Reviews of Artistic Creations Tattoo Studio,Inc. (Tattoo Shop)

Kim Calder

The only reason for one star is because I couldn't leave it blank. Where to start... Dave's name was given to us by some friends who had been on the island, not because they had had any art done by dave, but someone they knew had. I wish we would have known that then. We showed up early for our appointment (the last one of the day, don't ever do that!) Dave said he was running late and asked us to come back in a couple hours. When we returned he was still running late. We should have turned and left. The shop was filthy, dirty dishes in the one and only sinke, and if you needed to use the bathroom you had to go down to the corner coffee shop and walk through their kitchen to get to the bathroom. Not sanitary at all! I was scheduled to get some Color work done the next day, to add to an underwater piece I already have. My friend has tat's from neck to toe, literally, and said that Dave's hand was the heaviest he's ever encountered. My friend was getting a black and white done on his chest, a piece that should have only take about 90 minutes by any artist back home. Dave had the gun in his hand for a total of about 2.5 hours, but my friend was in the chair for almost 4.5 hours. Every 20 minutes or so Dave would take a break. He'd smoke and chat on the phone with what I imagine was his girlfriend. He would stop to talk to walk-ins, even thou it was after hours and he had a client in the chair! Anyone who's ever had work done knows that every time an artist stops and comes back it's twice as painful. My friend is a tough guy, and like I said, has art on his neck, arms, fingers, hands, legs, back, you name it it's inked. The whole time he was working on my friend he said how he loved to do black and white and that he HATED COLOR. He said, "If one more person comes in here wanting an underwater scene I'm going to puke." HELLO, I was supposed to be geting underwater and color the next day! After Dave was finally finished, without adding any white to the piece I might add, he charged my friend $600 and on top of that added his own 10% tip when he ran the card! We walked out the door and my friend said, "You are NOT getting ink tomorrow!" NEVER go to Dave for any serious work! He has outlived his days of being an artist. Now he's a washed up angry old man who bitches the entire time you're in his chiar.

Naia Allen

I just received another extraordinary tattoo from Dave the owner of Artistic creations In downtown Kona, HI First of all, He focused for many long hours so that I may go home with the completed art piece... Not only did Dave have a very light touch which enabled me to sit through a long session of tattooing, He also produced a level of artistic talent That left me speechless... Last but not least Dave has a huge heart, a wicked sense of humor with a a striking fun personality. If you’re looking for a tattoo artist with the highest skill and experience, go to Artistic Creations when you’re visiting the Big Island. Mahalo Dave!!

Matt Laub

No work done but first impression of Dave is great and the work he was doing is legit.

Maddie Brooks

Super cool younger dude helped me out today- I had a tattoo done in Washington a few days ago and he cleaned it for me and put a new saniderm wrap on it to keep it safe on my vacation!!! Will probably be back for a tattoo before I leave the island!

Allen Lucas

Very professional and at same time made us feel at ease and comfortable. Tristan has great personality!

Mandie Gartland

Dave was amazing, great sense of humor made the youngster feel comfortable for her 1st tattoo. Brandon kept the conversation going. Our destianation tattoo was everything we had hoped for and then some. Mahalo Dave and Brandon

Laticia Newton

Totally recommend this studio. Great fun, amazing work and affordable/fair pricing!

Ryan M. Watt

Dave does excellent work. He's Done work on my mother, my daughter and me, so three generations. And I'll be coming back to him again! Extremely happy!

Kayleen Fain

Love the art!! Amazing tatoo David!

Jackie Peterson

Tristan is an amazingly talented artist.

Connor Mckean

Dave is a phenomenal artist with a steady and light hand. He has great humor and is a badass. Highly recommend.

Tony Padilla

Awesome experience

Thomas Poole

Dave does amazing work!

Michelle Verboom

Best place to get a tattoo in town. Love my tattoos

Chai Toren

Tristan was amazing. We were there on vacation and went in early in the week to let him know what we wanted. He talked with us and scheduled an appointment for later in the week. I had never had a tattoo prior to this my husband had a tattoo before. Tristan was awesome as far as giving advice and recommendations without being judgemental. His artistic abilities are absolutely amazing! My husband went in with an idea and Tristan spent the week researching and sketching. The final product was amazng!!! As for mine, it was quick and painless. They communicated after care well. We will be back every time we visit for work by Tristan.