rec.arts.bodyart: Tattoo FAQ 5/9--Artist List
Mama Lani
Last-modified: August 1, 1995
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The rec.arts.bodyart Tattoo FAQ is broken up into 9 parts:
1/9--Introduction
2/9--Getting a tattoo
3/9--Sanitation
4/9--Conventions
5/9--Artist list <---YOU ARE READING THIS FILE
6/9--Care of new tattoos
7/9--General care/removal
8/9--Misc. info
9/9--Bibliography
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Subject: WHAT THIS FILE CONTAINS
This file is structured as a traditional FAQ in the form of questions
and answers. Questions answered in this file:
Rec.arts.bodyart FAQ Part 5/9: Tattoo artist list
1. Who is a good/bad tattoo artist near me?
1.01. Laws on tattooing (primarily in the US)
1.1. US West Coast/Pacific: California, Washington,
Idaho, Hawaii
1.2. US Southwest: Arizona
1.3. US Midwest: Ohio, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan,
Illinois, Kansas
1.4. US Southeast: Louisiana, Florida
1.5. US East Coast: Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode
Island
1.6. Canada: British Columbia, London
1.7. EUROPE/UK: London
1.8. EUROPE/POLAND
1.9. ASIA/Japan
2. Where on my body should I get a tattoo?
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Subject: 1. Who is a good/bad tattoo artist near me?
The following is a list of artists who are personally reviewed by RAB
readers. I've now pulled all unattributed reviews that were in the FAQ
prior to my taking over the maintenance of. What unattributed reviews
there are left are from people who submitted reviews to me long before I
got my act together.
A posting on this FAQ does *not* constitute approval, and is the
personal opinion of the reviewer. For liability purposes, it is YOUR
responsibility to check out the artist. Because I only accept personal
recommendations, this list is limited to those who are known to people
who read RAB There are many excellent artists who have not made it on
this list yet. Just because an artist is not on this list doesn't mean
they're not recommendable. Consider the reviews in this list along the
lines of a restaurant or movie review--YMMV.
To submit a review, contact <la...@lava.net>.
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Subject: 1.1 US West Coast & PACIFIC
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Subject: **CALIFORNIA**
California law states professional tattoo artists are not allowed to
tattoo minors who are under the age of 18. Otherwise unregulated.
Bay Area, California (South Bay):
Berkeley
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Tattoo City, 722 Columbus Ave, SF, CA 94133 415/433-9437
Reviewer: Karl Elvis MacRae <bat...@cisco.com>
Shop Review: The best in shop in SF (Actually, without a doubt
the best in the state; possibly the best in the country). Owned
by Ed Hardy; the guys who work there are simply great. You
cannot go wrong with them.
Artist Review:
o Freddy Corbin: A hell of a nice guy--the single tattooist I
totally trust to do a great job on anything. Great at doing
people, traditional, shading (excellent, subtle); tribal
(sharpest I've ever seen). If I had to pick a "world's best,"
as of now, it would be Freddy.
o Eddie Deutsch: Does a few things really, really well. Apart
from what he does really well, he's not really my *favorite*.
Has that psycho grafitti style down like no other; great with
chrome & metal; excellent biomechanicals. Great Japanese, but
comes out not quite looking traditional. Great traditional
Sailor Jerry stuff. Excellent, inventive tribal and good
Celtic. I don't (generally) like his people; tends to do funny
stuff with the faces I don't care for. However, I've seen some
that he's done a really good job on, so it's just a case of
getting him to do it like you want. If you want it different
than he sees it, he's not easy to work with. So if you don't
share a vision with him, don't try to get him to do it your
way; he will, but won't be as good a job. My advice with Eddie
is; do it his way, and if you don't want it his way, do it with
someone else.
o Nalla: Blackwork, celtic designs, excellent artist. Also
knowledgeable about piercings. (formerly of Erno Tattoo)
San Jose
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Pin Up Parlour, 520 South Second St, San Jose CA 408/279-3582.
Reviewer: J. Eric Townsend <j...@netcom.com>
* UPDATE! Robert Klem is now online at <ETC...@prodigy.com>, *
* and is now at a shop called "Marks of Art," also in *
* San Jose. *
Artist Review:
o (Robert) Klem: Went to Klem on the advice of Karl MacRae. Klem
helped figure out the right size of the piece I wanted; talked
to me quite a bit about visual vs. physical balance of the
placement of a tattoo ; answered all my questions about how
everything worked, what he was doing, why he did it, etc. Sems
to specialize in non-geometric, like Asian fish designs (he's
got some beautiful drawings of koi in his booth).
DRAGON TATTOO, San Jose, CA
Reviewer: Karl Elvis MacRae <bat...@cisco.com>
Artist Review:
o Pinky Yuen: Used to be one of the best around--one of the first
Hong Kong tattooist to come over here and start a shop, so I
consider it something of an honor to be wearing his work.
However in his advanced age (70s?), he's not the same as he
was. When he tattooed me (twice, the first about 12 years ago,
the second more like 9), he was still doing OK work if he liked
you, so I got some decent stuff.
Sacramento
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Back Door Studio, 1316 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, 95815
916/927-2136. Noon-8pm. 7 days/week. General Prices: $80/hr.
Reviewer: Richard Talbert <rtal...@netcom.com>
Clean friendly shop, has won the local "News & Review"
newspaper "Best Place to Get a Tattoo" award for 3 out of 4
yrs.
Artist Review:
o Jackie: Good basic work. Has done 5 tattoos on me from Mickey
Mouse Fantasia to tribal work. Have had her work described as
as crisp sharp lines with an understanding of what a tattoo
tattoo should be.
o Terri
o PJ (owner)
Santa Clara
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Eddie's Skin Works, 1207 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 408/554-8520
Reviewer: Karl Elvis MacRae <bat...@cisco.com>
Artist Review:
o EDDIE LUM: Highly recommend Pinky's brother, Eddie Lum. His
forte, not surprisingly, is Oriental stuff. Very good w/
flowing lines, dragons,tigers, flowers. I have 2 pieces from
him & am very pleased. Warning: For custom designs, there's a
language barrier, you may have to explain it several times.
Redwood City
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Redwood Tattoo, 846-M Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA
415/369-6365, walk-ins welcome, but appts have priority. Closed
Sun. & Mon, appts required for custom work. Cash only.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fenton <AS....@Forsythe.Stanford.EDU>
Artist Review:
o Paco Dietz: Was at Picture Machine (San Francisco); specializes
in fantasy art, custom designs. New shop w/ lots of new flash.
Beautiful tribal and celtic designs, as well as some unusual
Native American designs. Darker style
o Karl: Apprentice, past experiences have been scratching out
of his home. Specializes in Neo-Japanese. Does very nice
custom work (my favorite of his is a butterfly with a tiger
face peering out at you through the wing designs), experience
in blackwork and fine line.
