Sakoku Tattoo

Always have a great experience with Randy! he is very meticulous and offers his professional opinion which i appreciate. my tats have healed better than any other by other artists and he always gets me in when i need it. I have brought many friends to him that have also loved their tats! so excited to get my custom piece by him.

Randy was amazing and provided AMAZING service. We got a tattoo done last minute and also late at night and he was accommodating and great with communication. The tattoo turned out exactly like I was wanting it. Would definitely recommend and go back for more!

Had a great experience with Randy! He put in a lot of effort and care to give me the best tattoo! Definitely recommended for people getting their first tattoos and for people who want to get some more!

Randy is awesome! It was easy to make an appointment with him and to get a response through email/phone. He’s very attentive and precise to what tattoo and design you want and will get references prior to your appointment. My cousins and I all got tattoos from him and we love them! I’ll definitely come back to him for my future tattoos. Try him out!

Randy was very good with communicating and was able to work with my schedule. He was so patient with me and kept repositioning the location of the stencil until we were happy with the placement. It was tricky due to my tattoo being words and every movement of my arm changes how the tattoo looks. My main objective was clean/crisp borders on the letters, I couldn’t be happier with how it came out. These are the Hebrew words Tikkun Olam, meaning To Repair the World.

Randy is the best! I was looking for a pretty custom idea and sent him probably 10 pics of variations I was looking for. What he drew up was exactly what I wanted!! Was super easy to communicate with before the appt, very friendly and did such an amazing job on my tattoo. Will be coming back to him for all future tattoos!

Randy is the man. He went above and beyond with my tattoo and meticulously spent so much time with me over two days to make sure it was perfect. It’s healed beautifully and I’m very happy with it.Randy- I owe you healed pics!

Randy does mine and my sisters tattoos. He has always done an amazing job! He is so friendly, kind, trustworthy, and his studio is really beautiful and unique. Won’t ever go anywhere else.

I highly recommend Randy! I contacted him (very) last minute for both my first and second tattoos, and he accommodated me very well. His rate is also the most affordable I have seen in the Seattle area, and I love that he offers bundles. His studio is very clean and the entire experience was very comfortable. He is a blast to talk to and is very obviously experienced and skilled at his work. I love how both of my tattoos came out, and will definitely be going back again!

Went in for a tattoo to honor My grandfather and Randy hit the nail on the head. He helped me design a custom tattoo that honored gpa and fit my style and the placement I was looking at. Randy is very personable and kind and really helped my feel comfortable in his shop.

Randy was an excellent artist who maintains a great space for his clients. I went in with a group of friends for a few walk-in tattoos and he was incredibly accommodating! He is a talented artist and very professional. Would go back again!

He got me in last minute for quick tattoo, but put plenty of effort in to get it just right. Highly recommend working with him!

I LOVE my tattoo so much! Exactly what I was looking for and it’s only my second one so I was nervous but he made the process very easy and comfortable:)

Definitely recommend! Price was fair, tattoo was fast and the placement is even. Thank you Randy!

Got two tattoos with fine line works. Randy was awesome and the pieces turned out very crisp and clean. Environment was really comforting and chill. Totally coming back for a bigger piece in the future.

Randy was great! Down to the details, the prep, and the work itself. I have plenty of tattoos and will definitely be returning!

Randy was very professional, he got my husband and I in very last minute and worked with what we could do. He got our spontaneous vacation idea done for us very nicely and just how we wanted. (We were the anchors 💜) very friendly and pays great attention to detail!

This guy did an amazing job!!! Pays great attention to detail reasonably priced great atmosphere and great personality!!!2023Ive had more work done!!! This guy rocks!!!

Randy was amazing!! Me and my boyfriend reached out very last minute for some script work on both of us. He got us in same day and was amazing to work with! He is a very talented artist and knows how to pull clean line work. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting to work with a passionate artist who does great work and is super friendly :) We will be coming back to him for more work!

Was very impressed on his work ! He was able to get me and my girlfriend last minute and worked with us. He was very patient with us and would recommend going again if we come back to Seattle !

