Caspian Tattoo and Body Piercing, set up in 1992, is the Lynchburg area's oldest body modification shop. We maintain a safe, sterile, and professional studio for our customers. From custom tattoos to best quality piercing jewelry, Caspian Tattoo and Body Piercing sets the standard for today's modern studio.
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My name is Canaan Tummond. I have worked here at Caspian Tattoo for years. I started off piercing while attending LU. Later I apprenticed under Dave Casper. I enjoy tattooing just about any style, particularly large color work, realism, surrealism, and organic work. Please understand that all the artists are very busy, and it may take up to 3 weeks to get a response. If after 3 weeks you have not received a response, you can call the studio to follow up.
My name is Garrett Langley and I started my tattoo career in Lynchburg, at Infinity Tattoo, where I apprenticed under Aaron Moodie. I have always loved art and have been drawing and painting for years. There are many styles of tattooing that inspire me, but realism is what I'm drawn to the most. Please understand that all the artists are very busy, and it may take up to 3 weeks to get a response. If after 3 weeks you have not received a response, you can call the studio to follow up.
Jonn is from Iowa originally, and has lived in Lynchburg for over ten years. He has been tattooing since 2012, and considers himself a neo-traditional and ornamental style artist. Please understand that all the artists are very busy, and it may take up to 3 weeks to get a response. If after 3 weeks you have not received a response, you can call the studio to follow up.
Lex trained at Naturally Yours Beauty and Barber School in Richmond for Cosmetic Tattooing and joined Caspian in 2021. She specializes in microblading, powder brows, permanent eyeliner, and lip blush. She enjoys helping people reconstruct and define facial features in order to help them regain confidence.
Caspian Tattoo originated in 1992 as the first custom tattoo studio in the Lynchburg area. It was founded by artists with an idea of changing the way tattooing had been perceived as an art form. Caspian Tattoo was set up as a studio instead of a parlor giving the artists areas to design and research as well as tattoo.
Reviews (22)
Ray Shelton
Jun 20, 2022
I have only ever gotten tattooed at Caspian in the past. It's been a number of years since getting a tattoo. I would've loved to get a tattoo from them again, although after going in and being given an email to set up an appointment with an artist because he doesn't do consults apparently. Sent email and two weeks later I hadn't received a reply and it wasn't until a mutual friend of mine and the artists contacted him was I able to discuss (on a separate platform other then email) getting a tattoo from him.
I sent him all the ideas and told him to have some artistic freedom and make it his own on how to layout the sleeve and so forth. When I arrived for my appointment he came to the waiting room pulled up our conversation and said you want these pieces but in american traditional which told me he probably hadn't even looked at our thought about my tattoo or laying it out in the three-ish weeks between our conversation and my appointment.
Then I sat in the waiting room for a half hour passed my appointment time with zero communication. I left the shop and received a phone call 12 minutes later. So 42 minutes passed my appointment was I even a thought about getting service. Idk if that's normal at all shops and if so I just won't get anymore tattoos my time is valuable to me which is why we use appointment times to not waste our time or the artists time sitting around waiting.
I'm sure if I was 42 minutes late for my appointment I would've been moved passed. anyways hope the artists can enjoy some chipotle on my $35 deposit. 8 tattoos from Caspian tattoo and I'll never step foot back in that shop if they offered to pay me to tattoo me I wouldn't go. Hope this helps someone make an informed decision to get tattooed somewhere that would value your time maybe.
I sent him all the ideas and told him to have some artistic freedom and make it his own on how to layout the sleeve and so forth. When I arrived for my appointment he came to the waiting room pulled up our conversation and said you want these pieces but in american traditional which told me he probably hadn't even looked at our thought about my tattoo or laying it out in the three-ish weeks between our conversation and my appointment.
Then I sat in the waiting room for a half hour passed my appointment time with zero communication. I left the shop and received a phone call 12 minutes later. So 42 minutes passed my appointment was I even a thought about getting service. Idk if that's normal at all shops and if so I just won't get anymore tattoos my time is valuable to me which is why we use appointment times to not waste our time or the artists time sitting around waiting.
I'm sure if I was 42 minutes late for my appointment I would've been moved passed. anyways hope the artists can enjoy some chipotle on my $35 deposit. 8 tattoos from Caspian tattoo and I'll never step foot back in that shop if they offered to pay me to tattoo me I wouldn't go. Hope this helps someone make an informed decision to get tattooed somewhere that would value your time maybe.
Jesus Perez
Jun 05, 2022
M. Green
May 28, 2022
Jason Windle
May 26, 2022
Would not recommend Dos woods to do any tattoos for you. He is not professional at all took over 3 months for a consult, he gave a price agreed to price but never followed through with drawing for approval. Had to show up at shop just to talk to him because he wasn't replying to any emails. In person he would seem so interested in doing the tattoo and would promise to send drawing for approval, even scheduled the tattoo to be done put the session on both our calendars but still never got a drawing of my tattoo and when the schedule day came he said he didn't have me scheduled.
All he does is waste your time and string you along like my time isn't valuable. Other workers there know this is true as they (Cole and Nicole) have been kept informed of this every step of the process!
All he does is waste your time and string you along like my time isn't valuable. Other workers there know this is true as they (Cole and Nicole) have been kept informed of this every step of the process!
Jay Marie
Apr 21, 2022
Ernesto Maciel
Apr 15, 2022
I went in for a quote on a tattoo for my back in Old English letters. The designer for the tattoos was gone for the day and I was told I'd be getting an email with details of a design including the price. I never got anything in my email. It ain't hard to design something, maybe because they thought 4 in height was too big I was given an excuse just to get me out of there.