Santa Barbara
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Tattoo Santa Barbara, 318 State St, or mail: PO Box 777, Santa
Barbara, 93101 805/962-7552; fax 805/962-1412. Email:
<pat...@aol.com>. By appt. Open around noon; Closed M/T. Quotes
on small work; $100/hr. large/custom work. Cash, Visa/MC, AMEX,
ATM cards. Reviewer: Thom Wade <crest...@aol.com>
Shop Review: Bright, airy shop a few short blocks from the pier
with most hygenic set-up I've ever seen. Work area separated
from walk-in folks by a counter. Lots of visual art (hanging
fans, fish, visions of Ireland) in addition to tattoo art. Vast
collection of tattoo art and ideas.
Artist Review #1 by Thomas Wade:
o Pat Fish (owner): Specializes in Celtic design. Tattooing 10+
years (after UCSB degree). Executes amazing artistic visions on
skin. Honest, direct and professional in every aspect of her
tattooing, making each customer feel his/her work is important.
With an artist's feel for what will look best, she guides
customers to art that looks and wears well.
Artist Review #2 by Aaron Remick <rem...@csulb.edu>:
o Pat is a very frank and honest sort who really takes a lot of
pride in her work, from design through the finished tattoo. She
was very helpful in working out tattoo design, particularly
relating to her knowledge of the celtic style which is
extensive.
Greater Los Angeles (Orange County, LA)
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Skin Works, 313 E. Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach 92661, 714/675-8905
Reviewer: Tim Lu <t...@sunstroke.sdsu.edu>
Artist Review:
o Ardee Allen (owner): Excellent, always very professional. I
feel it's important to support women in business--been going
to her for about 5 years and she's done my entire chest &
about 3/4 of my back. Periodically attends conventions, work
has appeared in a number of tattoo magazines. Specialties:
Custom work, coverups, colorwork, sumi (Japanese calligraphy)
style grey work.
o Lynda Tobbin: Talented artist who does very nice custom work.
Piercer:
o Val: Specialize in body piercing.
Twilight Fantasy Tattoo, 3024 W Ball Rd (@ Beach), Anaheim, CA
92804 714/761-8288. Reviewer: Tim Lu <t...@sunstroke.sdsu.edu>
Shop review: Shop wall is covered with awards. Nice front
reception area; work area behind reception counter. Not too much
privacy--individual work areas not divided. [They also have a
second shop in Riverside, although Kari Barba works primarily
out of the Anaheim shop: Twilight Fantasy Tattoo of Riverside,
5517 Van Buren Bl (Sylvan & Van Buren), Riverside, CA 909/688-
8282. M-Th 11-10 FSS 11-11 MC VS AM Disc, cash no checks
Artist Review:
o Kari Barba: Extremely well-known for her work w/ nature &
wildlife. Style reminiscent of a watercolor-like quality, which
sets her apart from many other artists.
Sunset Strip Tattoo, Inc., 8418 Sunset Blvd. W. Hollywood 90069.
213/650-6530. 10am-Midnite 7 days/wk.
Reviewer: Antigone Means <mean...@ba.isu.edu>
Shop Review: Was quite impressed by their work in magazines, so I
went to check it out. It was clean, the people were very nice,
and I was impressed by the pieces that walked out of there.
Artist Review:
o Dottie: I brought my own design; the artwork is fantastic;
lines are straight & even, shading is very professional--
everything I could have wanted! Made getting my tattoo a highly
positive experience, and everyone (other artists included) has
been highly impressed and wanted to know who did it!!
Black Wave Tattoo, 118 S. La Brea, LA. 213/932-1900
Reviewer: Lani Teshima-Miller <la...@lava.net> FAQ maintainer
Artist Review:
o Leo Zulueta: An incredibly humble and well-mannered man, this
former Hawaii boy is internationally noted for his bold tribal
blackwork. Amazing to see such bold pieces come out of such a
diminutive person. A nice person who makes your ink session a
very pleasant experience, he lacks the arrogance and attitude
that sometimes emerges with such big stars in this league.
San Diego
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Avalon Gallery, 1035 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 92109 (Pacific Beach)
619/274-7635. Email: kel...@aol.com. Needles autoclaved, new ink
for each new client. Hours: Noon-8pm. Appts preferred; walk-ins
on Sat only. Cash only. Privacy ensured.
Reviewer: Lani Teshima-Miller <la...@lava.net> FAQ maintainer
Artist Review:
o Patti Kelley: Specializes in bright color work. Award winner,
booked a few months ahead.
o Fip Buchanan: Graffiti art.
o Steve Barjonas: Likes all styles but particularly enjoys
Native American gray work.
o Randy: Comic book art-style.
o Mike Strobbe
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Subject: **OREGON**
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Subject: **WASHINGTON (State)**
Laws on tattooing: Nonexistent and unregulated.
Seattle
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Dermagraphics of Seattle, 1516 Western Ave, Seattle,
206/622 1535, by appointment only.
Reviewer: Lani Teshima-Miller <la...@lava.net> FAQ maintainer
Artist Review:
o VYVYN LAZONGA: Specializes in combining bold primitive lines
with colorful, flowing abstract geometrics lines, bubbles, etc.
The whole effect is very pleasing, and rather unique, & would
work well for both men and women.
Seattle Tattoo Emporium, 1106 E. Pike St, Seattle 206/622 6895
Reviewer: Hostess <twi...@u.washington.edu>
Shop Review: A girl I worked with (who has 14-15 tattoos) told me
that she and her friends had had bad experiences from them in
the past, stemming primarily from their unprofessional behavior
in trying to "hit on them" in what they perceived as rather
unflattering ways. Please note that this did not happen to me
when *I* went, although they did not provide very good aftercare
instructions.
Artist Review #1 by Hostess:
o HUBBA: I had a decent (if not average) small rose tattooed by a
guy named Hubba at the Seattle Tattoo Emporium.
Artist Review #2 by Kat O'Bryan <k...@eskimo.com>:
o Okay, I beg to differ on this one. I got my (very beautiful)
tattoo at Seattle Tattoo Emporium. Jim Hillary was the artist.
I have seen other work he has done, and I thought it was
beautiful. Don't know if I would have gotten any of the other
guys there to do it, but I liked what I saw in his book. Plus
he is a nice guy. I get constant compliments on my tattoo
(whenever I wear a shirt that is low enough in back). I guess
any place can have its mistakes.
Spokane
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Artistic Impressions, 4901 N. Market, Spokane 99207, 509/483-6545
Reviewer: Victor Swan <sw...@Wsuvm1.csc.wsu.edu>
Shop Review: Clean, well lit, open feeling shop. Business-like,
professional and congenial for both men and women (sometimes has
a female apprentice). Clientele are both young and old; shop
does not have a biker image, although bikers do come in from
time to time. Has alot of original flash, much of it not priced.
