Ive been here three times, once for a tattoo and then to get tragus piercings. Liddy did a fantastic job with my tattoo. I had done the artwork based on a heart my son drew and she nailed it spot on!Jerry did my tragus piercings and the experience each time was quick and relatively painless. Ive had little to no soreness or irritation after.Jerry also took care of changing out a family members nose jewelry after the place that originally did the piercing botched the job so badly we couldnt remove the stud at home. He told us what went wrong and why. Despite the ordeal, Jerry was able to make sure my family member suffered as little discomfort as possible and he gave us good instructions for helping the piercing heal right after. Were very grateful!

Got my ears pierced there. Good prices. I walked in with no appointment on a Wednesday and was in and out quick. They dont take cards so have cash. They do have an ATM there if needed. Jerry was great and so was his vibes. Would recommend to all my people.

Believe it! So in love with my Tattoos!! Thank you so much Ethan they came out great. Ethan is your guy to go too, he made me super comfortable! (Which definitely a must for me, as an anxious person) the vibes were just great. And the pricing was perfect.

Great service & super nice artists. clean. professional. everyone is very easy to talk to & works hard on your tat! Super happy with mine. FYI they are CASH ONLY!!!

My mom and I got matching tattoos by Ethan and we could not have had a better experience! Ethan is so professional, fun, easy going, and talented. He paid so much attention to the little details and made sure our designs were absolutely perfect. He was so patient and attentive and his technique was flawless. This was my 4th tattoo and best experience over all. I will no longer go anywhere other than this tattoo shop because of how impressed I was with the entire staff. They handled everything perfectly and everyone we interacted with at the shop was so positive and great. The prices here are also very reasonable and 100% worth it! I’d highly recommend this place to anyone.

Ethan was amazing. So fun to hang out with and he did such a stellar job on mine and my husbands tattoos! The place was clean, everyone was super friendly. Will definitely be back for more work!

Groovy shop for sure! Jerry the piercer and Cooper were Super Dope!

Had a great time and got 2 great tattoos. Hector was great to work with and can’t wait to work with him again.

Liddy gave me a small flower tattoo on my wrist and I LOVE IT! It looks amazing and I love the placement which she suggested. She was quick, the process was so easy and she was very professional and friendly. Definitely going back to her for future tattoos and would highly recommend anyone in the area to come check this place out. The staff was friendly, it was clean and it was a welcoming environment. Thanks Liddy for my new piece!

Great service. Cash only, but atm in shop

Inconsistent. Asked for maple leaves, these are flowers with pistils and its going to be impossible to change it or make it look close as it doesnt look ANYTHING close to resembling a maple leaf. the hair on the hat is horse hair, but the shading isnt the same as the beard hair. Does not fit the grey/black neo traditional style asked for. The nose is narrow, which is a vital area in face tattoos and its not going to get any better regardless with what is done with it.

I was a walk in with my husband and niece, we all got a tattoo and all three came out beautiful. Micheal did a matching set for my husband and niece. he did a great job and made my niece feel very comfortable (which I appreciated very much since she is just starting to get tattoos)Jason did crystal tattoo and was very professional about it, he listened to all my pointers and gave me exactly what I wanted. His after care treatment is dope.I recommend anyone who’s out of town, new to tattoos or just stopping by a shop lookingj for a tat to come here!

Conner did my 3rd ear piercing.He was very professional and nice.If you’re looking to get a piercing he’s a top tier guy.Great service!

Getting my first tattoo and septum piercing here was the best decision I ever made! Ethan was super kind, professional, and a funny dude and I loved being his client. Conner was really chill and walked me through the piercing process well. My tattoo was on my ankle and cost $100 and my septum was $60 (see the pics below) Definitely worth the money and would recommend this place :)

Ana hooked my boyfriend up with his first tattoo! It was a super clean, perfectly spot on tattoo and both him and I love it! Definitely not going anywhere else in the future but A.E.!! She answered all the questions we both had and made us very comfortable with the entire process! :)))

Professional, CLEAN, amazing work! The nicest guys in the world! The piercer Conner is extremely professional and so freaking nice! If you’re shopping for an awesome shop (tattoos + piercings) in Dallas, look no further!Highly, highly recommend!!!

