Dovetail Tattoo East

This review is a long time coming but…. Erika has done nearly all of my tattoos and I just love her. She’s so sweet! And her art work just always matches by vibe so well. I can come to her with a very vague idea and she draws something incredible. I don’t even think I could trust someone else to accurately bring my visions to life. I know she’s passionate about art too, this isn’t just a job for her and that’s something that is so reassuring when entrusting in someone else with something that’s so permanent. 💗

I got two beautiful tattoos done by the talented and beautiful Erika. I highly recommend this shop to anyone wanting to get a tattoo in the Central Texas area. The shop itself is very pleasant and welcoming. There is parking, but if the lot is full, there is plenty of street parking around the shop. I appreciate that the artists really commit to the tattoos they are working on. Very rarely do they book for more than one client a day, which allows them to work and focus on creating beautiful tattoos. Erika will be my go-to artist for future tattoos. Not only does she do an amazing job, but she also is honest, will help you find the perfect placement for your new tattoo, is an excellent conversationalist, and really does her best to minimise pain in her work (for context, I fell asleep while she was working on my ribs).

I got my tattoo a couple of months ago, and I couldn't be happier. Wendi was my artist and I will be happy to get all of my following tattoos from her and recommend her to others. She was responsive and clear with all expectations. And she has decades of experience, which shows. I keep getting compliments on my tattoo and how detailed and polished it is. I had done some research on animal realism tattoos in Austin, and she came up. If you're looking for something like that and you're in the area, dovetail is a safe bet.

I just got my second piece from Catherine, and I cannot recommend her enough. Catherine always makes sure to do a thorough consultation, and is great about making sure the design and placement are perfect before getting started. She is amazing with custom pieces and really does a great job on full color work. I was completely comfortable during the entire tattoo, as the shop is super chill and Catherine is incredibly easy to get along with. Dovetail East is definitely the coolest shop I have ever been to- there is taxidermy and incredible art everywhere. The other artists I interacted with in the shop were also really cool, and everyone there has a unique style that they are very skilled at. I am attaching images of my two tattoos from Catherine which I absolutely love.

I came here to be tattooed by Catherine, and had a great experience! Comfortable location, great art and decor, and tattooers that are proud of their work. Multiple artists would stop by to chat with her, and the entire shop has a very calm, friendly atmosphere. If any of these artists appeal to you at all, I would definitely recommend you check them out!