Beautiful studio! VERY CLEAN. Randy was very informative. Cares and takes his time to get exactly what you want and made great suggestions. His lines are perfect. Randy has an personality! Im from Texas and I will be back to Washington again and definitely going to see him!

Randy’s shop is thoughtfully curated. It was my first experience in a privately owned shop and I loved it. Top that all off with great tattoo work, and I couldn’t recommend him more.

We had an awesome experience with Randy! It was my first tattoo and he made the experience a great one!

Was recommended to this artist by a friend who had had a great walk-in experience here, but I unfortunately did not.He was able to get me in same day which I was really excited about. Here is a timeline of events:At 2:35pm, he offered 5:30pm as my appointment time, I accepted at 2:37pm. At 4:57pm, he informed me he had made a mistake in his scheduling and asked if I could come in at 6:30pm. I agreed and shifted my schedule accordingly. All was well until I parked at 6:28 and saw a message pop up that he was running 45 minutes late. Yes, 2 minutes before my appointment... I was excited to get my tattoo done by Randy as I had seen many reviews raving about his line work and my friends tattoo is amazing, but I am thoroughly unimpressed by his professionalism. Im happy I did not pay a deposit and all that I wasted was 45 minutes of my time driving.Edit: Ive had tattoos done as walk-in appointments at other shops and understand that the time slot isnt as accurate as a scheduled appointment, Ive even had a walk-in appointment cancelled. Ive never had a 2 minute notice to a 45 minute delay.

Excellent job, professional, highly skilled. I will definitely recommend and go back.

Randy was a very chill guy and very nice. His work was very professional, clean, and quick! He even got our group in early and got our memorial tattoos done in time for our friends memorial afterwards. Highly recommend!!

10/10 would recommend getting a tattoo from Randy!!! His attention to detail and listening to what and how I wanted my tattoo. I definitely will be back for more ink!

Randy is the best! He gave me a great new tattoo and touched up an old one from a different shop that didnt look good. Ill go to him for future tattoos for sure!! Highly recommend!!!

Very easy to work with and a fun experience. Ill definitely be back. Thanks again

I had a sound wave image that I wanted. Randy was very helpful in designing it based on my preference and was very friendly.

Randy G is a stellar artist! His studio is very clean, inviting, and chill. He connects with his customers and genuinely listens and executes the request for whatever tattoo! 10/10 experience, I wouldn’t go to any other artist in the Seattle area.

Randy G is the man!!! I can’t say it enough! He is super personable and very nice and his work is mind blowing. Me and my friends came in last minute and got lots done by Randy and he rocked all our tats. Much love for this guys work!!

I had so much fun getting tattooed by Randy! He’s such a nice guy and really puts so much thought into your tattoo to make sure it looks perfect. I was there for about 8 hours and he made me feel so comfortable the whole time. The skill he has as a tattoo artist is phenomenal and his art is insane. HIGHLY Recommend him.

I highly recommend Randy. He delivered EXACTLY what I wanted AND MORE! His rates are More than fair and he is not heavy handed while he inks. This is my 4th tattoo, first by him and I LOVE IT!!! Thanks Randy!!

I have been here for several tattoos. I would go back way more often but i moved to oregon.Randy does phenomenal work and has great pricing. He is one of the best in my own opinion. He is even willing to wander outside of his comfort zone stylistically/artistically speaking to accommodate a design! He is a fun person and very intelligent which makes for great conversation! His ink is legit and awesome! I highly recommend for anyone!

I have been getting tattoos for about ten years and was very impressed with Randy’s attention to detail and customer service. He is also very quick to respond and make appointments work, seems to be a generally good person and father which is nice to be able to actually talk with the artist! He is also experienced in various styles, and fonts. I’ve been once with a friend and once with a family member and both times was a relaxing experience. Private studio, not a loud shop which is also a huge plus!

Randy is great! Ive gotten almost all my tattoos from him and they all are all top notch! Even years later! Hes a very nice guy and brings a really good environment to the table. Very professional! Dont hesitate to book an appt. with him!

Really nice place and artist. Love how my tattoo turned out! Go here!

Awesome shop and really good work done here. Randy is the man! Highly recommend this shop!

Randy was great! Super talented, creative, professional, clean, and accommodating! Took a simple tattoo idea and made it just what I wanted. Highly recommended!

