Reviews of Illustrated Man Tattoo Studio (Tattoo Shop)

Hope Phipps

I went in over the weekend to get a tattoo in memory of my aunt who recently passed away. Kelly was my tattoo artist. I took in a design idea I created and Kelly took the idea and went above and beyond what I could have ever come up with on my own. I cry happy tears every time I look at it!!! She did an absolutely beautiful job. It means so much to me and Kelly was so very sweet. Kelly, thank you from the bottom of my heart! You're amazing and I recommend this studio to anyone looking at getting work done here. The atmosphere is uplifting, happy and all of the artists are incredibly nice. I will be referring all of my family and friends who are wanting tattoos to come here! If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. :)

Dhan Louie Doria

Happy to get my first tattoo here. Thanks Chris!

The Tyler Ward Project

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Steve Bumstead

First off let me say that people that get a tattoo and have a bad experience of course they are going to write a bad review and what not. Now with that said...If you want a relaxing and great experience in classic laid back setting with no intimidation, stare downs, ego trip and attitudes then go here. Jack "The Illustrated Man" did my tattoo. It was a very important tattoo that I got from him that was a serious devotion to my faith. The shop was very clean and sterile, The Receptionist was fantastic and she greeted me and with no hesitation engaged in conversation and helped me. I went in and got scheduled a couple hours later with Jack. He was very thorough and explained a better location for my tattoo and didn't just go with the flow and tagged it where I wanted it because it wouldn't of taken the ink at the location that I wanted to do it on in the first place. He is a very considerate Artist and has been doing this for a very long time since I believe he said since 1972. There was no hard core music playing to give you a headache and he had a lot of memorabilia to look at while getting work done from generations of life. Along with movies playing. To me, that is what I needed for the experience. It was a classic flat out awesome setting. His prices are more than fair and and does flat out awesome work! He did my tattoo and nailed it spot on! The ink took well and it turned out well..I don't have the words. Thank you Jack and thank to his Receptionist. Very nice and considerate and respectful. I am going to end this here but just know that I could go on writing good things about this shop. Like I said once again, It all depends on the person as to the environment they like but for me this was it!! Thank you much! Flat out.....I WILL NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!

Jenna Beggs

We had an appointment set up and the artist never showed up. I had confirmed the appointment only the day before. No apology from the owner. Very disappointing.

Rebecca Sutton

Jack is the best!!! First tattoos for me and my daughter, we loved them, we loved him, I'll go back there every single time!!

Kyle Oneil

Best tattoo artist's in thr Midwest

Angela Dice

Super friendly and amazing staff. Made us feel so comfortable and at home. Just amazing. I was so worried about the atmosphere taking my 16 in there but I would highly recommend this place to everyone ! Thanks for being awesome !

Melissa Bauldry

Awesomeness

tere grady

Professional, easy going, happy.

Erin Hagemann

Went in almost a year ago for my first tattoo. A super tiny one on my wrist. I was clearly a nervous wreck with it being my first tattoo and they did not help my nerves at all! They were rude and it didn't look like what I wanted. When I told Jack(who did my tattoo), he said there's no other way. It's meaningful and the work was good but the service wasn't great.

Levi Woodbury

Their new piercer is absolutely amazing!

Lacey Ramirez

Great

Cynthia Davis

Only met and saw "Jack" was short notice he done 3 tats and was not too pricey

Ani Alvarez

Kelly is so awesome and did a great job on my first tattoo.

Megan Canupp

Several years ago I got my left tragus pierced and wanted to get my right done as well. I went to Clint at Illustrated man and he matched it perfectly!! Not only that but it hurt waaay less when he did it. Loved it so much I went back and had him pierce my nose. My first nose piercing that I had done in Montana got infected and I had to take it out. Each piercing that Clint has done has healed very nicely and looks great. I highly recommend him!

Disciples of the light ministries

Great job, reasonable price , friendly, timely .

Danielle Boyle

It was really nice, and he made us very comfortable. He was talkative which I thought was nice, and the atmosphere was both busy and laid back.

Ron Williams

Had my first Tat from J C in 1977, another one in 1980 and one today. Still the best in Kansas City. South and North of the River. Thanks Jack.

Katy Guzman

Love this place! Kris took great care of me. It's nice to have a tattoo artist that is as excited to do the work as you are to get it.

Lynnette Neuman

I went in to inquire about a tattoo. As I'm walking in the first thing I notice is dust and debris on the floor...probably has been there for a long time because IT WAS ALOT. After I'm in I was greeted by a lady who lacked any kind of customer service skills and asked what I wanted. After I described what I would like to have she walked to the back and talked to someone and I heard them say "no, just go ask (name I can't remember) So she continues to go to another area and knocks on the door to a room another artist was in. She gives a description of what I was wanting through the door and the artist told her shed be out in a minute. After about a minute I was greeted by the artist. By this time, however, I was completely turned off and decided to take my money elsewhere. I'm not sure how this place has been in business for so long because I certainly did not feel welcomed.

