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25 reviews for Dream Jungle Tattoo
Dream Jungle is not your corner tat/piercing shop with sketchy artists that you go to when you're drunk and you regret it the next morning. Yeah, it's in the hood. But this place is named after a book by Jessica Hagedorn, so you KNOW it's legit!
Amazingly talented artists with great attitudes. I got my first tattoo about 10 months ago with Aleks. He made me feel completely comfortable... and even gave me bibinka while I was in the chair!
I couldn't have asked for a better first tattoo experience. Clean, chill atmosphere with a great artist. Thanks Aleks! I will definitely be coming back!!
After years of searching and going back forth about where to get my tattoo, I finally made the decision to stop by here at Dream Jungle.
I called for a consultation, then I set up an appointment on a Sunday even though they were usually closed, they set it up for me. I spoke to Aleks over the phone, and Gus was the one that did my tattoo.
I was extremely nervous when I went in, but talking to Aleks and to Gus calmed me down a bit, and I was really excited for my tattoo. It took a little over 4 hours to complete, and after everything was done I was beyond ecstatic with my tattoo.
Not only does this place have a cool atmosphere, but the artists really know what they're doing too. I can't wait to come back and get my next tattoo here.
I got my first tattoo done yesterday by Gus. lol i must say i was really intimidated at first, but once i got talking to Gus, i realized hes a real cool guy.
It didnt take me very long to describe what i wanted, and he made some nice small additions to the piece to tie it all together. he totally understood what i wanted.
The place itself is really clean and laid back, but very professional at the same time. there were lots of clients coming in and out. i'm glad that Gus had time for me. My tattoo took about an hour, Gus took his time to make sure that i was happy with the design and placement.
I couldnt have has a better first experience than here at Dream Jungle, THANK YOU, GUS. lol i'm sure i'll be back for a second tattoo, after i get over the pain of the first one!!
Got my tattoo last friday...cannot be pleased enough with the experience. I live in Kansas City and been working with Aleks on getting a tattoo. Finally got everything lined up and flew out to LA. We started in the early afternoon and went for about 6 1/2 hours. The shop, artists, other clients were cool as hell. Everyone thought I was crazy to go all the way out to LBC just for a tattoo, but it is much more than just a tattoo. I got a sleeve that goes just a little past my elbow in an okkil style. Aleks went out of his way to make sure everything was just right. I got so many compliments going through LAX and DFW on the way back home to KC. Not sure if I'll be getting another tattoo anytime soon, but if/when I do, I'm willing to travel back to Dream Jungle. (Pics to come later)
I went in for a tattoo touch up today and thought I'd drop a review.
I got three white star outlined on my wrist. I got it done by Gus last July, and in the time span the tattoo had faded significantly. At the time, he was very conscientious and took his time on it. Despite that, I felt like as it was healing, I could tell some places were done deeper than others. I would need to get re-inked. But I waited till this week to do it.
They are closed on Sunday and Monday so I went on Tuesday. They also close at 7pm so I rushed over after work - Gus has said that if I got there by 6:30, it'd be cool. As I got there, Aleks was leaving, and he talked to me for a while about white ink tattoos, what I wanted, etc... I really appreciated the conversation, because when I sat down with Gus, he didn't really talk much about how it faded or why. Gus ended up touching up the tattoo though... I think he rushed the job a little bit at the end and now as the tat is peeling it looks like not enough ink was dropped in.
I know, white ink tattoos are tough. But I really like the community feel to Dream Jungle - they do so much for the community. I may have to retouch the tattoo a third time, but I'll wait till I get a second tattoo done somewhere else on my body. I think for the second one though, I'd like Aleks to be the artist to work on me - every time I talk to him he is the sweetest guy and he really knows his stuff. He instills trust and confidence.
Also - I didn't get charged for the touch-up. Tattoo touch-ups are a part of the initial charge. But I did drop a nice tip. There is a $60 minimum fee for any tattoo they do.
Big Al Ramone rocks! He did my "Thor's Hammer" tattoo last September and did an amazing job on it. I get tons of compliments on it. The shading is bad ass. And he's 1 very cool dude.
I am saving up for my next one and will definitely be going back to Al and you should too!
another great experience at Dream Jungle Tattoo. And, this time I got inked up by Gus.
The experience was cool because of the people around you. This review includes stars for both the venue and the people in it. Aleks has made a great addition to this place by the artists he has brought in. They are very friendly and just overall lax.
My addiction has branched off into another piece...this time on my back.
