Spiritus Tattoo

While deciding 7 years ago I wanted a tattoo I knew I had to have the right artist. I searched for years and never found one I liked. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted till I found Kats work. I knew she was the one that had to do my tattoo.
I contacted her through email and we worked out when and where. Seven years ago I started this journey to find the right artist and it ended at Spiritus Tattoo.
Kat is an amazing artist and a beautiful soul.

Before I moved to Ohio, and before Mike Moses moved to Ohio, he worked in Richmond and I lived in North Carolina– I drove 10 hours roundtrip to have him do a tattoo on my thigh. I came to Mike with a few ideas picture of an old woodcut I found online because I was so impressed with his linework in his portfolio– while the image isn’t quite what he typically does, he didn’t bat an eye when I asked him to do it. It’s been a few years, and that tattoo is as crisp and bold as when it first healed.
I’ve gotten a few tattoos and this was my largest, taking a little over 3 hours, but Mike made it pretty much painless– I almost fell asleep laying on the table (probably because I woke up at 5am to drive to Richmond…) There are only a few artists I would totally trust with permanently modifying my body, and Mike Moses is one of them.
I was overjoyed to hear that Mike was moving to Columbus and went to the opening party of his shop to congratulate him and see the new place– it is gorgeous. You can really tell that both Mike and Kat have put so much heart into this place. I’m really happy to have them here and can’t wait to schedule my next appointment.
If you’re in Ohio, get in line for some artwork– you won’t be disappointed.

Mike and Kat, co-​conspirators and owners of Spiritus Tattoo, had me from the get-​go even before Kat Marie Moya began her artistry with me. Both, separate and together, offer to existing clients and newbies like myself a joie de vivre which calms the soul and lifts the spirit in all of us. Perhaps … then,… Spiritus?!! Mike & Kat are calm, cool, collected, well-​read, experienced in trade & life, and can lead a storyline while you’re under the pin-​pricks of tapestry creation.
I found them through Unilocal. Yes, I relied on Unilocal for assistance… a trail of crumbs if you will. From «here» to the Spiritus site and then to the artists … I found in Kat’s gallery nuances in «self-​discovery» and imagination my artist, stylist and Doctor of Soul.
My bond to Kat is on my upper back (once healed — a photo will be posted). Two 3 — 3.5 hour sessions did the trick. Caduceus symbol using inks of black, gray and shades of gray were the goal. Kat roared past the goal and blew me away with grace and understanding of my intent.
Along the way, Mike & Kat spoke with me, to me, about movies, books, bourbon, music, and explained some of the art and photos in their really, really unique studio. My first session had me discovering a B&W photo of Richmond, Virginia just post-​Civil War. Totally destroyed but with a Greek columned building standing. Because Caduceus is a Greek symbol, we talked about the South, the war and loads of other things.
Kat and I talked energy, foods, places we’ve lived and want to see, Short North pubs and bars, dreams and a truck load of other things… while she calmly placed herself, her work, onto my living canvas. Loved it all.
Spiritus is an experience, a great experience. Mike & Kat «got it going on» and should help experienced and/​or newbies who wants style and soul built into their passion for a tattoo. Go see them — let them be a part of your life — for sure.

I really should start this review with an invocation to the muses, because they are clearly present in this shop.
Long story short, I traversed from Boston to Ohio to get a tattoo done at Spiritus. Mike and Kat are each phenomenal artists in various mediums. That being said, I got tattooed by Mike Moses.
This isn’t my first time at the tattoo rodeo. I can say without any hesitation that Spiritus is the most beautiful shop that I have ever seen. It’s gorgeous! You can tell that the artists put their heart and soul into every aspect of the shop.
On to the tattoo experience itself-​admittedly I was a little anxious to get tattooed so far away from home by an artist I had never met. Those fears subsided the moment I walked into Spiritus. Mike Moses is a warrior poet. He has strong customer service skills, an eclectic sense of humor, and does gnarly work. He’s very light-​handed; I was able to sit for 8 hours without a qualm. He is the also most gracious person that I’ve ever met. I would also like to nominate him to be the next Merlin of Britian, as he is also wise.
Anybody, anywhere, should have a quest to Spiritus. You’re getting art from great people. You really can’t ask for anything more than that!