Memento Tattoo

I am only giving 1 star. I had been trying to get a hold of Ryan Campbell for a tattoo. And it’s been over 1 month and all I have heard us he like to be contacted via email. So that’s what I did, I emailed him, except he has yet to respond. I called him and told him I HAVE CASH IN HAD FOR A HALF SLEEVE, but still no call or email back. He does great work but has shitty customer service. FYI… They go hand in hand. Just saying.

Memento was hands down the best tattoo shop I’ve ever been in. Everybody is super friendly and helpful. The place is covered with badass artwork (done by the artists) and it is super clean and just gives off a good atmosphere. From what I can tell all of the artists are very talented. My artist was Scott and he was fucking awesome. He was so nice and helped me create my own design of what I wanted and it could not have possibly turned out any more beautiful. He did such an incredible job no exaggeration. It is so hard to find such a great tattoo shop with super welcoming and laid back people. I would suggest this place to anybody. And if you disagree with me then your insane.

My sister and I went in with no appointment to get matching tattoos. (Don’t do that, you do need to make an appointment) however They were super welcoming and accommodating for us. The guy who did our tattoos was super patient and very talented. The place was clean and well kept. If you’re using gps to get here note that it’s around the corner from where it says.

I recently got a tattoo there from the new guy Ryan. He did an excellent job and I’m very happy with how everything turned out. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place. You may have to wait a bit for an appointment, but it’s well worth the wait!

I have been getting my tattoo worked on for the past year and a half by Iggy. All the artists at memento are amazing, but I love Iggy’s work. It’s been amazing watching the progress on my piece. Yes it takes a long time, but that’s because he is very picky with his work and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’d rather have an artist who takes his time to make it look amazing than someone who rushes. I still have a way to go before it’s finished, but I get constant compliments even with the unfinished piece. He’s my go to guy from now on. All the staff and artists are very nice and the shop is immaculate. I’ve been extremely happy with each visit.

I got my first tattoo here after years of planning and deciding what to get. Cary was super friendly, professional and immediately made me feel comfortable. The interior is super clean and organized. Most importantly, Cary did a fantastic job. I spoke with him a couple of months before the session and sent him the design I wanted for the tattoo. He made some subtle changes to the design, especially with how it was shaded, and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Memento Tattoo to anyone. I know I’ll be coming back in the future for the color phase of my tattoo and future designs.

Let me start by saying this was my first tattoo experience and I wanted a World Map outline on my ribs. I had emailed Scott about the idea and he responded very quickly and I had an appointment two days later.
I went in a didn’t know what to expect really but Scott was awesome. He eased me into getting the tattoo and continuously asked if I was alright. He even managed to map all the tiny islands on the map show up. Very impressive artist and shop! I would definitely go back again. If your looking to get a tattoo in the Columbus area check out Memento!

I had been wanting to get a memorial tattoo for years and wanted to be sure I was getting the best of the best. I know my tattoo is simple, but the handwriting was so important to me that I wanted to get it just right. I worked with Adam, and couldn’t be happier. He was quick, kind, and confident. The shop was clean, friendly, and the ink work is amazing from all of the artists. I’ll definitely be going back for my next!

Walked in on a Tuesday and due to a cancellation I was able to get my tattoo drawn and done. Fair cost. Worked with Adam and was a big fan of his work. Place was vary clean and sterile. Would recommend to anyone.

Been coming to this place for several years. Cary has been my artist of choice, but whoever you end up with does outstanding work. Come here, you won’t be disappointed.

I have a fantastic tattoo by Iggy, he is a great guy, super talented, respectful and kind. I also know several of the other artists who work here too. This is a great shop!

Extremely professional and clean. I went in with out an appointment and they were very accommodating. I’m very happy with my tattoo and would have no problem recommending them to anyone.

Went in at 4p last night with no appointment. The place is large, nice, and spotless. The décor is hipster like… perfect for a tattoo parlor. The waiting area has portfolios of all the artists work, and all looked outstanding!
The receptionist said the only available artist was the owner (Cary I think) but he had stepped out for lunch. He returned a few minutes later with his lunch, and informed me he wanted to eat before his 5 because it was a large job, and asked that I come back after that. I told him I lived in Orient and that would be a long drive, so he asked what I had in mind, and since it was just a small single color 5 character job, he said he could squeeze me in. 20 minutes later, Im done… its just what I wanted, and it was perfect! Price was $ 80, and I tipped him $ 20 for getting me in and delaying his lunch
Great artist, great work, and great customer service!
Nice job Memento!