Am I coming back? you better "facking" believe it!
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9/16/2008
its official...im ADDICTED...just visited the new shop last week to meet up with ALEKS...he had… Read more »
I was tattooed here yesterday and my appointment was early so I woke up showered and went over. Gus drew up an interpretation of the picture of the tattoo I wanted a couple of days prior to my appointment. It was a cover up piece and it turned out fantastic. Gus and the whole crew were so amazingly nice and helpful especially when I passed out TWICE. Tattoos hurt what can I say? For being as lame as I was Gus did a great job, I would certainly recommend this place to my friends and family. Thank You to everyone at Dream Jungle for being so helpful. Oh and my tattoo kicked ass BTW, totally worth all the pain :).
I got my first tattoo done at Dream Jungle Tattoo by renowned artist Aleks Figueroa this past tuesday.
I knew I wanted 3 things incorporated into the tattoo: The last names of my parents, the Philippine coat of arms, and some philippine neo-tribal patterns. I got to the studio at 11:30am and the sketch work began. Aleks spent about an hour drawing the design on me free-hand, making many changes due to the fact that he is a perfectionist when it comes to his work, and it had to be done just right. After he finished free-handing the design, he told me that this design was something different than what he has done in the past and that he liked the direction that it was headed in. He stepped back and told me to look into the mirror. I was blown away. I had different sharpie colors outlining the design, and I could tell it was going to be awesome.
Next, I got into the chair, he fired up his tattoo machine and started to make the first line on my tricep. I experienced 3 different feelings while being tattoo'd. At first it was like duct tape was being pulled from my skin; After about an hour, when I was numbing out the pain, it felt like a tickling-buzzing vibration, and towards the end when I was fatigued (5 hours in) it felt like a hot knife cutting your skin.
After 5-6 hours and 3 15 minute breaks, my tattoo was done. I looked in the mirror and was even more amazed at what I saw than the first time. The shading, the intricate brush-stroke like lines in the alibata, and the overall shape were more than I could have ever imagined. I walked in with an idea, and walked out with a masterpiece. Aleks incorporated crocodile skin patterns for strength and protection, different plant and leaf patterns representing a solid foundation, good health, and long life, and repeating patterns of 4 representing the number of people in my family.
Aleks is an awesome guy, and a great visionary artist. Do yourself a favor and get some work done by him.
Aleks is a great artist...very personable and easy to work with.
Studio has cool ambience, could have slept on the sofa if it wasn't for the people walking by.....as a matter of fact, who cares, but wasn't that sleepy.
Everyone is friendly.
Good beats.
Took my friends here also.......they love it! Need I say more.
I just got my tattoo done by Al Ramone today and I love love love it! He did a cover up for me and it is amazing! I showed him a picture of what I wanted to cover up my rose tattoo with and he turned it into this beautiful lotus flower. So much better than what I expected! I definitely encourage anyone to go to Al for their Ink work if they want a great job done.
I think it was over 10 years ago when Aleks (the owner of Dream Jungle) did my first tattoo. Turns out, I was his 6th or 7th client. Even back then, he was already building his repertoire, working closely with me to come up with something that represented what I was about.
From there, Aleks paid his dues. Working at the acclaimed Black Wave Tattoo in L.A. Going on 'tours' throughout the year to ink up folks from Seattle to NYC. Airbrushing tattoos on little kids at festivals.
So finally last month, I decided to pay Aleks a visit to get more ink work done: a sleeve that started from my lower bicep and went around my shoulder. And though it was (of course) PAINFUL, the piece itself is impeccable. And again, Aleks asked me questions and engaged me in discussion that would end up going into the piece itself. What I really appreciate about Aleks is that, even though he does do the traditional Filipino design, he doesn't BS you about it being this or that. He is clear about the disconnect between the homeland and here, and that what he's creating is influenced by traditional designs, AND is also an evolution of the art as it relates to Filipinos here in the US.
Basically what I'm saying is, if you want it done right, go to Dream Jungle.
This place has a very cool vibe and decor. It's not like your typical Tattoo place. Place was very clean and sheik. Music was also good!
Aleks is a very talented artist! My cousin went to get inked the day after I did because she was so impressed with his work and was highly recommended by me and my BFF.
Everyone is friendly as well.
Nuff said ... go get inked at Dream Jungle Tattoo!
