Jelly’s Surly Skull : a Private Studio

Got my first tattoo at Jelly’s Surly Skull which came out amazing. Through the initial consultation, design, and tattooing Jelly did amazing work. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to go a more unique personal route then a big tattoo shop.

Jelly is by far the best tattoo artist in San Angelo. She brings something new to this boring West Texas area. She’s got experience from New Orleans and it shows in her work! She has a very light hand and she’s fast. I felt comfortable and safe knowing I was around someone who respectedMe as a customer but mostly as a person. Other tattoo shops can sometimes be really unprofessional especially if you’re a young female. I once had to sit through six hours of My artist cussing and talking to the other tattoo artists while getting cat calls from the other room. Jelly has a private studio and she doesn’t have anyone else other than the customer in her shop while tattooing. She isn’t distracted and focuses on nothing but the tattoo process. She has a grueling prep routine where everything is cleaned and sterilized and prepared so that when she starts tattooing she doesn’t waste time. Aside from being an amazing artist she is just a pretty damn cool person to Spend hours with while getting inked. I highly recommend!

Even though my body and mental health may have made it difficult for me to go through with my tattoo process, she did a very good job of giving me what I wanted. She made sure I was 100% okay before continuing my tattoo. She made my spine tattoo experience a good one. I’m so glad I went to her for this tattoo, as other artists may have not wanted to tattoo me after how difficult it takes to tattoo me 😅. She did amazing on my tattoo and I just want to show her my appreciation.

Jelly does decent work but fails miserably in her ability to work with customers. I've tipped her for both tattoos, sent my friends to her and treated her with nothing but patience and respect. ONLY, for her to treat me with absolute contempt when I walked in for my 3rd consultation. She claims its a private studio but shows no grace or loyalty to her returning customers. Her consultation system is also VERY flawed and difficult to schedule if you work a normal day job. Her inconsistent yet strong devotion at times to her policies makes for an unpleasant experience.

Response: Your eradic reply only further proves my point that you are unstable and fluctuate when to enforce your precious policies. For 2 tattoos i have paid you in full with a nice tip might I add. My second tattoo you voluntarily waived the deposit, so for my third I assumed the deposit was only for first time clients. When you told me this was not the case, I asked for 5 minutes of grace to walk across the street to the ATM and that wasn't good enough.. You wanted me to schedule another consultation slot which is very difficult for anyone who works a normal job to make. Learn to have loyalty towards your returning clients.

Very positive experience. Jelly was professional, prompt and efficient in the work on my tattoo from the first consultation onward. Multiple, friendly reminders were sent before my appointment. I was impressed with how knowledgeable she was on the clinical side of tattoos and how bodies can react. This is a top-notch operation, highly recommended.

Jelly and her bro Rob are masters in their craeft. Come for the tattoo, stay for the hospitality. Their skilled hands and relentless press towards their passion seeps from the very walls of their studio. Find their efforts in all they do, from their spotless work stations to the end results of their tattooed customers. Expect nothing but pure unabridged passion from start to end. Cheers!

I’ll be going back, and I’ve already made recommendations to several of my inked friends. Jelly and her other artist (I forgot her name…I’m blaming adrenaline) were professional, kind, and accommodating.

My design wasn’t big or elaborate, but it was important to me, and Jelly did a fantastic job She also never made me feel like my small tattoo was a waste of time (some of my friends have experienced this with other artists in town).

I got exactly the work and experience that I wanted.

You walk in and are met by the friendliest people who genuinely care about you and your tattoo experience. Jelly was particularly amazing and didn't start on my tattoo until I found the perfect flower and was in love with it. It looks so realistic and I get compliments on it all the time. It's also mom-approved! We talked while I was getting it done and it was a very comfortable experience. The prices are so good as well! I would absolutely recommend coming here.

My experience with Jelly and The Surly Skull Tattoo Studio began in 2016 when I finally decided to get my first tattoo. I set up a consultation with Jelly so we could discuss ideas, placement and design. In my first meeting with her, Jelly was so personable and kind to me. By the end of the meeting, she seemed just as excited as I was to get the piece done! I feel like the tattoo industry is filled with a lot of great people, but there are also those who see it as a means to an end and a way to make money. Jelly isn't like that at all. She cares so much that her clients get exactly the tattoo that they want, and it's so important to her that they leave her studio happy with the end result of her hard work. And let me tell you from experience, you will always leave happy with her work. Since that first tattoo with Jelly, I've gone on to get three more pieces from her that I truly love, and plan to have much more done in the near future. Not only that, but Jelly has also tattooed several pieces for every member of my family, and we've all left amazed at her incredible talent and are often stopped by strangers so they can marvel at her artistry. I can't tell you how many of her business cards I've handed out after singing her praises! Another important factor I want to discuss is the professionalism of this establishment. I've never seen a tattoo artist or studio care so much about cleanliness and the health and safety of their clients. Jelly takes such good care of you, and you always know you're in good hands when you come to the Surly Skull. She arms you with the proper information to take care of your new tattoo afterward, too. I've been to several studios with friends and relatives in the past who will just send you on your way after they've been paid. Jelly isn't like that at all. She makes sure you know the proper precautions and methods to take care of your tattoo in order to keep it clean and looking good in the future. I couldn't possibly recommend Jelly and this studio more. This studio is a breath of fresh air in this industry. Comfortable, clean, client-focused, creative and considerate. If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, you have to stop by The Surly Skull Tattoo Studio, because as a client, it's the best possible experience you could have. You'll end up getting incredible work you love from a talented artist who truly cares.

I was convinced no one would ever be able to fix/bring my poppy flower to life. I went to Jelly's for a consultation for something different but I asked about this tattoo anyway and when she showed me what she had in mind, I asked how soon I could get in. I'm beyond thrilled with how it turned out and am so excited my poppy now looks like a poppy. She stays busy but it was worth the wait for my appointment!