Travis is awesome and will do all my future tattoos as long as hes in the business. I have 2 done by him, about to get #3! Love this shop.

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High quality work, Billy Jack is a phenomenal artists! Love it!

Stephanie is the Ultimate Perfectionist (which is exactly who you want working on your Face!). I had my eyebrows done and have never been happier. She takes her time measuring so that everything is exactly as you want prior to the ink! And her area is so cute and separate from the rest of the studio. I also have to give a Shout Out to Jackson who did my tattoo. I changed my mind at the last minute and he didn’t mind at all. Drew my “new” vision AND I LOVE IT!! It’s Perfect! If you want your eyebrows done or a tattoo - THIS is the place to go!! I give them a 10 +😊

Long time customer, just got a new piercing last night and received first class service as I expect to get from Billy Jack the AE crew. Always the clean and top notch work.

Anna was the best super talented girl and not only that she was so patient and sweet with me throughout the whole tattoo cheering me on that I could do it! Love this girl and everyone there made me feel super comfortable and at home, very welcoming environment :) thank you all and Anna

Love this tattoo shop!Mikey is awesome.Great ink work.Awesome prices.

My girlfriend and I booked our tattoos for some Friday the 13th flash, and we both are absolutely in love with our little tattoos! they were both done by Lydia, who was so sweet and wonderful and patient with us. Going back on Thursday so get another done by her !!

David is amazing and takes his time on detail. Ive gotten three tattoos by him now, and love all of them. Highly recommend!

They took me and a friend as a walk-ins. A tattoo for me and a piercing for her. Her piercing was quick. I love my tattoo. Prices are a bit higher than average, but you’re also paying for quality.Kaegan took my reference photo and made it beautifully unique to me. Everyone in the shop is so chill and cool! It’s a very laid back and comfortable environment. He was very clean and quick - while being thorough at the same time. I absolutely recommend this shop! My friends and I will likely be returning in the future.

Taylor is literally the SWEETEST artist I’ve ever worked with. She is incredibly talented, kind, and fun to sit with for a long session. The shop staff was all polite and every booth was clean. The atmosphere here is spot on-I will be a client of Taylor’s for life. She’s the best of the best!

Went to get my first tattoo done and Leo did AMAZING! I got it on my ribs and it did not hurt at all. Plan on going back for my next one and hope to get Leo again!

An amazing tattoo studio with great artists that can draw up whatever youre thinking about getting tattooed

Artist Ethan, was able to create a balanced design based off my requests. Would recommend the shop 10/10

Miguel is amazing, I went in with a crazy idea and showed him some ideas for the color scheme and he made my dream come true. He was able to fully envision my idea and make it perfect for me and my personality. Its now healed and just as wonderful as it was fresh perfectly bright and vibrant and full of detail and color! The rest of the staff is great, its clean and welcoming, best place for a tattoo!

I love everything about A&E i get a lot of my tattoos there and have been for quite some time..10/10 for tattoos and piercings they are the best in the area no doubt!Love they fam at A and E

A spontaneous decision with a friend turned into a fantastic experience. Russ is a spectacular guy. EXTREMELY knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. So fun to talk to and deal with. I went in wanting an Industrial, but my ears werent built for it. Russ had numerous suggestions for bedazzling my ear and his enthusiasm was infectious. I am definitely not done going there. Everyone we dealt with, even some of the other customers, were all great. If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would.

I came here for Friday the 13th and even though the wait was long (that’s a given so no complaining), I had Taylor tattoo me and she was amazing. I definitely recommend her.Love my tattoo and Taylor’s style!!

I’ve come to AE for a few different tattoos and piercings for a few years. I’ve gotten inked by a few of the artists and they’ve all been extremely nice and detailed in their skill. There’s a great mix of artists with different styles who pound out great work. The piercer is SO AMAZING and lined my rings perfectly aligned for my body type. Only place I’m going in DFW now! 💜 💉

I always love working with Stormy! I set an appointment in advance via Instagram. She does really great traditional/black and grey work. She’s very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does! My sternum tattoo healed up very nicely, and I get compliments on it all the time!