Natty Bo
Feb 26, 2022
Absolutely amazing! Everyone was so friendly and awesome! I was super nervous to get my nose pierced for absolutely nothing! The gentleman who did my nose piercing was great! I believe his name was Dave! Thank you so much! Price was great also included the jewelry as well! I definitely recommend Caspians to do all my future piercings and definitely do tattoos!
Sarah Butler
May 05, 2021
If you are looking for someone who is going to give you an amazing tattoo & entertain you. all for the same price, look no further than Garrett. I took the time to do extensive research and traveled 4 hours to come let him do a watercolor tattoo on me and the result exceeded every expectation I had. Super laid back & accommodating, from music preferences (even if you choose Disney songs or Luke Combs) to keeping your mind off the tattoo with conversations about loving on gerbils. I can honestly say I'll never forget this tattoo experience and you should definitely check Garrett out & let him put some beautiful artwork on your body!
Jon Eadens
Dec 08, 2020
Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Quality, Value 3 of us got several piercings and they were quick and professional and knowledgeable. Will come back again next time. The tattoo artist Andrew did a great job on mine was quick and precise very well done very happy with my tattoo. Service: Piercings
George G.
Jan 26, 2020
Andrea P.
Sep 16, 2019
I LOVE LOVE LOVE CASPIANS! I have 8 tattoos 7 which I got there, (the other one I got at Kiss of Ink and that was awful) and they always do a FANTASTIC job. Very reasonable prices considering how clean and professional everything is. My tattoos always turn out looking exactly like I want, they make you feel super comfortable, and they answer as many questions as you have patiently, they are super quick and super efficient! Hands down the only place in Lynchburg I'd ever get a tattoo at! LOVE THEM
Michaela F.
Jul 18, 2018
Steve H.
Jun 26, 2018
I'm in town exploring new places. Wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate the trip across country. While waiting for my consultation, a rather large male employee decided it would be wise to berate another employee (John) behind his back about John's political beliefs. Very unprofessional! Then, he started getting louder as the blue-haired girl running the cashier just smiled, as he decided to let his views about politics and the President be known, quite rudely I might add. Again, very unprofessional.
If I'd wanted to hear politics and the beliefs of an ignoramus, I could have just remained in my hotel room watching the news. I vote for a business with my hard-earned dollars, needless to say, I voted NO! I'm not giving my money to a business that hasn't got the sense to keep their mouth shut and just do their job. This guy should be fired, and re-educated in the ways of business.
I walked out and I was able to find another shop in town that did great work, the same day, did it cheaper, and knew enough to keep their mouth shut and just work. I'd suggest you do the same.
If I'd wanted to hear politics and the beliefs of an ignoramus, I could have just remained in my hotel room watching the news. I vote for a business with my hard-earned dollars, needless to say, I voted NO! I'm not giving my money to a business that hasn't got the sense to keep their mouth shut and just do their job. This guy should be fired, and re-educated in the ways of business.
I walked out and I was able to find another shop in town that did great work, the same day, did it cheaper, and knew enough to keep their mouth shut and just work. I'd suggest you do the same.
Alexa O.
Apr 22, 2018
Sam B.
Nov 29, 2017
Rob S.
Sep 29, 2017
Can't complain about Zobel tattooing me. Done great work on my bio mech piece. Overall I think it's a solid shop. All artists have there style and are skillful. Prices are very fair also. I'd recommend coming here and figuring out what artist fits your type of ink you want. I wouldn't go anywhere else in Lynchburg
Jl L.
May 11, 2017
My friend and I went there tonight after making an appointment last night. First off, we were not told when we made our appointments that the tattoo artist that we were booked with only did black ink tattoos, despite the fact that you have to put down $35 to even book the appointment, not all of which goes to your tattoo. Then when we arrived tonight for our appointments with John he was quite rude to us and constantly talked to us like we were complete idiots and had no idea what we were talking about despite the fact that we both already have tattoos.
He then proceeded to tell me he couldn't even do what I want (even though I have talked to other tattoo artists and they have confirmed it can be done) so I lost my $35. My friend did wind up getting a tattoo and it was done well and quickly, but John did NOT make it an enjoyable experience and we will not being returning for another tattoo.
He then proceeded to tell me he couldn't even do what I want (even though I have talked to other tattoo artists and they have confirmed it can be done) so I lost my $35. My friend did wind up getting a tattoo and it was done well and quickly, but John did NOT make it an enjoyable experience and we will not being returning for another tattoo.
Ian W.
Mar 29, 2016
Renee D.
May 31, 2015
Annabeth G.
Nov 04, 2014
Erin C.
Mar 29, 2014
The only place I would go for a tattoo or piercing in Lynchburg! I got a tattoo from Rob a few months ago and it was beautiful. I still have to go in to get it retouched, but I expect that to be just as professional as the original tattoo. I recently went in to get my rook pierced. The piercing itself was wonderful. I was taken care of quickly and professionally and the entire experience was much less painful than I expected.
But I was informed just to clean my piercing with warm water, which I did for a few days. But, of course, my ear swelled up and was very painful, so I had to take to the internet to see that I should probably clean it with water and sea salt, which helped almost immediately. So, overall, a good experience!
But I was informed just to clean my piercing with warm water, which I did for a few days. But, of course, my ear swelled up and was very painful, so I had to take to the internet to see that I should probably clean it with water and sea salt, which helped almost immediately. So, overall, a good experience!
Emily D.
Oct 18, 2011