Leviathan Tattoo

It took a while, but I got an awesome tattoo here by Mindy! She created exactly what I wanted and made me feel very comfortable during the entire process. I totally recommend her! This was my first tattoo and she clearly explained everything to me. Highly recommend!!!

One of the best tattoo shops in the area! My boyfriend and I both go to Eddie, and we love our tattoos! He has a half sleeve of the «aliens» comic on him and it looks badass. I also have an entire thigh tattoo tribute that also looks beautiful. I always recommend this shop to all my customers & friends. Every single artist in this shop are talented!

Was in California visiting family and 4 of us wanted to get a tattoo supporting my lupus. My brother referred us to this shop and they were more than willing to work us all in to be able to get us in at the same time by Scottie and Jonathan. My mother and sister had Scottie do theirs and he was very great in the work he has done and my sister and mother couldn’t be happier. Jonathan did a very personal piece for my husband that included my lupus ribbon with my writing inside and a personal tattoo for myself. He was very easy to talk to and made us feel like we have been going there for years. He had the lightest hand I’ve ever had for tattooing, enough that I fell asleep as he worked on my shoulder. I will now wait to get any future tattoos until I come back from Texas to California. Thank you Scottie and Jonathan for everything y’all did for us.

Just sat down for my first session with jonathan. Excellent work done! Hella chill dude and crazy talented! I recommend him and his shop to everyone.

You know how everyone who has a tattoo feels they got the best work, and always recommends the shop they went too? Well I’m about to do that but I assure you it’s only because this is one of the best shops you will ever go to.
I’ve been going to Jonathan Leonhardt for quite some time, well before he opened up this shop in Rocklin. I sought out his expertise based on my brothers sleeve as I had never seen artwork quite like it. Outside of their amazing artwork, it’s truly rare on the ideas they help you come up with. For example, I wanted a sleeve that had to do with a man being pulled in two directions and trying to make the right decisions in life. With that idea alone, Jonathan put together a complete sketch of a man being torn in two directions that spiraled around my arm from my wrist to above my shoulder blade. The design itself contorts perfect around the shape of my arm and the added detail is incredible. The bottom half has the man being pulled down by evil (grim reaper holding his legs, snake like creatures swirling about in a swamp like environment, and the skin on the man is peeled back showing muscles, bones, etc.)
Top half of the man is reaching for success and has an amazing swirl coming out of his chest that turns into an angel like creature that curtails on the back of shoulder blade. He made all of this from me saying «I want a tattoo to show I’m torn in life with decisions.»
I know my example was a little long, but the point is they are much more than a tattoo shop. I have been to other shops in the area like California Tattoo and they are simply a stencil shop that needs the idea to do the work. Hell, they even lowered my tattoo price because I let them keep the stencil to use on other people. I didn’t realize they were kind of like the Nickelback of Tattoo shops and how lame my stencils were. Jonathan kindly hid them in my sleeve. :)
Lastly, a lot of people are nervous about the pain, being half naked in an open shop, and what they will look like with others watching. Leviathan Tattoo has closed door rooms for each artist so you are completely alone with the artist and have much needed privacy. Some rooms also have flat screen tvs so you can watch dvd’s to distract you from the tattoo pain.
I can’t say enough good things about this place and I recommend it to everyone I know. I get compliments almost daily and it’s been years since I got the work done. Do yourself a favor and get on their schedule to test it out yourself.
P. S. — Better call soon as their schedules are always full due to their amazing talents and customer service!!!

A couple of months ago, I visited Leviathan after getting great recommendation from a co-​worker. I made an appointment four months in advance to see Eddie Julian. Gave him my sketch, and he said it would be ready at the time of my appointment. Came in on the day of my appointment for my first tattoo on time, and he wasn’t even there. When he showed up an hour later, the drawing wasn’t even done and he said to come back in 30 minutes and he’ll have it done. Took him an additional three hours to get anything done, and it wasn’t even right. He misspelled a word which thank god I caught and told him to redo with the correct spelling. He wouldn’t listen to the idea/​placement of the tattoo I told him I wanted it, and he insisted it be done the way he wants. Also, I told him ahead of time that I had a final that day, but he didn’t care nor take that into consideration. He started tattooing 30 minutes prior to my final, so I had to get up and leave with a half outlined tattoo, and go take a very uncomfortable final, then come back to finish. He wasn’t professional, took too many smoke breaks, and was just milking the time. Don’t feel very satisfied with my tattoo which I had very high hopes for especially when I had a recommendation to go see Eddie. He messed up the placement really bad, and everyday it bothers me to look at. Way to ruin my first tattoo.

Eddie Has done a ton of work for me. I get complements all the time! Great Shop!

I just got my first tattoo from Jonathan Leonhardt at Leviathan Tattoo and I could not be happier. The shop is clean and remarkably quiet considering all the activity happening inside. Jonathan listened to me and I felt completely sure that he understood what I wanted and I couldn’t be happier with my tattoo. Every single step of my experience was elite. Jonathan’s work station is spotless and he was very informative about what was happening and what I needed to do for my tattoo to be it’s best. I traveled hours and waited a few months for my appointment and it was worth all of that to have the experience I had.