I was here for the Friday the 13th flash event and i was tattooed by Taylor, she was really sweet and made me feel at ease. Her style is beautiful and i will definitely be returning for more tattoos from her. Thank you Taylor! ❤️

My experiences with Stormy have been incredible here at this studio! Shes a fantastic artist and always so professional. Ive had two lovely tattoos done by her so far and look forward to many more.

Professional establishment with good sanitisation practices. David did a fantastic job

LOVE THIS SHOP! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! I recently got a tattoo by Alex Overfelt and I am so happy with it!! He went above and beyond my expectations!! Alex is very diligent in making sure he understands exactly what you want before he sketches it. The attention to detail and shading is incredible! Alex is extremely talented! I am IN LOVE with my tattoo and cant wait to get more from him!

We went to get impromptu tattoos, Dread did a couple for my friends which were phenomenal! And did one on my ear!! Coolest guy I know. Super light hand. Super great work. Showed us a great time. Highly recommend him!!

Russell Rasmussen is their piercer and they are damn lucky to have him. He’s the best you can find in every respect. He’s kind, gentle, incredibly nice BUT most importantly, he’s very very sanitary and uses the best needles for the easiest and least painful piercing. I won’t let anyone else pierce me and I drive from Fort Worth to see him. Doesn’t get better than Russell!!!

My friend and I went here for Friday the 13th tattoos. I had Miguel as my artist and he couldnt have been better! Super cool and professional. And I love my tattoo! Love these guys!

Just had my nose pierced by Alex. He was fantastic. Super nice guy and very thorough. Great vibe, super clean everything. Will definitely go back in the future.

Awesome piercer!! Very quick, and clean. The piercer was knowledgeable about what he was doing. Extremely professional yet friendly and interactive at the same time! Its is a positive environment for children as well as adults! I recommend this shop to anyone in need of piercing!! Ask for Russell!!

10/10 Will be returning!!!Alex definitely exceeded my expectations! I feel like he obsessed over the design of this tattoo more than I did. He made sure everything was to my liking, down to the smallest details that most artists may overlook. Everyone in the shop was professional and fun to be around. Shop was super clean!!!I was seriously blown away by my experience. And Im in love with my new tattoo. Cant say enough nice things about Alex and the rest of the shop.

I walked in and asked for Russel since I kept seeing his name in the reviews. He was polite, professional and he knew his stuff. He even wrote down basic care instructions for my piercings. He moved quickly and efficiently getting all three in without any abnormal discomfort. This guy was really great. 5/5

Y’all. this place is amazing. Miguel did my tattoo and Taylor did my grandmas! they’re both so talented and made sure that we both knew exactly how to take care of it. everyone there takes great care of the customers and i’m 100% going back for my next tattoo! thank y’all so much!!

Got my first tattoo ever today done by Alex (dread) & I couldn’t be happier with the piece! He is extremely talented, detailed with his work, and has amazing penmanship. He did a phenomenal job and he’s a cool guy, super funny. Made sure I was completely satisfied with it and made sure I was good and comfortable for my first time. Couldn’t have been a better a better experience. Definitely check him out! You won’t regret it.

I was sent over here by a good friend of mine and was told do not go anywhere else to get piercings. Shed never lie to me before and she hasnt yet! Taylor was awesome. He went over everything with me and made getting my rook pierced quick and easy. Literally took 5 minutes tops and went over how to take care of it with me. I will be sending all of my friends here.

Went in to get a daith piercing very professional and sanitary.I am a very satisfied customer .My granddaughter got her belly button pierced she was also very satisfied.

David did an awesome job on my little ice cream! I love it so much! Thanks again, David!!

Russell is the head piercer and his very passionate about his job as well as very comforting and educating. After a lot of searching, I chose this shop to get my Christina piercing done at and am so glad I didnt settle for any of the other shops closer to me. Every element of the experience was handled professionally, the shop itself is clearly very clean / well taken care of, and the head piercer Russell was extremely skilled and passionate about his job. I felt in good hands every step of the way, I am not typically a person to post reviews but I felt compelled to give this place the accolades it deserves, especially having had prior experiences at other shops where I felt uncertain of the reputability. I would recommend this shop to anyone, and will be taking all my future business here.

