Reviews & Testimonials
Check out what our clients have to say.
I’ve been going to Scott for over a year and really like his work. I’ve been building a Japanese-style tattoo collection for many years, working with different artists in each city I’ve lived in. I asked Scott to fill in the empty space between the large pieces on my upper body with waves, wind, clouds, and lightning (the lightning was his suggestion), and he did a great job. He also suggested improvements to some of the work on my arms, and it now looks much better and more finished. He’s currently working on my legs, adding koi, waves, and water. I’m very happy with his new work.
Scott is the master. Seriously great art, extremely good execution, the work I've had done has been bold, saturated, and the lines are super crispy. Hands down one of the best if not the best irezumi artist in the DFW area.
I’ve had tattoos done in the past at other locations but will NEVER go anywhere else than to see Scott! He is a true artist. If I have any questions, all I have to do is txt him and ask and he will give me his best advice. If you want someone that truly cares about his clients and detail then look no further.
Scott has been working on me for a couple of years. My back tattoo is crazy good. He is also working on my leg. He is one of the best artist in Dallas and has the experience to back it up.
I have worked with Josefhine at Lone Star several times to complete my sleeve. From day one, she has been incredibly responsive, highly professional, and easy to communicate with. Sitting for a multi-session project requires a lot of trust, and Josefhine made the entire process seamless and comfortable. She takes the time to consider placement and color that ties into the bigger theme and her artistry and attention to detail are top-tier. Recommend if you want color!
A few years ago I started looking for a new American Traditional artist in the Dallas area. I had one arm done and wanted to start the other. After a long search…I found Josefhine From the beginning we clicked and have been working together ever since. She finished my arm and now she is working on my legs. She is easy going, very professional, and a humble artist. Nothing is difficult and she puts together amazing designs. She has a soft touch and all her work heals perfectly. I highly recommend the work she does and will refer anyone to her. Thanks for everything!
I got into tattoos later in life - my first being when I was 39 years old. Now I have a dozen, all done by Josefhine at Lone Star Tattoo. She has all of the qualities you want in someone you’re placing this amount of trust in - she’s honest, talented, and creative. She’s the best!
Josephine absolutely crushes it every time I go in to get zapped. Been working with her for almost 3 years now on both of my sleeves. Wouldn’t go anywhere else, and neither should you.
Scott is an amazing tattoo artist and really easy to work with. He made me feel really comfortable and everything was professional and went smoothly. I worked with him on a large piece over multiple sessions and I was very pleased with the experience and outcome! I highly recommended Scott.
Scott did an awesome job covering up my panty dropping early 2000s tribal tattoo. Definitely recommend him if you're looking to get any Japanese style work done
Scott has done amazing work with my back piece. He worked with me on design ideas, helped me decide what colors would work best, and gave me great advice on placement since I wasn’t sure yet if I wanted to expand beyond the back piece. He’s so knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. I’m definitely going back to him for more work in the future. Since we did this back piece we’ve already started on a sleeve and it’s also stunning. I can’t recommend Scott enough, he is freaking amazing!
Josefhine is incredibly gifted. I felt welcomed and HEARD. She made sure everything was to my liking and got the job done. I had an old tattoo that needed some cover up and additional work. The end result was - breathtaking. Highly recommended.
She was amazing. Great communication and great follow up. She did an amazing job and can’t wait to see her again. Thanks love
Fast service and cheaper minimum payment than what most places demand
Got my tattoo done for my 18th today!! Absolutely amazing job and community
I wanted to get a Japanese style snake to cover up a large surgical scar on my hip. I was really lucky to find Scott Cooksey at Lone Star Tattoo. Scott came up with an amazing design that covered my entire right hip and thigh. The tattoo took multiple sessions to complete and the result is a beautiful tattoo and, best of all, it is next to impossible to see the scar. Scott is an incredible artist and very professional. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Got my outline done by Scott and it was a great experience. He was very thorough with how to take care of the tattoo so it properly heals. I recommend for high quality and well executed work
Great people!
