Sweet Baby Octane

d is wonderful. i've had tons of work done by him at this point, and i'm getting tons more. if i ever come in with an unrealistic idea for a tattoo (my arms are tiny.. only so much can fit...), he never says ""no way"" and always figures out a way to make it work. everyone at the parlor is always professional and personable, and i never have weirdos walking in on me while i'm getting worked on (this is much more important than you might realize). plus, he doesn't make fun of me if i need a break because i'm a giant pussbag! Pros: clean, personal, custom, D does FILLER! Cons: can't think of any... honestly. more

D Willy is an excellent artist. He gave me a half sleeve that everyone loves. He can do black and gray very well but is known for his colors. I got some of both. The detail he can include is ridiculous. I paid a grand for my half sleeve which is very reasonable for size, color, detail, time and how amazing it is. I will definitely go back there again. The shop is awesome and he's very clean and fun to work with. Drop him an email and visit the shop. Pros: Great Tattoo artist, amazing work, good price, fun to work with Cons: I have to wait to get more more

I went there to get work done on a preexisting tattoo that didn't quite meet my standards. Not only did Dwilly work to fit me in, but when I got there everyone was super nice and Dwilly did an awesome job finishing off my tattoo. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning for future work. Pros: Awesome work and everyone is super friendly Cons: hard to find! more

I got a Bruce Springsteen portrait from the 70's on my arm at Sweet Baby octane. J Michael was the artist and he did a phenomenal job. The shop is very eclectic and has a nice vibe. The place is also very clean and relaxed. I would definitely recommend this shop and J Michael to anyone that is interested in getting a tattoo. You really get a piece of art when you get your work done at Sweet Baby Octane. Pros: Great work, Great Service, Great Price Cons: kinda hard to find more

so i went in on sat. at 5 to get 5 stars down my side, thats a whole lotta straight lines on the rib cage. and i must say d did a hella great job! he was nice personable, very professional, and really clean!. i love my tattoo and i will be back there again i know it! if i were you i would GO HERE! He had the best price in town and he did such great work i was really impressed. I've been telling my friends about him, and some of my family, i know that i'll be back to get some more. Pros: excellent work, and very nice Cons: not right next door to me more

i was referred to D. by a girlfriend. i went in for a consult first and he drew me up a rough sketch. when i came back to get the work, he was very professional, yet personable and had drawn up a great tattoo with all the things we talked about. he was very good at making suggestions about how it would fit with other tattoos i already have and color. i love my new ink and will def be back again. more

first, sorry for my so bad english!!!\r i've met D.Willy, by mail, few times before the tattoo convention in NANTES 2007 (france) cos i want a real good artist to continue to ink my body !!;) after seen his different works on his website, i decide that he will be the next to touch me !!...and he was OK too ....;)\r it was a bit strange to share some ideas only by mail but at the end he found the good idea and the appointment was decided...from the first minute i saw him i knew i've make the right choice !!!!\r it was a real nice moment under his needles!!! (even if the end was a little painful!!!)...now i'm a very proud owner of one of his works on my belly !!!!\r hope to meet him again this year !!!!\r thanks D. you rule man!!!! LOVE & FTW !!!!!\r Thierry from Britanny/france more

I was actually referred to Sweet Baby Octane by my parents- haha. They have both gotten inked by D. Willy, and now I'm proud to say so have I. He took my idea and made it even better. Also, what I liked most (besides my tat) was that D. Willy was very nice, kind, and understanding while I was taking my numerous breaks throughout the session. I love you D. Willy!! I will definitely be returning for more ink soon! Pros: Everyone was kind. D. Willy is totally hot. Cons: None. more

I had an existing tattoo that was just 'blah' and I went to D Willy (a trusted friend referred me to him) with my ideas of what I could add to my tattoo to make it something to be proud of. D took my ideas and ran with them! I trusted him completely and went with his exact design that he came up with! \r His work is top notch, unique, fast, clean and affordable! He has tattooed all over the world! Don't miss out!\r I love and trust his work so much that I took my son there for his first tattoo!! \r Would never go anywhere else and you shouldn't either! D. Willy ROCKS! 'nuff said Pros: Fast and affordable! Cons: NONE! more

Great interpretation of my idea and fantastic attention to detail! I was amazed with D Willy's ability to connect with my personality and then translate it into beautiful body art. When I came into the studio I was apprehensive as I was there to have a previous tattoo covered. I wanted something totally different than what I was currently sporting and I didn't want ANY remnants of my old tat left behind. I needed something exclusively for me that tells a story about who I was, who I am and who I wish to evolve into in the future. D took that information, a few of my sample photos, listened to my story and created what I consider to be a masterpiece. Not only was the artist an amazing person, creator and visionary.... THE STUDIO WAS FAB! Thanks for your great work and great personality! Wonderful experience.... more