Awesome environment! Started working here a couple of weeks ago as the head piercer. I strive to do the best job I can on every client that steps in my room. I offer implant grade jewelry internally threaded as well as special orders. I attend the association of professional piercers yearly and hustle to keep up with everything that changes in this profession. My name is Russell. Thank you..

First starters this is the best place to get a tattoo and the only place I’ll ever get a tattoo.But last night I went a got a rib tattoo, my artist was Alex (dread) he was the coolest person ever to talk to! But he also helped me pick a design and he came my vision come to life without me even knowing how to say explain what I want.His work is the most talented, he is detailed oriented, he wants to double check his work before you leave and it’s not your typical type of tattooing, he will joke with you and make that connection so you don’t feel so Intimidated, I will definitely go back to Alex for my next

David did an awesome job on my Friday the 13th tattoo! I love it, thank you so much!

Just had my nose pierced by Alex -- effing love him. Very professional, super fast, almost pain-free piercing. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this location.

YOU HAVE TO ASK FOR ALEX(DRED), this guy is the best. I guarantee you will leave happy and extremely satisfied. Not only does he do awesome pieces but the environment is nice AND you actually get a bond with this guy! I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!

Russell Rasmussen is the most amazing piercer I have ever had the privilege of coming in contact with. He’s personable, friendly, funny, and extremely educated and talented at what he does. He actually cares about you as a person, not just concerned with getting people in and out. He takes the time to explain what’s going on, what you can expect before, during, and after, and goes above and beyond making sure you feel comfortable and are making the right decision. He was quick and professional and I had very little pain associated with the whole process. The shop is very clean and all the other staff is super friendly and helpful as well. This was money very well spent and even though I live in Oklahoma City, I will never go anywhere else for another piercing. It’s worth the drive!

Theyre quite pricey. Even to change out jewelry is more expensive than other places in the area.

This place is amazing. The shop is clean, open, and inviting, and everyone there is just so nice. I havent had anything pierced in years & I was pretty nervous, but the piercer put me completely at ease and did a wonderful job on my lip. Prices are reasonable too. I will definitely be going back for future work.

Very Unprofessional. Please do NOT go here. Here’s my story. My husband and I wanted to take our 17 year old daughter to get her nose pierced for her birthday. We went inside and did NOT feel welcome. There was absolutely no one in the shop except for about five employees. And they didn’t even acknowledge us for three minutes. They were sitting down and talking to each other like we weren’t there. When they finally came and asked what we wanted they told us that we need to have some paperwork NOTARIZED for my daughter to get her nose pierced!!! Where do they do that at?!?!?? 😱 We had identification and her birth certificate! 🙄 Then they said because it was Sunday we would have to come back Monday. But guess what? They are closed Monday. And they knew that! So they didn’t want us to come back at all. They seemed very condescending and like they didn’t want us in there. 😡 We said ok (even though I knew she was full of it) and left. I found another place that had an even better rating (on the other side of town) and got her nose pierced! She loved it. This place was dirty and unprofessional!!!! If I were you I would find somewhere else.

I called about getting my tattoo and was told to just come in and then was told they’re only taking appointments I’ve been planning this all week

Sierra (dont know how to spell her name) pierced my left nostril. She was super nice and relaxed- which helped me relax. I hardly felt the piercing! I would definitely recommend this place. Everyone I met was extremely welcoming. :) Definitely going back for future piercings.

Went in to get a tattlo in memory of my sister. Alex/Dread was awesome. He took what I wanted into careful consideration, and he drew up a design that was even better than I imagined. He was professional, empathetic, and did a great job. I am completely in love with my new tat, and I will plan on coming back here to get more work done.

Russell is a great piercer! I didn’t feel a thing and it’s healed better than any piercing I’ve had. He cares about what he’s doing and KNOWS what he’s doing. Ignore the other reviews-that was the prior chick. I recommended him to a friend who also had a great experience.