William Wallace

The guy who answers the phone is a stroke!

Will Hogan

Very friendly

Melissa Deal

Loved it very nice ppl

Joseph Smith

I had Jack do several old school Sailor Jerry tats. This was almost 16 years ago, about 7 of them almost 20 years ago, and the ones that didn't get any sun still look great! I was making lunch and wondered if ol' Jack was still working, and sure thing, he's still at it! Keep on keepin' on Jack, you're a great artist. I get compliments all the time on the ones that show when I wear short sleeves. Ignore the complainers on here, they always want 500 bucks worth of work for 25.

Scott Sonderegger

Clint is the best piercer in the world!!! He gives you great deals and I found my perfect tattoo there that I can't wait to get.

Kate Wisniewski

Kelly did a tattoo for me February 2016 It was a memorial tat for my grandfather. She did an amazing job and I have had so many compliments on it! Thank you so so much!!!

Sarah Amanda Landayjj8hhuyh7u7uu8ra

I just got a tattoo from here a few weeks ago from Kelly. I brought in a verse I wanted and she made great recommendations and it turned out awesome! She was great...very professional, polite, comforting, and didn't overcharge me. I will be going back for the "many" more tattoos I want in the future.

Connie Reed

Amazing talent, Jack and Kelly Dawn are incredible,love them!!

Paul Spaulding

Ask for Kim, awsome gall to work with... Thanks Kim

Walter Gross

It was the best experience ever !!!!!!!!!!!

Cody Bishop

I have been going here for years and have had the best work done from this place. Kelly is one of the most genuine people I have ever met in my life and not only is she a badass but so is her work. These people are so professional and I love them like my family. I have been tattooed by Jack Cox and I will always recommend these people and their professionalism. I have had some bad ink done by someone who isn’t a professional artist and I went there to get it fixed. Jelly jumped on that and brought my tattoos to life and made them look amazing! 10/10 rating’

Kim Burgoon

Wonderful people! Great talent! Go see Kelly!

Sunshine BadAss

Great customer service great prices great work!

Tyler Chapman

I came in and asked for what I wanted, owner said "it's impossible" and had me leave. Didn't try to compromise or tell me what would need to be done in order to try to make the tattoo possible. Went down the street to Revelation for my second tattoo ever and asked for the exact same design. The drawing was done in less than 48 hours and on my arm in 6. Bad service, shop was tiny and claustrophobic, would not recommend.

Andrea Horn

I messaged Kelly about some lotus flowers that I wanted done after talking to her in the shop and she never got back with me. The shop is seriously run down and needs a facelift badly. It is dirty and old. They had an awesome artist there named Dart and he did stellar work, but he’s moved to a different shop now called Classic Tattoo at 8934 W. 95th St, Overland Park KS. He started a piece before he went to Illustrated Man and then once he got settled there, he picked back up and finished it. He’s now in an awesome shop that is clean and open and the floor isn’t broken and you can actually move in his room. He’s phenomenal in his work and an impeccable man of his word. He would never leave someone “high and dry” and absolutely would never steal money. Never. Go see him at his new shop and get quality work done that you will be proud to show off.

Abbye Putterman

Kelly Dawn has done a few of my pieces. She’s amazing. I’ve chatted with Jack a few times and he’s always been a delight! Great shop with a great atmosphere.

deirdre Austin

No one greeted us when we walked in, after 10 minutes I had to go to them, the guy didn't even look at me while talking to me..RUDE RUDE RUDE acted as though we were putting them out.

DeeDee Bardill

Jack is great. Great traditional work and willing to work with you to create your own piece.

Jeremy Bryant

Kris was awesome did an awesome job on my friends tattoo

christopher polly

Great script writing for my girl and I for a fair price

Jamie Cruz

Wouldn't have taken my daughter anywhere else for her first tat. Amazing work! Ty Kelly

Ken Wicklein

Great piercings and tattoo work here. I will only get my body modifications at this shop

Jessica Bayless

Great place. Lolo did matching snowflakes for my daughter and I. It was my daughter' 1st tattoo. Lolo made it a great experience for her

Molly Royse

I saw that my sister posted a review for Illustrated Man and noticed some other reviews that I was shocked to read. I have never been tattooed here but I have been pierced. I have my tragus, nose, conch, and belly button here all in the past 3 years. He is really good at not making things awkward or high stress! I always get super nervous before a piercing. Clint was the one that helped me gauge my ears as well. The only issue I had was that my conch took forever to heal, but that has nothing to do with Clint. I really like the overall environment of the shop and its always a pleasure to se Jack =D

Lori Pine

My daughter and I went together, she got a sisters tattoo and I got one for me and all four of our daughters. Laura took us back and did a fabulous job on both. I recommend highly recommend her.