reminding me, Unilocal

Ronan does high quality. The artists that hold chairs in this shop are held to high standards by the owner and themselves. This is a five star shop. Without the five star attitude. Great people, phenomenal work. If you are looking for the kind of work that is awe inspiring, this is the place. If your looking for a simple cheap memento to glance at from time to time, your choices are limitless. If you take your art/​life serious, this is the place. You pay for what you get. I’ll pay for an artists hand that is dedicated to their, as I am to making it part of me.

Roman is amazing. You def get what you pay for. He is busy because he is one is the best! While in the shop. Which is unreal by the way. The other artists are crazy talented as well. Everyone is super friendly and caring !! Highly recommend coming in and check it out !!

I wouldn’t recommend 1 employee at this place, there’s an artist who quoted me 100 $ an hour for a 4 hour tattoo ink to skin session but on appointment day when he «finished» end of tattoo made me pay 500 $ for just 3 and ½ hours of actual tattooing. In addition they failed to complete all work agreed to when we made the appointment. Not a professional way to conduct business.

Cholo has pierced my belly button and my tragus, and he did my industrial. He always opens the needles in front of you and explains the process, and shows you how to do the aftercare. His work is amazing, and it’s always virtually painless. He is the only one I will trust with any of my piercings, and everyone in the shop is always friendly when I go in. Their new shop is super clean, and I feel 100% comfortable in there :)

Overpriced, Roman does great tattoos on some people, however his vision of the tattoo was not what I requested.
Roman also charged me more money for the touch up… Unfortunately making money is goal, rather than customer satisfaction.

Cholo did my industrial and tragus at the same time and gave me a good price. He is so talented and I felt little pain. I went to another place to get my nose done and he was horrible. So Cholo is my number one when it comes to a person I can trust to do a good job. Place is clean and well kept Cholo has a room in the back for the piercings. Overall great experience!

I’ve tried to meet up with Roman while he was in NY, and he was going to charge me $ 400/​hr for a black and white tat.
I also reached out to him twice by email/​Facebook and got no response. I even considered flying out to Cali for a few days to get the work done.
My conclusions:
1. Prices too rich for my blood.
2. They’re too busy for me, anyway.

Love this place!!! Fun happy environment! And the most talented artists!!! Glenn has been my artist for 8 years! I’m glad he is part of this awesome team! Can’t wait to go back to finish my arm!!!

I agree with everyone on this page about how amazing this shop is. I was very skeptical because it is a small shop in my home town and that just didn’t seem right. Yet I saw work that my friend Ally received from Kali and it looked awesome. So I made an appointment for a cover up and fix of a tattoo I already had from a friend’s husband. I wasn’t used to the cost of professional tattoos, I had 6 already, but it was well worth it! I went back for #7, a tribute to my daughter and I recieve so many compliments on the work. My lions are the best work I have and can’t wait to add more to them. I love the atmosphere. It’s homey yet professional. Everyone there is down to earth and not judemental. Even after sitting for 4 hours getting work done they make sure you’re ok and are handling it! I would recommend them over and over and can’t wait to make another appointment!

I was tatted by Kali about a year ago. He is a great artist and I will be going back to him for the next one. The shop itself is cool and everyone in there makes you feel like you’re supposed to be there. I have been to many tattoo shops and got that feeling like I wasn’t wanted. Never the case here. Everyone is friendly, funny and down to earth. I highly recommend Kali for a tattoo if you are looking for a good artist. With that said, the old saying goes here, «you get what you pay for». So expect at least $ 125 an hour, but it is well worth it for a permanent art collection… On a final note, I also booked an appointment and it was cancelled twice. It bothered me, but not enough to stay away.

I was just tattooed by Kali yesterday. This place is freaking amazing. The shop alone lets you know that they mean business. I had to wait a little over a month for my appointment and it is a little on the pricier side but you get what you pay for. I wanted to update a traditional rose on my back. Kali made it look like a different tattoo and added his own touch to it and I love it! If I ever decide to get more tattoos, I will go back to him. Great staff, Kali is so sweet… it was an amazing experience all around. I am finally happy with my tattoo. Thank you, thank you Kali!

I got double booked here 2x and I haven’t been back since.
That doesn’t actually bother me, and it’s not the reason why I haven’t been back…
I love the setup here and the staff is awesome and friendly.
i’m going back for Whitney (hopefully she’s still there), I saw her art and I still want her to tattoo me.
yeah their booking could use some help but overall I felt welcome here which most likely you aren’t going to feel this way anywhere else.

It’s up to you how much you want to spend on a tattoo, but when it comes to choosing a tattoo artist I would recommend Artistic Element to anyone. $ 100 an hour to get tattooed is a low rate compared to the quality of work the tattoo artists do. Come on now, if you’re willing to put something permanent on your body this is the place to have it done!
The guys here have a great sense of humor which makes it more enjoyable to be in the place when whichever artist is working on you. The remodel looks great and I’d have to say that everything is tits about the place.
So, you might have to travel far to get here, I’ve traveled from San Diego taking at least 2 hrs to get here, but it’s the quality of work that will keep me coming back. Even if it is pricey, as almost any tattoo would be, it’s worth it. .. Start saving up!
Good tattoos aren’t cheap, cheap tattoos aren’t good. ..

Besides the high prices (about $ 100 per hour) Artistic Element is a great choice for your future tattoo (s).
Why?
–Amazingly talented artists such as Whitney Lenox (who has done one of mine). She can free-​hand extremely well and I’d trust her with ANY piece.
–clean, tidy, and hygienic
–they always have entertaining movies playing on a ginormous flat screen (to prevent boredom)
–friendly, creative atmosphere.
And even my mum and pep pep go here for their tattoos! All of them well-​done and priceless.

Apparently Roman, the young and kind owner, is quite well-​known in the tattoo world, but I didn’t come for him — I came because my second-​oldest friend married (über talented and professional) Tony, who had a guest spot working at Artistic Element last weekend. It’s hard to get an appointment with Tony in our hometown, so I traveled the 85 miles from Venice to Yucaipa to get the tattoo I’ve always wanted (an ocotillo in bloom going up my left calf). I can’t review Tony because you won’t be seeing him at this tattoo studio, but I can speak for the location: it’s quite clean, and the other artists were busy and talented and funny. Prices are good. Front lounging area features a comfy black couch and a nice television playing decent films. Artists’ equipment is up to date, though the chairs upon which clients sit while getting worked on are a bit wobbly and thus disconcerting. I’m truly happy with my new tattoo and it’s healing up nicely. I guess I’d recommend this studio to someone who lives closer and seeks a talented tattooist or piercer.