Josh is awesome, been going to him for about three years now. Hes done everything on my arm and I will continue to go to him. Shop was nice and clean and they have beautiful jewelry that a lot of other shops just dont want to carry.

My artist down there, Alex dred is amazing. Good friend, amazing tattoo artist, very steady hand and gets the job done the way you want it in as many sessions as you want depending on the size of your tattoo. If you visit this parlor for tattoos, art, or piercings you will probably see me there because these guys are the only ones i trust to color my skin.

I went and got my tongue peirced and they guy who did it was quick and easy. He explained everything perfectly and when I had questions a few days later, he gave me a card with his info on it and he answered all my questions. Everyone their are awsome sweet people

Ok. First off, let me say this is where you need to go to get your next tattoo or piercing. I mean, I may be biased but for good reason!I went into Artistic Encounter about 4yrs who for a random Friday the 13th tattoo. I had such an amazing experience I went back, then back again, then.. well I mean here we are 4yrs later!! Every tattoo I have received is to my perfection. I have large tattoos that have taken 20+ hours and small tattoos that have taken 20 minutes. Miguel is my tattoo artist and well just go follow him, youll see (@miguel.mink on IG). If hes booked (per usual) dont worry! Ask for Taylor!!!!! She is amazeballs as well and literally the sweetest person ever.Piercings- easy, quick and painless! I have also gotten piecings here and Alex is fantastic. If youre nervous about getting pierced, dont be. Alex will take care of you without a doubt.10 stars if I could! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My tattoo artist, Alex aka Dread, exceeded above and beyond expectations with my new tattoo! He is ridiculously good in what he does! He delivers excellent work 100% of the time. I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting a bad ass tattoo.

Man chris Cook killed it on my half sleeve.. dude is great to his clients and honors his work.. this is my 3 rd time using him for 3 large pieces over the last 2 years and he has killed it every time not to mention one was a cover up!! Thanks again brother.. if you need a good artist he will get u fixed up!!

As soon as i walked in this place i felt welcomed. I got my first tattoo done by Alex overfelt. He made me feel super comfortable and he is the nicest guy. I highly recommend to check him out if you in Dallas. He is the best artist.

I came in for the Friday the 13th flash tattoo sale, Dillion was super nice and got my tattoo done quickly and it looks great. Planning on coming back for future tattoos!

I have gotten tattoos and piercings at this shop. Really like the people here. Met Russell yesterday, Friday the 13th for another piercing. He is great! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Ill definitely be going back to him for the next one!

Got a septum piercing here, everyone was super nice and it went over well. The price was reasonable, and the piercer was amazing.

Got my first cartilage done here couple of years ago and its the only piercing that has held for me. Came in to get my double cartilage redone from a horrible Claires experience (I know I know shame on me), and ended up getting my first tattoo!Megan was my piercer and did great, and explained exactly how a piercing should be done and taken care. Quick, painless and easy!Aaron did my tattoo. I got it on the inside of my foot done and it hurt like a mother! But Aaron did a great job of making it quick and easy, and Im so happy with the result!Thank you guys!

Met Chris Cook and he did a beautiful flower for me then went back and he did two more. They are beautiful. He is quite the artist. Highly recommend him. He puts himself and life into his work. Only guy tattin this girl from now on!!

I had the absolute best experience tonight, thank you Russell Rasmussen for the gorgeous daith! The hands down best experience I have ever had getting a piercing, constantly made sure I was okay, showed me the equipment, he was quick, careful and very very amazing with his work. If you want the best he is the one to go to for sure!

Russell is an amazing piercing artist. He did a vertical industrial and a double tragus piercing for me and he did a great job, I am very pleased and receive lots of compliments. He will spend an ample amount of time drawing, analyzing and redrawing before piercing to make sure everything is perfect. Theres no one else I would trust for my piercings, no matter where you live he is well worth the drive!

