LIFESENTENCEinK Tattoo Shop

I’ve gotten three tattoos from Vince so far and I’ve been happy with all of them. He’s done a coverup for me, and we’re working on a sleeve right now. He’s always been creative and quick to come up with unique designs, and the prices have always been very fair.

I dont ever write reviews but Ive had such great experience at this tattoo shop! this is my second time coming to Chris, his work is impeccable and hes done nothing but make me feel comfortable in his space. Its a VERY clean shop! and everyone is incredibly sweet as soon as you walk in! You can tell everyone takes pride in making you feel welcomed and most definitely in the work they do.Chris made sure to make me feel comfortable and relaxed. Hes very social, never an awkward moment with him, never once felt judged about anything. He took his time and made sure that my placement and design was to my liking. My tattoos have healed up greatly and Im in love with them. So thank you to Chris and this amazing shop for always doing the best!

Last minute notice and they were able to fit us in. Chris was phenomenal and very light handed. Did an excellent job that i couldnt be happier with. Vince even accepts card payments. Extremely recommend. WALK INS WELCOME.

Vinnie, Chris, and the entire crew here are not only talented, but they give you a comfortable tattooing experience, in an awesome environment! Very professional, great artwork, accommodating staff, and a unique tattoo experience with street view windows allowing passers by to look in on the whole process! Love the ink I got from Vinnie here, and love this tattoo shop top to bottom!💯

Almost a year ago I was tattooed at this shop by Tyson Bode. I ended up giving Tyson $2200 in exchange for a 1/2 sleeve, $1700 quote $500 tip, I tapped out of the session 6 hours in. I returned to the shop 3 different times and was turned away the first two for scarring which is still prevalent, meaning he was too rough with my skin and it was not due to anything I had done. The third time he double booked himself, keep in mind I had paid in full for my tattoo. Tyson then decided to continue with his other client and when I expressed my concern, threw his phone across the tattoo parlor. I contacted the shop after Tysons removal to see if they could rectify the situation in anyway and was placed with another artist. This artist AND the owner promised to make the situation correct and finish my tattoo free of charge. I was ghosted by not only the artist, but the owner as well. A year later the situation has still not been taken care of. I ended up going to a different shop and once again paid, this time $800 to finish my tattoo that was left unfinished by Tough as Tacoma. After my review we can see how the new owners have responded and are still ultimately unprofessional. I never knew about the new management but after my experience with the reply.. yeah 1 star.

I was indeed impressed by the professionalism & attitude of the artists. Place was very neat, hygienic and clean. My tattoo was done by Vinnie I had a specific idea and he Nailed it. A pleasure to deal with, an amazing artist. Vinnie’s meticulous, attention to detail, brought my very specific idea to life. Thank you yet again for another great piece of work.

I had the pleasure of working with Chris Porco for a half leg sleeve including the knee. First off Chris was extremely professional and takes a lot of pride in every piece he does. He made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process. Everything I have had tattooed from him has been an original work. The line work to the shading and color is all perfect. I would recommend Chris to anyone whether it is your first tattoo or you just want more.

My guy Loren is amazing !! beautiful work & dude’s a whole vibe ! he really makes you feel comfortable & gives reassurance. i’ve gotten so many compliments on my tattoos lately & i want to put all my friends on with this tattoo shop. definitely a 12/10 experience & i highly recommend coming back & bring yo friends 💯🤝🏼🗣️🎯💯

I’ve had the pleasure of getting a few pieces done by Chris including my shin, knee, two on my thigh and most recently is my calf pictured below. I’d say he’s a damn good artist and really knows how to make a design come to life. The shop is always tidy and clean and all my artwork has healed amazingly and if I had any questions or wanted to change something to a design he was quick to reply and help me figure out what would look best for me.