Randy does great tattoos! At first I was a little wary because of the area but his studio is so nice and clean. Randy makes sure your tattoo is clean and nice. He showed me multiple sizes so I could choose which I wanted. I will always be going back to Randy for my tattoos!! Thank you so much Randy.

Randy is a true tattoo artist! Its not every day youll meet a artist that has the skill and efficiency with the affordability like Randy has. Ive had this idea for a tattoo for years(decades) even had another artist draw up something that I didnt like but Randys art is what I have been looking for, he even was prepared if I didnt want color. All and all he is on it! Plus I was on a short time frame to be able to get it done so he even catered to that with 2 long sessions. Im definitely looking Randy up the next time I want a tattoo and Im even am thinking about exspanding what hes already done as I write this review... Hes that good!!!

Randy was awesome and took us in super last minute. My friend and I are visiting from out of state and he made our trip 1000x more memorable. Also, we LOVE our tattoos. He is a talented guy!

Amazing experience and artist with one of the coolest studios i’ve been in! will be back!

Made a last minute tattoo idea possible and squeezed us in. Very cool artist, great work and a great experience. We will definitely be back! Thank you Randy!

My experience with Randy was amazing!! He was very nice, his studio was super clean, and my tattoos came out amazing! Would definitely recommend getting your tattoos with him :)

My friends and I had a great experience at Randy’s tattoo shop. He took us in with short notice and gave us the exact tattoos we wanted. So happy with our experience, highly recommend!

Professional, courteous, and the only true artist I know that goes above and beyond, when it comes to your personal safety and health. I had some idea of what I wanted before I came in. He took my idea and we worked together to have something I am honored to carry on. Im a disabled veteran with the U.S.A.F. I highly recommend his work. I healed in 2 days!!!! Thank you Randy!! I shall return!

Great experience all around. He was able to get me a last minute appointment same day and the work he did is beautiful. Thanks Randy!

Randy G. is a Great tattoo artist takes upmost pride in his work and brings your ideas to life if not better shop always clean and comfortable With Great Knowledge of Japanese art and styles and Lettering but what your dreams are he can make the vision reality. I Appreciate and love all the work he’s done on me.

Took us in within an hour and had a great conversation with him! He’s amazing and very helpful. 100% recommend!!!

Professional, personable, and very clean studio. He was able to fit a bunch of us in for a memorial tattoo session and was personable and kind. Can’t recommend enough!!

A returning client :) and will continue to return to Randy for more tattoos! Listens to what you want and will try his best to meet your needs! Easy going and easy to talk to!

High quality work & Randy is super nice. I normally come in with an idea of what I want and leave it up to the discretion of the artist & he did not disappoint.

If youre looking for an experienced artist with no overwhelming wait list and fair prices, youre at the right spot! Getting my tatts here PERIOD! Btw dude got a sick studio with a bunch of authentic stuff that could easily slide for an actual little exhibition. WORTH WORTH WORTH!!

Randy G was for real the man. It was my first tattoo and he truly has me hooked. Really awesome overall experience!

I got a hold of randy about getting a simple tattoo he wanted a hundred dollar deposit which is cool. My girlfriend then had a covid exposure so we had to cancel and get tested. I then tried contacting him afterwards where he ghosted me. I called the shop went there and texted me. This guy straight up stole $100 from me. Do not trust this place.

Randy does a great job at helping you design what you want. His shop is clean and my tattoo healed nicely. Thank you!

Randy is the man! Very very professional. Clean sleek studio, always kills it every tattoo. Can’t wait to get more work done!

Highly recommend! Does great detailed work and super friendly artist made the whole experience comfortable, I personally didnt get tattooed but my good friend did and Ill be making an appt with him once I figure out what I want!

I’m obsessed with the work he has done on me, and I highly HIGHLY recommend him. Very professional and focused. Definitely will be getting more work by Randy!

If you are looking for a great artist, look no further! Randy was great! Exceeded all expectations!!

Randy is a great tattoo artist. Very meticulous with his art and hygiene. I would most definitely recommend Randy G

Randy was extremely professional and the environment was extremely clean. Great tattoo artist. Would highly recommend!

