I went to Karma Tattoo for my first tat, and all I have to say is Josh rocks. He walked me through the whole process and was really clear about what to do afterwards to take care of things, and he totally understood what I had in mind and made it a reality. Definitely drop him a line if you’re looking to get something done.

Cant say enough about my experience with Josh. My sister, niece, daughter, and I all went together. He was accommodating, polite, the place was clean and he lived up to his name.... gentle Josh. The tattoo was for sentimental reason but if I ever decide to get another one I will drive the distance again. PS...his wife was also so sweet to all of us. Thank you so much Josh!

There isnt a high enough rating to reflect how good Josh is. Having been tattooed in his shop by other artists then going to another parlor I came back to his shop.Every parlor didnt live up toKarma just has something special about it, mostly atmosphere but Josh backs it up with quality.He took an idea I had and made it better than i could have imagined.While making a commitment to spend a few hours with an artist make it someone as talented and as kind as Josh.

Josh did a gorgeous portrait of my cat. Quality work and very clean shop. Pricing was fair, also! Definitely recommend this shop.

This was my first tattoo and I cannot believe how amazing Josh is. I am so glad I waited for a true artist to give me a beautiful old school tattoo that means the world to me! Ive received so many compliments in just a few weeks. The studio is immaculate and the one on one attention was great, Semper Fi

Josh is so laid back and talented at his craft. My tattoo is exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend!

My husband gave me a gift card for our 33rd Anniversary and Gentle Josh gave me the best tattooing experience I could have asked for. Truly a gentle soul and a talented man! I will highly recommend!!️

Not only were my expectations met but went above and beyond with the work. I will definitely plan to get another here !

Got amazing tiger head on leg and my whole back done with butterflies Best tatts i got and everyone is super friendly too

One of the best in town! Gentle Josh is the man!

Josh is is awesone. I got my first tattoo and was very very nervous. He put me at ease immediately was patient and friendly. The quality of work was wonderful

I recently got my first tattoo done by Gentle Josh and am so incredibly happy with it. He was meticulous, and I just love his color and work! He was very easy to work with leading up to it since I was nervous and he also had a very calm/clean environment which made everything that much better! Would recommend 110%

My sisters and I wanted to get matching tattoos. We found Josh and were very pleased that we did. He was able to fit us in when we wanted, which was so awesome.The shop was very clean. We had an incredible experience.My one sister had never gotten a tattoo and Josh was a good person to take her too.We were all very satisfied.Would definitely recommend Karma to anyone interested!!!Thank you Josh.

I have no idea how this place can get a one star review, but this place is the best place to go to for a tattoo. It has taken me a while to find the best tattoo artist, and Jennifer Christina is, hands down, THE BEST! Meticulous, personable, thorough, and just an all around amazing person! Shes THE person to go to for a cover up; and now shes working on my sleeve.Ive found my tattoo artist! Do yourself a favor and check this place out! If you know how the tattoo business works, youll know these people are the furthest from shady.

Clean place and relaxing place to get a tattoo

Gifted my daughter with a sweet 16 tattoo. Best experience ever!! Gentle Josh is true, kind and meticulous. He’s flexible with his schedule and the studio is fabulous. I can’t say enough!Bravo, Josh!!

Love everything about the studio and Josh! The studio is clean, calm and inviting. Josh is so very polite and laid back. He instantly makes you feel calm and comfortable. Was a little nervous about getting tattoo on my rib, but Josh was fantastic and done before I knew it. Absolutely love the ink and will definitely be back! Thank you Josh!

I took my son for his first tattoo and Josh was great. The studio was clean, neat, inviting and laid back. Josh was friendly, professional and made my son feel at ease. His artwork was awesome and the tattoo came out incredible. It was well worth the drive from Buffalo. I would highly recommend and would definitely go back.

Josh is my son so my review might be seen as slightly biased, however, as I and his mom have both been tattooed by him I can say from my heart that this man has a passion for his art and for his trade. I applaud him for his work ethic and his never ending quest for perfection. He has an excellent reputation in Erie that can only be earned through hard work, determination, and integrity. Well done my son! Well done!

