Artistic Encounter

Best Tattoo Shop in Dallas! Hands Down!Extremely Talented Artist, specializing in custom artwork. Great body piercing services as well. Definitely the go-to Dallas Tattoo Shop!

Been coming here consistently for the past few months and always have a blast! Staff is fun, helpful, and they do great work. Highly recommend this shop for anyone wanting a new tattoo or piercing. 10/10

Not only was it a super cool tattoo shop with a friendly atmosphere and friendly artists they even bred French bulldogs including fluffy, velvet , micro, and bigrope bulldogs! That was the tattoo I got ! Very cool experience!

We were in Dallas for a bachelorette weekend and we ended up here for small tattoos. Mr. Billyjack did all four and we all love them. The environment was welcoming and everyone was very friendly.

Are we talking about the Deep Ellum art festival? I enjoyed walking down main street and seeing all the art. Maybe ditch the overpriced carnival food and bring in some quality food trucks. Better known in California as a roach coach.

Zach is a Killer Artist!!(Not sure why the pictures look like they do but I promise the work is amazing!!)I came home on emergency leave this last Sunday as my grandfather was in the hospital. Being in the army, I was lucky enough to be able to come home so soon after I got notified of his status Saturday night. He ended up passing away Monday morning and it hit me extremely hard as my grandmother had just past last February.I had a tattoo in mind for a while to honor both my grandfather and grandmother, but didn’t know when or where to get it at. I decided this week was the week. I drove around to a few local shops around allen, McKinney, and Plano and everyone was booked. My friend recommended me to this shop and I decided to call.Luckily Zach was available and I hit him up on Instagram. He gave me his number and I sent him the idea of what I wanted.He told me he could get me in same day, which was amazing and I can’t thank him enough. Although being new to the shop, I didn’t let that detail stray me away, and boy am I glad I didn’t. I have Zach free will to do what he did best and create me a design that would honor my grandparents.I let him know all I cared about being in the design was two L ‘s (my grandparents first initials) and a tree and he killed it. Way more than I could’ve ever asked for.I would recommend Zach to ANYONE who love black and grey designs as well as line work. He did an amazing job with both. I sat in the chair for a couple hours just talking to him about life, things I enjoyed, how much this tattoo meant etc. I didn’t have a single moment where I was bored or uninterested.Thank you again Zach for your amazing work, and I will for sure be back when I come back into town.(First picture is what I had in mind, second is the first design he came up with, and the rest are the actual tattoo!)

Absolutely amazing! The owner himself helped me out with my cartilage piercing that got yanked out by a chair, it was as painless as possible, and he was super nice the whole time. Will definitely be going back to get it repierced and for my next tattoo!

Always a good encounter at artistic encounter now Im Billy Jack for some time always has great employees always a fun experience personable and Lively Good Vibes

Tattoo was not symmetrical at all. Shading was not done correctly. The shading looks as if light is coming from multiple different spots and that was not what I had asked for or shown. I am also pretty sure that The artist tattooed a B in the middle of my tattoo as well. Once you look at The tattoo you are able to see an Outline Of the letter. I have had this confirmed by multiple other people Other than myself. I have even had an interaction with someone at the beach and asked them if they saw it and they agreed.This was my second tattoo and it was located on my hip. My first tattoo I received somewhere else, and it is on my back. There was no way That it could be Mistaken as a cover-up tattoo. Make sure you definitely look around and find A good artist, unlike me

I got a tat yesterday in memory of my brother who passed away. Rick absolutely created a masterpiece! The guy is passionate about his work. Couldnt ask for a better experience. I highly recommend these guys.

I love Billy jack I have been coming to ae for over 15 years every Artist is absolutely amazing and does mind-blowing work best tattoo shop in Dallas hands down!

I’ve gotten a few tattoos here and I will be back for more. The atmosphere is great and the artists are amazing at what they do. 🤘🏼

Walked in on a Saturday night after trying two other places in DE for a septum piercing. The piercing was quick and easily the most painless of all the piercings I’ve gotten.The piercing was fairly priced and you can ask for prices up front.Everyone was really friendly. I’ve since gone back for jewelry changes; not just in the piercing I got there, and was in and out with new jewelry.

I had Jerry do a cover up for me. He designed it and made sure I was happy with it. It looks amazing and you cant even see my old tattoo! He was very nice and professional, and so was the staff. I will definitely be going back to him for more in the future.

Dominique Ransom is extremely talented. She has excellent customer service skills and is a great Artist she is working on a Dragon and Koi sleeve for me. Cant wait to see the finished product. Plus she is my Daughter.

