Fleshworks Tattoo Studio

"Started using Fleshworks several years ago when they were in the last building. First let me say that there is a great vibe when you walk in. The decor is killer and everyone is positive and helpful. Chris did a tattoo for me this time. It was a little memorial piece for my dad and the amount of time and patience he gave to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted. We bounced ideas off of each other until it was spot on. Chris made this a very meaningful memorial for me. I always refer people here and always will."

"My partner and I went into this shop to get a memorial piece and made an apt with an artist (DK) for two weeks out. I was specifically looking to get a tattoo of a photo that holds significance to me of a family member who has recently passed away. My partner was looking to get something similar. Almost the full two weeks goes by and the artist still does not reach out to get the photos from me to draw something up. Finally, the day prior to the apt, I called the shop hoping to inquire about the artists process and to touch bases on why the artist had still not requested the photos to draw up and to possibly reschedule to allow more time for the artist. The person who answered the phone told me the artist would call me back. The shop closed at 8PM that day and I never recieved a call back. The day of the apt, 5 hours before the apt time, the artist reaches out to me to get the photos to draw up. This left a very poor taste in my mouth as with my previous tattoos, the artist drew something up to send me prior to the apt. I understand the artist has a process but reaching out five hours before the apt time to draw something up didn't sit right with me. I asked to cancel the apt and to get our deposit back ($300). The artist directed me to his boss, the owner of the business. My partner spoke to the owner on the phone and from the beginning, I could tell she was irritated we had even called. My partner attempted to explain why he was frustrated and she kept trying to get us to come in for the tattoo (despite nothing being drawn up). My partner explained that I had called the day prior and nobody had called back. The owner told my partner that the apt was not canceled 24 hours in advance and therefore a refund was not available. It was at this time, I attempted to explain to her that had I'd known the refund would be denied I would have canceled the day prior when I called to attempt to speak with the artist. But since the artist had not called me back, I had no knowledge of their cancelation process nor was this ever explained at the time of making the apt. The owner accused me of "yelling at her" and of being rude for attempting to explain our frustrations to her. I could tell that she was frustrated as well, but that customer service was not her strong suite. To me, it felt as it she did not care about the concerns we had and was strictly set on telling us it was our fault. Overall, I am very displeased with the way this shop does business. If I could give zero stars, I would. Hopefully this review saves someone else the headache of doing business with this shop."

"Such amazing work! I got my first Travis Brown work and I am obsessed. The people and shop are both great, they treat you like family! The shop is clean and welcoming in everyday... This is definitely the place to go for great work."

"I could not speak more highly of Fleshworks if I tried. I was beyond thrilled at how the shop runs. They were extremely welcoming and ensured I got just what I was looking for. They truly have a family atmosphere and the artists look out for each other, and they show great respect to their apprentices and speak highly of them. That alone speaks volumes of their character. Travis was well worth the wait but I'm sure there's not a single artist in that shop I'd be disappointed with going through. They all take their jobs seriously and the art they put forth. They also are visibly cognitive of any clientele in the shop going through a hard tattoo and do their best to help get minds off pain and make it a positive experience for the customers that are not in their chair as well. The artwork was absolutely impeccably done. Travis works very efficiently and is truly deserving of his accolades as best of south sound. Very skilled, very thoughtful, and remarkably talented. His reputation isn't built on specializing in detailed work but yet he made an impeccable tattoo out of my steel horse and driftwood idea. Bar none will absolutely go back for the next one. Don't mind waiting for Travis again. Too thrilled with the results not to."