Got my first tattoo there not too long ago. The artists are really chill, they walked me through it. Really clean and well priced.
Eilfie M.
Place rating: 5 Boalsburg, PA
Went in today to have a piercing done. I had walked by the place all the time, but this was my first time going in. The place is so nice and clean with that awesome vintage feel to it in the style and setting. The music was even a nice old blues tunes, but not cranked up too loud. The gentleman who did my piercing was very nice and explained to me everything he was doing and even chatted with my partner and I to take my mind off the piercing. The process itself was faster then I expected and He then instructed me on the aftercare along with where I can purchase the saline solution to soak the piercing. The price was very reasonable, and was less then what I thought it would be from doing research to get an estimate. I would highly recommend this place for piercings.
Brandon B.
Place rating: 5 Thompsontown, PA
Ok, so I’m by no means a connoisseur of tattoo shops, but I just got my first one here and it was excellent. The experience was awesomely unique, just what you’d imagine in the sort of classic American-style tattoo parlors of earlier days. The staff was really cool and understanding with the fact that it was my first time getting inked. They explained everything to me and made the whole process really easy. They gave me a hand with my design and helped me tweak it to make for maximum preservation of the image. The place was very clean and professional, but at the same time laid-back and relaxing. Timmy did all the work on me, and he was fantastic. Steady hand, very chill dude. When it was over, the image was crisp and beautifully done. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my first tattoo. Whether you’re new to ink or have had a few already, this place is high-quality.
Katie J.
Place rating: 5 State College, PA
My family and I have been getting tattooed by Tim and J for years now. They are the real deal. The knowledge and skill they possess is unlike any other in this area. I do not hesitate to recommend them to anyone asking.
Mike M.
Place rating: 5 Lewistown, PA
Have you ever wanted to step back in time and have an experience from yesteryear? Well, going to Tattoo Marks II is just that. From the fashions the folks wear, to the museum quality tattoo guns and artifacts in the display case up front. This place is like a throwback to the days of Bowery Stan and the pre tattoo prohibition era in New York City. They even play the music of the old school legends of the business. I hadn’t visited a tattoo shop for work of my own since 1993. I have had four tattoos in my life. So, after wondering on Timmytatts work on a social network, I was lured into their Tumblr and Facebook galleries. I was immediately floored by the style. Timmy and his brother lowercase_j do work beyond anything most of these modern«artists» do. Don’t get me wrong. I believe they will do your boring portraits. They will make your lane scripts that you found on then interweb. They will even do work with that super lame college girl crap. But, honestly in my view, that work is well below their talent. These guys actually paint and draw most of their own flash. They are true artists and not just some lame tattoo guy that will make a unicorn, Freddy Krueger, or tribal bullshit on your body. These guys do the classic sailor tattoos. But they do them with the greatest of skill and art. The inks are high quality and the workmanship is top notch. For my work, I got one of Timmy’s Eagles on my upper arm. I was schedule with lowercase_j expecting exactly what was on the flash but sort of hoping for j to add his own little flare to it. He did exactly that and I couldn’t be happier. I plan to go back within the next year. There is the matter of the snake the eagle was locked in battle with. Need to add it. As long as this shop pumps out the same quality of work, I plan to continue my patronage. If you want a real tattoo, this is the only place to go anywhere in PA outside of Harrisburg, Philly, or Pittsburgh. The other shops just do the typical boring same old crap.
V R.
Place rating: 5 State College, PA
Got a tattoo from Timmy last winter… Great downtown location, superior traditional artists, EXCELLENT store. The walls are covered in beautiful traditional flash and the atmosphere is friendly and chill. If you’re in PA and interested in American or neo-traditional tattoo work, Tattoo Marks run by Timmy Tatts and his brother is a necessary visit!
Zosh J.
Place rating: 5 State College, PA
Timmy is the unmatched premier tattoo artist of central Pennsylvania. No Wusses.
