Electric Lotus Tattoo

I was visiting New York for 5 days and decided on a whim to get tattooed while in Brooklyn. The design was very simple, it was two words “sans soleil” that I wanted to have tattooed onto one of my fingers. The shop minimum was $200 and even though that is quite high for something so small I figured I am on vacation so why not. The work was done within 15 minutes and although the gentleman tattooing me was very friendly I was worried from the start how this would turn out. During the tattoo I could feel his hand shaking which I attributed to possibly the machine and the small canvas he was tattooing but at the end of the tattoo I had shown him that some of the lines did not look deep enough than the rest and since it was on my finger there is always a risk of losing some of the ink so I really wanted to be sure the ink was deep enough. He assured me that it will be fine and that the lines were deep enough. I should have probably been more pushy about it but I paid him via credit card (328$ CAD) and left with it wrapped. Now that I am home in Montreal and it has almost finished healing, all of the lines I said didn’t look deep enough have all faded and fallen out… I have many tattoos across my body as well as on other fingers so I know how to take care of a fresh tattoo and have it heal correctly so this is not a user error by me. I now have a tattoo that looks nothing like the original font or words that it is suppose to be… which is disappointing as this was suppose to be a good memory to have.
I am sure this artist is great at bigger projects but for small delicate wording I could never recommend. I will now have to see my artist out here in Montreal to hopefully fix this mistake and make it look legible to what it was originally suppose to be.

Love my tattoo! Jae took my very rough sketch and turned it into a lovely tattoo, almost as if he had read my mind. Electric Lotus was friendly, clean, played great music, and was a nice place to hang out. I highly recommend this artist and his business.

Stopped in on a whim. I lived in Fort Greene 15 years ago. Walking around during a recent trip to Brooklyn and I saw Electric Lotus, had to stop in. Got a quick flash tattoo, crisp as can be. Healed perfectly. Jae is the man, we even have similar palm tattoos. If I am ever back in Fort Greene I shall get another tat. Peace.

Electric Lotus is my favorite tattoo studio in New York City. I've gotten work done at a number of solid studios around the city but since my first appointment at Electric Lotus, I haven't ventured anywhere else. Jae and Anthony are both amazing artists and I have a killer time sitting with either of them.

Jae, the owner of the studio, has tattooed me four times and I can easily say that out of my 16 tattoos Jae's work is my favorite. I am always impressed by his ability to translate abstract ideas into art and by his versatility at tattooing diverse styles and designs. My own tattoos are all in black and grey, which Jae has executed perfectly, but I have both watched him tattoo others and seen his healed designs, and can attest to the incredible quality of his work in color as well. He has an intuitive sense of color scheme and application, resulting in beautiful, timeless tattoos that make a statement and endure. Jae works fast and with precision. Each of my tattoos has healed well and remain looking fresh and crisp.

As for the experience of visiting Electric Lotus, I absolutely love coming here. Walking in, Jae and co. are warm, welcoming, and attentive. Despite the high popularity of the shop, appointments start on time and once they do you have the artists' full attention. Jae and Anthony are both great about making sure you are completely satisfied with their rendering of your design and the tattoo placement before getting to work on your body--unlike at other tattoo studios I've visited where I felt rushed and as though something was lost in translation. Everyone at Electric Lotus is a consummate professional who truly cares about the integrity of their work and the joy of their clients. Also, the shop itself is beautiful. The walls are hung with all sorts of gorgeous artworks and Jae has a terrific floor-to-ceiling bookshelf full of art books and references. It is always a pleasure to chat with Jae and Anthony while they work as they are both kind and fascinating human beings.

All in all, I just love being here and working with these dudes and recommend them to everyone I know who expresses interest in tattoos or compliments mine. Whether you know exactly what you want or come in with only a vague idea, you'll leave Electric Lotus feeling looked after and itching to return for another one.

Best tattoo parlor I’ve ever been to!! I couldn’t be happier with my tattoo. Jae is professional and very friendly, it was such an awesome experience!!
Also a super clean shop!

Jae was personable, professional, punctual, and precise. Very knowledgeable, clean. The parlor is at a convenient location, is welcoming, and very interesting with a wide collection of art, art books, and much more. I love my new tattoo. Recommend Electric Lotus Tattoo all the way. Keep up the great work :)

I traveled from the Upper West Side to Brooklyn just to be tattooed here because I loved his artwork and wanted to be tattooed by someone genuine and from what I saw that was going to be here—I was, without a doubt, right! Admittedly, I am a tattoo rookie, getting only my second here, but Jae was patient with me, he listened, and was an amazing person to talk to throughout the process. The shop has an amazing vibe and Jae has an aura that brings it all together. If you're on the look out to get your first, second, or hundredth tattoo, even if you're not in the area, I would be sure to check out this shop because I will certainly be going back.

I went this weekend to get a tattoo done by Jae. I had a total great experience. He does awesome work. He has a great personality and will make you feel very comfortable when you are in the shop. If you're looking to get a tattoo done I highly recommend you stopping by. You will not be disappointed

Best tattoo shop in the 5 boroughs.
Super impressed with custom work , Jae is a talented artist and I couldn’t be happier.
Keep coming back

I was welcomed nicley, there were two people in front of me. I only went in for a consultation basically. But as soon as I was speaking with the host or so, it felt weird. I was asked why I wanted to get a cover up. In my mind I'm like "hmm" but anyway I wanted my tatt covered up just because. Normally you don't get asked that, well the places I've been never asked. Anyway not a big deal but I can tell that the host was a little bothered just by my presence being of black African American. I always look at people's face expressions and posture when socializing with them. The vibe felt off. But I still left with a smile and thank you after being quoted a ridiculously high price for a tatt that is not that big.