He prices this original flash after he does a piece once. Buys
original tattoo artwork from local artists.
Artist Review:
o Duffy Moon: Well worth his custom rate of $75/hour (1993) which
is the top rate in this area. Charges less if it takes less
time than estimate; never charges more than the quoted price.
Excellent technique, skill, craftsmanship. Incredible fine
work. Seems to like the opportunity to be creative--adds
to/alters designs on the fly. His personal, almost full-sleeve
tattoos were full-page pictured in _Skin & Ink_, Feb. '94, p.
61. He and his "Most Unusual" award winning tattoo from the
Chicago Tattoo Tour '93 are in a full-page picture in _Tattoo
Ink_, Jan. '94, p. 64.
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Subject: *IDAHO*
Tattooing laws: Nonexistent and unregulated.
Eye of the Dragon, 416 S 5th Ave C, Pocatello, ID, 83204;
(208) 232-7829. Appts/walk-ins welcome. Reviewer:
Antigone Means <mean...@ba.isu.edu>
Artist Review:
o TOKEN TOM: Specializes in blackwork, and charges $5 for each
extra color. My custom frog piece looked like an outline with
some coloring in; the shading wasn't right and in 2 months the
color started to fade!! He & apprentice Jan were very nice, but
I didn't want to go back to get my tatt redone there after that
experience. You will have a problem if smoking bothers you.
Permanent eyelining done, and now have a resident piercer.
Ty's Tattoos, 690 Yellowstone Av. Pocatello 83201, 208/234-4577.
Very reasonable rates. Appts/walk-ins welcome.
Reviewer: Antigone Means <mean...@ba.isu.edu>
Shop Review: Small but very clean; no smoking in front room.
Artist Review:
o Ty: Specializes in custom, tribal, and bright colors. Very
pleased with the results. Not totally perfect; some lines not
as even as could be on the outline, but pretty darn good.
Excellent shading, vibrant colors. Definitely an artist, not
just fill-in-the-space person. Definitely got more than my
money's worth. Ty's apprentice, Pat, drew up the outline
freehand, and did an excellent job. Ty guarantees his work and
will do touchups for free with no hassle.
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Subject: *HAWAII*
Oahu
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China Sea Tattoo, 1033 Smith, Honolulu, 808/553-1603
Reviewer: Lani Teshima-Miller <la...@lava.net> FAQ maintainer.
Shop Review: The oldest tattoo studio in the US with a grand
tradition. In Chinatown area near Downtown Honolulu. Suggest
going during the day (hours: Noon-11pm) to avoid seedy nightlife
scene.
Artist Review: Mike Malone, Scotty and Kandi Everett.
All excellent. Mike very active in the tat world, and attends
tat conventions. Kandi Everett (also very well-known) only
works there on Tues, (also works at Dragon Tattoo in Wahiawa on
Mondays), specializes in Hawaiian-style designs and has 10
years' experience.
Skin Deep Tattooing, 2128 Kalakaua Ave, Hon. 808/924-7460.
If in Waikiki, you may want to stop by; right on the main
strip. Place is run by Winona Martin & several of her
workers. Advertises heavily; may be pricy due to Waikiki
location.
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Subject: 1.2 Southwest
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Subject: *ARIZONA*
Tattooing laws: Unregulated
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Subject: 1.3 Midwest
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Subject: *INDIANA*
Tattooing laws: unregulated.
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Subject: *ILLINOIS*
Illinois Compiled Statutes Annotated @ 16-5-71 (1993): Professional
tattoo artists are not allowed to tattoo minors under the age of *21*.
Violations are considered a Class C misdemeanor. Otherwise unregulated.
Body Basics Precision Tattooing & Body Piercings, 613 W Briar,
Chicago, 60657, 312/404-5838, (a block south of Belmont, west of
Broadway), Open 7 Days/week: M-Th 2-10pm, F/Sa 2-Midnight, S 2-6p
Cash, Visa/Mastercard. Appointments required for tattoo work.
Reviewer: Phredd Groves <phr...@casbah.acns.nwu.edu>
Owned by Mad Jack, I can personally recommend these guys as far
as piercing & professionalism goes.
Reviewer: Laura Skye Bryannan <la...@isp.nwu.edu>
I phoned a number of shops for my first genital pierce, and the
piercers I spoke with seemed open to all my questions and
ventured some of their own, so I could make an informed
decision. I also phoned Body Basics because they were
recommended. I phoned them twice, and both times, their attitude
was essentially, "Yeah, so you wanna pierce," showing little
interest or care, asking no questions nor encouraging me to ask
any. I decided I didn't want Body Basics to have anything to do
with piercing my private parts.
Chicago Tattooing Company, 922 W Belmont, Chicago, 312/528 6969.
Reviewer: Marla Clayman <cla...@nwu.edu>
Shop Review: Clean; on one wall there's a list saying something
like "things to look for in a safe tattoo environment"
(cleanliness, etc) which put me even more at ease because I knew
questions would be welcomed. No smoking. In a very gay-friendly
and fun area. Rates: $100/hr. Cash, credit cards
Artist Review:
o Rob(ert) Hixon: Seems to enjoy cover-up work. Has a background
in design and drafting, been tattooing for a couple of years.
Very friendly (and patient) to first-timers, and I saw a lot of
cover-up work I was impressed by in his portfolio. Willing to
speak about other artists he liked. Others he's inked that i've
talked to have been very pleased as well.
Guilty + Innocent Productions, 3105 N. Lincoln, Chicago 60657,
312/404-6955 tattoos, 404-6963 merchandise. $1 catalog
available by mail.
Reviewers: Phredd Groves <phr...@casbah.acns.nwu.edu>, Dawn
Grace Russell <daw...@rci.ripco.com> and Lani Teshima-Miller
<la...@lava.net> FAQ maintainer.
Shop Review: In an unassuming neighborhood with many empty shops.
Could easily miss this small shop if you weren't looking for it.
Front area looks rather dark with black walls, reminiscent of a
bachelor pad. Actual work area half a flight up in the back on
a custom-built floor. Air conditioning as of 6/95. --Lani.
Artist Review:
o Guy AitchIson: Booked a year and a half in advance--deposit
required, call for details. Award-winning artist, highly
skilled, very adept at translating your wishes into reality,
hot stuff! Well worth the price and long waiting period.
$150/hr, includes consultation/drawing time. --Phredd
An incredibly gifted artist with a personality to match;
unassuming and unpretentious, Guy seems more driven by an
inner need to express his art than in making a buck--I was
impressed both by his work and his person! --Lani
o Rob Koss: Great talent! Same rate as Guy but his schedule
isn't so tight. Bold color work (samples on his walls).
[If Rob ever loses the use of his hands he should work as
a professional model--wodda hunk, and that voice! --Lani]
Note: Dawn says *GUY DOES FRACTAL WORK*!