The people here are fantastic. I really enjoyed being here. The place is huge, neat and clean. The staff is professional. I went in to have an earring back replaced that wasnt theirs and they totally took care of me. I am grateful and thankful. I would definitely go back and recommend them! Really nice people!

Jeremy did a great job on my tat. Clean lines, amazing shading, and very thorough on my thicker lines. Its beautiful, its already gotten so many compliments, and I love it

I went to get an ear piercing a few weeks back and i called in advance to ask if the piercer was in“not the main one but another one is” i asked if it was an apprentice and was hit with “uhhh…no…?” i decided to go in since it was just an ear. when i was sat down to get my ear pierced she let me go through that actual piercing packets, like the blue and white sterile packaging. at this point i can only blame myself because i decided to still stay. she laid me down, drew the dot on my ear and went in without the clamps. i know some piercers choose not to use them, but she should have. she then tells me “oh im gonna pull this back just a bit-“ pulls it out of my ear and then goes through AGAIN coming out a different area on the back “-and reposition the exit hole.” i ended up paying $90 for the experience tip included. not even a week later, it was incredibly infected to the point of my lymph nodes swelling. i know how to clean piercings, this wasnt my first rodeo.the woman who pierced me had shorter brown hair, and considered herself “a traveling piercer”thanks

DO NOT COME HERE. Idk how I can have 3 tattoos from here all be messed up. I got initials and a lighting bolt on my first visit that were a MESS. They said they would make it right and those artists were fired when I finally returned to give them another shot. The next artist (JD I think) did a pretty good job with the cover up and filling of my side tattoo, until he accidentally tattooed me when not paying attention and pretended like it didn’t happen by not saying anything when he clearly noticed. Next, he used some out of place shading to cover a part he missed when covering up my old rose with a slightly new designed one… I’ll let the pics speak for themselves. Not a good perspective when the artist says “at least it’s a step up from what was there before,” which was an outline. How do you mess up these simple things?? Also, the artist was burping very loudly the entire 4 hours.

Micah pierced my septum crooked and too low and charged me $60 after the fact …. i know people are human and mess up but he could at least admit it looks horrible /: i had to go to a different place and get it taken out. also it was bleeding so much and i’ve never had a piercing bleed … don’t trust

Run. If you want a piercing and you care about yourself … you can find a better establishment.1.) the staff is just overall not personable…2.) The piercer Micah will charge you an unethical amount, and tell you the price after.- my sister asked before getting piecing, “how much a nose piercing and two lobe piercings would cost” and Micah said “I am not one to argue Nickel’s and Dimes” and after he pierced her he charged her $320 dollars.3.) every piercing I got was a botch job.4.) my nipple is destroyed…5.) forward helix was pierced with a hoop … and now destroyed6.) Just Run

We took our teenage son to get his ears pierced. Micah was super cool and did a fine job! Made our kid feel relaxed and chill. The whole place was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. If youre taking a minor, be sure to download their consent form and have it signed and notarized before you go. Bring cash. Tip generously!

I would probably rate this a 5 had Id not been price gouged for a nose piercing. $80. He didnt tell me the price until after we were finished. Totally unprofessional. Prices should be upfront. I asked the front associate how much it would be before I went back and I didnt get a response. The guy who did my piercing was more focused on what to get his wife and himself something to eat.

Micah pierced my friends nipple and ear and charged him $200 and both were pierced incorrectly. The ear piercing fell out 3 times in a span of 2 months and he was charged every time he came back to get it re-pierced. The nipple piercing he got was pierced into his areola and looks deformed. Both areas have been frequently infected and the entire experience has been a nightmare. The place is bad and unethical! Do not recommend!

My experience with artistic encounters was phenomenal. JD did an amazing cover up of an old tattoo that I had lost part of due to some road rash in a motorcycle accident years ago. His attention to detail and ability to make my physical aesthetics match the art work made me more that pleased. Great job JD... as for the rest of the shop Billy Jack... you have a great crew. Everyone made me feel as comfortable as they could In an uncomfortable situation... great job

Got my first tattoo here. They took good care of me before, during and after getting my tattoo. Billy Jack and his assistant Ana (sorry if I get it wrong) made me feel welcome and were engaging and having conversation w me which made it more personal and relieved that the place I chose to get my first tattoo were professional, friendly. Not to mention I did travel quite a bit. Love from Yakima, WA, thank you guys. I love my tattoo🔥🔥🔥

If you are wanting a piercing this is the place!! I went in for my second piercings on my ear lobes and had the best experience with David. I’m terrified of needles, but had been waiting these piercing for years. I walked in already shaking and the kid at the front desk was so sweet. He told me exactly what was going to happen and went to talk to the piercer(David) before introducing me. They gave me candy and water so I wouldn’t pass out. I was right about to after the piercings were done, but David kept talking to me and let me stay in the chair for a while longer. He game a form and instructed me of after care. They’re very knowledgeable. I actually think I may go back for my third piercings. I’m so happy with the service I received! This places ROCKS.

