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HoneyBadger
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New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
So a new tattoo shop opened up in my neighborhood and I noticed they're not very busy which got me thinking...
How does one find out about the credentials of the artists of a new tattoo shop?
I mean, even though it's close to where I live, I'm pretty sure I'd take a pass on going there since I don't know who works there and what kind of work they do. For that matter I wouldn't even know how long they've been in the biz.
I'm all for supporting local businesses but when dealing with something as permanent as a tattoo, I'm just not so sure I would want to go to a new place. KWIM?
What do you think?
Message edited 7/21/2008 4:01:14 PM.
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Posted 7/21/08 4:00 PM  |
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MrsSchwags
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
you can ask for references or see a portfolio
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:02 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
You can google the artists' names and see if they have been published also.
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:05 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
Posted by MrsSchwags
you can ask for references or see a portfolio
But how can you be sure that what you see is really that person's work?
Posted by MsMBV
You can google the artists' names and see if they have been published also.
That's not a bad idea, but I guess would only work if they've been published.
Is it common for a tattoo artist to be published?
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:11 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by MrsSchwags
you can ask for references or see a portfolio
But how can you be sure that what you see is really that person's work?
Posted by MsMBV
You can google the artists' names and see if they have been published also.
That's not a bad idea, but I guess would only work if they've been published.
Is it common for a tattoo artist to be published?
Several artists in the NY area have been published. Also there are a couple of online forums so that might come up too. I know that Joe Capobianco and Civ have been published numerous times, so if any of it ended up online then it would show.
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:13 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
So I suppose if they have biz cards, I could take one and look them up...
IDK, I think when the time comes and I'm ready to get another tattoo, I'd go to a more recognized place.
I've seen some of Civ's work, I'm a big fan of all the guys work from Lotus. I've recommended them on a few occasions.
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:29 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
DHs St. Anthony is Civ's work. It is one of his favs.
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:38 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
Posted by MsMBV
DHs St. Anthony is Civ's work. It is one of his favs.
Oh wow, that's cool!!!
I'd love to see some pictures of it.
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:39 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
I'll tell him to get nekkid when I get home. Maybe I'll even remember to take a pic.
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:40 PM |
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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BahBahBlackJeep
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
Posted by MsMBV
I'll tell him to get nekkid when I get home. Maybe I'll even remember to take a pic.
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| Posted 7/21/08 4:59 PM |
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Candy Girl
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
I think if an artist is credible, he or she will have a following. DH's friend is a well known tattoo artist that just opened his own shop. You have to book him 1-2 months in advance. I think googling is pretty reliable. A lot of people post their work and give credit to the artist.
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| Posted 7/21/08 5:30 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: New Tattoo Shop in the Hood...
Just because they are working in a known shop does not make them a good artist.
I've known Doctors that have gone to Yale and John Hopkins that graduated far from the top of their class. They're still Doctors though.
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| Posted 7/21/08 6:10 PM |
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