Dinosaur Studio Tattoo & Art Gallery

Love that these artists create original designs. They are all so open and welcoming. They work with walk-ins as well as by appointment.I just completed my second tattoo - a large raven - which Mark designed for me. Mark‘s style is very focused on his customer and their needs and wishes. He will make suggestions, but honors the wishes of the person who is going to wear the tattoo. I sat 4 hours for the first half of this tattoo and 2 hours to finish it. Honestly, I was so comfortable and relaxed that the time flew by. My first tattoo, a Scottish thistle in color on my calf, is 8 years old and still looks great.

The Shop Staff Is Badass & Very Welcoming. Good Jokes, Good Music, Good Energy. Randy Killed It On The Tattoo & Didn’t Stink That Bad. Definitely Coming Back ASAP!

Got a tattoo in memory of my Dog that I had for 12yrs. Mark was amazing from messaging the shop on Instagram, to him doing the tattoo! He knew how much it meant to me to have my pups paw print on my arm. It turned out amazing! Will be going back there for sure when Im ready for another one

I’ve been here four times already, and I’ve gotten 5 tattoos both color and grey wash, the artists were really friendly and my artist Mark. He’s amazing, not only is his shop a safe and fun environment, he really connects with me and does amazing work in the art field. I would recommend if your in the area.

Really friendly and charming atmosphere! Got my first tattoo here and I felt not a single bit of worry. Prices were good. Quality is amazing I cannot stress how much I recommend this tattoo parlor

Went in to get my first tattoo and had an awesome experience. Felt super welcome and just good vibes in the shop. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking to get a quality tattoo 👍

I have gotten over 8 tattoos by Randy and he never cease to amaze me. He has the best hands in the business. Truly skilled and creates wonderful pieces for me every time.

Love this shop! Ive been going to Randy for about 8 years. He is an amazing artist & good company during sessions. Definitely recommend his work!

Their artists took their time to make sure I was comfortable and created the mostBeautiful tattoo! I get stopped constantly asking where I got my work done and keep sending people to Dinosaur Tattoo! Hope to come back soon myself!

I’ve gotten a few tattoos from dinosaur and honestly it’s was amazing. the vibe of the whole shop was super cool. everyone was super friendly and i was super happy. everyone has a lot great energy and personality and im happy all around.

Mark was awesome, made me feel really comfortable and was very professional. This was a memorial piece for a friend and he was excited to do this for me. Thank you dinosaur tattoo 🤙🏽

I love this place!!! Everyone Is so very nice! Bill has done my last two tattoos and did amazing on both! Highly recommend! I also want to add that it is a safe place for the lgbtqia+ community. They were extremely gender affirming and that just made the experience 1000x better than imagined!

Great studio, very clean and tattoo artist was great with the way he approached listening to what I wanted and making edits/suggestions to really bring the tattoo I wanted to fruition. Definitely plan to return in the future to continue adding further to my beautiful work of art.

Went there to make my sister company for her tattoo since I told her about the place. It was just amazing, everybody there is really nice, honest and professional. My sister loved the tattoo and Im getting one there soon. Totally recommend Dinosaur Studio, if youre not sure you definitely can go and take a look around and ask questions.

Great place! The best artist, friendly and clean! 10 out of 10

I have a disability. This can sometimes affect my muscle movements and coordination. Mark and Bill both make sure that I was comfortable. It was not an issue for them to tattoo me at all. I highly recommend people visit this tattoo studio it is professional, it is clean,

I got an excellent personalized tattoo from Bill! I have another session to finish color. Everyone here is charming, professional, and efficient. Its clean and careful. The staff specialize in a variety of styles and love a good challenge. The best spot to get a tattoo.

Randy killed it, they worked with my budget and did a quality job 10/10 place

Ive been coming here for 7 years and this place is the best tattoo shop ever. I always recommend this place to everyone who asks me where I get my tattoos.

Clean and best place for tattoos18 + years of experience 👍

Mark is the best tattoo artist ever and is amazing guy and friend bill I dont really know him that much but what I see hes a wonderful guy as well

I asked for a small heart on my finger and this is what I received and they still had me pay for it. I am now getting it removed.