First time here, and I will be back. There was no crowds, the staff was super friendly, helpful, and artistic. My tattoo artist, Dom, was super informative, pleasant, and detailed in her work. I am super happy with my piece. They may be considered pricey, but it was well worth it.

I have to give no stars cause I went in to price a tattoo just a name 4 letters he asked how much I have I told him 100-150 to spend he charges me the 150 for the most sloppiest tatto and I got prison tattoos and I have a stick needle tattoo that look better that this. If you don’t know the artist I would say pick an other shop

Terrible experience and left with an amature sloppy looking tattoo. There was a clear stylistic/skill mismatch, but the artist ensured they could do what I was asking. The artist seemed to be more worried about what his dog was doing than the actual tattoo.

Not very helpful… today the young lady seems to not want to assist… I asked the prices if a piercing, if I could use my own stud to get a break on the piercing for $60.00 per ear… reconsidered getting the piercing because she told me it still would be $60 so I asked to see the item the female told me I had to wait to see the stud 30 minute because the person in the back was on break… F you!!!!! Rude azz !!!!! I don’t recommend anyone for this place… period

Awesome team members ,great friendly service

This shop is by far my favorite shop and Ive been to alot. Shop is run by the man, the myth, the LEGEND Mr Billyjack Gunter. All my work has been done by Colin who is an amazingly talented and dedicated artist. Overall all the people there do wonderful work and it is a great atmosphere. Maybe just dont be a Karen and you shouldnt have any issues 😜

I thought about writing a review for a week; I received my tattoo last Friday. I wrote a review on my first tattoo , by Saga, and everything was great, start to finish! This time around, pretty upsetting and unsatisfactory.Followed Dom on IG, loved her workProblemsI arrived at 6:45pm for my apt at 7pm.Took a long time to clean area/draw up tattoo that Id sent to her weeks prior and the week of the apt.On social media while Im still up front waiting 8:37pmFinally go back @ 9pm, wait another 15 minutes or so for her to come back and start.Extremely heavy handedNever checked in with me during the service, which was extremely painful. I never moved or made it difficult for her; which she said I was a really good client that stayed still.Finished tattoo at 10pm.Never gave me aftercare instructionsWhen I contacted her about instructions, she answered me with a question and I responded and further inquired, and she never responded. Ive worked in the service industry and still do, so please/thank you, giving her creative freedom, told her my budget, made sure that she knew I respected her art, time and what she was willing to do for my budget. My hygiene was all taken care of right before I came. Im a pretty quiet/reserved person, so not sure if I disrespected her in any way, for this to have been my experience with her.Very disappointed in the lack of service that I received, especially since I enjoyed her work on IG.

Love Billy and his staff!!! Great artists and super reasonable. They are awesome!!!! If you’re looking for great work and awesome people look no further!! Billy has done so much for me including a 3/4 sleeve. There’s not enough great stuff to say. Love AE!!

I recently got my first tattoo at Artistic Encounter and couldnt have asked for a better experience! My artist was Kaegan Moran, he was very professional and informative. His design and application were perfect! I will definitely be back to this studio & artist.

I walked in on a whim to get my second holes in my ears. This was about two weeks ago. I was immediately greeted, filled out my paperwork, and was back with the piercer within 15 min. This was by far my best piercing experience- she was very fast and friendly, it was nearly painless! My ears were just a tiny bit sore right after, and I have had zero pain since. My holes are almost all healed already. I wish I could remember the name of the woman who pierced me, she was lovely and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for new holes. I remember that she has a bee tattoo and a cute little snake who lives in her booth.

Anna was the best super talented girl and not only that she was so patient and sweet with me throughout the whole tattoo cheering me on that I could do it! Love this girl and everyone there made me feel super comfortable and at home, very welcoming environment :) thank you all and Anna

Absolutely fantastic! Best shop i have ever been to. It’s super clean, great atmosphere and everyone there was extremely cool! Billyjack and Stephanie are two of the greatest people you could meet. I am excited to return and finish my sleeve.Billyjack is by far the best artist around!!!

