. "2012-08-08T00:00:00"^^ . "9"^^ . "1"^^ . . "3"^^ . "1"^^ . . "I was referred to Living Canvas by a friend who had two of her tattoos done there previously. I was stoked! I made my appointment and go there anticipating leaving with my first tattoo. Instead, it was a nightmare! I had an appointment set for 7:30. My artist was already working with someone and, okay, I understand they're all busy there. But we kept waiting, and waiting, and waiting. The receptionist said he would probably be with me by 8, since that was apparently the real appointment time; obvious failure in communication there! So we keep waiting and waiting; an hour and a half later (9pm) he finally emerges. I had wanted to see my tattoo design drawn up a little differently, and he said he didn't have time to redraw it then tattoo it on me. The first time he drew it up, it took nearly an hour! For a little bird sillhouette, that is ridiculous. I ended up leaving and going to another shop who got me in and out, tattoo drawn up and put on me, in a matter of about a half hour. DO NOT GO TO LIVING CANVAS. The front desk staff is very rude - she kept giving my friends and I dirty looks - in general it was a bad experience. Don't waste your time or money. Go elsewhere!"^^ .