Best tattoo shop I’ve ever visited, and there’s been a few.
I chose Adam to do some traditional Sailor Jerry inspired work on my forearm, sent him a couple of pictures of stuff I’d be happy with — literally the best examples I could find on tumblr, Pinterest etc. I figured if he could get them half as good I’d be well impressed.
Fast forward to now and I’m sat with ink I’m seriously pleased with after a 4 or 5 hour session yesterday afternoon. As soon as he brought his drawing out I knew I’d picked the right guy.
Adam absolutely nailed it and what I got not only beat my expectations, but blow the pictures I sent him out of the water, I honestly can’t find a better example after 2 hours of trawling the web, it’s amazing! Obviously I’m a little biased, but I’m also super critical and picky having had a couple of … less satisfactory tats done previously. The shading is beautiful, the outlines are *razor* sharp, and the design perfect.
The rest of the guys at Memento seem a really cool bunch, everyone I’ve seen leaving seems as happy as I am with my work, so it’s as safe a bet as you’ll find. Prices are… well if I’m honest I think they’re too low. $ 100 an hour for that level of skill kinda feels like I’ve ripped him off in hindsight, but given I’m planning on getting a full sleeve done at Memento it probably evens out ;)
I’m well over an hour away, and it’s worth every minute of that god awful boring ass drive from dayton.
If you’re anywhere in ohio, trust me they’re worth the trip for some top quality tattoo work. The gallery they’ve got in the shop is ace too!

This place was great! I was in front out of town, staying with a few friends, and have been wanting to get a tattoo for awhile now. My normal tattoo artist is booked until September so I thought, «Hell, while I’m here, I’ll see if they have any good places to get a tattoo». This place had fantastic reviews, so I called and asked if they took any walk-​ins, which the nice guy on the phone replied that they did and he’d check to see if anyone was available. He took my info and called me back within the hour and said to come in, there had been a cancellation.
The guy who did my tattoo, Cary, was not only smokin’ hot, but did a great job. The place was clean, large and seemed like a fun place to be.
A little pricey, more than I am used to in Detroit, but worth it.

Memento is by far my favorite shop in Columbus.
I’ve had the pleasure of being tattooed by all of the five artists at the shop (I also try to get in with guest artists whenever they’re visiting from out of town!), and each time my experience was absolutely unparalleled.
Everyone is super friendly. The artists are masters of their craft– each one took my idea and interpreted it to fit their individual creative style and left me with a beautiful work of art that I am proud to wear for the rest of my life.

A couple of friends/​acquaintances recommended Memento. The artists there definitely know what they’re doing and are very talented.
Positives: they do great work, shop is clean, receptionist was nice.
Negatives: some of the artists need to work on their customer service skills — great work, not so great interactions with customers (easily frustrated, etc)
If you’re going to Memento, be sure to ask for Iggy or Cary.

Adam Fox is amazing. He did a cover up on my back. I chose this place because of the amazing Unilocal reviews, glad I did! They all do great tattoos.

Memento is the ONLY shop i will get tattooed at… PERIOD. Generally, I have had awful experiences at other shops around Columbus.
My artist is David Tevenal, he consistently does amazing work and is professional from his sanitary precautions to his customer interaction. The finished product is very much worth the price.

Holy shit. How has no one reviewed Memento Tattoo Gallery on Unilocal,yet?
FIRST!
Alright, so do you have really shitty tattoos? Well, that’s your fault for not going to an awesome shop like Memento that houses three of Columbus’ best tattooists.
I’m not joking, either. Just look online at the work of other Columbus tattooists, then look at Memento’s work. There’s no comparison.
I’ve met Cary and Scott — two gnarly and super-​talented artists — but only have worked with Dave Tevenal, who I can’t say enough about. The man is a wildly inspired artist who can claim three pieces on my body and will most likely be able to claim a couple more before I’m dead or my skin is too damn nasty and wrinkled for tattoos.
So next time you’re looking up Columbus tattooists, hit up Memento before you commit to another shitty street shop tattoo.