Very comforting atmosphere in the shop. D.'s touch is amazing. He is very delicate in his touch but hardcore in his art. I love the vibrant colors and the fine details. Mastermind of illusions. He works very hard at making sure the customer is happy with the piece. His pricing is fair and reasonable. I will never have another artist ink me besides D. He is the best at what he does! I'm glad I found him. I recommend all my friends to him, even took my own daughter. I remain a loyal customer. Love ya D! Pros: Light touch, amazing art, clean shop, comfy surroundings, good music Cons: Can't think of a one! more

I must say that I have been very impressed with the overall quality with Sweet Baby Octane. I love everything from their creative shop deco to the actual tattoo work. D. Willy and J. Michael are both very talented artists. I have many many hours and several sessions of work done on my FULL back piece and I am extremely pleased with the results. If I could post pictures, I would! I also want to point out that they are clean and safe. So if it's your first time, or you're a veteran canvas, you will definately want to check them out! Pros: Quality ink & tools, very artistic & creative, safe & clean! more

Sweet Baby Octane is a world class shop with highly talented, down-to-earth artists. D Willy and J are stand up guys that don't take their work lightly. I have 6 peices inked by J and I'm always pleased, I've also sent roughly 6 of my friends their way to get work and have seen nothing but top notch artwork as a result. There's none of the b.s. you might find at other shops, these guys don't tear down other artists or artwork, they let their work speak for itself. The shop is a laidback environment, newcomers will feel at ease and entertained. I wish I didn't like their work so much because I'm starting to look like a circus freak.\r \r Ride til ya Die... and remember to spay and neuter your pets and animals.\r theDirtyGonzos Motorcycle Club Pros: Tastey Tats for little cash, Clean and Funfilled environment Cons: I have so many tats done by these guys that I'm enemy #1 on my neighborhood watch list more

DWilly is not only an amazing artist, entrepreneur, and business owner, but a all around good guy. Behind the bad-ass demeanor is someone who will shoot you straight about what good tattoo art really is, all the while treating you with the dignity and respect that is void in a lot of your everyday tattoo studios. I personally have 2 award winning caliber sleeves that reflect just a a bit of D's talents. Sweet Baby Octane is as good as it gets for custom tattooing. Pros: Best color, service and overall ink in town. Cons: Not enough skin to tattoo. more

I am Patrick Buzzard. Founding member and guitar player for Saving Jane.\r \r First and foremost: D is the man. I have had several pieces done by him and EVERY single one is perfect. Unlike most people, visible ink is expected and almost required in my line of work. I have traveled the country and compared my ink with some very famous ink'd people and always draw compliments and remarks such as ""you got that in COLUMBUS?!?"" One example of that is when Saving Jane played on the Regis and Kelly show not only did I proudly wear a ""Sweet Baby Octane"" shirt for millions of people to see (BTW.... You're welcome for that D!) the lovely and beautiful Kelly Rippa (who is a fan of ink herself) commented on how much she liked 'em.\r \r D is a world class artist and a classy guy as well. I have sent several friends to him and always hear back from them thanking me for recommending him . He treats you with respect, works with your ideas and is a pro form the word go. I have a lot of straight line work and some HEAVY shaded stuff and D handles all of it with ease. When I ventured below the elbow for my first ""job stopper"" tattoo D was the only artist I considered. Sweet Baby Octane: the only game in town. Pros: clean shop, great vibe Cons: make an appointment kids..... this guy is busy! more

i have gotten 16 tattoos from D and jay . highly detailed forest in black an gray,and a portrait of my great grandfather, i also have some crazy characters which are all custom.what i like about sweet baby is their original style and that they have the true mind set of custom tattooing. so why go any were else when you can go to sweet baby octane and get some of the best tattoos in columbus.they will be the only poeple that i will ever let put ink on me!!!!! Pros: every thing more

If you are looking to get a tattoo - Sweet Baby Octane is the place to go! D Willy is a great artist with a light hand. There is no way you will leave this shop disappointed! These guys are aboslute professionals who can give you the design you want. I wont be going anywhere else. Pros: cleanliness, skilled artists, friendly environment, professional attitude Cons: cant think of any cons.... this shop is great more

I have been getting work done from D.Willy, almost monthly, for the past year as he is working on completing both sleeves and I have zero compliants. D.Willy is an incredible artist, makes you feel very comfortable given the amount of pain one feels and has a very clean shop. Back in the 90's, I went to a handful of different artists in town, two of which were ""big"" names and they do not even come close to D.'s light hand. Honestly, there are times I dont feel the needles at all. D's color is so bright and vibrant, I swear it almost glows! I could not be happier as he also offers a very fair price for top notch work. I highly recommend D.Willy, in fact, I will never be tattooed by anyone else again!! Pros: Perfect lines, bright colors, light hand, very very clean, and extremely fair in pricing. Cons: None!!!! more

I'VE BEEN GETTING TATTOOED BY D WILLY- THE OWNER OF SWEET BABY OCTANE- FOR OVER 15 YEARS. The artists at SBO are professional, fun and amazing. The artists are happy to work with you to design the perfect tat and ensure you're happy with the results! These guys rock!! Pros: AWESOME TATS! FRIENDLY STAFF! more

did a great job on my tattoo, looks awesome, i love it and will go back for my next one, recomend to all more