Venus Modern Body Arts

07/09/2008 Posted by rting

i dont know who wrote the last post on rhonda, but she was GREAT. i just got my first tattoo there and she is very talented and has been doing this for 19 years. she studied illustration at FIT and my tattoo was relatively painless and quick (even though the area i was getting it at is supposedly the most painful area). i highly recommend going to rhonda.

07/03/2008 Posted by sparklemotion22

I had a simply wonderful time recently at Venus Modern Body arts with Corinne the weekday piercer and I believe manager. I went in for an industrial piercing and the shop was quite busy but it was all so friendly no one seemed to mind. The shop has some lovely art on the walls now and theres a full illustrated story in the back to keep you busy as well. Corinne introduced everyone to each other, it was almost like being at an exclusive mixer. I met some very entertaining people while i chose my jewelry. I was fitted for the bar then choose end pieces for it, they have a marvelous selection, I choose small white gold and diamond flower ends. Corinne gave me a witty speech on after care ( its on the receipt as well ) then we went into the private room to do the piercing. I was nervous but Corinne is so very reassuring and soothing. She taught me how to breathe in order to relax, something that I am just doing now every time I am stressed out! The place is immaculate and her technique is gentile. I spoke with one of their jewelers Kevin while I was there about making some custom designs, Venus is the only place in New York that you can this type of skilled customer service with genuine warmth and caring behind it . I had a wonderful time there and cant wait for my next project

Pros: beautiful designs and very pleasant staff

06/20/2008 Posted by sg3000

WARNING: I just did some sleuthing. All of the people who reviewed Venus and highly recommended it have only written one review - for Venus. This signifies to me that someone connected with the shop is creating different profiles and highly recommending it in order to attract business. Please keep that in mind if you are browsing for recommended tattoo artists! I had a very frustrating time with Rhonda when I tried to get work done last year. The $50 deposit was the only thing stringing along, and I resented that a lot. She is incredibly flaky. She canceled my appointment 3 times - the third time I rescheduled with her husband and manager (or whatever), he guaranteed that I'd get that appointment. 2 hours before the appointment, he called and said it would be pushed back to 9ish from 6. He said he'd call me and let me know when I should come over. He never called, so at the suggestion of my friend, I just headed over there to wait it out. It was 10pm by then. Ronda was working on someone else, and didn't wrap up until 11:30. She and her husband seemed kind of annoyed that I'd come over without them telling me to, but I was getting frustrated because I'd already been strung along for a month at that point. Finally at midnight, Ronda lets me in, and starts setting up. She cracks open an NATTY ICE. It made me really uncomfortable to be getting tattooed at midnight by someone drinking a beer. Really old school, I guess. Anyway, the actual tattoo came out pretty well. A few months later, I came in to get it retouched cause the color didn't come out in some places. She canceled on me a few more times, but by then I was used to it. Overall, I would not recommend going to her because of the simple fact that she cannot keep to her schedule. It's just not worth it.

Pros: Decent work

Cons: everything else

06/17/2008 Posted by patty26

Rhonda and the staff at Venus are amazing.. Her attention to detail is insane!!! your the best Rhonda!

Cons: none

06/03/2008 Posted by DADDYsaysNO

Arite...so ya have to wait. You don't like it, I suggest you quit yr b*tching n' GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!! Anyways I've never had such a fun experience with a professional! Ronda and the whole staff are alright. She's a perfectionist and has skills worth the the wait! <<<<<She sees you eye to eye....knows how to work that needle cuz you'll have it till you die.>>>>>Laterz Ronda!!! Thanx again! -----me.

Pros: The Love in Venus.... Your patience is reciprocated...

Cons: We all gotta wait sometimes pal!

05/21/2008 Posted by vampymom

First tattoo. Went to NY for a visit. Thought it would be a good time to get my first tattoo. Did a lot of research and found an "artist". Well the artist was rude, unprofessional and flaky. After many unreturned calls, finally got a time nailed down. Went in and was told she was sick. Rhonda came in and looked completely wired and breezed right past me without so much as a 'hello, I will be with you in a few minutes'. Nope, after waiting longer I finally decided enough was enough. I may not have a big name but I was still a client. I wanted my designs and deposit. I did get my designs, but no return money. Would you want someone to work on you if they were 'sick?'. Almost turned me off tattoos totally but I did end up with a professional, considerate ARTIST in Queens.