This is the best shop in Rocklin! Nik Santos is the best piercer there is and he fallows all safety protcals and makes you feel comfortable! Very clean shop and very friendly people there! I highly recomend Leviathan Tattoo in Rocklin!

This place is awesome! Kevin drew up my idea of a tattoo and it blew my mind, it was even better than what I’d had in my head. Then two hours later when it was finished, I couldn’t believe how AMAZING it looks. Everything was very clean and sanitary. Kevin was great, made me feel very comfortable. I also just found out the artist who did my first tattoo a few years back in Sac is now working at Leviathan as well, and he’s a great artist too. I don’t know the others, but Kevin and Jesse are highly recommended by ME! :)

I was so impressed when i walked into this shop. It was very neat, clean, and it had a great vibe. Kevin did the tat on my arm and he is phenomenal. His line work is spot on. I can’t wait to go back and get more done. As soon as i figure out how to add a pic of my tat i will :)

This is a great shop to come to for custom tattoos, especially big pieces. My boyfriend has been going to artist Jonathan Leonhardt for quite some time (3+ years), where he got a full sleeve and half sleeve done.
This shop is also one of the cleanest I’ve been to. The front is neat and orderly, and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Jonathan has an immaculate work station, and he takes all necessary steps to properly clean and disinfect his work area/​equipment. All of his appropriate certificates (like blood pathogens certification) can be seen in his room.
Jonathan also gives you a lot of options concerning your tattoo. He asks a lot of questions and wants your input while he’s tattooing, which is fabulous. He’s a very talented artist and makes one of a kind pieces. He’s really awesome at perspective and depth in my opinion. He also does beautiful color pieces.
To make things comfortable, he’s got a huge television so you can watch movies while you’re being worked on. A great way to pass the time (and pain).
Prices are very reasonable for the quality work ($ 120 per hour, and I think the deposit is also $ 120).
Overall, this is a great place to come. I’m sure the rest of the staff is just as awesome and talented as Jonathan.

I have been going to Jonathan for 6 years now, and have recommended all my friends to him, and they have recommended him to others as well. That alone should say enough. My first tattoo from him is now 6 years old and on my forearm so it gets a lot of sun exposure. when I shave my arms and put a fresh coat of sunscreen on, I still get asked if it is a brand new tattoo. I have seen Eddies work during those 6 years also and couldn’t be more impressed with him as well. Both are true artists, and understand concepts of art that go beyond tattooing, and skill that are superior to your standard tattoo artist in the area. This new shop of theirs is outstanding, private rooms for each artist, comfortable, and quality custom work. You honestly couldn’t ask for more from a tattoo shop or it’s artists. They have a great shop here, relaxed atmosphere and one on one consults and conversation to make sure you’re getting the best looking tattoo to fit your idea. I personally would not go anywhere else.

Heard about this shop from a friend in the area. I was with them visiting northern California from LA and was really impressed. It’s a great shop all around, comfortable, private, and no matter which artist you go to, you will have a great looking custom tattoo. Just go and look through their portfolios and you will see for yourself. Will definitely be going back for another next time I’m in the area. Thanks Eddie!

Let me tell you what… this is the place to go to get your tattoos and piercings!!! I just had my third tattoo done… second one here! AMAZING!!! Kevin does such an amazing job and pays great attention to detail. The business is not loud and crazy and all the artists are so nice! I highly recommend making this your one and only tattoo place :)

I started going to Leviathan Tattoo through a referral from friend. I get work done by Jonathan Leonhardt and he is the best does awesome work… The shop is great very friendly environment and very clean. So if your looking for a great place for ink stop at Leviathan Tattoo ask for Jonathan tell him Anita sent you!!!

Best tattoo shop in town… highly recommend for any and all styles of tattoo! Very flexible and very professional at the same time… absolutely amazing artists!

I was referred by a good friend of mine to see Jonathan, who originally worked at Something Wicked in Roseville, to work on a large side tattoo I wanted. I’m incredibly happy with his work. He is patient, personable and talented, and always makes sure his customers are happy and comfortable.
Jonathan and Eddie (both of whom worked at Something Wicked) recently opened their own shop in Rocklin (near Sierra College), Leviathan Tattoo, which has a unique (and might I add very smart) spin to the traditional tattoo shop. Rather than an out-​in-​the-​open floorplan, where everyone coming into the shop can see ev-​ery-​thing, they have individual rooms, which allows for more privacy and comfort. Each room has a large flat screen, giving you the option to put a movie on, or if you’re not feeling that, you can listen to whatever type of music you want. During my last session, which lasted about 4 hours, we listened to Pandora the entire time. Heaven! I am not a fan of the death metal that’s usually on, so to have an option of music I specifically enjoy was amazing!
I without a doubt recommend these guys… They are ALL about the customer satisfaction and if you’re looking for talent, look no further.
The shop phone number is 916−259−1918.