This shop is my new favorite! Such a welcoming and calming vibe in the immaculately clean shop with friendly, knowledgeable and talentent artists. I would also like to day that Ive never felt more respected as a customer than at this shop. The owners are incredibly considerate especially when it comes to tattooing in sensitive areas, if you get my drift. I wont be going to any other shop

Best customer service I have ever had at a tattoo shop! Chris free handed a cupcake on my arm for my mother who passed away from brain cancer. I called last minute on a Saturday and he waited to tattoo me on her birthday! Everyone that was in the shop was kind and happy! I’ll definitely will be coming back soon!

I’m writing this review regarding Chris porco. I felt completely uncomfortable, he kept staring at me in a very uncomfortable way. He was very unprofessional and kept trying to hit on me/flirt with me when he knew from the start I didn’t feel comfortable with it. I would not recommend this guy regardless of his tattoos. He was trying to rush everything and all he cared about was talking to me when we should’ve been talking about my tattoo which he did not care about. It’s very disappointing and I will never recommend Chris too anyone. He was also not cleanliness at all.

WOW what an experience. Great customer service and love the aesthetic of the shop. Ive been to my fair share of shops/parlors and this is by far the best experience and results Ive had. I must say, beyond the vibrant finished product and excellent employees, the owner, Christian, is by far one of the most deft and competent tattoo artist Ive come into contact with. Not just competent. skillful like the Michelangelo crafting the statue of David. Proficient like Achilles cutting down the Trojans. Tattoos were valid!

Found this shop by happy accident and could not have been more pleased with Chris professionalism and quality of work! His care for his craft really shines thru. 10/10 would absolutely come back here for more work with Chris! And the tunes were bumping too 🙏

Hands down the best tattoo experience I have ever had. Vince was knowledgable, skilled and provided a fun and relaxing environment. He is also a very talented artist. He helped my brother and I design an incredible tattoo and a negative space version. Thank you for providing such a memorable experience for us!

Chris has done two of my tattoos and I have absolutely enjoyed my experience and love tattoos by him. He is patient, kind, and talented. Thats what I look for in an artist and he hit the nail on the head with both of my pieces. Thank you Chris for another beautiful piece of art!

Bryan was awesome! Did me and two of my friends as walk ins. He was really helpful in helping us pick our final choices and did great with the actual tattoo

I am usually not one to complain but the service here was absolutely terrible, the design wasn’t what was agreed upon and the work that was done was shotty, the shop has unsanitary process, had to get my anti biotics. Worst tattoo experience out of the 46 that I’ve had. For your own safety please do not go here

Came in last weekend for a walk-in. Vince was amazing at transforming my idea into a great tattoo. Him and Jennifer were great company while getting my tattoo they made me feel welcome and relaxed.

Got tatted by Chris back in July! And I have to say I love his work. He brought my idea to life and I loved the spin that he did on my tattoo. HOWEVER, if you have low pain tolerance (like me) do not get a massive piece.

I got my chest done by Chris aka crispy. Great work he came up with my design the spot and after the first drawing refused to use it because he didn’t like it so he spent another hour coming up with a new one, and knocking it out of the park. He works extremely fast with more than fair prices for how good his work it specifically the line work highly recommend

Had a terrible experience with this artist. He was extremely rude and the tattoo faded the next day. Very un sanitary shop and would not recommend to ever come here. If I could give zero stars I would.

Crispy_tattooer (Instagram handle) gave me a wonderful tattoo in a Victorian art style and was extremely patient with my fidgets.

Tattoo work was amazing and the price was great as well. Came in as a walk in and now I will be a returning customer forever! Not a moment of awkward silence in this place!

My daughter and I got memorial tattoos for my father, Vince was able to put what I was thinking into a great piece of art. The session was great he is very professional friendly and affordable.

Best place to go in Washington! Great people, amazing artists! Only place I’ll go to from now on! Go get tatted by Vince

My daughter and myself first visited Vinnie, in the summer as a walkin, it being my first tattoo he made sure i was comfortable and did excellant work. I told him about a memorial piece that i want done he listened and gave me great feed back on it and help. Just recently went back got another tattoo and talked further with Vinnie about the memorial piece and met his wonderful family it was such a great honor. Really great work all the people are friendly, clean and super helpful.