Russell Rasmussen is my go to piercer for now on. I had my tongue repierced and was nervous about the conversation of it hurting the second time, but he managed to calm my nerves and I didnt feel a thing. It came out better and you definitely get your moneys worth in the long run. He knows his work he loves what he does and that is the kind of piercer you want one with passion for his art. THANKS Russ

If you need anything pierced ask for Russell, the head piercer at Artistic Encounter. He was super nice, thorough in explaining the process, and talented at what he does and makes you feel comfortable.100% pleased with his service.

Alex, aka Dreadlock, has done the last 4 tattoos of mine and I will never go anywhere else as long as he’s here. His artistry is out of this world and he makes you feel comfortable being on his table. I highly recommend him for any of your future tattoos!! You will not be disappointed!

Went in to get a dermal changed out and the guy lifted my post up so much that the back was showing, went back in to see if this was normal and he said it was.... Went across the street to legacy arts tattoo were they were super helpful and Jade was amazing. Had to have the dermal removed by Jade but she is great and will go there for future piercings and tats not this place!!!

Dread, Alex Overfelt did such an amazing job! He is the best artist in Dallas hands downHe put such detail and perfection in his work.Greatest experience getting tatted yet!Everyone has Got to check him out!

Russel, the piercer, did a wonderful job. Went in for a walk-in to get my lobes pierced and he was efficient and detailed​ with his work. Will definitely be coming back for any future piercings.

Ive gotten work done here twice and have been more than satisfied. Staff is friendly, work is amazing, my only complaint I guess you would say is that the work can get a little expensive; however, a. im cheap and b. to know that youre getting quality, a little more money is well worth it. Get your tattoos done here, Ive had John for both of mine.

DREAD, ALEX OVERFELT, Best artist I’ve come across in Dallas! MAD Talent!!! Great personable guy I’ve had the BEST experience hands down over ANY shop or artist in the Dallas area!! I HIGHLY recommend him!! Ask for him, you won’t be disappointed! Me and my husband came thinking wee we’re just going to get small cute tattoos and ALEX went ABOVE AND BEYOND and BLEW our minds! We’re sooooooo pleased and satisfied with this tattoo, artist, and experience!!

Just finished up my first visit here, love this place. Crew is very friendly, good music playing while I got my work done, and great environment. Wonderful experience!

Came in on Halloween for a $40 flash. Josh did my tattoo; he was very friendly and did a great job. Everyone else was also nice and apologized for the wait (there was a pretty long line so I waited almost an hour). Great shop, will be back for more.

Nice and clean. I drove over an hour just to have Russ do my nose and Monroe piercings. He definitely has a gift.

Billy Jack has 2 locations. I went to his location on Greenville Ave. and hooked up with Big Mike nice guy and very nice work. I got my first Tattoo there (Dominican Republic flag tattoo) and came back in 3 weeks for another. Big Mike took the time to explain to me about being sterile and sanitary when doing his tattoos. That is what made me feel comfortable. My wife and I will be back for more tattoos to this shop.

I have visited this shop on several occasions now, and every time I’ve been it’s been nothing short of amazing. If you’re looking for highly detailed work, you have to talk to Alex Overfelt, he is a super nice dude, and very professional when it comes to his work, you will absolutely not be let down by his tattooing. The staff is, and has always been very attentive and considerate, the environment is clean, well lit, and laid back. .

Went here on St. Patricks day last year (2013) and had a fantastic experience. The staff was great and the work done was amazing. Completely willing to draw up a custom design for my girl and we got it finished out in a day. I will be back to have more work done.

Got my nose pierced today by Russell. He was absolutely amazing. Made me feel at ease with wonderful laid back vibes and conversation. Will go again for future piercings and referral.

I had a great experience here. Myles was great. Its a very clean place. He wore gloves the entire time. Opened new needle in front of me. Was very professional and friendly.

Rueben was awesome. He was hilarious and as gentle as you can be with a needle. He was really rad, yes, I just said rad.

Great experience, they did a coverup for me this weekend. Spared me from covering a tattoo with a bad tattoo. Very grateful to the staff. Love my new tattoo.

I stopped by this evening to have a couple piercings done and my experience was fantastic. The piercings were virtually painless and Russel was extremely thorough and professional!

Have a tattoo done its a big deal so you have to go with the best people in town!!!! Ruben is the best