Amazing experience. I have been to AE twice so far and it has been a wonderful experience. All the staff is amazing, friendly and just plain terrific. These guys feel like family and I think everyone who is getting a tattoo should go see them. I will never go anywhere else! You guys ROCK!

My tattoo artist was good at their job on tattooing but attitude was why im putting 3 stars. went twice and was a first timer so i wasn’t expecting much since ive worked customer service, but i wasn’t approached at while i went to the counter to ask questions eventually they came and we did our discussion of business and left happy with a great work. Went back a second time because like i said they did great tattooing but i saw that they did the same thing to another customer and threw the book at him to look at-mind you he didn’t approach rudely or seemed to be intimidating for them to do that-so I left after seeing that. take this with a grain of salt if you’d like.

Disclaimer: Im not a patron, but the staffs here are so professional and friendly that I feel obligated to leave a review.We had just finished dinner nearby and decided to walk to Deep Ellum for a drink. I wore heels (mistake #1 when walking in deep ellum), didnt see a dip on the sidewalk, rolled my ankle and fell. When I struggled to stand up again I noticed my knee was bleeding. My friends dragged me into this place (I was too embarrassed) and asked if we can purchase a bandaid. The front desk girl immediately rushed into the bathroom to grab some paper towels for me (and even took the time to wet one of them), and a tattoo artist offered to (which I, at the verge of tears, accepted) clean up my knee with some rubbing alcohol, dressed it with some fancy tegaderm, and gave me some wound care tips.I never knew my faith in humanity would be restored in a tattoo parlor in Deep Ellum of all places, but here I am. I sincerely appreciate the staff here for making the world a better place.

I choose Rick Navarro to do my first tattoo and I am beyond happy and in love with it!! I have a scar that I wanted covered and Rick was patient with me and designed roses that covered it completely!! If anyone wants realism in a tattoo, Rick is the guy for you!!!

BillyJack is a beast!!! He did an amazing job on my arm. I went in thinking I was going to have a pretty cool tat on my arm plus get my sons name and birthdate done. He way over exceeded my expectations for the towers on the inside of my bicep. The lettering and spacing of my sons name was perfect and I couldnt have asked for it to be any better. Then he fixed up my existing tattoo of my unit patch (originally done very poorly by an artist in Dallas not affiliated with Artistic Encounters; cough**Dexter Borrowed Time**cough). I didnt think there was much that could be done with that tattoo, but BillyJack proved me wrong. I loved everything about my visit and got way more than I was expecting. Based on what I saw in my 4 hours there, I could tell that he ran a tight ship and held all of his artists accountable and would not accept anything less than perfect. I will only go here for my tattoos now and will trust anyone there to do great work! Love this place and cant wait to add more to my arm.

Wonderful shop, everyone is super chill and professional. I have gotten two tattoos from Alex Overfelt and he is an absolute peach. Station was always clean and well organized. He is flexible with different art styles. I have gotten traditional and an anime piece by him, both top notch. Will be returning.

Love Artistic Encounter!!!!! Love my tattoo artist Jade she does amazing work Im loving my chest piece cant wait till its totally finished and super excited to get started on my sleeves!!!! Im in there all the time and the front desk staff are the sweetest bunch youll ever meet!!!!

EDIT: My piercing continued to get infected and I eventually had to take it out because it just hurt so bad ever after proper post-care. I honestly don’t think they had much experience piercing flats since it took 15 minutes to get me in a chair after seeing my piercer continually ask questions and they also mentioned the lack of experience over the phone. Guess that was my fault. I don’t recommend.I came here to get a flat piercing and the experience was great. I’m not sure of my piercer’s name but he has blonde dreads and he was sooo accommodating. He made sure my temperature was checked and there was hand sanitizer everywhere to ensure covid safety. Plus masks are required. They only take cash so be mindful of that before visiting, although I was informed there was an ATM nearby. Right after my piercing, I became super lightheaded which never happens (I have a conch & got my nose done 3 times) & he immediately told me to take all the time I needed to gather myself. He also gave me water and candy and closely observed me to make sure I was okay before I left. Checkout was quick and easy. Also, pricing is very reasonable and the place is super clean. I’ll be back to check out the new jewelry when I’m all healed up and to curate my ear some more. Highly recommend 👌🏽

Incredibly knowledgeable and experienced (not to mention award winning) tattoo artists all here to help you with your ink goals. This shop is always clean and pristine. Convenient location, hard to miss. Will always recommend.

Marlon did an awesome job and very patient on my first tattoo. Thank you very much for having my Autism moms support group. The studio was very clean, and such a fun place to get a tattoo.