Walked in about a month and a half ago was looking to have a small tattoo done had a short conversation with Chris and he was very dismissive of my ideas. In short I left and decided not to go back.

Big shout out to @crispy_tattooer for your amazing efforts on our lion turtle tattoos!! This was one of my favorite tattoo experiences. Thank you for being so thoughtful and patient throughout the entire process, and taking the time to design something that is perfect for us. Joseph and I couldnt be happier with them.

I enjoyed everything about this shop, customer service was amazing and prompt. Chris was my artist and he made me feel very comfortable. He was efficient and extremely pleasant. I absolutely love the tattoo I got, I will be returning

Vince slung a set of sleeves onto my arms in 2009/2010. All those years later both sets of ink look incredible, lines are still crisp and clear, the shading work is perfect. I trust Vince enough to freehand a bunch of skulls onto my right arm. if you want quality work from a good man, Vince is this guy you want.

Ive found my forever tattoo artist, and so have you! Christian @ Lifesentenceink was my artist, and I am beyond pleased. I love my new tatto and am already in the works for my next one. Just look at his creativity to make my sad tattoo into something gorgeous that I cant wait to show off! You can trust lifesentence ink with your inspiration and body art. 10/10 will come again!

I dont know how chris porco is doing tattos professionally I went there for some work and regret it tattoo came out terrible he needs to go back to being an apprentice

Vince did a full back piece for me. Super chill very professional. Love his work!!

VINCE WAS AMAZING!! he was so sweet, he was chill, and he did my mom and sisters tattoos, PERFECT LINEWORK! cant wait to come here when i get my first ❤️

Vince is great to work with, as well as his wife. Vince took what I had in mind and brought it to life. I love how quickly I was seen & how soft handed Vince was. I will definitely be returning.

Great shop and very friendly staff. I got in for an appointment a day after inquiring online. Vince was also able to get my husband in right after me without an appointment. Highly recommend!

Chriss work speaks for itself. I cant wait to get another tattoo from him.

I’ve gotten two tattoos here and both times the artist Chris Porco was super professional and made the tattoo experience way better than any other tattoo I’ve ever had. 11/10 reccomend going to him to get your tattoo done

Chris is my artist here at life sentence not only is he handsome, caring , and wants to make the experience the best possible for you his art is amazing !

Chris best tattoo artist around. Definitely coming back.

Great work and even better customer service . Easy to talk to and bounce ideas back and forth with , overall excellent experience and will be looking forward to getting another tattoo soon. Would definitely recommend to anyone searching for a great place to get quality work.

Vince did a fantastic job on my tattoo! He has a very light touch so it didnt hurt as bad. His shop is very clean and professional looking and he gave me a great price compared to other places that I had talked to about getting tattoos from.Thanks again Vince. See you soon for my next one!

Matt and Loren were amazing! Husband was a wuss and he even sat through tatto!

Vince is amazing at his craft👌 Customer service is excellent and he’s overall a really cool guy! He drew out a sketch on paper straight from my mind, made some adjustments then tatted what is now my favorite piece on my body. scheduling another appointment soon!

Found this place randomly while trying to get a short notice tattoo with my friend. Vince was able to get us in the very next day and the quality of the tattoos were very nice!The prices werent bad at all and I am going back for more. Highly recommended artist and family owned!

Was told to come in after asking if i could walk in sent an email drove the 1hr+ drive ,called to inform them i was looking for parking and then i was told to reschedule. i get a busy night i just don’t appreciate the lack of communication and waste of my time and money considering i wouldn’t do it to them.

