stella blues good time tattoo parlor

Tony is an awesome person, a kick ass artist & a great listener. My husband & I came to Tony 2 years ago to get my husband first tattoo. We enjoyed our time with Tony & loved our tattoos. So when my husband passed away unexpectedly I was still struggling to come to terms with losing my best friend. I wanted to honor my husband, in a special way for his birthday this year so if course I thought of Tony @ Stella Blues Good Time Tattoo Parlor. When I came in, I explained a general idea of what I wanted to Tony. He took that info & created a meaningful tattoo for me. I know my husband would absolutely love it! I was still deep in the midst of my grief when I went into the shop for my tattoo. Tony was my gracious angel, just by sitting there listening to me talk & basically word vomit my grief everywhere. Not once did he get annoyed or stop listening. He knew what I needed at that moment & he was a gracious & empathetic human when I really needed one. Thank you Tony! I'll see u again soon for some more.

I’ve been getting tattooed at this shop since my very first tattoo, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. I came in as usual looking to work with Tony, but unfortunately felt disrespected during my visit. I shared an idea for a tattoo, which was significantly changed because he did not like the original concept, stating that many people get similar designs. Although the design was altered, I was still open to moving forward with it. While I was waiting for the stencil to be completed, Tony was cleaning and setting up, but was also frequently on his phone, smoking, and having ongoing conversations with another employee. At one point, another customer came in and asked how many people were waiting. Tony responded, “Just her if she’d come on,” referring to me, which made me feel uncomfortable and disrespected, especially since I was still present and waiting to be helped. I spent nearly two hours in the shop waiting for a stencil and ultimately left without receiving a tattoo. Considering the 30-minute drive each way, this felt like a significant waste of time. I’m very disappointed by this experience, particularly because I’ve always loved this shop, their availability, and their willingness to accept walk-ins. I hope this feedback is taken into consideration moving forward

If you’re looking for a whole vibe this is definitely the place. From the art work on the walls to the music and convulsions. Tony was AWESOME, he made it very comfortable and chill and did the tattoos exactly how we ask. I will be back for more.!!