Got my first tattoo the other day. Best experience of my life. I was nervous about the sound of the machine but he used a quite sounding one. He was very gentle and it barely hurt. My bee came out great! Josh was super nice and it was great price. The environment was clean. Overall this was a great experience and I will defiantly go back!

Hands down the best tattoo parlor in town!! The place was very clean and inviting. Josh was super patient with my indecisiveness and made certain the design we came up with was perfect to my liking before we started. Josh was very professional and made my experience in whole a great one. Besides all that- the work he did was phenomenal! Pictures dont do the tattoo justice! So many people have complimented my tattoo and the talent Josh has for the work he did.If youre thinking about getting a tattoo I highly suggest you stop into Karma Tattoo- youll be glad you did! Thanks again Josh!!

Josh was amazing at getting right back to me. Super accommodating and super nice.The shop was exactly like the pictures and exceeded my expectations. It was such a comfortable atmosphere.I cant say enough about my tatoo- I love love love it. He did a great job. I would definitely recommend Karma and Josh to my friends.

Josh exceeded my expectations in every arena. The shop was clean and calm. There wasnt people everywhere. No loud music. Just a chill very calm atmosphere. He was very friendly and chill as well. And the prices for the impeccable work cant be beat. Thank you so much Josh and Ill be back for sure. Youre the man!!!!

Josh is an amazing artist and great person in general, the environment is super relaxing and welcoming to anyone looking to have a first tattoo done or one to add to their collection, I would highly recommend him to anyone, hes very professional and prompt with his responses and work, texting him works the best and seems to be the best way of setting up an appointment, please check him out!

I love love love Karma Tattoo! Wicked talent, flexible schedule, a comfortable environment and fair prices. Amazing tattoo artist gentle Josh!

My mom and I both planned to get tattoos. This was my first tattoo and he made it a great experience and my mom got a touch up that looks great. The atmosphere was very clean, comfortable and welcoming and over all made for a great experience. He is very skilled and confident. We are both very happy with our results and would recommend him to anyone looking to get a tattoo!

Karma is the best place to go! Ive had work done by Leslie and Josh and they both did great work! Theyre also very kind and good people :) Cant wait for Jen to tattoo me next! All great artists and a nice clean environment. 5 stars!

Karma Tattoo Studio is my #1 place to get tattoos. Its clean, its friendly and the artists are amazing. I had a piece done by Josh and it was quick, painless, and turned out beautiful. Its also a great place to get a tattoo for a reasonable price. I highly recommend Karma Tattoo Studio for any tattoo, big or small!

Just had my first tattoo done recently at Karma. The employees were very nice and welcomed you as soon as you came through the door. The atmosphere was calming and the whole experience was great. The tattoo came out exactly as I had imagined it. The price was awesome too! Very reasonable pricing. I highly recommend them.

I have been around to a few artists in the Erie area and nothing can compare to Karma Tattoo Studio. Ever since Ive gone here I refuse to go anywhere else. Josh has done 8+ tattoos for me and I have never left disappointed. Its a clean, friendly, and enjoyable atmosphere all around. Highly recommended!!

Clean, professional environment. Super friendly, dedicated and talented artists and staff. I wouldnt trust a needle to my skin by any other shop! Andy has done all my recent work and I get nothing but compliments on how beautiful my tattoos are! Look no further, Karma is the place to go for ink!

My daughter and I wanted to get our first tattoos together. We found Gentle Josh on Google and texted him after reading reviews. He immediately responded, answered all of our questions and made an appointment.Upon arrival, he was so welcoming and pleasant. His shop is beautiful and comfortable.He was meticulous, very clean and confident in his ability. His talent knows no bounds and he made our first tattoo amazing. Hes a humble guy with a huge heart. I will recommend him to anyone I know looking for a tattoo.Awesome experience! Thanks Josh!

Karma Tattoo Studio offers a powerful line up of some of the most talented artists of this area. I only have to go to them with an idea and theyre able to put it to paper and then into skin exactly as I would envision it. Ive been going to Karma Tattoo Studio for several years now and will continue to go to them for any tattoo, large or small. The studio is clean, the atmosphere is friendly, and its operated in a professional manner. Their Customers are their primary concern and it is quite visible in all they do. Ive NEVER been disappointed in any way at Karma Tattoo Studio - and with something as permanent and particular as tattoos can be, that is tall order! Go see these folks!

