
True Gloom Tattoo Studio: Clean, custom ink with a welcoming vibe.
True Gloom Tattoo Studio, located at 466 Franklin St in Buffalo, offers professional body art in a clean, welcoming space. Reviews highlight friendly staff, unmatched energy and decor, and artists who listen to ideas for custom work. Clients praise precise line work from Dylan, Madeline Brown, Carley, Mel, Graham, and Jess, delivering high-quality tattoos.
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Personalized tattoo artwork created collaboratively with our skilled artists to match your vision and style.
Professional tattooing services using state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, safe, and sterile environment.
One-on-one sessions to discuss ideas, placement, and pricing, ensuring your tattoo meets expectations.
High-quality, lasting jewelry services provided by expert artists like Mel for a unique accessory.
Purchase original art prints and comfortable shop merchandise from our talented artists.
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Overall rating
Brooke Young
I started going to True Gloom when my regular artist became a resident there. The energy and decor are unmatched, the staff is so friendly, and everything feels clean and safe. Dylan is fantastic—super easy to work with and very informative about custom work and pricing. Couldn’t recommend them enough.
Gabrielle M
I have many tattoos from Carley- I think at least ten now! This shop feels like home to me. Everyone here is sweet, kind, and talented. I also have permanent jewelry from Mel which I adore. I get compliments all day on both my jewelry when visible and my tattoos, and I really owe it to this shop for seeing the vision of what I want, and applying it to me. All the other artists are talented too, and I’m looking forward to getting work done from them in the future as well! I also have some art in my home from Graham, Carley, and Jess, as well as some merch which is all super comfortable. If there’s a service they provide, they give it 110% every time.
Tim Stolinski
Dylan was awesome and True Gloom surpassed all my expectations. Have been getting tattoos for over 20 years and I expect a lot from a shop & artist. The service is phenomenal, very clean shop that clearly cares a great deal about sanitation, and Dylan just did an excellent job. I had a custom piece that was spot on in its design. This was high quality work that will have me coming back for many more pieces.
CoomerDoomer
Carley had absolutely phenomenal line work and design aswell and treats her clients as if she was tattooing herself or loved one I cannot say enough about how comfortable she made me feel and welcomed as well. This is the first time I’ve left a tattoo completely satisfied and happy I have nothing but absolutely amazing and positive things to say about her and everyone else there I will 110% be coming back you all are incredible and amazing people thank you again you all have no clue how important and amazing this was to me much love to all of you🖤🖤🖤
Anna Rom
I’ve been tattooed at this shop by Madeline Brown several times and I have nothing negative to say about her! If you’re looking for an artist that will listen to your ideas and turn them into beautiful artwork you should definitely check out Madeline!! She is so creative and will definitely create a tattoo that is unique for you and that you will love forever. Most recently I had an upper back piece done by her around an existing tattoo (not done by her) and it was an amazing experience! We had a consult appointment where she asked for my ideas and how I expected the tattoo to look and she was very attentive to what I was looking for. At my first appointment she took her time placing the stencil and making sure it was perfect, even hand drawing some of the details to make sure they lined up. You will definitely not regret making an appointment with her! I will attach pictures of some of the work she has done on me. Madeline is definitely one of the best tattoo artists in Buffalo!!