Best place around.
Josephine is a true artist! I just left the shop 2 hours ago. It took me 3 months to design and sketch my own tattoo. She made the tattoo look even better than what I sketched out on paper . It means so much to me and represents my life and spiritual journey. Thank you so much Josephine and Scott!!!
I went with my mom for her tattoo appointment with Josefhine. She was great and worked with my mom to create the tattoo she'd been envisioning.
Working with Scott was a wonderful experience. From the start of the process he was enthusiastic, and he always made me feel excited for my next session. At each session I never felt pressured to talk and he would let me sit and focus on the experience. If I did want to talk, he was always open to listening. On top of his technical abilities, he has the incredible talent to take the ideas that are given to him and make them better. I never would have imagined my tattoo becoming as beautiful as it did. For anyone that is looking for someone to do their next tattoo I can’t recommend Scott enough.
Amazing artists, amazing shop, amazing customer service. I came here with a larger yet apprehensive goal to get a sleeve done, however after such a comforting and collaborative briefing with owner Scott Cooksey I was put right at ease and knew I was in the right place. Upon my initial email inquiry, I was greeted with open arms about my request for such a large piece. I was given options on artist as well as guided in the right direction for my best course of action between artwork and scheduling. Ultimately I landed with Scott to achieve the Irezumi (traditional Japanese) piece I wanted. Scott was not only open to any and all ideas, but especially helped guide me in the artistic direction that fit my preferences best. Throughout the entire process it's been an incredible experience, from the friendly greetings at the front door to the (painful) yet fun sessions with Scott, I feel like I've developed a personal bond with Lonestar and will continue to come here for any and all future pieces. 100/10 rating, definitely book here for your next tattoo.
Best experience and work I’ve had with Scott!
Great shop. Cool, talented artists. Very welcoming. Good vibes.
07/23/2023 was when i was at the shop. i had the pleasure of working with Josephine. absolutely a stunning soul! i got a few different tattoos. i walked in with ideas, and she filled the rest of the pieces. she knew the placement, the style, the font, the line size, and everything. 110/10 recommend!! absolute blessing to have tattoos on my body for the rest of my life living through the experience with Josefhine! All my love, and to the rest of the people who may have the same pleasure as me, i pray you enjoy your journey and love your way through life!
I love this shop and all the artists here! I've gotten most of my tattoos done here and all of them have healed beautifully. Definitely check it out if you're into traditional tattoos.
Scott is an amazing artist. Staff is solid as can be! Whole experience with my session at lonestar tattoo I couldn’t have asked for it any other way. 100% I will be back to get some more pieces.. highly recommend to anyone who is thinking about getting some work done..
Scott completed a traditional Japanese Shi Shi tattoo for me recently and it turned out great. From the first consultation to the last session, he worked with me to make sure I got what I wanted. He's easy to work with and very knowledgeable about tattoo's in general and Japanese traditional in particular. I highly recommend reaching out to Scott.
If you’re looking for a traditional Japanese Irezumi, look no further because Scott is your man. He’s super friendly, chill, and very informative. He guided me through the whole process during our first appointment and was very helpful. My irezumi back piece is still a work in progress, and I can’t wait until we get back into session!
Got a badass tattoo here. I highly recommend the shop. It’s super clean and nice. All of the staff and artists are highly talented and professional. If you are in the area and looking for a good clean tattoo you have found your space.
Love it my girlfriend and I have gotten three tattoos in the last month or two between us. Excellent art, amazing service, incredible staff. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
You won't find better prices in Dallas for the quality work you get here. Also they make you feel like family! Most tattoo shops can be intimidating but here I didn't get that feeling. I get the family come on in anytime and we will take care of you feeling . You all are amazing and the attention to detail on the work is second to non . Thank you for providing an amazing place to go to .
