Classic Ink: A Tattoo Studio With Heart

Name of business: Classic Ink Tattoo Studio

Name of owner: Brandon Sommers

In business since: 2009

How long have you lived in the area? 2007

What do you love about living and working in our town? The Downtown architecture, the fantastic shops of all kinds, food, cafes and, of course, the beach; the culture and camaraderie of other local businesses banding together for one purpose.  Downtown Bradenton is quite diverse and the community pulls together routinely to add more diversity with every opportunity.  From museums and art galleries to restaurants and bars, the eclectic mix brings an equally diverse cliental to the area.

What do you wish everyone who came into your shop knew about you?  Our customers are our best source of advertisement, and they come from all different lifestyles. From doctors to college students, tattoos are becoming more widely accepted in the community. We try our best to break the mold and cliche of your average tattoo studio. A majority of the tattoos at the shop are custom and individualized for the customer, which we believe both parties greatly prefer.

Tell us a quick story about a time you provided awesome customer service:  A customer came in with an idea of a piece he wanted to get in remembrance of his sister.  We sat down together for over 3 hours as he began to tell stories of the type of person his sister was and what he wanted to ensure was shown to capture the true spirit of who she was.  After some time drawing out his design, the customer received his tattoo that day and left the shop more than pleased. He ended up bringing in his friends and family to introduce them to the studio.