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May 2024 by Kaeli Stafford
Adam and Johnny did a phenomenal job translating a tattoo design for my mother and me into two gorgeous tattoos. This was my first tattoo and Adam was very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the tattoo process. He helped it to be a positive experience and I would definitely go back. What an excellent shop and what excellent people! Their work is beautiful, they are very professional, and their prices are very reasonable.Their shop is clean and bright and full of wonderful historical tattoo memorabilia and art that makes the place fun to visit even if you do not plan to get tattooed. I learned quite a bit about the history of tattoo styles by browsing the art and books while I waited, which was an unexpected and enjoyable bonus to visiting.Everyone who has seen my tattoo has said it is very classy and incredibly well done. I cannot speak highly enough of Adam's work (he did mine); his designs are beautiful and he did such a great job taking my vision and turning it into something amazing that I will be able to cherish forever. It is healing beautifully (two weeks since day of tattoo) and continues to be gorgeous, professional, quality work. Thank you so much for taking care of us!If you are looking for a tattoo in the Winston-Salem area, you should definitely consider this shop!
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December 2023 by Manda Lou
One of the only tattoo establishments that I do and will ever trust to permanently mark my skin.Walking into the fresh, bright, clean front room, you are surrounded by the most amazing tattoo history. Chuck is so kind and full of knowledge; you really will want to sit and listen to him for hours. The hall is lined with some amazing books from Book Mistress and Harriet is the sweetest lady. And behind the little half door is shop security, Moose. He's so cute ?.Johnny has done many, many tattoos on me and I've never had a complaint. Every time, I'm more amazed by his artwork and wear it proudly. Living in another state and constantly being asked "Who did it? Where?" every where I go makes me over the moon excited that I have such beautiful work on me.Thanks Chuck and Harriet for opening the doors of such an amazing place and a special thanks to Johnny for making me happy being in my own colorful skin.
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September 2023 by Gabe Vogelsong
Love Chuck and his dedication to tattoo history!
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March 2023 by Paul King
The Tattoo Archive and staff have made legendary contributions to the tattoo industry. Support them and the work they do. They're also awesome people.
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October 2022 by Rachel McMullin
If you have any interest in body decoration and find it’s history as fascinating as I do, you will absolutely love the Tattoo Archive! It’s a museum of all things tattoo, and it’s resident historian, CW Eldridge is an expert with fascinating stories to share. Check him out on Netflix’s documentary series “Explained” season 1 (episode with the obvious title: TATTOO). His partner in crime and in life, Harriet, is the “Book Mistress,” proprietress of a rare tattoo book mail order business housed at the same address. The two are a salt of the earth couple with easy smiles and generous attitudes. Before Covid they started the Tattoo Historical Society annual meeting in Winston-Salem, NC. At its most recent meeting (annually, October), tattoo-loving folk gathered from all around the US and Canada to share talks about tattooing, peruse and shop for tattoo art from well known artists, and tattoo machines and paraphernalia from back in the day. It was an amazing afternoon of schmoozing in an ultra laid back community of people connected by their love of tattoos. Check out the shop onfb @Bookmistress andIG @book_mistress @tattoo.archive
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October 2022 by Jymi Zez Shores
This is the history of tattooing all laid it simple and easy. It’s worth checking out! Let’s preserve American folk art history!
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September 2022 by Juan Diaz
Excellent service by Adam Montegut. He is such a creative artist and his attention to detail is incomparable. The Tattoo Archive is clean, beautiful and truly an interesting place to visit. Check them out! Cover up, foo dog and new design. Next is to retouch the top portion. ?? on point!
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April 2022 by Tyler Anderson
If you enjoy the history of tattooing and you're in the area you're in the area you would be short changing yourself not to stop in.. Management is very knowledgeable and courteous.. I ALWAYS make it a point to stop by when I am in town and I always will
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August 2021 by Jeffrey Mach
Sort of a mom & pop establishment. The entrance is a tattoo art museum and the tattooist is in a little office down the hall ( he is the only tattoo artist there if I am not mistaken) and at the end of the hall is the Mistress of Book with her artistic books of tattoos lining said hallway. (In the glow of the picture of the Asian flowers [also a part of the museum] you can see said books reflected). It is only lacking in that he has very few displays of his own tattoo work.
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February 2021 by Jessica Alice Nutt
Johnny did an amazing job!!! Was definitely a tender tattoo and he did his absolute best to keep me comfortable! I will be coming back for more work!!!
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November 2020 by chris baxter
Best shop in town!!! Extremely clean and professional!!! Both artists are great at what they do and very kind!
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July 2020 by Teresa Love
Clean, friendly, professional staff. My sketch was just as I imagined it and Johnny "Tugboat" made my 3 hour tattoo session go by quickly! I would definitely recommend this tattoo parlor.
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March 2020 by Ally Kanyce
This was my first tattoo and Aaron was amazing! He told me everything there was to know about tattoos and was patient with me and redrew what I wanted like four times. When I got the perfect drawing he started off slow since I was afraid of the pain of a tattoo and coached me through it. It was done in like 5 minutes since I got something small; and he was still willing to take breaks if it was too much for me! So happy with my tattoo and that I got Aaron. Recommend 382929% and will for sure come back to get more done with him!! This is when I first got it done, compared to 4 hours later after following tattoo care instructions from Aaron. Thank you guys!
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February 2020 by Nicole Soland
Chuck refreshed an old tattoo and made it 3D. So much better than the original. I will have all future tattoos done there. Highly recommend! The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
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November 2019 by Calyssa Maness
Johnny is the best!!! Great atmosphere, music, and the best tattoos in Winston!
