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Apollo and founder Blue Mason have been featured across local and national press for award-winning artistry, a luxury studio experience, and giving back to the community. Here's the coverage — straight to the source.
- Quality Business Awards (2024) — Named Best Tattoo Shop in Santa Monica for 2024, with a 95%+ quality score (top 1% of U.S. businesses). Read the award ↗
- TMZ — Saweetie and soccer star Jadon Sancho spotted getting inked at Apollo in Santa Monica. Read the article ↗
- LA Weekly — "The Apollo Tattoo Studio is Inking a Legacy" — on Blue Mason's award-winning craft and vision. Read the article ↗
- Medium — "Apollo Tattoo Studio: An Artistic Revolution Awaits" — a deep dive into the studio's creative ethos. Read the article ↗
- East County Californian — Coverage of Blue Mason's fundraiser providing survival bags and supplies for homeless and at-risk youth. Read the article ↗
- The Los Angeles Tribune — "The Art of Fine Lines: Why Choosing the Right Tattoo Artist Matters" — featuring Blue Mason and The Apollo Tattoo Studio. Read the article ↗
- Eyes On Hollywood — "Blue Mason – A Tattoo Artist for All" — the story of how Apollo's founder built a high-end studio. Read the article ↗