Jumped off the DART rail to check this place out after reading about it online. It was everything I expected. The people that work there are awesome and friendly. Music was bumping. Place is clean and big. I went in on a Thursday evening about 6:30 pm. I got a heart tattoo on my forearm. The guy that did it set up was nice. I will be back and spread the word about this place.

Thanks for the piercings but damnnnn the prices are crazy here. i called and asked about the prices before going and not once did they mention that jewelry wasn’t included. i wasn’t informed about the price until after i was already pierced. and the total came to $200 for a conch and anti helix piercing and the 2 titanium jewelry which turned my ear green and irritated me.

First, the atmosphere was really relaxed. Second, the staff was very welcoming and chill. Third, Im a hot mess trans woman fresh out of the closet, and they wasted no time asking how I prefer to be addressed (though in not touchy about it), which was a classy move that wont sin be forgotten. Lastly, David (my piercer) melted away my nervousness with conversation and professionalism, fantastic! I love my new ear holes!

Ive been to multiple tattoo studios throughout the country. I can say Artistic Encounter Tattoo is the nicest/cleanest studio hands down. I went with 4 friends all to get tattoos by Alex Arango. All of us have multiple tattoos by very talented artists. Alex is extremely talented with a light hand that blew us all away with our tattoos. While waiting I chatted with the friendly staff and the owner of the studio Billy Jack. My hats off to Billy Jack on what he has done with his studio and the staff of Artistic Encounter Tattoo. The bar is set so high I doubt Ill go anywhere else for my future tattoos. My friends and I already have our next tattoos in mind for Alex.

I just Had my tattoo done by Alex “dreadlock” overfelt. 7 hour session for 600 and the art work was absolutely amazing! Staff is friendly and clean. Everything was sterilized Nicely and very clean. I’m a paramedic intern and trust me, it was very clean. Can’t thank Alex enough!

Dom has done 2 tattoos on me and 2 on my husband, she is super chill, made me feel so comfortable during my tattoo. This is one of the cleanest shops Ive ever been in. We will be back to get more ink from her.

Known these guys and been coming here for years, all the way back to the Greenville Ave. location and, theyre some of the best in the industry! Love this newer locations feel and locale, being right by Elm St. Every artist Ive spoken to has a niche, or style that is different from everyone else in the shop. But with that being said- they are still extraordinarily versatile in their abilities and can switch gears and styles to match the desired outcome in an instant. Jeremieh is my go to guy, but Ill let any of em make me bleed ;B

Amazing Dom Random lol her name unique was so fast with my jewelry change! No the facility was beyond cool! I liked how each artist have a private booth to work in I want tattoos for my birthday in September may be going there!! Now Dom gave me some organic foam solutions that us supposed to help with my small keloid i really hope it works

Awsome experience.Spoke with Billy Jack the owner who was very professional.Walked in last night with no appointment to get a cover up done on my neck and my girlfriend first time ever tattoo. They were able to start on hers right away but no one was avalable to do mine. All of his artist were busy and it was getting close to closing time.Thats when Billy Jack worked his magic. I ended up getting my tattoo which was a cover up of a tattoo gun done by artist Travis, he nailed it on the money, not to say that we were there way after closing till 2 am we were the last ones there.Thanks for getting it done guys would definitely do business with this tattoo shop again.

Absolutely the best shop in Deep Ellum. Always open, busy, available artists. Billyjack Gunter has been building a Legacy in Dallas for over a decade. He and his artists are accepting, inviting, friendly, and loyal. All traits that are rare in the industry, and traits he requires from his team! I highly recommend either this location or their Rosemeade location where you will be able to find a range of artists at either location to cover ALL your tattoo needs and desires.

I was referred to this place by my two younger sisters who received amazing work by artist Calvin Xavier III. Im in the process of getting a cover up done and has taken multiple sessions to achieve full coverage. The knowledge that that Calvin possess is astounding not to mention he is totally relatable, funny and can tattoo anything you throw at him.If you want amazing work and a superb artist come to artistic encounter and ask for Calvin!

10/10 Would Recommend Micah ! Kat And I Went In For Nose And Double Lobe Piercings, He Was Extremely Professional And Explained The Process. He Was Very Humorous And Kept It Fun. Seriously One Of The Best Artist We Have Been Too. I Will Definitely Be Coming Back For More Piercings And Future Tattoos Done By Him !

It was an overall amazing experience, I went as a walk in but called before hand to check if that was okay! Once we got there we simply got the price ranges and they carefully explained everything. They did such an amazing job with me and the other 3 people I was with i highly , highly recommend! You will not regret it. Will definitely be going back.

