Artistic Point Tattoo Company - Tattoo shop in Ithaca - 409 W State St, USA

I got my one (and only) tattoo here about three years ago when I was in college. The 1" x 1.5" tattoo I got cost $80 and I was unhappy the moment the work was done. Everyone I've talked to (including heavily tattooed friends, family and colleagues) have told me I was ripped off. The artwork was crooked, lacked crisp edges and quickly faded. Knowing I won't be getting any other tattoos, I'm currently in the process of having it removed via laser treatment. Their larger tattoo pieces might be better, or they cater to established clients, but I was not impressed with this place then and am definitely not now. I'm speaking from personal experience hopefully to save someone the trouble of spending $1K+ on tattoo removal.

My wife and I got matching tattoos for our Anniversary. Nate was awesome. This was my wife's first tattoo, and Nate was very patient in walking her through everything, and as she changed her mind a couple of times on size (even after placing on the stencil). Nate was funny and carried on a great conversation while performing out tattoos. They turned out perfectly, just how we wanted them! The studio was very clean, and the price was beyond reasonable. Very pleased with the results and highly recommend Artistic Point Tattoo Company!

I got my second tattoo today from Dave. I LOVE them both! Dave was easy to work with. He could interpret my thoughts and the photos I sent him and make them into a beautiful tattoo. I’ll be back again soon!

Super uncomfortable experience. Went here to get a tattoo on my wrist - showed up to my appt and the artist complained that he had to arrive 15 minutes earlier than usual to set up for me. I asked for a small cross on my wrist facing me. Artist put it upside down and I asked if he could have it face me. He gave an annoyed sigh and said it will be upside down to other people, calling me a devil worshipper. Ignored that comment and felt like I had to argue that it’s my tattoo that I wanted facing me. Put it on again and it was crooked. Asked if he would mind making it more straight - it’s only going to be something I look at for the rest of my life. After another annoyed sigh and saying “nothing in life is straight, even you’re a little curvy” he adjusted it. Honestly just a super awkward experience with too many uncomfortable comments. Put a $100 down for a deposit, artist said I had to pay another $20 but charged me $35. $135 for two small lines and too much attitude - you’re better off going somewhere else.

Went with some friends to a walk-in day and we arrived right at opening to make sure we could be seen. (Be sure to do that if you want to guarantee a spot!) Nate was so friendly and welcoming to us. We gave him our ideas and he immediately started getting ready. I told him this was my first tattoo and he made me feel very calm and relaxed the entire time. He made sure I was happy with the drawing completely and let me know I was able to change things if needed- he was very accommodating. It turned out better than I could have imagined, awesome shading and wrapped perfectly around my arm. Two of my friends had Dave for their tattoos and my other friend and I had Nate- we all had a great experience at the shop. Will definitely be back!!

Nate was amazing and his work is beautiful! Such a comfortable atmosphere, too. My friends and I came for walk-ins and all had a great experience - absolutely in love with our tattoos and can’t wait to see them all healed!

i had a great experience here! dave was super nice and personable the whole time, also was very straightforward and honest with me. i got a micro heart tattoo on my wrist and it came out so cute. will definitely be back!!

I usually never write reviews but I feel strongly about this one. I came here 2 years ago and enjoyed my time with Dave and he gave me a decent tattoo. Me and 3 friends (all female) went a few weeks ago to get a celebratory tattoo after finishing grad school and we had Nate. I read good reviews about him so I was excited but I was let down right away. He was very submissive and acted like he had no time for us. He spent almost an hour sketching up a tattoo and kept making passive jokes about us being "needy" and "asking a lot of questions". which is not a big deal since we are paying for his permanent work on our bodies. I went first, which I regret to this day, and Nate tattooed the sloppiest birdhouse tattoo on my arm. The lines are not straight and the shading is too dark. He was not friendly nor did he try to hold a conversation while tattooing me. My other friend got 2 tattoos by him and they were okay. But my other 2 friends ended up not getting any by him because of how uncomfortable they felt. Nate treated us very poorly and overcharged us for the lack of good work he did and his attitude towards us. I would not recommend going here if you are a woman because your voice will be seen as being needy. I look at my tattoo everyday and can't believe this cost me what it did. Please go somewhere else if you want to be treated with kindness.