My mates and I wanted to get a tattoo at the last minute and he was able to accommodate us. He did a fantastic job on all of us! Couldn’t have asked for a better person to do our tattoo.

Amazing tattoo spot I went in under short notice and came out with an amazing tattoo. was fun talking to randy.

Randy was very clean, professional, and did a great job on my tattoo! Very nice to talk with also!!!

Amazing job with the tattoo for my friend and I. Was able to fit us in last minute. Professional and great customer service. Going back to get some of my old ones touched up.

He is an amazing and detailed artist with lots of talent i would recommend any one who want something unique and personalized go see him! Or any other your tattoo needs hes here to make your tattoo stems come true!

Randy’s been my artist for a lil over two years and he’s work is amazing !!! And he’s a chill person to be friends with, he doesn’t make you feel awkward and he’s super funny !!

Great to work with. I was a weirdo and rushed a walk in couple pieces and he accommodated my schedule to a t. Highly recommended.

Dude is a lettering genious. Great touch. Super clean shop, super solid guy. Looking forward to spending more time w him. Thanks Randy!

Really love my tattoo, comfortable clean place and Randy was really nice. Thank you! :)

LOVE the start of my sleeve! Randy is professional, friendly, and his shop is clean and comfortable.

Expert level tattoo artist who even studied in Japan and does really authentic artwork from japan.Easily my favorite tattoo artist in the US.Clean and organized shop, super professional.

Solid tattoo artist, Randy did a solid job, tattoo still holding strong after 4 years!!

Randy is the best! Hes affordable, personable, compassionate, thorough, and deserves your business!

Very happy with my experience. Super cool little shop in Ballard. Will be recommending him to friends and will be returning myself.

RandyG is the man. He fit us in last minute and did an amazing job. Highly recommend.

Randy is the best! Ever since the first one he’s been my go to artist:)

Wouldnt trust any other artist with my first tattoo, very considerate, very patient, open to new ideas but still delivers his best work

Awsome work, the best part of this artist is that he works with you , if something needs changing in the design he does it , he spend a lot of time making it perfect before he starts !!

Vary satisfied with the work done came out amazing and price wasn’t bad at all

Great guy! Great communication and really listened to all ideas!

Very knowledgeable on Japanese style tattoos and very clean shop. His art work is amazing very fitting with the style I wanted to go with.

(HEAT) Randy’s the best, see those super clean lines?! Nice lil space filler at a good price.

Great tattoo artist, does amazing work and very professional. Highly recommend to anyone needing great work done.

Super cool guy and an awesome environment. He was really helpful and easy to work with. Definitely recommend!

Randy has a great attention to detail, and walks you through the whole process. I recommend this place!

This Artist is amazing! Super friendly, professional, very clean!Thank You! Randy!

Randy is the best! Really flexible! Extremely creative and very clean environment!

Randy is the real deal. Hes patient and friendly and his studio is very clean and professional.

Amazing at asian style tattoos and super clear and friendly communication. also has a sick office

Great service! Great studio. No complaints at all.

Quick, relatively painless, clean, and a really swell guy for a tattoo artist.

Thanks Randy!! Always looking forward to getting tattooed by you!

Great tattoo artist with a lot of passion and great customer service. Will for sure be coming back to this hidden gem!

Great place and nice guy! Very talented! A little pricey, but overall great!

I wont go anywhere else for ink! Such an awesome experience! Very clean, professional, I highly recommend! 🔥🔥🔥

I wont go anywhere else to get ink. Great price and fantastic work, very clean work environment and friendly.

Amazing experience, friendly guy who went above and beyond. Great work for a responsible price

Great place! The artist was very nice and went above and beyond what I asked for!!!

Very professional. Couldn’t be happier with his line work!

Such a clean and awesome tattoo!! Thanks for being so clean and friendly

Highly recommend him finished my Koi fish Japanese sleeve

Love this guy! Great work great time! Get in here!!!

Got my first Tattoo here and couldnt have been happier!!!!

Good dude who does good work.

Great artist and excellent experience

Best local tattoo artist in ballard

The Best!!! Love this dude!!!

Love this guy