Ive gotten 6 of my 8 tattoos here, different artists but they were all amazing! AE only gets the best artists. Sorry I missed the sweet 16 celebration

Cant find a better place to get tattooed! All artists are amazing, professional and personable. You feel welcomed as soon as you enter the door. Cant beat Billyjacks black and gray, hands down best there is!!

Micah was phenomenal! Ive been to several tattoo shops all over the country and hes one of the best Ive ever worked with. Will definitely be back.

Got my tattoo by Quinn. She did exactly what I asked. She was very gentle and made sure I knew the process since it was my 1st tattoo. It didnt hurt & healing great. Ill be back.

Khan is very knowledgeable, kind and professional. I went to ask about a keloid on a daith I had done a few months prior at a different shop. He took his time asking my about the piercing and was VERY thorough with care recommendations. Felt genuinely cared for and confident after leaving th shop.

I work in customer service as a manager of a hospital, and I have to say this tattoo studio was the most unprofessional customer service experience I have ever had.Last week I had a appointment with Jade on June 7th. I message her 6 times on Instagram, which was the only communication she gave me. 30 minutes before our appointment she said yes I can still do it. I live in McKinney TX, they are located in Dallas. So I thought about getting in my Jeep and hauling down there. I didn’t know they couldn’t accept cards I start to drive there, and she says we only accept cash. So we have to reschedule for June 13th.June 13th comes I haven’t heard anything from Jade. My appointment was at 4 I message her multiple times, and get nothing. I ask for the exact address nothing, so I get it on the website. I get there at 4PM and she is working on someone else. The receptionist was kind and said it should be 45 minutes, but Jade wants to know what work you will be doing with her today? Folks we have been messaging for 2 Weeks how does she not know what work we are doing??!!So I wait an hour and message her again saying I’m still here. I go to my Jeep, and she is walking around with the receptionist in the back, and has viewed my message, but can’t even reply. So I send another message saying I’m here I guess you’re too busy? She read it and nothing. Worst service ever.

Best shop ever. My mom got me hook on them and 8yrs later still use them and only them. Have had every artist do work on me and super proud and honored to display their work. They are definitely family.

Spent $100 to have both my nipples pierced with a 16G barbell that was way too short because the piercer Andrew said my nipples were pretty small, which honestly shouldn’t be an indication of the size gauge. I also realized the barbells were to small the day after I got them pierced, but couldn’t go back because they were closed and I had to return back to Nac 150 miles away the next morning. It’s now 2 weeks later and after 2 recommendations from local piercers in East Texas to take them out and not let them heal with a 16G, I know I won’t be coming back. Thanks for doing me wrong for an outrageous price, plus the $25 tip I spent on the whack job.

Helpful people, super clean shop. I popped in just to replace a piece of jewelry I had to take out of an old piercing a couple weeks prior, and needed help choosing one based on some weird needs. I couldnt get the jewelry in myself as Id planned, and the fellow who helped me (dark short hair, mandala on his hand) ended up doing a slight repiercing of the same hole - it had already started closing up, even with my putting straight-post earrings through it - and seemed grateful even accepting just a tip for his help. He gave me easy suggestions on how to help it heal, and didnt try to upsell me on products or anything. Id recommend them just based on how well they treated this low-dollar customer!

2nd time coming here.First time the piercer couldn’t even get the jewelry through my septum. Second time, ingot a tattoo. A 2” hammer above my thumb.. (I left knowing I was gonna have to get this one covered up.)the 1 star review is for allowing a client to walk out of the shop KNOWING this was a bad tattoo.. like😬 that’s big yikes y’all.(Ps, I did want a hammer tattoo on my hand. I just want it to look like a normal functioning hammer, not like 6 year old drew it from memory.)

Billyjack is a master at his art. His shops make you comfortable and such a great vibe. The talent in his shops are amazing! If you want; line work, color, portrait, ir anything in between he has someone there to do it. Ive had friends and family go to his shop that have the same experience.Billyjack did all mine (6) including a cover up and an improvement on 1 that I hated and now I LOVE!!

Dom pierced my nipples. And let me tell you, best experience ever. I was kinda scared because I had previously gotten then done and they were painful, plus added scar tissue made me paranoid. Dom legit calmed me down. The first nipple was painless, the second had a bit of a kick, but nothing unbearable. Even after I blacked out after seeing my friend get her nostril pierce, Dom was there for me. She got me water and ensured I was okay before I left. Couldnt help but laugh. The experience alone was worth the price. #NipTrip

Great atmosphere..Elijah is the real deal. Professional but not stuffy. Shop was clean. An enjoyable experience.

