Red Ocean Tattoo

Mareva is the absolutely amazing!!!!🌺🤙 Thanks for having such a great shop in town Ben, this place is your go to for quality artists 🎨 in the Savannah, Chatham/Bryan County areas!

💯 A+ / Absolutely recommend Ben, well worth the time. If you can think it up he can deliver. Already planning my next!

Jamy was great! I love the work she did and can’t wait to get more done. Highly recommend going to her.

I came to red ocean tattoo looking for my first tattoo, and couldn't of asked for a better one! Ben Kelly helped me through the process of what I was looking for, and the end result is even better than what I could have imagined! The studio itself is really nice, very clean and welcoming. Ben was very educational, kind, and made my first tattoo experience wonderful. We chatted away while he worked and before I knew it, it was done! He very thoroughly explained the aftercare process and answered any questions my parents or I had. 10/10 will definitely be coming back for my next one and can't recommend this place enough!!

Very positive and straightforward experience. I emailed the owner Mr. Ben Kelly about the type of tattoo I was considering back in April and came in during the shop's consultation hour on a weekday. There are multiple artists available for you to consult with based on the type of design/style you are looking for. I paid my deposit and then started on my tattoo the end of July. Ben is professional and has a calming presence that put me at ease during my tattoo. The shop is immaculate in terms of cleanliness which is one of the big things I look for prior to booking any tattoo services. Location is in a beautiful part of Historic Savannah with street parking available and a nearby garage. My next tattoo appt to finish up this piece is later this week. I would 100% get another tattoo done by Red Ocean!

Brandon and Ben have both tattooed me and their work is amazing.

I couldn’t be happier with the incredible crow tattoo Ben Kelly created for me at Red Ocean Tattoo on E. President Street in Savannah. Everything from start to finish was beyond expectations. From the free consultation hour (Tues–Sat, noon–1 pm) to the calm, friendly check‑ins during the session, Ben’s process is rooted in collaboration. He took my vision and elevated it with his skill. Red Ocean Tattoo maintains a spotless, welcoming atmosphere—with a laid‑back yet professional vibe. Ben’s realism skills are incredible — he captured the crow’s intricate feathers and created the energy and mood I wanted with jaw‑dropping detail and shading. Working with Ben Kelly was an absolute treat. His vision, skill, and care turned a simple crow tattoo into a beautiful, truly personal piece of art. If you're looking for someone who blends technical excellence with friendly collaboration, Ben Kelly at Red Ocean Tattoo is all that and more. My experience could not have been better. I’ve already booked for my next tattoo. Red Ocean gets a perfect score from me!

I cannot recommend a place more than this one!! They are absolutely phenomenal! Shain is the artist currently working on my leg sleeve and he is an amazing artist. I put all my trust in him for this leg sleeve and he exceeded my expectations! It’s super peaceful and comforting coming here for a tattoo. All the artists that were there came to chat and the owner Ben was super kind and came to chat too. They make you feel at home. I look forward to continuing getting all my tattoos done here🫶🏼 Thank you all so much!

Great group of people at Red Ocean, friendly and welcoming. Thanks Shain

Drove almost 3 hours today to meet with Ben during the only 1 hour of the day that they consult. I did try setting up an appointment for this several weeks ago but was told that the noon to 1 pm is what is available. Was also told several weeks ago that the wait is almost 6 months as he is booked up that far in advance. We accepted this and after seeing his work took this as expected. My wife and I went in to discuss having 2 cover ups done. My wife had a clear idea and direction that she wanted to go with both tattoos. Right from the start Ben seemed that he was not interested in doing the work. He had asked us how many others have quoted us work for these pieces and mentioned that he was booked for the next 6 months. We explained that we understood this and were accepting this and even explained that we came to him because of his work that we have seen. This seemed to stroke his ego enough to actually talk about the work. He took a picture of one of the pieces that was to be covered up and he started mocking up a sketch over on a tablet. He repeated that my wife's direction would not work and continued to push in a different direction. We then shifted to the other cover up. When discussing the concept, we laid out a clear direction. He took the image of the cover up and started to sketch over this as well. what he started to sketch out was a clear sign that he was not listening to my wife. We tried to meet in the middle and state that he could design something and between now and the 6 months, we could look and what he came up with and go from there. He shot this down and said that he doesn't work on pieces for months. He has 5 kids and a life. This gave the impression that we should accept his design, what he comes up with and that would be the end of the story. He then asked how big she wanted it and stated that he really only works on larger pieces. At this point, we had only spent maybe 10 minutes with he and my wife was done. She left the shop while I finished listening to Ben's comments about the work and his ideas. He mentioned that he had availability in July and in September. I found it odd that the 6 months was now down to 2-4 months. He mentioned that he would require a deposit for each tattoo which I found reasonable and then he said that he charges 250 an hour and one piece would be 4 hours and the other around 1. He then went back and forth about getting it done in 1 session but maybe 2. At this point I was just trying to politely exit. I completely understand that a tattoo artist is an artist in the respect that they create art. But a huge difference is that a tattoo artist creates a piece for a client, for a price. They do not create the art then try to sell it to a customer. Ben seems to be talented by what work he has done but he is very quick to push away ideas that are not his own. Like I said earlier. We only spent 10 minutes with him, but I can say for certain, it will be the only 10 minutes.