Mark is TALENTED. Period. He made me the most beautiful Jasmine flower on my back. He is super outgoing and makes getting a tattoo comfortable, fun experience. 10/10 would recommend that place is awesome! Definitely going back there if I get another one.

** Mark is the reason why you always go professional** He was everything I was looking for and more. I was looking for the perfect place to get my first tattoo & I wanted it done the next day. I had no idea what I was doing or what I really wanted but Mark was sent from heaven. I had seen his name on all the reviews so I didnt want anyone other than him. He was able to see me that same day and when I say he was patient with me, I mean it! We spent well over an hour figuring out the tattoo and how to make it original. He didnt just want me to love it but to make sure I looked great for the place where it was going to be. He could tell I was nervous and he made me feel very much at ease. The customer service is beyond excellent. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Im already booking my appointment for my next tattoo :) The customer service alone made me want to go back, but when I saw his work I was sure Id be getting more. My tattoo looks beautiful! Everything was done just right. This man is a true tattoo artist. Thank you so much Mark!!! See you soon :D

The best tattoo experience I have ever had!! Mark Hoffman is amazing! My best friend and I got matching tattoos and he was nothing but amazing! The detail is impeccable and customer service was Wonderful. Will definitely be going back for my next tattoo

Bill is a genius! Dude you want a great tattoo let Bill design and tat you. He will make you feel great. Im not a big talker neither was he. Perfect! He checked up on me every so often to see if I was ok. Great experience! I still have 4 hours give or take an hour. But look at it!

Great experience here! The artists are professional and well trained both in their individual creative styles, and in the mechanics of tattoo technique and aftercare.Shop is always clean, staff is friendly, inviting anyone who comes in to check out work in progress, etc.I have been back for multiple pieces with 3 different artists, and will continue to work with them in the future.

Mark and Bill run a nice shop. They both have good hands for tattoos. The shop itself has nice aesthetic of their works with some other cool pieces. Prices are reasonable and they work with your schedule. Highly recommend you check them out.

Both my wife and myself have gotten tattoos there. Lucy did both. She’s amazing. All the staff there are super friendly and more than willing to answer questions, make small talk, heck they even got me a coffee while I was getting inked. Very clean inside. A little hard to see from the street, just keep an eye open when your GPS sends you there. Going back this week for another tattoo with Lucy.

Mark, Lucy, and Bill are all great. The shop is clean and very professional. I came from out of state to get Mark to do my tattoo and I am incredibly happy with the outcome. Worth every penny. High quality custom tattoos!

Love Dinosaur Studio Mark,Lucy, Bill all cool people , felt right at home.Lucy did a beautiful bracelet for me and Mark put ten pounds of sh** in a five pound bag as they say, for me on my arm in the form of my family tree. A true piece of art not just a beautiful tattoo. Marks attention to detail is just amazing. Absolutely recommend them for quality and price cant be beat! Will definitely return for more art!

GREAT place! Got my first tattoo here and Mark made sure I knew it all. Made me feel very comfortable and did a great job. Very good first experience, will definitely be going back in the future. Strongly recommend!!

I have gotten two tattoos from Mark and Im not disappointed. Every where I go I get compliments. I love this tattoo. Lll be back again for sure. I recommend this place to anyone. You wont be disappointed

I went with my girlfriend and her cousin that came from California and they wanted to get a small tattoo and it turned out exactly what they expected I will defiantly be coming here for my very own tattoo. The artist that took care of us was Mark. Defiantly recommend him or his team. Very great experience!

My husband and I went to see Mark for our first tattoo. He did an Amazing job! Mark is such a Wonderful artist and our tattoos are exactly what we wanted and more. We will definitely be going back!!!

Ive gotten 3 tattoos done n its amazing I love every single tattoo they have done on my arms. If anyone is looking for someone to do a tattoo I would highly recommend u going to them they r great. Im definitely going back

Definitely recommend this place 💯 got my first tattoo with my best friend here and of course I was super nervous. But because of the professionalism, the warm welcome, and the confidence that was shown by Mark, is the reason why I love my new tatt and definitely we will be going back.