I have had numerous tattoos done by a number of the artists at Karma. My latest was done by the owner Josh and the one before that was done by Andy. I walk in and give them my idea and then I let them fly with it and do their thing and put their twist on it. I have never been disappointed. The shop is clean and professional and everyone that works there is friendly and makes you feel at home. Thats the reason I keep going back. I have another one in mind already. You cant go wrong. Check them out. Youll be glad you did.

Such a serene little tattoo shop. Very clean. Staff was very friendly.

Cant say enough good things about Josh from Karma, he does amazing work. He has done the majority of my tattoos and I am always getting complements about his work. You can trust Josh to come up with a great design for you and to always do an amazing job. Wouldnt go to anyone else.

I got my first tattoo from Josh sometime in 2008. Since then Ive gotten two others and now working on a sleeve. I wouldnt go anywhere else. Great environment and super professional. All around a stellar place with stellar artists.

Josh is very friendly and helpful! my tattoo looks amazing, I couldnt be happier! very reasonable price for a really good tattoo

Sweet place! Great people highly recommend!

Great work

Tried to call and schedule an consult but, no one answered. Went to their location to talk to someone one on one but, no one was there. They left business cards to text a number about scheduling an appointment but, never heard back. Wayward is where it’s at - people on site to help and answer phones

Amazing place with amazing people. I absolutely love Jen! :)

Best tattoo parlor in Erie! Josh was great. The studio was clean, neat, and a comfortable environment.

The work is stellar! We drove from NY for Gentle Josh and his results exceeded our expectations. Well definitely return.

I had orginally went to Midtown and given just an outline of a tattoo because the guy told me he was unable to put a design in it and had no other ideas for me. He also was super rude and overcharged me. If I didnt put a $50 deposit down I would have walked away. So I went to Karma and had Josh put the detail that I wanted. Im now in love with my tattoo! He is super friendly and talented!! Highly suggest!

Leslie fiolek Hess was a amazing artist I always get compliments about my tattoo from her, I believe she is the most talented artist in Erie, Kaylee.F

Great work done by a professional tattoo artist. Comfortable atmosphere. Will return for my next piece!

My two tattoos are done by Josh. He makes you feel comfortable and his prices are extremely reasonable for the amazing work that he does. I refuse to go to any other tattoo artist.

Absolutely fantastic!! Josh was extremely kind and put in the work and effort of my tattoo, I will be back!

The owner, Josh, is something else. Ive been in contact with him for a month now, just trying to set any kind of anything up. He has flaked on two appointments, and lost it and backed out on the project because he told me he wasnt going to do any prework then sent me a link to pay him $30. Shady mediocre shop in a shady mediocre town. Thanks for your time Josh.

I have been going to Karma for as long as I can remember. I moved to San Diego, Ca. 11 years ago and come back to Erie every summer for visits with my family and friends. On the top of my list is Gentle Josh @ KARMA. As SOON as I decide on my travel dates and book my ticket, I call Josh and schedule my tattoo time.Sometimes I tell him what I want and he has never failed to come up with something spectacular. Sometimes I mail him what I want, so he can tweak it.I trust Josh, his work and his tattooing integrity. I even told him once I would like him to design me one that said “My KARMA” and to sign his name however he wanted it. I LOVE it.I look forward every year to my trip to see my family and my Number One Tattoo Dude, Josh.I have sent dozens of my friends to Josh and I even took my step-mother to Josh for her first tattoo. As a matter of fact, several years back, I met my Idol, Pat Benatar, and I had gotten her autograph recently, so I had Josh tattoo her autograph around the bands “guitar pick” insignia I had him tattoo the prior year. The following year Josh tattooed Mick Mahan’s autograph around the pick as well. Josh has a picture of me with Pat Benatar and Neil with my “guitar pick” showing, in his studio. I soon hope to get Pat’s husband, Neil Spyder Geraldo’s autograph and Chris, the drummers. When I do this, I will make a special trip back to Erie, just to see Josh @ KARMA. He started it, he HAS to finish it.People ask me all the time where I get my work done, I tell them all…..KARMA in Erie, PA.

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I love this place!!!!!!!