The Inkery Tattoo Studio

I got my first tattoo on Nov 3, 2023. Gumby, the owner is definitely a lively character! I felt totally at ease from the moment I walked in. Gumby was a true professional! Everything I wanted was throughly discussed. The shop was clean and the they practice safe/sterile equipment. We talked about after care. I highly recommend!!

My mother and I got tattoos of dragonflies together. The shop was very clean and the staff were all very kind. Janell was able to fit us into a last minute opening, she was wonderful. So warm and welcoming, it made my moms 1st time tattoo truly special.
Janell was very knowledgeable , personable and a talented artist.Highly recommend her or the shop for your 1st or 50th tattoo. 11/10 will be back.

LOVE Gumby the artist and Linda who does the scheduling. They are both super nice and great conversationalists. We came here to get a tattoo fixed up from a previous screw up ELSEWHERE...Gumby did a great job and now I can live with my tattoo forever. His shop is very clean and his pricing is very reasonable. We will be back for my birthday to finish up my arm. Thanks guys!!

Absolutely no other tattoo experience is as good as going in to the inkery. When you are there it's almost as if you forget you aren't at home. With his homemade tattoo budder, which smells absolutely amazing, your tattoo will shine vibrantly than ever before!😊If you are looking for quality work with a quality experience, look no further and make your way into the inkery!!! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED 🖤🖤BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!🖤🥰

I got a few tattoos from gumby here and he's awesome! Does great work and after care/ healing is quick and easy. I definitely recommend the inkery! My husband has gotten work done by gumby as well as Chris. They've both been great! I will be going back for the rest of my work.

I’ve been looking for someone to help me with a coverup for my daughter and I could not be happier 🥹 I HIGHLY recommend Gumby! And his tattoo budder is literally the best stuff I’ve ever used to help heal and smooth my tattoos🥳❤ thanks again!!!!

Nephew who had drawn awesome artwork when younger is now a professional tattoo artist in his own tattoo shop. Very detailed & can make colorful, lifelike tattoos.

Gumby does the most beautiful work with so much detail. He keeps you laughing the entire time. Over the best experience I have ever had while getting a tattoo.

Anyone on here giving less than 5 stars I’m convinced is a total Karen. I’ve been here 3 times (going back in a few weeks as well), after having stuck with an up and down experience with another shop for all other previous work. Everyone in here is so friendly from the folks working the front desk to all of the artists. It’s clean and everyone makes you feel welcome.

There’s no reason for me to consider going anywhere else

Gumby is awesome(so were the ladys)! He did such great work! We both love our pieces! We don't live local but we might be making a 10hr trip everytime we want one!

This place is amazing! Cora does absolutely amazing work. She took her time to create my design; she is so mindful she moves around when tattooing so you’re not in too much pain in one spot. The price is beyond reasonable. I cannot wait to go back for my next one!

I got my first tattoo today, and it came out way better than I expected. I highly recommend this place

Gumpy was my artist and it was a good time getting to know him a bit and he did a great job on my tattoo

I’ve been to this shop twice now. The first time I came with my mom and we were both walk-ins. They got us in and out and it was great! They did have us get our tattoos done by an apprentice since we were walk-ins and my tattoos had some issues with blowout and the ink started flaking off during the healing process, even though I followed aftercare procedures closely. These were pretty minor mistakes and it’s what you should expect getting tattooed by someone that’s still learning! I’m very much a perfectionist but I have to remember that tattoos are done by people and people are not perfect.

The second time I went in, I wanted to talk to an artist about my idea and get an appointment booked. Chris had a client that didn’t show up for an appointment, so he was able to get me in on the same day. He really understood my idea and worked to make a sketch out of the inspiration I showed him. He did an incredible job and I’m so happy with how it turned out. He worked around the limited time frame I had to get me in and he really made sure I was happy with the design. Can’t wait to come back to The Inkery for my next tattoo!

First photo: Flowers done by Chris
Second photo: Lettering done by apprentice

Best tattoo artist in my opinion love the shop clean atmosphere great jokes during visit fun and friendly place with great art work this place does all my cover ups ask for Gumby he's won at numerous tattoo fest right here in IL 1st & 2nd place and $$ prices are responsible with a great affordable contract that's unbeatable and unbelievable!

Chris Pollock was my artist who did my tattoo and he did a great job on me. I highly recommend this place.

Gumby is a great dude, not only an amazing artist but an awesome character. He turned my half sleeves into reality with ease. I felt at home and witnessed first hand the passion and skill he posses. I will never go to another shop!! I’m not only a huge fan but I also take to heart the experience offered to me @TheInkery. Great atmosphere, clean and the music is to die for. You add in Gumby and it’s a Comedy Central roast from start to finish. Thank you Gumby I look forward to our next adventure!!!

I got my 2nd ever tattoo done here by Cora. I had a really basic concept of what I wanted and she basically took it from there with her own creativity and imagination. She couldn't be a nicer person and I'm really glad I left a lot of the design up to her because it turned out better than I even hoped for.

I just had a fantastic experience today! I was lucky enough to have Gumby as my tattoo artist, and he's just as much of a perfectionist as I am, which made us a good team! I had a complete idea of what I wanted, but had to put it in print. Gumby spent a lot of time looking for various fonts and images, and we put it together. It honestly came out better than it looked on the stencil. I had a bad experience with another tattoo place nearby that blew me off, and was welcomed here with open arms. You can see how they are do appreciative of their customers as well. I highly recommend.

Gumby is a phenomenal tattoo artist, shop owner and person in general. His artwork and tattooing ability are well beyond what I could imagine or ask for every time he tattoos me I can sit there without looking or worrying that it will not be right. He is the only person I let tattoo me and if you’re wanting great work by a great artist this is the place to go!