Recently had a tattoo done by Vince a quote, Remember who you are and what you stand for on my forearm... Love the tattoo he absolutely KILLED IT! The shop was clean had great music and the company was first class. Ive already recommended his shop to friends for future business. So if youre looking for a new tattoo artist to do some work for you I dont think you really need to look any further.

My sister and I recently lost out mother and went to Vince to have commemorate her. He gave him general ideas of what we wanted and this is the beauty that designed knowing how special she was. Vince you are amazing!!!! With such a soft hand and easy to work with, thank you. He is not to be over shadowed by his with Jen who has an emence heart and and makes you feel like she just invited you into her own home. Thank you both for the wonderful team you 2 make together. I WILL ONLY FALLOW LIFE SENTENCE for all my ink

It wasnt the best experience. Sure Vince here has a nice shop inside, its very clean and looks cool. Nice art and pictures. But its only him, so he seems to always be booked, and the piece I got from him didnt even turn out good. Id rather look other places for better artwork. If the hand written sign on the curb doesnt push you away, or the banner hanging above the door instead of a professional sign for his place doesnt make you turn back, once you get in the pictures of his past art work will make you think there is something better somewhere else. He was a nice guy though. Ill give you that.

I went there for my first tattoo ever and the shop owner was really nice and let my boyfriend hold my had due to how nervous I was. Hes fast and light handed and does good work from what Ive seen and what he did to me.He is very sanitary and does his best to make you feel comfort able!I will certainly be going back for my second tattoo!But if youre allergic to latex he uses latex gloves ask him to use something else or bring in your own gloves.

Love love love!! I will be coming back for another tattoo as soon as I can figure out what I want! I called to make an appointment after his normal hours and he ended up staying hours later just for me! I brought him a few pictures of my ideas and he drew up something amazing right before my eyes! Great experience.

I came in for my first tattoo in 10 years and I had convinced myself I was done with tattoos after my horrible experience with a previous artist.My husband has sworn by Vince and my husband comes back with mind blowing tattoos...especially when he got a cover up of a tattoo. Vince managed to cover up the previous really bad tattoo with an inspiring tattoo of the SAME CHARACTER. I was super impressed.My tattoos were done exceptionally professional and he was so skilled that my hourly rate didnt break the bank.Long story short...Vince is far more concerned with making sure I wasnt just satisfied with my tattoo he was adamant and passionate about making sure I was ECSTATIC and proud of my new life long art.THANK YOU VINCE. I was sure I wasnt going to get any more tattoos, then my husbands tattoos convinced me to get two more...now Vince has given me the confidence and pride to think of more ideas. :)

I’ve had a few pieces done by Vince, and I now I can’t go anywhere else. His free hand is out of this world, and he doesn’t waste any time.

Friendly artists and SICK tats!! Best place to go in Washington, Get tatted by Vince !

Vince is awesome. Its been a while since I got my last tattoo, a couple years at least, and I was nervous. He is incredibly light handed, very professional, and I got exactly what I wanted. Thank you again :)

Always a pleasure getting poked by V! Thanks man

Even during covid they were able to get my husband in for some work- most sanitary shop he said he has been in! Highly recommend. Highly educated artist. High level of customer service - support them!

Great guy! He designed my crown and helped me with placement. Had good ideas on coloring. . Im more than happy!

I had my first Tattoo at Life Sentence with Vince.I was extremly nervous! But he made me feel at ease and talk me thru it and he is light handed. He is EXTREMLY taleneted! He is the nicest guy you will meet. I ended up getting two more tattoos and will be getting two more with him. I will never doubt what he can do. I have given him some challenges with my ideas and what I wanted and he made it happen exactly the way I had it in mind! Now my dauhgter will be getting her first tattoo and its a challenge of a piece. I know he can do it! I recommend him to any one for first time tattoos or adding more or even cover ups. His place is amazing and comfortable! Its also a great family atmosphere as well!