Mark did an amazing job on my lotus flower. He saw how nervous I was and kept telling me everything was going to be okay. He was very patient and kept talking to me during the tattoo. I highly recommend him. 10/10

Went in with my cousin just to go check out the place. Right away they welcomed us & they were very helpful with putting together small for my first piece tattoo. I wouldnt highly recommend them! Great people & great price!

These guys are literally THE GREATEST. Came in and the atmosphere was amazing. Everyone was sweet and great conversation holders. Felt right at home. Did my tattoo quick and looks perfect. Highly recommend them !

I went in here very nervous, since it was my first tattoo. The whole staff was very nice, and my tattoo turned out great! I would reccomend to anybody! Lenny was my artist, very professional and all around great guy.

Great first time experience. Nicolas was awesome and did an amazing job. Love my embroidery look tattoo. I will definitely be back to get my next tattoo.

Just from the initial visit, we could tell we had the right artist. Explosive colors and a highly diverse portfolio...these folks have a passion for what they do and the talent to do it well.*Update 4/2022*Still the best shop for ink that Ive found. Ive been going here for a few years now and couldnt imagine going anywhere else.

10/10 would totally recommend. First came here when Lucy was finishing up her freebies as an apprentice, and shes definitely got some skill. I went back in October for a half sleeve on my arm, and Mark killed it for 8 hours to give me exactly the piece I wanted. You gotta come check these guys out.

Super welcoming. Really professional. Love their work. Shop is welcoming. They have a nice steady hand and a good eye for tattoos. They will treat you right

Me and my sister both got our first tattoos with Lucia here. Our tattoos are exactly what we wanted & Lucia was super patient with us & changed things for us until it was perfect! We also were late to our appointment since we drove from Wisconsin & she was still available to get our tattoos done! She did the tattoos quickly which was also a plus! Go get your tat with Lucia!!

Dinosaur studio is a diamond in the rough, from the minute you walk in you realize its an art gallery, and thats exactly what you will get, a piece of art. The studio is clean and well-organized, with a courteous and professional staff. I had several sittings with Mark for my tattoo and it looks amazing, I have random people stopping me to compliment it and the ask me where I received it. I have no problem referring Dinosaur Studio to any of my friends, family or passerbys on the street. I had four tattoos prior to going to Dinosaur Studio and none of them compare to the intricacy or professional appearance to the one I received from Mark. Dinosaur Studio is reasonably priced for the world-class art you will walk out with. I would not recommend any other tattoo studio!

Very unprofessional! I went here to get a tattoo the guy said it would be 15-20 minutes wait since he was the only artist there and finishing up a tattoo. So I wait a whole hour and hes still not done with his client. In the meantime the guy at the front desk is watching some comedy with very offensive things being said that was very loud on a speaker in the shop. I will never come here again. Glad I didnt waste my money!

I will never go anywhere else again! I came to Mark at Dinosaur Studios with less than a thought of what I wanted. By the time Mark was done with my design, I couldnt believe what I saw. It was remarkable!!!!! I suppose that is what you get when you find a tattoo artist with a illustration degree from college.! He was very clean, thourough, and friendly. Most of all, he was real. He didnt treat me like a customer so much as a friend. And I hardly knew him! I brought my wife to get her tattoo done. I cant believe how realistic her tattoo is... I will be going back!

Ive gotten quite a bit of work done at this shop. Mark has done my whole right sleeve. Ive always given him an idea and he has gone above and beyond what I expected for a tattoo.I have also gotten some work done from a previous artist here.I have yet to get anything done by Lucia but look forward to getting some work done by her in the near future.Very professional, clean environment.

I have gotten one tattoo and a half sleeve from Mark. He is an amazing artist. I always get compliments on his linework.He is easy to work with. I came in with dozens of references and a scattered mess of a tattoo idea and he made a fantastic piece for me.Mark will be my tattoo guy for life.p.s. His apprentice is quite the artist also.

Ive been there for 3 tattoos and had an exceptional experience Everytime. All the workers are awesome and friendly. They do great work and I cannot recommend the work they do enough. 10/10

I finally got my first tattoo after been in a bad situation and i couldnt have picked a better place to do it. Im happy with my tattoo and looking to get another one there soon. They also made me feel better about my situation. Thanks guys great work. I will be there back soon.