I got my first tattoo a couple weeks ago with Al Ramone. AL is an AMAZING artist! I got my Phoenix done with him and it was perfect!! We couldnt finish the whole tattoo in one session so I have to go back for the coloring. But so far Im extremely happy with my tattoo! The other guys there in the shop were cool and welcoming. Overall had a great experience with those guys!
Congratulations Al Ramone!! Al @ Dream Jungle (http://www.myspace.com...) won the District Weekly cover contest for Best Tattoo. It is a beautiful tattoo of an old Harley Davidson track racer. If you want your tattoo to look like you want it to, go see Al (Albert). He is the sweetest and will totally work with you. Satisfaction Guaranteed!!
I just had an owl tattooed on my wrist by Al Ramone, and it came out absolutely beautiful! He took his time to get it perfect. I could not ask for a better price or a better tattoo, especially since I did it to honor my deceased grandmother who's favorite animal was an owl. I took in a pic she had in her collection and the end result is extremely similar to the original. Definitely going back soon!!!!! Very nice and clean establishment as well. THANKS GUYS! Xoxo
Dream Jungle opened for my cousins and I on a Sunday! We all got matching alibata tattoos. Aleks and his staff are super nice! We spent the entire day there while we waited for each other to finish! We had a great time!
I was always afraid to get a tattoo because I thought if I commit a crimeI will be found and Identified.
Well it has been years and years and since I never started that criminal career I always dreamed about I ended up gettting one ( I will yelp the first 1 later)
This is my second Tatt the first one I have is a tribal Ta Moko tattoo done by a established New Zealand artist
I wanted to stay along the lines of tribal so I researched for 2 years about filipino tribal tattoos and I read several articles etc...about the artist
I contacted Aleks by email 2 years ago and he emailed me back he actually knew my uncle ( he is a filipino poet from the bay http://www.tony-robles...)
and 1 of my cousins( he wrote a bilingual filipino english childrens book http://www.tony-robles...)
Anyways he emailed me back and I let another year pass before I decided to contact him again I looked on his web site and he had some Yay area dates..
I had a consulatation and met with him I liked his vibe so I paid a $100 deposit for my future tatt and we discussed what I wanted and what he could create for me
At first I was just going to get Alibata/Babyin ancient filipino script on my arm..Aleks thought it would be good to play off of the other tribal tattoo on the opposite arm and design something that would compliment that. I liked the direction it was going in and we set up an appt for the following month
I ended up canceling my appt due to vacation plans and wanting to be able to go out in the sun with my tatt and have no worries..(Miami is Hot and Humid)
I told him I would give him a call I decided to make a trip to him and last Friday I went to long beach...I am very satisfied with my new Ink
Aleks did great work and the people I met while gettin my tatt were hell of cool..
I would definitely go back when im ready for something bigger
Did it Hurt????
Never let em see you sweat
If your looking for a filipino tribal Tattoo hit up Aleks Figueroa
dreamjungletattoo@gmai...
http://www.filipinotat...
yes, aleks is a dope artist.
1 star for the kind hospitality
1 star for the no-pressure consultation
1 star for the numerous sketches I never went with
1 star for the Sharpie-on-skin sample
1 star for claiming my tat the absolute smallest he's ever done
1 star for engaging conversation where i left feeling that i could ameliorate my self being
wait-- that's 6 stars.... deduct 1 star for the Sharpie taking forever to come off. aleks and his tattoo skills get FIVE STARS.
I've been wanting to get a tattoo for a while and my cousin told me about Dream Jungle so I went in for my consultation. I consulted Al Ramon about what I was looking for. I was unsure of the size I wanted so he put a stencil on me so I would get a better idea.
I went in two days later and had a better idea of what I was looking for. He created another stencil and I absolutely loved it. When it was over, I took a look at my new tattoo and could not believe how amazing it looked. It turned out better than I had ever imagined. Al put so much detail to it and he incorporated everything that I wanted. I am so happy with my new tattoo!! I love it!!!
Everyone there is pretty chill and I highly recommend Dream Jungle!
i LOVE this place. aleks is awesome and is extremely talented. he's super friendly and made me feel totally comfortable. he was fast and detail oriented and i love his work!
seriously.. i was completely sh!tting bricks prior to the needlework and i was DYING. lol aleks was really cool about it and honestly it wasn't even that bad. i mean.. it's a tattoo.. it's gonna hurt - there's no denying that.. but it's tolerable.
i met him for a consultation earlier this month and he was so cool and easy to get along with.. so i scheduled my appt for last friday and now i'm trying to schedule a day to talk to him about my next piece! i have 2 others from years ago that need to be retouched/added onto and i'm definitely going back to aleks at dream jungle.
anyway.. i love my new tattoo soooo much. it says "thug life" in baybayin down my left side. ok not really. more like.. my middle and last name. haha. but it IS down my left side from my lower ribcage down to my hipbone. it's beautiful. he did the lettering with brushstroke detail.. can't wait to go back!