Great place good people thanks from team 701 RECON
In 2019 I got dreamcatcher On my ankle I recommend lone star tattoo
This is my first tattoo and it was a great experience. The staff is super laid back and friendly. Definitely going back there if I decide to get another one.
Loved it. I went to Josefine and she did such amazing work.
Everyone was professional and Scott gave me a fantastic piece of art. 10/10 recommend
Do a professional and good job
Professional staff, I highly recommend this place.
Awesome people of all kinds and the artist was hilarious (and talented)! Great experience with my daughter
My peirceing was verry fast and berley painful great service and verry nice
Amazing work and customer service!
If you are thinking about getting a tattoo, you do not need to look any further than Lone Star Tattoo. I am currently in the process of getting my tattoo with Scott Cooksey and I could not be happier with this studio and with his work. I had my other 3 tattoos done by other artists at other studios and the work and professionalism was nowhere close to what I am experiencing with Lone Star and Scott. While this isn't my first rodeo so to speak, it is still a bit of an intimidating decision given the permanent nature of the art form and Scott has been very easy to work with. He has taken the time to meet with me in person and understand what I would like to see and has operated with the highest level of integrity throughout the whole process to make sure his sketch would be true to the idea for my sleeve. I can say without any hesitation that I would never even think about getting a tattoo from another artist or studio. While I had no plans to have a sleeve on both arms when I started this journey I am so happy with Scott's work that I will be working with him to do a sleeve on my other arm as well. Additionally, Lone Star has a fantastic after-care program. Scott has taken the time to learn the best method to make sure your tattoo heals quickly and stays sharp looking. The attached pictures are after 3 weeks of healing and you can see that the lines look as sharp and dark as they did when I walked out the door. I'll include more photos after colors are added. Take the time to meet with Scott or with any of the other artists at Lone Star to have your tattoo done. It will be worth the extra wait to get in to see them and you will be so pleased with the results.
I have been tattooed here by 2 different artist and hope to get more from the rest of the crew at some point soon. As for the 2 I have now (full sleeve and a large snake and dagger) I could not be more happy with the service I was provided or the quality of the work. Everyone that works here is awesome, super nice and easy to talk to which makes for a great friendly environment to get tattooed in. I get compliments on my sleeve done by Scott Cooksey ALL THE TIME and if you are looking for a large scale japanese traditional tattoo, he is the freakin man! Can't wait to get my next tattoo from this team!
Got my first tattoos here over 10 years ago and they still look great.
Friendly, welcoming and clean. Would definitely recommend Lone Star Tattoo, and we would return!
Very skilled artist. New, Clean, very Friendly staff!
Scott Cooksey is the real deal!! You can't get a more genuine large scale custom piece the way he does it. One of a kind couldn't recommend enough.
Fun fun fun! Everyone was friendly. They had jokes and a good vibes!
Had the best experience getting tattoos within days of each other! The prices were super reasonable and the quality was exceptional. I got exactly what I want. Can't wait to go back for more!
I've been looking for a quality shop in Dallas for several years. I hesitated getting anything done here until I did some research and came across Lone Star Tattoo. I met Scott Cooksey and was highly impressed with his shop and how professional his approach is (in addition to being a great artist). My first session was great and I look forward to continue working with Scott in the future. I highly recommend Lone Star for anyone considering high-end work.
These guys are incredible. Worked with Scott and absolutely love the result. They’re professional, clean, and awesome artists. Highly recommend!
Daughters birthday gift easy & quick
This tattoo shop was a referral from my sis, and she was right! This place is great. Everyone is very kind and all the artists are very talented! I would definitely recommend this location to anyone who lives in the Plano area!
great place! i have gotten all my tattoos here
Such a great experience and amazing tattoo! Everyone in the shop was so helpful and welcoming! Scott did my tattoo and I'm so obsessed with it! I can't wait for another!
Scott did an amazing job on my first tattoo, will be going here for my next and any more that follow. A true artist.
Best tattoos anywhere
Thanks to Lone Star Tattoo for my amazing third tattoo.