I'm No Angel Production, 2606 W. Farmington Rd., Peoria, 61604.
309/673-4930. Open Noon to 8pm everyday. New needles and ink for
each new customer. Appointment required.
Reviewer: Steven Parks <nud...@bucs1.bradley.edu>
Artist Review:
o Wanda Harper (owner): Specializes in Celtic and Native American
designs, as well as piercings. Learned from Jim Hawk
(Galesburg), who occasionally stops by for a visit, and people
in town who know him may come in for a special tat. Wanda looks
out for her customers and won't do work that won't turn out--
It's all in the reputation.
Tatu Tattoo, 1754 W North Ave, Chicago, 312/772-TATU
Reviewer: Phredd Groves <phr...@casbah.acns.nwu.edu>
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Subject: *IOWA*
The Code of Iowa @ 135.37 (1992): Professional tattoo artists must
obtain permits through the Department of Public Health. They are not
allowed to tattoo an minor, which they define as "an unmarried person
who is under 18 years of age." Violators are guilty of a "serious
misdemeanor."
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Subject: *KANSAS*
Tattooing laws: unregulated.
Skin Illustrations, 9970 Sante Fe Dr (87th Street), Overland
Park 913/642-7464.
Reviewer: Robert Goings <robsgon%ksuvm....@cmsa.berkeley.edu>
Shop Review: Professional, VERY clean, excellent relaxing
atmosphere; great for both first-timers and experienced. Prices:
$50/hr for standard work and $65/hr for custom work. Some
piercings also done: Average price: $25 + jewelry.
Artist Review:
o Uncle Russell: An excellent artist who's very versatile in
the use of colors and shades.
o Jake: A very good artist also excellent with shading.
o Matt: Shop apprentice.
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Subject: *MICHIGAN*
Tattooing laws: unregulated.
Creative Tattoo, Tattoo as Art, 307 E Liberty St. Ann Arbor,
48104. 313/662-2520. $100 minimum, $200/hr depending on work.
Cash only. Reviewer: Jami Goldstein <ja...@mail.oac.ohio.gov>
Shop review: Very clean, bright, airy, nicely decorated with lots
of reference books and magazines for people who need to find
the right artwork. Makes you feel immediately at ease. Privacy
is very important, closed room for tattooing and she won't
allow interruptions while she's working. Barbara-her piercer
and desk person is also very friendly.
Artist review #1 by Jami:
o Suzanne Fauser: BFA, MA Fine Art. Very personable, used to be a
school teacher and definitely has a way with people. She has
some incredible body art too.
Artist review #2 by Jean-Luc Reutter <reu...@igd.fhg.de>:
o Suzanne has great custom designs, preferably black only or
celtic. Skilled artist but sometimes lacks motivation w/
smaller pieces; results may vary in quality. Usually by appt
only, very rarely walk-ins. Sometimes guest artists. Nice
friendly atmosphere.
Artist review #3 by Lance "Zaphod" Bailey <zap...@bcu.ubc.ca>:
o She really doesn't specialize in Celtic stuff. Used to, but
doesn't any more--says her old eyes aren't good enough for it.
Was in her shop yesterday and she seemed pretty disinterested
in doing Celtic stuff on me. Maybe Celtic- inspired, but it's
going to take some work from me to get a design she's willing
to do, & I'm willing to wear...sigh. But she does specialize
in being good :) I saw a wizard she did yesterday and it was so
very nice.
Piercer: Barbara
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Subject: *MINNESOTA*
Tattooing laws: unregulated.
Acme Tattoo Co, 1045 Arcade St, St. Paul, 612/771-0471
Reviewer: Erik Nelson <chi...@visi.com>
Expensive. Pre-designed tats are costly & other work is
$200/hour (as of '92). Acme's highlight used to be Dave Black.
Dave however, has moved onto another shop (see next entry).
Alley Cat Tattoo, 597 N Snelling Ave, St Paul, 55104
612/641-1663. Reviewer: Erik Nelson <chi...@visi.com>.
Artist Review:
o Dave Black: Even better than he used to be, and has affordable
prices ($125/hr as of 1/95). Very good with coverups, tho' he
also does black & grey, tribal, cartoons, and just about
anything. He does a lot of custom work, but also has flash
available.
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Subject: *OHIO*
Tattooing laws: unregulated.
8-Ball Tattoo, 2593 Indianola Ave, Columbus 43202, 614/784-8850,
2-10 pm Tues-Sat. $30 min; $30 deposit; competitive prices. Cash
only. Reviewer: Janet Ingraham <jing...@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
Shop Review: Looks a bit on the shoestring side: fairly bare,
folding chairs etc. They DO have a Magic 8-Ball. NO flash on the
walls! Instead, they have a display of excellent bumper stickers
by a local artist (eg: "Warning: Mind Control Experiments next 5
Miles") and other artwork. Shop is on the fringes of a cozy and
settled part of town (Clintonville). Friends come and hang out.
Artist Review:
o Adam "Atomizer" Gray: Color work and cover-up. At 23, he
recently won his first national award for cover-up work.
o Eric (apprentice): Accomplished local painter, will probably
be most into doing custom.
Tattoos by Woody, Toledo Tattoo, 2068 Airport Hwy, Toledo, 43609
419/382 8805. Reviewer: Jean-Luc Reutter <reu...@igd.fhg.de>
Shop Review: Needles autoclaved but I don't know about new ink
for every customer. Good custom designs, by appointment only,
very reasonable prices. Refuses to do swastika sh*t. Clean &
friendly atmosphere.
Viking Studios, 1988 N High St, Columbus, 43210 614/294-1505
Cash and checks. Reviewer: Jennifer Engel (Jen Angel)
<enge...@postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu>
Shop review: The shop is in the campus area and has a very
professional, yet unintimidating atmosphere that's probably due
to the very easy-going styles of Lars and Iggy (who works the
front), both in their 20s. The studio has no flash; is
comfortable, easily accessible. The actual studio where the
work takes place is very clean and private.
Artist review:
o Lars Johansson: Lars did some piercings on me, but I have
witnessed his work in progress and after completion. He does
some really amazing artwork and I respect him first as an
artist and then as a tattooer. I could not be more impressed
with his attitude toward tattooing and toward life in general.
I feel the prices are very fair and lower than other shops i
have been in.
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Subject: *SOUTH DAKOTA*
South Dakota Codified Laws @ 9.34-17 (193) allows each municipality to
regulate individually.
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Subject: *WISCONSIN*
Wisconsin Statute @ 948-70 (1991-1992) prohibits tattoo artists from
tattooing "children" (age not specified--assume 18). Violators are
guilty of a Class D forfeiture. Otherwise unregulated.
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Subject: 1.4 Southeast
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Subject: *ARKANSAS*
Arkansas State Annotated @ 5-27-228 (1993) allows the tattooing of
minors with the written consent of the minor's parent, legal guardian or
legal custodian.