Aleks is very talented. I was looking for a Filipino tribal tattoo artist. I found aleks through http://pinoytattoo.com. i saw one of the poster got his tattoo from aleks but that didnt get my attention. Ive asked my boss and he said he got his filipino tribal from Aleks. He said Aleks has a shop somewhere in Long beach. I did a lil bit of google and he was all over. Checked out yelp and http://filipinotatoos.com. Lets just say I always do my homework before I make a move. I called Aleks and set up a meeting. Heres what happened:
1. He asked me personal questions and FREE HAND the design on my arm (who does that? you could tell he has amazzzzzzzzzing skils). After that he would ask me if i liked the design. Of course i liked it. its badass! He also explained whats the meaning of the tattoo.
2. Design starts at 12pm and ends at 2pm. Also, we ate lunch between those time. He inked me from 2pm till 7:30pm. of course we have a couple of breaks.
The piece was half sleeve and my arm is huge. I still have to come back for a 2nd session since my sister was complaining ( i brought her so she can drive), i was in pain, and aleks said its better to do it go for 2nd session so im refresh.
I scheduled my 2nd session on december. I will post it complete piece after its complete.
Also, i could tell the difference how he inks and an amatuer tattoo artist (my friend did a piece on my chest) ink. I dont feel that much pain the way he does it.
I showed the tattoo to my friends and 2 of my homies said they would get their piece from Aleks. Thats how amazing his design was.
Aleks = cool & very talented.
Everyone there were laid back & super chill. I was worried about getting a big tattoo down my right side as a first tattoo, but Aleks was so great with making sure that I was feeling okay throughout the whole thing. Aleks charges a little more than the other artists, but he was straight up with the cost with NO bs*. I love this place & will most def be coming back!
I love this guy. Aleks actually did my first tattoo exactly 1 month ago. Not at his shop, but at his friend's pad in Oakland. After years of wanting one, but never really sure of what I wanted, I finally decided to take the plunge. It was extremely important to me that he do the piece that I have. First because he knows his Alibata, and second because when I first met him 5 + years ago, he was tattooing my husband (again at a friend's house un Oakland). My husband's been through a whole lot this past year battling the "BIG C" as we lovingly referred to his then-ailment. I wanted something to represent him. I wanted the words poet , athelete & survivor in Alibata. I had no idea of what size or where I wanted it. After he sketched out the design, and put it on my back, I knew it was exactly what I wanted. I didn't plan for it to be as big as it ended up being, but damn it turned out to be a beautiful piece of work. Aleks is a super chill guy who knows his shit, and is passionate about his work without being pretentious. Interesting, but funny sense of humor too. After working 2 12 hour night shifts, and on no sleep, I was extremely stressed and anxious when I first got to the house. After shooting the shit for what felt like an hour, by the time he started, I was totally relaxed and in the "get this over with" mode. He worked fast and finished it in an hour. Funny, every time I hear anything by New Edition, all I can think of is the buzz of the tattoo gun thing since thats what was playing in the background (per my request !) If you live in the Bay, and don't have time to go to SoCal, contact him and he may be able to arrange something when he's in the area. Oh yeah, bonus star for being easy on the eyes =)
Dream Jungle Tattooists are pretty awesome. Walter and I met them while at the Filipino Arts & Culture Festival in San Pedro, CA this past weekend. The guys who work here are awesome. Not only is their personality and vibe real laid back and cool, it was really friendly and honet. I appreciated one of the artists who told me and Walter to be sure that we NEVER pay for a tattoo design. Tattoo designs should be exactly what you want and nothing less. I loved that the artists were real honest and admitted to you, "DUH!! Yeah, it's gonna hurt. What do you think?" Ha ha! I was thinking the same thing when this girl asked that question. HA ha! I couldn't believe what I'd heard. Anyways, his response was real. The time and effort and detail that goes into each masterpiece was awesome too. We saw tons of pictures and talked to a few different very satisfied customers. It can be hard to find some real good tattoo artists who are able to do some alibata or tribal work on you. So, this was perfect for Walter...It helped spark some tattoo ideas. Watch out. You may see a sleeve in a lil while.
