Hooligan's Ink

I had my first tattoo done by Bastian, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience and the final result. From start to finish, Bastian was professional, patient, and incredibly skilled. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and transformed my vision into something even better than I imagined. The level of detail and precision in the work is amazing especially the fine lines, shading, and overall flow of the design. The dragon and compass came together perfectly, and you can really see the artistry and intention behind every part of the piece. As someone getting their first tattoo, I really appreciated how comfortable and confident he made me feel throughout the entire process. He explained everything clearly, helped with placement and design decisions, and his attention to cleanliness and professionalism stood out immediately. You can tell Bastian takes pride in his craft. The tattoo looks clean, balanced, and powerful exactly what I wanted. If you’re looking for an artist who truly cares about quality, detail, and creating meaningful artwork, I highly recommend Bastian. I will definitely be coming back for future work.

I’ve gotten several custom tattoos from Bastian Novoa, and he is truly one of the most talented tattoo artists I’ve worked with. What sets him apart is his ability to understand the meaning and sentiment behind what I want to express and translate that into powerful, lasting artwork. His detail and shading — especially in black and grey work — are exceptional. The realism and depth he creates consistently draw compliments, and people are always amazed at the fine line precision and craftsmanship in his pieces. His tattoos heal beautifully and hold their detail over time. Bastian currently works out of Hooligans in Carson City, Nevada, and if you’re looking for a skilled, professional tattoo artist in the Carson City or Northern Nevada area, I can’t recommend him enough. When he moved from Washington State to Carson City, I followed him there to continue getting work done — that’s how much I trust his artistry and process. If you want a custom tattoo that carries both technical excellence and real emotional depth, Bastian is your artist.

I came in with just an idea and bastion was able to curate a perfect tattoo with all of my ideas and likes. The environment of the shop was clean and very welcoming. All of the artist there were very talented and willing to work with you. Overall it was an amazing experience…and my tattoo turned out to be my favorite piece on my body thus far. We went for a very realistic gothic style and fortunately for me that was my artists specialty. Not only do I rate my artist bastion 1000/10 but also rate the shop the same. If you want a tattoo hooligans is definitely the place to go to.