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Subject: *FLORIDA*
Ancient Art, (407) 855-TATU
Lance Bailey <zap...@bcu.ubc.ca> says he was happy w/ Mike.
Caroline Emmons <cem...@garnet.acns.fsu.edu> says: "Ancient
Art" inked several of my friends, who were all quite
satisfied. I think the main guy is supposed to be kind of an
asshole, but he has a new assistant who I hear has less of an
attitude
Tattoo Paradise, Lake Worth.
Reviewer: Sean Walsh <wal...@gate.net> says this is an
excellent shop. Very clean, professional. Visiting artists on a
regular basis. Custom work: $100/hour, but are worth it.
Artists:
o Louie Lombi (owner)
o Ed Lombi (Louie's brother).
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Subject: *GEORGIA*
Official Code of Georgia Annotated @ 16-5-71 (1993) states that it is
illegal to tattoo a person under the age of 16. Violators are guilty of
a misdemeanor. Also, OCGA @ 16-12-5 states that it is illegal to tattoo
within one inch of an eye socket. Otherwise unregulated.
Black Cat Tattoo, 5047 Suite B Memorial Dr. Stone Mountain, GA
30083. 404/292-8192. Reviewer: Rick Thompson <GIG...@aol.com>
Open 7 days/wk. Walk-ins welcome on weekends. Ave. $100/hr,
depending on type of work. Cash only
Shop Review: Very clean,they use autoclave and new needles.Each
artist has their own booth to work in. All of the artists are
very friendly and helpful.
Artist Review:
o Albee (owner): I have had 6 pieces done by Albee, 2 of which
are large cover ups. One is a right upper arm oriental-style
sleeve, one a left full calf custom, one a left forearm dragon
& wizard piece,one a left shoulder snake and rose cover,one a
left upper arm eagle cover.
o Shane Morton: I have only had one piece done by Shane but I am
getting ready to start another one.The one I have is a right
calf black & grey custom piece incorporating biomechanical,
macabre, Shane Morton,I have only had one piece done by Shane
but I am getting ready to start another one.The one I have is a
right calf black & grey custom piece incorporating
biomechanical,macabre,and portrait.and portrait.
Other artists: Mac, Tommy, Lesley
Sacred Heart Tattoo, Inc. 483 Moreland Ave. (Ste 5, Hartz Bldg,
Little Five Points), Atlanta, GA 30307. 404/222-8385
M-Sa: Noon-Midnight; S: Noon-10p. Minimum $40 (officially, not
by the hour; but from my experience I'd guess $100/hr) Cash or
Visa/MC (no checks) Reviewer: Paul Tod Rieger <pr...@abl.com>
Shop review: Recommended to me by several RABbits. Very clean;
well-ordered. There's a side room if you want privacy. The
neighborhood is friendly and safe; also home of The Piercing
Experience (listed in the Piercing FAQ); the National Tattoo
Association voted it the Best Tattoo Studio 1995.
Artist review:
o Tony Olivas (owner): Black & grey. Work featured in Tattoo
(1/95), Tattoo Ink (3/94). I especially liked a blue color that
was in his portfolio. He was interested in my idea and took the
time to help me articulate it. Professional chairside manner
Gave me a list of care guidelines and discussed them with me.
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Subject: *KENTUCKY*
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Subject: *LOUISIANA*
Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:93.2 (1992) states that tattooing minors
under 18 is legal only with the consent of a parent. Violators are fined
$100 to $500. Otherwise unregulated.
New Orleans
===========
Electric Expressions, 2327 Veterans Blvd. Ste B, Kenner, LA
70062. (504) 464-0053. Appointments preferred
Reviewer: Douglas Pugh <hes...@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu>
$100/hr. Cash only
Shop review: Shop was very clean and well lit. Sanitary.
Autoclaves. New needles. 3 artists working when I was there.
Some groupies hanging around, but nothing too bad. Friendly to
inexperienced people like myself. Very non-intimidating.
Curtains available for privacy.
Artist review #1 by Douglas:
o English Craig: I can only provide my impressions as a person
getting their first tattoo. Very nice, willing to work with you
if inexperienced. Explained everything he was doing. Took his
time. He has done work on myself and 4 of my friends, all
small, original pieces, and everyone was satisfied.
Artist review #2 by Lani Teshima-Miller <la...@lava.net>
o Henri: Considered one of the better artists in N'Awlins area,
personally recommended by Elayne Binnie (Rings of Desire
below). We visited this shop looking to get some work done,
was told Henri lived next door to the shop. We never got any
work because Henri, knowing we were there, made us wait for
over an hour while he "took a shower" (according to his
apprentice). I looked at his flash--the work was good--however
I personally am not willing to patronize businesses that think
they can keep potential customers waiting in the lobby (he
could've easily let his apprentice tell us to come back in 2
hours).
Rings of Desire, 1128 Decatur St. 2nd fl, New Orleans, LA
70116 Above "Boomerang" (leather shop), 504/524-6147
Reviewer: Lani Teshima-Miller <la...@lava.net> FAQ maintainer
This is a body piercing shop--tattoos are *NOT* done here.
However the shop owner, Elayne "Angel" Binnie, is the subject
of a poster that shows a tattoo of wings on her back--she also
has her entire legs covered with multi-hued fish scales, done
by Juli Moon, that is a true marvel to behold. If you're down
in the French Quarter, visit her shop just to gawk at her
tattoos. She's off Mondays & Tuesdays. (Then go have either
a muffelata at nearby Central Grocery, or a "debris sandwich"
at Mother's and have cafe au lait & beignets at Cafe du Monde.)
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Subject: *NORTH CAROLINA*
Tattooing laws: Unregulated.
Carrboro
========
Choice Peach Tattoo, 304-E . Weaver St Carrboro, NC 27516.
919/932-9888 is excellent. 100% original work, NO flash. By
appointment only.
Reviewer by Scott Jacobs <sja...@phoenix.cs.uga.edu>
I have nothing but positive recommendations on the ability of the (as
of August 1993) two artists there. They do all custom work, no flash at
all. Both artists (I wish I could remember if it is Tom and Marshall who
are the artists or if Tom Marshall is the one who did my work and he has
a partner whose name I forget. Anyway...) have extensive photo albums of
their work and clippings from publications that have featured their
work. The shop is small and very friendly. They have an autoclave on the
premises that I jokingly quizzed Tom on. The blackwork tribal that I
recieved from Tom has some of the sharpest edges I've ever seen on a
tat, much sharper than some prievious blackwork I've gotten. Tom's rates
are reasonable, especially considering the amount of consultations and
drawings he did. They are not limited to one style however.
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Subject: *OKLAHOMA*
* BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED *
Oklahoma 21 OKI. St. @ 841 (1992) BANS all tattooing across the state.
