Venus Modern Body Arts

I'd been looking at other tattoo parlors before I found this place, and I just didn't feel comfortable anywhere else. As soon as i stepped into the store i felt much better: the staff is pleasant and helpful, and the place is clean. Ronda, especially, was accomodating and patient--and quite a character. She might come off as scattered and flaky sometimes but she definitely knows what she's doing and when she starts working she's all business. I came in for my first tattoo and even though i didn't choose one of Ronda's original designs she was very helpful in making suggestions, adjustments, etc., and the finished design came out absolutely beautifully. Ultimately it comes down to whether you feel comfortable with the people working with you; check the place out and I'm sure you won't have many misgivings about going there.

i dont know who wrote the last post on rhonda, but she was GREAT. i just got my first tattoo there and she is very talented and has been doing this for 19 years. she studied illustration at FIT and my tattoo was relatively painless and quick (even though the area i was getting it at is supposedly the most painful area). i highly recommend going to rhonda.

I had a simply wonderful time recently at Venus Modern Body arts with Corinne the weekday piercer and I believe manager. I went in for an industrial piercing and the shop was quite busy but it was all so friendly no one seemed to mind. The shop has some lovely art on the walls now and theres a full illustrated story in the back to keep you busy as well. Corinne introduced everyone to each other, it was almost like being at an exclusive mixer. I met some very entertaining people while i chose my jewelry. I was fitted for the bar then choose end pieces for it, they have a marvelous selection, I choose small white gold and diamond flower ends. Corinne gave me a witty speech on after care ( its on the receipt as well ) then we went into the private room to do the piercing. I was nervous but Corinne is so very reassuring and soothing. She taught me how to breathe in order to relax, something that I am just doing now every time I am stressed out! The place is immaculate and her technique is gentile. I spoke with one of their jewelers Kevin while I was there about making some custom designs, Venus is the only place in New York that you can this type of skilled customer service with genuine warmth and caring behind it . I had a wonderful time there and cant wait for my next project

WARNING: I just did some sleuthing. All of the people who reviewed Venus and highly recommended it have only written one review - for Venus. This signifies to me that someone connected with the shop is creating different profiles and highly recommending it in order to attract business. Please keep that in mind if you are browsing for recommended tattoo artists!

I had a very frustrating time with Rhonda when I tried to get work done last year. The $50 deposit was the only thing stringing along, and I resented that a lot. She is incredibly flaky. She canceled my appointment 3 times - the third time I rescheduled with her husband and manager (or whatever), he guaranteed that I'd get that appointment. 2 hours before the appointment, he called and said it would be pushed back to 9ish from 6. He said he'd call me and let me know when I should come over. He never called, so at the suggestion of my friend, I just headed over there to wait it out. It was 10pm by then. Ronda was working on someone else, and didn't wrap up until 11:30. She and her husband seemed kind of annoyed that I'd come over without them telling me to, but I was getting frustrated because I'd already been strung along for a month at that point.

Finally at midnight, Ronda lets me in, and starts setting up. She cracks open an NATTY ICE. It made me really uncomfortable to be getting tattooed at midnight by someone drinking a beer. Really old school, I guess.

Anyway, the actual tattoo came out pretty well. A few months later, I came in to get it retouched cause the color didn't come out in some places. She canceled on me a few more times, but by then I was used to it. Overall, I would not recommend going to her because of the simple fact that she cannot keep to her schedule. It's just not worth it.

Rhonda and the staff at Venus are amazing.. Her attention to detail is insane!!! your the best Rhonda!