Stopped by for a spontaneous Friday 13th tattoo and had Nio. New to the shop, but would get tattooed by him again!

Billy Jack is very rude if you tell him its something that you dont like ! Also will do what he wants, ask for color did a black and gray cover up tattoo , but the greys came out the next day . Went back for my second session , wish I never went to the frist session too start with . Still very unhappy with what I have .

I had a consultation scheduled with Ana. She was not there after I drove from Red Oak to Dallas just for the consultation. I emailed her, she apologized and we scheduled a consultation via facetime never heard from her. Ive emailed her several times no responseShes very unprofessional I hope thats not a reflection of all the artists.

Nice clean shop! I’ve gotten work done by Billy Jack a few times and very pleased. Other employees and artists are all friendly and do great work from what I’ve seen. Highly recommend AE.

Cannot recommend Artistic Encounter enough. The owner was so great and Colin Johnson nailed both my tattoos!! I am beyond happy with his work and will definitely be back!!!

The painful memory of a Claire’s gun jamming an earring through a non existing hole, stayed with me for years!Doing my research, and after building up the courage, I finally now have earrings!!! I also learned that you can barely feel what just happened... when done the right way!Feeling more feminine now! Thank you Artistic Encounter✨

This place is a great place to get some permanent artwork. I drive all the way here from Tulsa, Ok. The artists are friendly and helpful and there is a variety of techniques. I think anybody could find what they want here. There is some serious talent here!

Love AE tattoo shop. Everyone there is badass and they all the artists have such badass talents in their own unique ways. All the locations are badass and you always feel welcomed in all the shops. Billy Jack and family have built an empire of awesome talented established and just starting out artists with their own styles. Nothing but the best and seriously one of the best Tattoo shops around. I highly recommend AE Tattoo and all the locations in the metroplex. A+++

I’m so glad I went to this tattoo shop! I walked in hoping to get an old tattoo fixed and the staff was super quick to fit me in. Thank you Kaegan for revamping my tattoo! Will definitely be back for my next one.

Such a cool shop! I went in with a friend so he could get a tattoo, and even though I didn’t get one, all of the workers were really nice! Such a cool vibe and layout of a shop!

If you are looking for a chill/clean and friendly place to get a tattoo, Artistic Encounter is a must! Fenris Screwtape is an awesome artist and Billy Jack will make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.

The. Price. My god, I got one of my favorite tattoos ever here by Saga (she is AMAZING) and the price! It was so so so cheap for such quality work. If Im ever in Dallas again, Id totally go here.

Very awesome experience! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was just awesome vibes. Definitely recommend seeing John Griggs! Cant wait to go back and finish my thigh piece!

First shop I have ever gone to as so far this is this shop where I will stay. Between the two shops under Billyjack, Artistic Encounters has all Ive ever needed.I got a Native American portrait done by Billyjack a few months ago on my calf. Needless to say he killed it.

Place is clean, but prices are a bit high compared to other places. I rated it 3 stars bc my piercing was done crooked but they were willing to re-pierce or do a comparable piercing at no charge.

Jeremy is working on my tattoo and his work is awesome I highly recommend him as well as the shop. There staff is very professional and can provide guidance for whatever tattoo designs that you want.

Its been a while since I was here! But got one of my favorite tattoos here!

Took 3 sessions. Turned out good. Highly recommend Hams and Chris. 😎💀👻

They did a great job and were highly professional when I came in for a small piercing. It is easy to tell the artists here enjoy what they do and take it seriously.

Got my ear pierced with Micah. Very sanitary. Quick and professional. Showing me all my options for jewelry and was patient

Got my first tat here. Just a so so experience. Probably a decent place if youre used to getting tats. They didnt even have a how to for taking care of a tat for a first timer. How hard would that be to whip up? Dude who gave me wrote me a note on post care couldnt even spell.

I have several tattoos, but thanks to Billy Jack at Artistic Encounter Deep Ellum Ive only got one to talk about. In my opinion A & E is the only place there is if you want to get right!

Went here yesterday and by far the best tattoo shop I’ve ever been into.. everyone was super welcoming and makes you feel right at home. I’ll definitely be getting more work here .. if your looking for a good tattoo shop look no further fam it’s fkn LIT

Amazing and helpful staff. Went to get septum pierced but after examining, they suggested that I shouldnt, so instead I got my industrial and some holes repierced.

Helped out with a piercing that was almost completely yanked out by a chair. Super friendly and very helpful. Will definitely go back as a customer!

Loved my experience. I got a conch piercing. Clean/sterile. The piercer was knowledgeable and friendly. The jewelry is high quality.