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Subject: *SOUTH CAROLINA*
* BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED *
South Carolina Code Annotated @ 16-17-700 (1991) BANS tattooing across
the state, and violation of this is a misdemeanor.
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Subject: *TENNESSEE*
Memphis
=======
Rocky's. 604 South Highland St., Memphis, TN 38111 910/323-8288.
Hours: 3pm to Midnight. Walk-ins only.
Reviewer: Kyle Teshima-Miller <ktes...@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu>
Artist Review:
o KEVIN: Place owned by Rocky, but I only know about Kevin, who
did 2 chest pieces. Trained as a scientific illustrator, so his
wildlife is *incredible*! His stippling method makes for a very
realistic rendering. Warning: Saw a poster of Hitler in the back
room, & that Rocky wore a "W.A.R." (White Aryan Nation?) tat on
his knuckles--but think Kevin just worked there and wasn't part
of "all that."
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Subject: *TEXAS*
Dallas
======
Tattoos by Gary. 807-C W Moore, Terrell, TX 75160 214/563-0312
No set rate. Price set on image and work involved.
Cash only, competetive/negotiable Cash
Reviewer: Joy Ellen McManus emi...@orion.etsu.edu
Shop Review: Dallas, in semi-rural Terrell. The shop takes on a
psuedo gawdy chic theme, full of couches and multiple artwork
portfolio's. All required equipment is sterilized thru autoclave
and dry heat methods. Lots of custom flash...
Artist Review:
o Gary Jackson: Fine detail work/Cover-up work. Tattooing 15+
years. Placed 2nd at 1989 Natl's convention for a full back
piece. A Texan through and through--will talk your ear off or
work quietly--very intuitive about customer's emotional state
when tattooing. Very rarely uses stencils, preferring to hand
render images on skin before tattooing.
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Subject: 1.5 East Coast
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Subject: *CONNECTICUT*
Connecticut General Statutes 53-41 (1991) makes it illegal to tattoo
minors under the age of 18 without parental consent. Otherwise
unregulated.
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Subject: *MAINE*
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Subject: *MARYLAND*
Tattooing laws: unregulated.
Dragon Moon Tattoo Studio, 208 N Crain Hwy, Glen Burnie, 21061;
410/768-6461. Rates: $100/hr. Cash or credit card, deposit
required for custom work.
Reviewer: Shayna Steinger <SSte...@osfms1.hq.nasa.gov>
Shop Review: A very pleasant place to get inked. Hyper-conscious
about safety and hygiene. All needles are autoclaved and all ink
wells are disposable. Tattoos are administered in a seperate
room from the reception area and in private divided rooms.
Artist Review:
o Mick Beasley: Specializes in fine line. President of the
Alliance of Professional Tattooists and famous for her work.
You have her undivided attention and time the moment she
begins. Insists time is not an issue, will discuss designs in
detail. We had a great rapport and I felt confident about her
work because her talent was so obvious and she was so
concerned that I be happy with the final product.
Great Southern Tattoo Co. 9403 Baltimore Blvd. (Rt 1), College
Park, MD 20740. 301/474-8820. Right off the Washington Beltway
(495), right up the street from the Univ. of Maryland College
Park Campus. Reviewer: Kristen Herzog <khe...@skidmore.edu>
Shop Review: Operated by a family (Charley, Sandy, and Dee Parsons);
very relaxed atmosphere. Also done some of the best work I've seen in
the area.
Artist review #2 by Stan Schwarz <ssch...@bga.com>:
o I had some work done by Dee at the Houston convention (Summer
'94). I found her to be very pleasant to work with, and she did
a nice job.
Artist/Shop review #3 by Andy Dwyer <adw...@mason1.gmu.edu>:
o Charley estimated one price, & upped it halfway through. I'd
only gotten from the cash machine what he quoted, and didn't
intend to pay more than the original quote, so the work stopped
unfinished. I suppose it might have been my fault for not
getting pissed about it then. In talking to people about their
experiences, they seem to divide along gender lines. Those who
were happy w/ the work were women, while those unhappy were
men. I've heard more than one of them give the impression that
the difference in service might be attributed to being the only
close option in a college town, and not needing to do a high
quality job for the typical frat guy client."
Southern Maryland Tattoo. 4433 Crain Hwy, White Plains
Ph: 301/645-0306
Reviewer: Kris Hakes <kmh...@gloria.cord.edu>
Shop review: I opened the door and walked into a smoky haze. it
was bad enough to bother my contacts w/in seconds. There were 4
guys and a girl sitting and talking at the desk. I couldn't tell
who was working so I asked who I was supposed to talk to. 2 of
the guys started laughing at me, then continued making snide
comments the entire time I was there (I was dressed up because I
went there straight after work). I gave one of the guys my rough
drawing, which he looked at and asked if it meant anything. I
said, "Yes," but that it was personal. He went behind the
partition, came back and told me that the tattoost wouldn't do it
because it wasn't artistic and that he might do it if he knew
what it meant. That I guess I can understand, but he was very
rude about it and didn't do a thing about the rude people there.
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Subject: *MASSACHUSETTS*
* BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED *
Tattooing is illegal. Violators are fined with up to $300 and one year
in jail.
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Subject: *NEW HAMPSHIRE*
Tattooing of minors is illegal (considered "endangering the welfare of a
child"). Otherwise unregulated.
The Tattoo Shop, 109 Daniel St, Portsmouth 03801, 603/436-0805.
Reviewer: Fred Jewell <fr...@ksr.com>
Artists: Hobo, Tattoo George
Prices start at $40; ave $100. In business since '76; clean,
use sterile instruments 7 do good solid work.
Sign of the Wolf, Wiers Beach NH, (603)366-2557
Reviewer: Fred Jewell <fr...@ksr.com>
Artists: Dave Sr., Dave Jr., several apprentices.
Friendly, laid back, would make you feel comfortable if
anxious. So clean you can eat off the floor. Dave Jr. has won
a few awards. Range: $100 to $350; average $260 for a fairly
large piece. Specialize in wildlife & American Indian art.
Juli Moon Designs Inc., Route 1, PO Box 1403, Seabrook 03874
603/474-2250; fax 603/474-7393. By appt only. Stevie: ~$100/hr.
Julie: $200/hr. Cash & check only, no plastic. $50 deposit
required for first-time clients. Free consultation.
Reviewer: Henry Knight <HKn...@banyan.com>
Shop review: All work is custom and by appointment only. This is
a very, very, clean and professional shop. Note: The studio is
no longer next to Jim's Tattoo. They have moved across the
street to a new gorgeous and much larger place.
Artist review #1 by Henry:
o Juli Moon: Well known in the industry and published all over
the place, this very classy lady lives up to her reputation,
and is more than worth the wait (up to 9 months these days).
