John Frieh Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Tattoos are due for a touch up... thinking about some additions so I am looking for leads on who the best local artist(s) are... willing to pay and travel for superior work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Tattoo artists tend to be better at one thing or another. i.e. color, or portrait work. What are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Portrait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Rich is a badass, and reasonably priced since his shop hasn't been featured in any big magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Kirby Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Rich is a badass, and reasonably priced since his shop hasn't been featured in any big magazines. Saw a sign in Northern Idaho - All the tattoos you can stand - $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I can do a sweet job, give me a needle and some colored sharpies and I will do a fablous job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 John, get it changed to say "I did the approach to Gunsight Peaks FOUR times... and all I got was this lousy tattoo." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whidbey Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I so do love Tramp Stamps I can do it with a Sharpie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythosgrl Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Anyone know of any good tattoo artists close to or in Bellingham? I don't need them to specialize in anything in particular because i just want a word written, but i'd like a safe, clean, not-so-sketchy person to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Finding a decent artist isn't too hard these days. Go to an established shop that has been around for a while. Ask to see the artist's portfolio. If they don't have one, don't get a tattoo from them. They either suck, or are brand new. If you like what you see in the portfolio, go for it. Checking for cleanliness is pretty easy. Ask if they have an autoclave on sight. If they don't, don't get a tattoo there. It doesn't make them unsanitary, but it makes it more difficult for them to sterilize their equipment, and they will be more likely to use less than sterile needles. Also spend some time chatting with the artist. This person will be leaving permanent marks on your body. You don't want to look at your tattoo and be reminded of the asshole who put it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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