The love I have for this establishment...is immense. Chris is a top notch artist AND businessman. I called a day before the 4th to check on their availability. Chris said they were always open to walk-ins, but would be closing early on the 4th. My friend and I made the proper decision to wait until Saturday to check the shop out, agreeing to make it in around opening time. This being Vegas, AND the day after the 4th, it was more like 14:00. Chris was the guy who greeted us, asked both of us what we were looking to permanently display, gave us round guesstimates of pricing and got us in the chair. He was super quick and efficient with the whole process and got both of us in and out fastidiously. His skill is top notch, and the environment at the Black Spade is super chill and free of judgment. It was my third tattoo but my buddy's first. Both of us received the proper attention we needed for each of our ideas. (Ruck was tied up with a client when we showed up, but was a very cool guy as well. Showed interest in what was going down on the other side of the divide. Looking at his finished work, I would be willing to get something done with him in the future.)\n\nHands down, I would recommend Chris ANY day of the week. I gave him an idea, and quite a bit of artistic license to create with it what he wanted, with some direction, and it turned out better than I had imagined. What resulted was an abstract, albeit defined, maple leaf for a little Northern Pride. If I'm ever in Vegas looking for another Tattoo, Chris will be the guy I make an appointment with.
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