I just got my tatt done, and he was soooo good and quick. Usually quick is sloppy, but he was careful and precise. I’m coming here next week and every week after. Haha thanks for the tat of family and loyalty! I appreciate it! Great prices too

Life Sentence Tattoo is a professional, sterile shop lined up with competitive pricing. If you dream it he can ink it. If you are unsure, his imagination is just as well. I have gotten several tattoos from him and always picked something out of his head. Vince keeps up with state of the art equipment and ensures an excellent customer experience. Highly recommend and worth the drive to Kent.

The artists were extremely friendly, personable, and brought my chest piece too life and I love it so much! Will be back for more :)

Always a sure bet getting a tattoo with Life Sentence. Good artists and good work. Brings your ideas to life.

Amazing work. I came in for my first tattoo, he gave me a price and what I got exceeded what I paid. Very happy with my new tattoo and I am definitely coming back!

I went here to get a wrist tattoo and worst tattoo ever!!! I went to action tattoo in auburn to get it fixed and the artist there said it looked like he used a crayon.I had to go back to life sentence tattoo 3 times for him to try and fix it and each time I went back it got worse and worse. Will never go back again. He had his kids in the back. They kept coming out and playing like it was a playground... Not professional

Vince is amazing...the memorial Tat for my mom is perfection, thank you for your attentiveness to this loss this was a memorable experience..Ill never go anywhere else for ink. Thank you Vince and Jen...Ill be back soon and sending business your way..JD and I are forever greatful..thank you!!!

On top of the entire sleeve I got from this location being perfect the artist Chris10/10

I recommend this place 100%,offers you very good service and experience,,you will find a variety of tatto artists that will help you get your ideas on ink,,

Ive only had one tat done by Vince so far but I definitely plan to go there for more of mine. Hes super helpful and does an amazing job and doing exactly what you want!

Just found this place looking for some quick work. Highly impressed how they were able to take a walk in, and provide great work, at a great price. If your anywhere close to Kent, I would highly recommend this shop. If your not from the area, I would still say its worth the drive.

Good work on a walk in, Im literally on the phone right now trying to schedule my next tattoo with them.

Vince is very professional, personable and a great artist. Would definitely recommend him to others

Super overpriced for nothing. I was quoted two different tattoos of two different sizes the same price $300. Like are you kidding me every time I ask for a quote it’s gonna always be $300, no matter what the tattoo is This place is a scam!

Vince is an amazing artist and takes great care of me. I have 3 tattoos done by him and many more to come

This artist is phenomenal! He fixed a couple of my teenage mistakes. Prices are on point, amazingly quick. Environment is welcoming. I

Vince is fast and affordable! Great work. Did my kids first 2 tattoos in an afternoon

Vinny is very creative and offers many good ideas to improve the finished work. He has a way of setting you at ease also.

I have two tattoos from him that werent what I wanted. One really needs to be covered up and the other I am considering for tattoo removal! I would definitely go to someone else.

Great shop and great guy. Been going to him for years.

They were so nice, they did a great job. Love the family/business atmosphere. Would definitely go there again!

He is badass in every single way! Don’t miss out on his art!

Friendly and welcoming environment with great priced high quality work

Amazing work, professional and one of the coolest artists in the industry!

Vince is the best tattoo artist around! I recommend Life Sentence!

Stace did a great job! Worked with me on my concept and came up with a great design!

Chris was an extremely handsome gentleman 👏

I’ve gone in 3 times now during business hours to schedule a tattoo, but they don’t have sent hours, and every time I’ve gone in between the hours posted here they have been closed.. I try calling and no one answers.

High price and low quality 👎

Great expirience all around , definetly coming back for a second tattoo soon.

Dope location, nice shop. Love the line work. Straight and lasts long

Super fast and awesome work!! Definitely coming back for more!!

A true artist, takes care to get fine detail.

Absolutely handsome man!!!

These are awesome people and do a great job

Great shop cheap prices and a great family friendly shop

They did a wonderful job

Great place to get a tatt

Very welcoming

Love this place