Staff was professional and friendly, the shop was clean, and Im very satisfied with the work I had done. Definitely my go-to location for tattoos in Dallas.

Great shop, very clean and very talented artists. Strawberry Jade is amazing. She will be my only artists from here on out.

Got my first tattoo from Billyjack at AE and it turned out awesome! Hes the man!! Wish I lived closer to have him do my next one!

Artistic Encounter is a nice shop. Great staff. If you want an A+ tat from a cool mf then ask for Fen.

Got my first tattoo with Chris. Lots of fun and well done tattoo. Will definitely be going here for more

Awesome space. Everyone friendly. Stormy brewer did our tattoos. They are perfect. Great experience.

Beautiful facility. Friendly artists. Superb work. If you can imagine it, they can tattoo it. The quality and care is amazing.

The staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend them especially one of the managers David! He completely made me feel like I was at home.

I went there to get my first tattoo a week ago, its doing great, and looks even better! Im actually about to get another one in an hour!!

Great conversation and very clean. Ana is amazingly talented and I’m so happy with my tattoo!

Every time I go they do a great job fast. If you want a great tattoo go here

Clean comfortable and awesome! Billyjack is the best around. Great work and great to work with. Going back soon!

Cool place to get a tattoo. Got mine on Halloween !!

They did a nice remove with my eye brow remove when my body didnt accept my thermal pricing. Made sure I didnt have a keloid

Some HOT work comes out of here from Billy Jack. Hes working on another piece for me that I am SO impressed with the custom work and the detail going into something that means so much to me.

Very professional and laid back this has become my new shop. I love my septum piercing.

Jade is an amazing artist, I get compliments all of the time on the tattoo she did!

Inconsiderate artist, made me wait an hour and a half while I was just there to get a small 20 minute tattoo, the. Proceeded to go eat an make me wait longer

Literally all the same letters look different.. and they charged way too much for this

This spot is super awesome! Great place to get an awesome tattoo with awesome people!! One of a kind!:)

Chris Cook was the one to do my first tattoo, and has done my other work... Cant wait to go back and get a sleeve done from him.

Great house drink and the drag show is awesome! Confident And really cool people!

I got one here a year age. Clean and professional. Going back tomorrow for another one.

Great experience. Would recommend. Lots of tattoo artist to recommend.

Took us as a walk-in no problem. Very professional with awesome artists!

Excellent customer service! Ana stayed super late to tattoo my family :)

Knowledgable staff and beautiful artists! My first choice when I want more work done.

Really nice and friendly ... super professional

Dominique was awesome! She was super sweet and to the point.

Incredible staff of high quality artists and immaculate shop. Ill never go anywhere else.

I was so happy I came across this spot. Staff were friendly. Will definitely recommend and return here.

They did an amazing job piercing my ear!

Awesome place, great artists! Definitely recommend

Best tattoo artist ever shout out to Brandon!!!

Huge space. Awesome art. Exteamly clean. And bad ass people

Cool people & great artwork!

Artist was efficient and informative. See Travis if you want work done

Awesome tattoo studio with high quality artists.

Prices are a bit high but I liked it none the less

The people are great shout out to John Griggs

Super clean shop. Very chill and professional!!

Great job. Great place!

Great staff Collin took care of me!

Clean and sharp. The ink and artist are insanely talented.

So professional and knew so much about piercings!!!

Top notch place. Best around best artists are here

Super friendly and professional. Awesome experience.

Good group of artists, and great talent.

Jade is an exceptional tattoo artist

I’ll never let these folks put any art work on me

Very clean. Awesome artist!

They are amazing people with amazing work!

Great customer service, patient & clean!!!

Very nice people. Enjoyed it

Awsome place to get work done!!!

Great artist even better art

Awesome work and friendly staff.

Nice atmosphere and talented artists/piercers

We strive for greatness every time...

Best tattoos and piercers!

Solid ppl

Great artists and atmosphere!

Once again, John completed a masterpiece!

I in joy my self at the festival.

I will be back

Nice shop , great ink

Always the best time.

The best!

Steph is getting gud

Knowledgeable and wonderful staff

Cool!!

John is the best!

Great shop

Love it omg!!!!!

Super happy

Great artists

Nice tattoos

Clean place

🔥🔥🔥🔥 From Jon 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Good place, very central, easy to get to, very clean and excellent attention from the entire team. 100% recommended for everyone. Anyone who wants a good tattoo, A guy named Pablo helped me and excellent work. I will return in December for more 🔥💪🏽😎 👺. . . ..