Pick up any magazine to see her work for yourself if you don't
believe me. Truly amazing stuff.
o Stevie Moon: Makes me believe there's something to that
genetics stuff after all. Avery personable and nice guy, this
young tattooist's reputation is growing--people are going to
hear a lot about him very soon. Color is definitely his
strongest point. My back piece looks as if it was airbrushed.
Has a waiting list, but is much shorter than Juli's. He does
all of my work and I wouldn't think of going elsewhere.
Artist review #2 by Fred Jewell <fr...@ksr.com>:
o "What can you say about Juli Moon except, "When?" She is booked
a month in advance, and is truly award winning."
Brothers Too, South Broadway, Salem NH, Exit 1 Off Rt. 93
Licensed & Board of Health Approved.
Reviewer: Fred Jewell <fr...@ksr.com>
Tattoo Frank scared me. Asked if he'd been vaccinated for Hep
A & B he said, "I only got hepatitis once and that was from a
customer." His brother, "Bennies Tattoos" is just down the
street and has the same kind of attitude.
Bill's Tattoo Palace, Broadway , Derry NH, 603/437-8813
Reviewer: Fred Jewell <fr...@ksr.com>
Nice guy, but I set up an appointment & he didn't show! I
called back, and got someone who thought he was doing me a
favor by talking to me. Some of the work is really good but
there seems to be a lot of new people in the shop trying out
the profession.
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Subject: *NEW JERSEY*
Tattooing laws: Unregulated.
Last Rites Tattoo 201/402-2380. "Dark Images by Paul Booth"
You may be familiar with Paul Booth's black & grey work
depicting gory images of sacriligious objects. Although he's
only been in the business a few years, he seems to have
exploded in infamy for his striking images, aided in part by
the incredible work he's done on his rather photogenic
girlfriend, Barbara Valverde. The following recommendation by
Reviewer: Deborah Lynn De Graw <dg...@cwis.unomaha.edu>:
I have many tattoos by Paul Booth that I dearly love. I
realize his reputation of gruesome work may put off some
people. While he usually won't do colorwork, he's always been
very willing and flexible for me because he says it shows
people he can do it. I was more than pleased with my back
piece, which has kept its color very well. He's sensitive to
my need for balance (symmetry) without my having to say so.
He an intelligent, superb artist who can take anything I give
him and turn it into the most beautiful piece of art. I feel
extrememly lucky to have found him before he became so
popular. He's honest and always careful about keeping
everything sterile and safe!
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Subject: *NEW YORK*
Tattooing laws: Unregulated (however, illegal in New York CITY).
Pat's Tats, 102 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 12498. 914/679-4429.
Pat Sinatra: pats...@aol.com (not sure if this is current)
Pat Sinatra is the owner--she is also VP of the Alliance of
National Tattooists, whose primary concern is information
dissemination on disease transmission and sterilization. Note:
Pat only checks her email on Fridays.
Bruce Bart Tattooing, Main Street, Tannersville, NY 12485.
(518) 589-5069. Second shop at: 274 Lark St., Albany, NY 12210
(518) 432-1905. Hours: M-F Noon-8pm, S/Su 11am-6pm.
Cost: $120/hr. $5 disposable (& autoclaved) needles, new
ink for each customer.
Reviewer: Kirsten Herzog <khe...@skidmore.edu>
Artists: Bruce Bart and Bruce Kaplan
Specializes in Japanese, modern primitive, colorwork, Celtic.
Prefers appts, but will take walk-ins if not busy. Lark St.
shop looked like a dentist's office. Very friendly, totally
receptive. Impressed by the ready art & sketches in the
waiting room. Seemed very professional.
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Subject: *PENNSYLVANIA*
18 Pennsylvania C. S. @ 6311 makes it illegal to tattoo minors under 18
without parental consent. Violations are considered a third degree
misdemeanor. Otherwise unregulated.
Easton
======
Pleasure and Pain Tattoo & Body Piercing, Main Street in Easton.
610/252-7316. (About 2 hours north of Philadlephia)
Reviewer:: Sean Maguire <mag...@dolphin.upenn.edu>
Hours: 3:00pm to Midnight, closed Mondays. Cash only; all
nondisposables autoclaved, rest trashed. Rates: Smaller pieces
$30-$50; Larger pieces $60/hr starting (the larger the piece,
the lower per hour cost). Standard flash available. The owner
(Tom Waltymeyer) works out of the shop with 2 other artists.
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Subject: *RHODE ISLAND*
Electric Ink Tattoo, 153 Waterman Ave, E. Providence, RI
401/435 3393. From: Jesse Leigh Parent <jes...@WPI.EDU>
Needles autoclaved (required by RI law). New needles/ink for
every customer. Cash, VISA and MC; walk-ins welcome.
Artist Review:
o Chris Borge: All-around great tattoo artist. Specializes in
tribal; probably the best in the shop. *Chris is online!* You
can feel free to email him at: chris...@enest.com
o Skott Greene: Great for custom to a greater extent. Doing
them since Dec '92, already very adept; the one to see about
great custom designs. (Trained as an airbrush artist)
o John Monez: no longer permanent artist as of 9/94 but still
comes in occasionally as fill in.
o Dean II: Formerly of Artistic Tattoo of Providence, RI
Note: Don L. no longer works out of Electric Ink as of 11/93.
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Subject: *VERMONT*
* BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED * BANNED *
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Subject: *VIRGINIA*
Virginia Code Annotated @ 15.1-28.3 defines what a professional tattoo
parlor should be. I assume this makes tattooing legal in Virginia.
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Subject: *WEST VIRGINIA*
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Subject: 1.7 Canada
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Subject: *BRITISH COLUMBIA*
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Subject: *LONDON (Canada)*
Blue Dragon Tattoo, 253 Wellington London, 519-434-4706
Reviewer: Lance "Lydia Awards" Bailey <zap...@bcu.ubc.ca>
Busiest shop in town, does a lot of flash work. Found them
either pretty grumpy/opinionated or at times friendly.
Tattoos Unlimited, 847 Dufferrin, 519-672-8025
Reviewer: Lance "Lydia Awards" Bailey <zap...@bcu.ubc.ca>
Al Newcombe has been tattooing in London for a looong time.
His work is mostly flash, can create stencils from your
artwork. His work tends to have a '50s feel--the stuff you
see on ex-seamen.
Tattoos by Gypsy <does not list address>, 519-453-0822
Reviewer: Lance "Lydia Awards" Bailey <zap...@bcu.ubc.ca>
Tony is pretty young & is a design artist. I've created some
really nice work w/ him starting w/ my rough sketches. but
his work is pretty uneven; can be really good or really bad.
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Subject: *ONTARIO*
Nighthawk Tattoo and Gallery, 82 Norfolk St. Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1H 4J2; ph. 519/767-0801. Payment with cash only.
Sanitary; work area curtained off.