Places great, and perfect work ......thank you
Scott Cooksey is an amazing tattoo artist. My left arm sleeve turned out great! Also, he was super cool to deal with. He also was very responsive to texting and always got back to me quickly. I appreciate everything Scott! Thanks a million. Hope to get some more work done in the future.
great place with great service 100% go here
Got tattooed for the very 1st time 2 years ago.. Was very skeptical and scared but it went through very smooth and beautiful with less pain! Have been getting many compliments and i am NOT boasting!! I will highly recommend them as they are simply AWESOME!
Greatness worth the drive!!! Scotts the man!!!
Great, family oriented tattoo shop, they make you feel like part of the family. Great prices and great options
Nice lines
Recently went in and got a tattoo with a Scott Cooksey. Everyone there is incredibly friendly and helpful, Scott did a wonderful job and talked me through the aftercare process extensively. Furthermore, he texted every now and then to check on the healing process, I felt very well taken care of! Have and will continue to recommend this place to other people.
Awesome place and awsome people. Will for sure return to get tattoos in the future
I've always wanted a Japanese tattoo, and after an exhaustive search to find someone who does the quality of work I was looking for I found Scott at Lone Star Tattoo. What made my situation extra challenging is that I needed to cover up two existing unflattering tattoos. I can't even begin to describe how happy I am with his work. The picture speaks for itself. Two thumbs up!!!
Great place, very clean and they were very nice! Scott did an amazing job and I had a great first time experience!
You want to check out Lone Star Tattoo shop if you are considering a new tattoo. Great experience from tattoo design to after tattoo care. Great shop, great location, very clean, very friendly staff.
I'm only half done with my sleeve and I love it the work is amazing
I went in with a very vague idea of what I wanted (it was a celtic-style sleeve), and Scott drew up something that was beyond my expectations and incorporated it very well into the tattoo I already had. He is truly an artist and doesn't let even the most minuscule imperfection pass him by. He also offered free touch-ups afterward, which was a nice plus. I highly recommend him.
Scott runs a great shop and does amazing work. I am very pleased with the outcome and have referred a few friends to enjoy the experience. Thanks Scott
Great service
"Scott Cooksey knows what he's doing." That's an understatement. Scott understands tattooing from art to application. Not only is he a terrific artist, he has a great "touch" that puts ink in the tattoo cleanly, thoroughly and it doesn't hurt like it could. There's a reason why you pick him for your tattoo, and it's worth it. On top of all that, he's one of the coolest guys you'll meet in Dallas. Genuine, friendly, and a great person with whom to spend 6 hours.
I won't go anywhere else to get my work done. Scott did a beautiful job. One of my tattoos was designed by a friend and he did an amazing job translating pen and ink to tattoo. The other was a cover up and now I love my tattoo 🙂
Great tattoo shop, very clean and well maintained. Scott Cooksey does amazing work and also has talented artist working for him as well. Going back soon!
Great work done at a nice price
Scott Cooksey is an amazing artist! He has been coloring on me for over 15 years now. Scott’s line work is the best I have seen anywhere! I receive compliments almost daily about how beautiful the color is and it’s still holding and not fading. I have never had a tattoo from any other artist but him. It started out as a quarter sleeve on one arm, then the other. Then those turned into full sleeves. Then my legs from ankles to upper thighs. Now, we are in the middle doing a complete back piece from my neck all the way down to tying it into the back of my legs. Why would anyone want to go to another artist, when I’m going to the best one anywhere! Thank you for the amazing art Scott! I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
Great work and very friendly.
I had 1 tattoo update and 1 new tattoo idea. They rocked them both, very happy.
Excellent service
I provided a multicolored graphic with a good amount of detail and Scott translated it into a truly awesome tattoo. His attention to detail and artisanship was excellent and his price was comparable to other artists. I continue to receive compliments from friends and a number of strangers have asked for contact information regarding Lone Star Tattoo. I highly recommend Scott to anyone interested in quality work.
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