The Best Art Classes
We graded 47 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 9,670 Google reviews of 47 top-rated art classes nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Inceptive Art StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Color ink tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%57Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Color ink tattoos” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about color ink tattoos
Inceptive Art StudioMia was absolutely amazing. I’ve had a lot of artist work on me but she was by far the best! She was Respectful, informative, and tentative.
Inceptive Art StudioShe was able to understand and create our design to make sure all the meaningful parts were included and able to fit in the space we had while making sure it wont turn into a blob later in life.
Inceptive Art StudioCory @ your.ink.therapist did an amazing job on my tattoo!! She was so kind, professional, and really paid attention to every detail. I’m super happy with how it turned out!!
Inceptive Art StudioBig shoutout to my tattoo artist Mario! Super talented, professional, and made me feel comfortable the whole time. I’m in love with my tattoo couldn’t have asked for better work! Definitely will be back!
Inceptive Art StudioThis was my first time ever getting a tattoo. Mia was my tattoo artist and let me tell you … I didn’t feel pain or discomfort (like I thought it was going to be) , she was beyond awesome, I ended up getting 2 tattoos in the same day 😅. Thank you so much Mia , you are awesome, I will definitely be back to you !
Inceptive Art StudioWas so scared to do my tattoo. Had not gotten one in years. (My last one was super painful and I said never again) Preston was so soft handed and quick. Design was beautiful and just how I wanted it! The Place is clean and organized nice atmosphere with all artist inside. Very professional yet friendly and made me…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of art classes).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  ATL Fluid Art (Formerly Hawaii Fluid Art)Atlanta, GA | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%99+49.5Reliability 21%99+21.2Momentum 11%56+6.4Track record 10%65+6.5Accountability 7%61+4.4Experts Score= 88Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CBB | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Studio W.I.P. - AtlantaAtlanta, GA | A 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%88+44Reliability 21%97+20.8Momentum 11%71+8.1Track record 10%67+6.7Accountability 7%83+5.9Experts Score= 86Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––BBA | 4.97 | — |
| 3 |  Molly Sanyour Ceramics StudioAtlanta, GA | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%97+48.5Reliability 21%93+19.9Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%20+2Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 79Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CDC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Joe Picasso'sFort Lauderdale, FL | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%78+39Reliability 21%78+16.7Momentum 11%93+10.6Track record 10%90+9Accountability 7%24+1.7Experts Score= 77Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AAD | 4.88 | — |
| 5 | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%93+46.5Reliability 21%90+19.3Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%14+1.4Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 76Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 6 |  Aupreez - Project & PaintManvel, TX | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%80+40Reliability 21%86+18.4Momentum 11%59+6.7Track record 10%88+8.8Accountability 7%24+1.7Experts Score= 76Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CAD | 4.97 | — |
| 7 |  Tiger J Kim's World Class Taekwondo 4Manvel, TX | B 75How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%95+47.5Reliability 21%88+18.9Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%5+0.5Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 75Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 8 |  Atelier Newday Pottery Painting & Art StudioFort Lauderdale, FL | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%84+42Reliability 21%80+17.1Momentum 11%67+7.7Track record 10%39+3.9Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 74Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––BDC | 4.99 | — |
| 9 |  Ahlert Jiu JitsuKeansburg, NJ | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%90+45Reliability 21%82+17.6Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%16+1.6Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 73Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 10 |  Painting with a TwistAtlanta, GA | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%52+26Reliability 21%95+20.4Momentum 11%82+9.4Track record 10%99+9.9Accountability 7%88+6.3Experts Score= 72Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CA––AAA | 4.90 | — |
| 11 |  Sun Moon StudioKeansburg, NJ | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%86+43Reliability 21%84+18Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%3+0.3Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 70Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 12 |  Paint Sip SocializeAtlanta, GA | B 69How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%67+33.5Reliability 21%76+16.3Momentum 11%33+3.8Track record 10%93+9.3Accountability 7%80+5.7Experts Score= 69Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––DAA | 4.97 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Tattoo design | $61 | $96 | $146 | 0% |
| Tattoos | $62 | $111 | $266 | 0% |
| Fine line tattoos | $26 | $65 | $96 | 0% |
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Price verdicts by year
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.