Tattoo ended up scarring a lot from red ink allergy and Bills no ointment method. And he was very pushy when I told him I wanted to wait after my vacation to get my tattoo done he said to do it asap because of covid shutdowns 🙄. I was extremely uncomfortable during the entire time hiking in the Rockies! I am booking laser tattoo removal because it is just unacceptable to me.

Got my first tattoo at this place, painless and great artist. Good advice on how to keep a clean and healthy tattoo.

Very professional, clean, great tattoo from Mark. Even got a suggestion on good tacos around the corner from his shop and he was absolutely right. Definitely recommend and the prices are reasonable.

Mark is amazing. All 10 of my tattoos are done by him. Now my fiance goes to him as well and we both love his amazing and detailed work 😍😍😍

Lucy did my ink and it was awesome! The shop is clean. Everyone is friendly and answers any questions or concerns you may have. Seriously Dinasaur tattoo is where to go in Chicagoland!!

Awesome well kept secret. Walked in, got quoted for what I wanted, and got right to work. No wait, everyone was super friendly, and it is very clean. Ill be coming back for my next tattoo very soon!

Great experience. They saw me right away and their work was exceptional.

Mark did a beautiful geometric flower tat for me. You can check it out on their facebook page. This studio can rock anything you want. Mark is not just a tattoo guy he actually has an art degree. His color combos and shading technique are unmatched. My next tat will be an art deco piece. Its nice to have an actual artist that knows what art deco, geometric, gothic, Polynesian or Ero guro is.

Great guys! I recommend them to anyone wanting a high-quality tattoo

I got my first small tatto here. I went in very nervous.The girl that did my tatto was very friendly.The place is nice,clean and when you go in. The owner imedietly greets you.

Have gotten two tattoos here, I love the environment and everyone is so talented. You truly get your moneys worth. Hoping to go for a third tattoo soon.

I had lucy doing my tatoo. She did an awesome job. She has a very light touch when tattooing. She made me feel extremely comfortable.

Best tattoo artists in my opinion!

Awesome shop. Great guys that work here. Super friendly. Awesome local art work up through out the studio. Really neat place.

Very friendly and nice decent pricing also I would definitely recommend getting your tattoo there

I got my first tattoo here it was an exceptional experience im so happy i went here i cant wait to go back and get more .!!!!!!!

Got a beautiful Japanese temple tattoo here from MARK super detail and amazing looking I love it. I love everything about that places the workers are nice and the artist are amazing.

They charge way too much. Then they change the price from one number to another. It was $100 difference because he messed up and said I would have to pay for it if I wanted it the correct way. They are unprofessional will never go here again

Got my first tatto Lenny did a masterfull job.Would definitely recommend anyone lookung for a quality tattoo

Awesome place got my first tattoo and was a great experience good artist and quick as well

Quick and friendly! These people know tattoos and the ink is clean and very high quality!!!

Mark is very patient and explains every step of the process.

Great service and amazing tattoo...no amazing art i could not have asked for anything better

Lenny is amazing artist great personality great talent Im going back after it heals

Staff are so nice and pretty awesome art work. All the artist are pretty cool.

Worst Tattoo shop Ever !! Only reason theres A star is because i had to put a star in order to state a review.

They were great with me even with my autism

I will never go anywhere else. Loyal, life customer! Unbelievable work. Sincerely.

You need to have an appointment to go and I would like to go for a tattoo, I promised to do

Not sketchy like some places Id rather not mention

Mark Hoffman is a Artist , he listens and executes perfectly as discussed.

Dinosaur Studio are superior tattoo artist and just downright great folks

Mark is a professional,top notch quality..i keep coming back for more!!

Witness the action of a talented artist named LaNere Harris known as Lenny

Great atmosphere. Talented artist and flexible scheduling

Awesome place! Awesome staff! Awesome Ink@

Best work I have seen yet by far

It a great place to get tatted up

Nice, clean and friendly place.

Excellent place and art work👍

Super friendly people!! :)

Great people that work there

Good Job!!!!🥰😇

Mark is amazing artist

Marc is Great!

Good.

Clean and professional service!

Great job and accommodating.

Beautiful Shop!

I love this place

Excellent service

Excellent

Great work

Very professional

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