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05/12/2008 Posted by Mloweyo

In a predominantly harsh attitude, inflexible ego-driven machismo world, Ronda blew into Venus studio like a breath of fresh air on rollerblades. She Rocks. I was honestly so surprised to be greeted with her kindness and enthusiasm to brainstorm about the best ideas for doing a touch up to a foot tattoo of mine..which many tattoo artists more or else rudely refuse to do, out of fear. It is completely clear that for Ronda, doing any tattoo, be it a cover or touch up, pre-designed, or brand new concept peice, is a rewarding and important creative process. I am a visual artist myself and recognized immediately her strengths, not only in her portfolio, but her confidence to make a beautiful tattoo no matter what. She thinks outside the box, never told me no "that can't be done" (which I came across alot) and she respected my opinion and dreams for what the tattoo should and could be. That is sooooo important!! many tattoo artist forget that the client does have some say in what is going to be inked on them for life, she really worked with my ideas, made me feel confortable to express them and was not threatened by them in the least. Most importantly my tattoo looks so great, we both were proud and happy at the end, and I am so thankfull I found her.... I know you will be too. good luck

Pros: Ronda rocks, and Venus is a pleasant clean nice shop

Cons: ouch--it hurts

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05/06/2008 Posted by RoiHaviv

I had no doubt about Ronda's talent and experience looking at her portfolio. i called in, emailed a photo of what i want, then came to arrange it (saved me a lot of time). she made sure we were OK before we start, taking her time as if I'm the only customer there. never charging me with any additional setting up/brake time. i really love the work that she did, and it's not my first tattoo (have had over 16 hours of work before). the actual work is fast and precise. will come back for next tattoo.

Pros: personal service, craftwomanship.

Cons: hard to find, looks like a hotel lobby from the outside.

05/06/2008 Posted by callygulla

Im one of the pierced people, I'm covered and I love it. Venus has done about 40 percent of my work and that would be higher if I was closer to them. Over the years Id say I have gotten pierced by them about 15 times, many by Maria, some by Marilyn, and most recently Corinne has been my go to gal. I love that they have female piercers, and not just because they are ridiculously cute, which they are, I just feel that the female piercer has a more gentle hand. Corinne has done my last few piercings, she is an expert in her field, trained by Maria Tash herself and Fakir Musaffar, she is gentile, funny and reassuring. Marilyn was amazing and I think shes at high priestess in oregon now, if you get a chance go see her. If your looking for Maria go by the shop on a Sunday. I have also been tattooed by Ronda at Venus, as one can imagine Im also heavily tattooed but one of my favorite pieces is by Ronda, she is an absolute doll and without question a crazy artist and every one of her eccentricities is worth it. I hope to continue my life of body mods with the amazing ladies of Venus.

Pros: great group of ladies and the guy is pretty awesome as well

Cons: none

05/05/2008 Posted by PearlyGates21

Being a regular customer of Ronda's I've experienced alot of time with her. Ronda is a perfectionist and tries real hard to give the customers what they want aswell as originality and sick art work. Ive gotten all my tattoo's done by her and have brought family and friends to her and they were all completely satisfied and look forward to working with her again in the future. Yeah, Ronda takes her time with her tattoo's and to be honest, that's what i enjoy most about her. I would rather someone perfect the art before tattooing it onto my body rather then someone just rush ink onto my arm just to try to make time for their next customer. Her prices are very fair compaired to other good artist I know of. There aren't as many good tattoo artist in the city as you would think and its sad because alot of people are getting real bad tattoo's and dont even know it. Not with Ronda though, you will be completely satisfied with the end result. Peace and Love

Pros: Location, Great Environment, Very Friendly

Cons: The Beeping From The Door (LOL)