Reviewer: Johanna Botari <ae...@freenet.carleton.ca>
Shop Review: Pleasant environment, nice lounge, lots of cushions-
-Welcoming to the curious and the enthusiast. Actual art gallery
for local artists. Info on local arts scene, health authority
info on safe sex (free condoms!)/drugs/crisis services
distributed by shop. Customer oriented, regardless of customer.
Artist Review:
o Laurie Stewart: Specializes in wildlife/nature. 4 years on her
own, fine art background. Pleasant and comfortable manner.
Patient, spends much time w/ customers working out exactly the
design(s) they want. Apprenticed ~1yr with another local, whose
studio she left due to lack of sanitation and manners, and will
not discuss beyond that. Note of interest: No art on herself.
Tattoo Art by George Lewis. 244 King St S, Waterloo, Ont.
N2J 1R4 (519) 576-8054. Visa/Mastercard accepted.
According to their card: Ultra modern; sterile conditions;
modern designs--fine line; cover-up work; custom work;
lifetime guarantee. Appts only. Also does pierces.
Reviewer: Judy Carr <jca...@mach1.wlu.ca>
Artists: George Lewis, Ken Lewis, Todd Evans.
Tho' I don't know much about 'good' or 'bad' tattoos, believe
mine are very well done!
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Subject: *QUEBEC*
Tatouage Artistique, 1962 Ontario E, Montreal, 514/529-TATU.
CAN$100 / hr (~US$65). Cash only
Reviewer: Mark Reynolds <70031...@compuserve.com>
Shop review: Wide selection of flash, but apparently do a lot of
custom and cover-up work (they have photos of some very nice
work). Often has visiting guest artists. 'Hospital' type
sterilization with an autoclave and always single-use needles.
They pull the tubes &needle bars from 'claved bags and assemble
the machine in front of you. Very clean, and very reassuring.
Artist reviews:
o Keith Stewart (owner): Tattooing for 20 yrs. Apprenticed at Pt.
St. Charles Tattoos for 13+ years before opening own shop in
Montreal. Organizer & sponsor of the Montreal Int'l Tattoo Expo
for 2 years. Member of NTA, APT ,etc. Reserved professional,
but approachable.
o Randy Stewart (Keith's son): Tattooing for 5+ years,
apprenticed with father. Laid back & easy going, but
meticulous. While he was working on me I asked him to 'add a
bit of this color here, leave this area untouched', etc., he
complied without making me feel like a pain. That may be common
among tattoo artists, but I'm easily impressed by true
professionalism.
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Subject: 1.8 EUROPE/UK
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Subject: London
Lal Hardy, 157 Sydney Road, Muswell Hill, London N10 2NL.
Tel: 081-444 8779, on Tuesdays and Fridays. On Saturdays and
Mondays, he is at: Chuck's Custom Tattoo Studio, 22 Goresbrook
Rd, Dagenham. Tel: 081 984 0013. You can either phone the
studios or his answer phone 071 328 1403. Appointment only
except Saturdays which are first come first served
Gifs of a thunderbird back piece available from 141.214.4.135.
Reviewer: Andy Richardson <A.Rich...@cs.ucl.ac.uk>
Artist Review:
o Lal Hardy: Has been tattooing for 17 yrs altogether with 14
yrs at the current studio. He has won many awards (I counted
at least 4 from just the last 3 months) and is probably the
best known artist in London if not the UK. His walls are
covered with certificates from associations from all around
the world. He said that he enjoys Celtic work especially, but
really just likes working with customers on their own designs
and meeting people who come in for whatever reason. A very
cool bloke who knows his stuff.
o Martin Clark: Has been tattooing for 4 years and is a trained
graphic artist (also does airbrushing and pencil art). Again,
although he does not have any style, he particularly enjoys
black and white work and fantasy/gothic stuff (my
description).
Both prefer to do custom work. I have gotten all my stuff
here, as this is the friendliest studio that I have found so
far. Lal organises the Dunstable Tat Expo every year, is
billed as the friendliest expo in the world. There are no
charges for consultation or drawing out of ideas. They do not
work on drunks, and do not tattoo hands, necks or faces.
They'll do touch ups or repairs on their work for free. I was
very impressed with how down to earth they both are.
Piercer:
o Cushla Adamson: Registered member, Europeans Professional
Piercers Association. I started professionally body piercing
when I came over from New Zealand. I have nursing experience
in medical, surgical, theatre and intensive care. I don't
think I could really have the understanding of piercing that
I do. My main concern with customers is that they understand
their piercing. I can't stress enough the importance of
aftercare of a piercing. I use new needles per customer, all
my methods are safe, sterile and professional.
Dennis Cockel, Walkers' Court London W1 (a small side street
in Soho). Tattooed myself and a girlfriend about four years
ago and we are both very satisfied.
Mark and Andy, Kensington Market, London W8. Their designs
were drawn by several artists over many years, claim to do
award winning custom work & my opinion is they are good. The
parlor is on the basement of the market building; doesn't
have anyname (as I remember); not listed on yellow pages.
Saint's Parlor, Portobello Road, London
Warning: He had some photos of tattoos he had done that at
first looked ordinary, but if you look more closely, you can
see he has *redrawn* parts of the design on the photo
afterwards by pen. At least I wouldn't trust on a tattooist
who does that!
Terry's Tattoo Studio, 23 Ghisholm Street, Glasgow G1 5HA,
U.K. Tel (041) 552 5740.
Three artists in 1992: Terry, Stuart, & Steven--Quite
popular. The ready-made designs were nice & my boyfriend is
very satisfied w/ his tattoo. A first-timer can feel
comfortable, since it looks like an ordinary shop w/ show
window & quite large, light waiting room for customers.
Into You, 144 St Johns Street, London EC1, 071 253 5085
Reviewer: Dan Chalmers <etl...@etlxd30.ericsson.se>
Artist Review:
o Alex Binnie (tribal/abstract): Alex may be known to those in
the US as he has traveled to various shops here. He does
mostly tribal and abstract stuff.
Piercer:
o Teena Marie
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Subject: 1.9 EUROPE/POLAND
(Acid Shop) Studio Tattoo. ul. Ogrodowa 20, 61-820 Poznan,
Poland Phone: 522-851. Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm.
Needles sterilized via pressurized steamer (120C)
Reviewer: Ulf Nagel <ul...@dhhalden.no>
Artist Review:
o Slawek Slavomir: Has been tattooing since 1990, when Poland &
Russia were introduced to a free market economy. The only
other person in Poland who has been tattooing longer (6 years)
is in Gdansk. Slawek is yet to refine a specialization. He
recently won an award at a German tattoo convention.
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Subject: 1.10 ASIA
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Subject: Japan
Tattooing by Hori Waka, Green Haitsu (sic--"Heights") Asakusa
601, 2-19-9, Nishiasakusa, Taitou-ku, Tokyo, 111, Japan.
38-3844-6002
Horiwaka uses both traditional Japanese , as well as the gun.
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