“Me and my husband and my son went here for my son's first tattoo and 18th birthday. First of all we went during Shadows toys for tats promotion and got awesome deals and got to contribute to an amazing cause! Second it was clean and even though we didn't get to get our tattoos from the GOAT himself (that's the dream) we all got really good work done by very professional, nice guys that made my son feel comfortable and didn't rush us when doing our designs or placement. I recommend this shop to anyone that is thinking about getting a tattoo and asks me where to go. Shadow is an awesome guy If you get lucky enough to get an appointment with him. He does great things for our community, is it amazing artist, and is all around just a really cool guy. If you're looking to get work or piercings done this is where you need to go.”
Our first session was an amazing process, during which he attentively listened to me and began crafting my skin story.
Allow me to take you back to 2009. I was browsing through MySpace (a testament to my age) when I came across an individual named Joshua Tennison, known as Shadow, a talented tattoo artist whose artwork captivated me. At 426 pounds, I was acutely aware of the significant lifestyle changes that lay ahead of me. My health was deteriorating, with a collapsing spine, type 2 diabetes, and limited mobility. My doctor warned that my heart wouldn't withstand another year or two without drastic change.
I made a pact with my cousin, Joshua, that upon undergoing gastric bypass surgery and subsequent weight loss, we would tackle skin removal surgery together. Sadly, today, I wish to acknowledge Joshua's birthday in heaven. Despite his absence, I proceeded with the skin removal procedure, undergoing two tummy tucks and two other surgeries.
Now, 16 years later, as I look towards 2026, I've decided to embark on a new journey – one that involves Shadow redesigning my body art. With numerous scars from previous surgeries and questionable tattoos, Shadow has his work cut out for him. Our first session was an amazing process, during which he attentively listened to me and began crafting my skin story. I admire his exceptional talent and commend his professionalism. I'll be sure to post more photos following my next session in May.
Reproduced in full from Google, unedited. It is the sort of thing a shop cannot ask for and cannot fake — which is why it is on this page instead of a slogan.