Testimonials
Yessi D.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Holly over the past 4-5 years. I want to start by saying that as a Black woman, it is really hard to find an artist who knows what they are doing and can create magic on dark canvases. Holly does just that…she creates magic! Her shading and line work are clean and precise and I love how she makes my idea come to life!
I am the type of person who LOVES to give my tattoo artist creative freedom to design and develop works of art that I am sure I will never see on anyone else and Holly is an absolute guru when it comes to taking many different ideas and concepts and turning it into a masterpiece. I can send her 40 different references (all looking very different and often all over the place) and what she ends up creating is something I could not even imagine. You are guaranteed to have an original piece because she draws everything beforehand.
In addition to her skill, Holly is just an overall amazing human being. She makes sure that her clients are cared for while in her space, she is extremely clean, and every time I go to get tattooed, I know that we will have a great time while sitting in her chair. Holly cares and is invested in her clients….this just isn’t a job for her. She cares about how her clients feel before, during and after the tattoo and will make sure that you are completely satisfied with her work. She wants to help you tell your story the way you want it to be told, which I think is extremely important when it is something that could potentially be on your body forever.”
Tiffany B.
“I came to Holly for a coverup of the 1st tattoo I got when I was 20. I had many other artists tell me that I would first have to lighten up my solid black tribal dragon prior to being able to cover it up with a Geisha Girl piece. Luckily, at my consult with Holly, she said that was not necessary.
All I had to do was show her a few of my ideas and she created the most perfect piece of art from my vision! It truly is a piece of art that I wear every day!
The whole tattoo experience couldn’t have been more comfortable. Being that I was having a full back piece done, I had to be topless the whole appointment. Being someone a little hesitant about that, Holly made me feel at ease, as well as the fact that it is a private studio so it was just us two for my 3 sessions.
I would recommend Always&Forever tattoo over and over again! Thank you for my gorgeous geisha girl backpiece!”
Sean D.
“Always and forever is more than just a tattoo studio for me. When I walk into the studio on appointment day there are a few things I know will happen while I am there: good music, great conversations, progress on the tattoo, and creative ideas. Always and Forever goes past tattoos, Holly’s passion for her work is infectious. Holly provides an atmosphere that is not only safe but therapeutic. Through her art, Holly has been able to help me process and heal from some of my toughest days on this planet. I look forward to every appointment I have with Holly, nothing comes in the way of me getting to the studio.
Holly is more than a “tattoo artist”, she is an artist, and I am proud to be one of her clients.
My experience with Always and Forever has been nothing short of incredible. For me, it all started with an idea and Holly brought it to life. Collaboratively with Holly, we have continued to write my story through her art.”
Lisa & Olivia
“I love my furbabies very much and I knew that Holly was the artist to go to for fancy pet portraits. I am so pleased with the results of my duo tattoos of my furbabies of Mr. Stinky Handsomeface & Olivia my silly frenchie.
She captures my loves perfectly and I get stopped often in the summer by people asking who did my work. My friends and family were blown away at the accuracy of their portraits. Holly comes highly recommended by me. She really dedicates the time and effort with her consults that goes into creating the tattoo you've always dreamed of!
Her years of experience definitely shows in her hard work and I love all of my tattoos from her so much!!! Plus, she loves cats so you can't go wrong with that!!!”
Angela & Moose
“Getting tattooed by Holly was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. She is super professional, organized, warm, and a gifted artist. She gathered all my many ideas for a tattoo of my best buddy, Moose, and turned them into an incredible fancy pet portrait that has exceeded all my expectations. I love my tattoo and feel that it was always meant to be there as if Holly unearthed a more beautiful layer of my skin that just couldn't be seen before.
My Moose tattoo is the largest piece I've received yet, and over the two sessions that it took to complete it, I enjoyed awesome conversations with Holly, watched the live cam of her kitties, and relaxed my gaze on all the fun art in her immaculate studio. The beauty and privacy of her space can't be beaten and really enhanced my experience. I felt so safe and comfortable hanging out with her there. As for the tattoo itself, it healed perfectly, with clean lines, vibrant colors, and she truly brought my beloved friend's personality into the piece, matching the art I provided exactly and fitting it to my body so well. It's perfect. If you're looking for a truly special artist and studio, particularly someone who can capture the soul of an animal, look no further -- you've found it. Holly is the best!”
Alesha & Noug
“I met Holly in the fall of 2009 when saved me from permanently tattooing the most ridiculous half-sleeve idea that an eighteen-year-old could contrive. Her kind warning of "I think we can come up with a better way of honoring your mom," is still a piece of advice I am immensely grateful to have been given. She then crafted one of the most beautiful tribute tattoos that I still cherish every day, almost fifteen years later.
Her thoughtfulness and innate ability to understand her client's intent behind the artwork they request is why I went to her to create another tribute piece for my best boy, Noug. Some say there's one animal in a human's life in which the bond they share is unlike any other they will know, like a nonhuman soul mate. For me, that is Noug. It was only fitting that he get his own pet portrait tattooed by Holly. She perfectly captured his love of summer afternoons, smiling towards the sun as his favorite bumblebees buzz along petunias, marigold, and shimmering blades of long fountain grass, the way the little white diamond on his forehead stands out from the cinnamon fur around his face. Although now that signature white diamond is not as visible as the wisdom of eleven years greys him, I'll forever have the memory of it even when he's no longer here to enjoy watching the shadows grow long with me during summer afternoons. He is my very best friend, and I'm so glad that Holly was the one to tattoo his pet portrait.
From her talent to perfectly translate her client's vision to ink, to the cleanliness of her studio, Holly is the true definition of a professional. I cannot recommend her enough.”
Rachael K.
“I have the pleasure of wearing two large pieces from Holly. Her care and professionalism are boundless and immediately evident. It was a completely wonderful and comfortable tattoo experience from start to finish. The first piece she did for me features a portrait of my late cat. Holly captured her likeness and personality so well. Years later, it still makes me happy every time I see it. Other people compliment it all the time and even comment on how 'soft and fluffy' her face looks.
Holly also made a large chest piece for me that covered an old tattoo that had become a real eyesore. I used to hate wearing certain outfits because of my old tattoo. Holly covered it with a beautiful floral piece that makes me proud to show myself to the world. Even the color pallet she chose is so complimentary. I constantly get compliments from people who tell me they love it. It makes me feel beautiful and comfortable in my own skin again. I cannot recommend Holly and her work enough, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.”
Robyn C.
“I have a couple of friends that got tattooed by Holly. Their pieces were so amazing! I got to see the two very different tattoo styles evolve into cohesive works of art. I went to Holly’s site and looked at all of her past tattoos. I loved every one of them! I knew Holly was an artist that I could trust. I finally gave myself permission to start my tattoo journey. I was brought up in a family that looked down on tattoos. I never thought that I would have an entire back piece, let-a-lone, be working on a body suit. My tattoos have done a ton to improve my self-confidence and mental well-being. I am so glad I found Holly.”