In One Week

I spend about 40 to 50 hours a week at my studio, 24 or more of those hours is spent tattooing, the other hours are spent, answering emails, quoting tattoos, fucking around on my computer and doing consultations with clients. What I noticed this week was a flux of new clients coming in that were looking for cover-ups. I do a lot of cover-ups, I mean a lot and what I'm noticing lately is a large concentration of people regretting their tattoos, some from tattoo parties, some from other studios and some from just talentless tattooists. It really makes me wonder if people think about their choices...do they just see an image and think to themselves "yep that's it", it's obvious that that's what happens. But what they're failing to do is take the time to find the right person to do the tattoo. There are thousands of extremely talented tattooists out there, but just because someone put an open sign up and has themselves a machine doesn't make them the right person to do the job. Frankly, I'm sick of being a miracle worker for other peoples sudden urges and spur of the moment events. It doesn't mean I won't do your cover-up, that's not my point at all. I myself have a cover-up from a mis-spent youth so I know what people are going through when they get "tattoo fever" but for fuck sake, slow down. Take your time, do your research and by all means look at the pictures these people present as their portfolios. Just because someone is known for being a "good drawer" doesn't mean they're a good tattooist. Are their lines, sharp and crisp? Is their color work solid and concentrated? Does the design make sense, can you tell what it is? Does the panther look like a panter or does it look like a lizard? Does the Angel face look like a real face or does it look like your 2 year olds construction paper drawing? Think of it this way, when someone walks into a gallery and there are paintings on the wall, that buyer knows a few general things about what their going to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on. They know the artists name, maybe their background, their style, a few things about their technique and of course they know the quality of the painting they are buying. When you as a collector of tattoos is shopping for tattoo work, you should know what you're looking at, you should know someting about the artist you're buying from and you should know their work. Unlike a painting, if it goes out of style or doesn't match the furniture anymore you can burn it, throw it out, shove it in a closet or attick. With a tattoo it's there FOREVER, and there may not be a way to fix it, or cover-it and sometimes laser removal doesn't always work. So, get educated about your life altering desisions, don't rely on just your friends to tell you who is good, or cheap or available now. Take responsibility.
That's all for now folks!!
PEACE, LOVE & MOTHER FUCKING TATTOOS!!!!

OK it's November already?

WTF? HAHAHA

Man ok so here it is another month gone by, just like that poof!

Studio remodeling is happening and it looks FANTASTIC!!! I couldn't be more pleased, Tim is doing a bang up job!! When all is said and done we will be holding a little open house for clients to see as well as posting pictures online.

I've taken on some great new projects, a double sleeve concept from a great guy who even had laser done to give me a clean slate to work with. Some cover-up work on the rack , just finished this swallow ribcage piece, (that's pictured here to the left) dude sat like a champ!! Five and a half hours in one session, I would have gone fetal!! But that's why my clients rock!!! A lil sketch there too that I did for another new client, sweet lil thing, her first tattoo. I did a massive update on my personal site, with all the new backpieces I've started and the sleeves I've recently completed. I am certainly not bored or struggling for work, that's for sure. It makes me thankful to walk into my studio every day that people trust me with their skin and their inspirations. I've invested my life to this craft and my clients and it does pay off. Nothing in this industry comes easy for women, that's for sure, I was told once that my "tits were too big to learn to tattoo" LOL Believe it!! I've had my share of people taking advantage of my kindness and generosity, but in the long hall those who have been true friends, those I can count on, who don't want anything from me but plain ol' me and my smiling face are still in my life. I certainly keep myself reserved now from people, which I have to say has only made me focus more on my art and tattooing. So thanks!!

Well peeps time to get in the shower and get off to the studio to "sling some ink". I hope everyone is enjoying the coming Fall, the leaves on the mountain are beautiful, and the ride into town is spectacular!!

PEACE, LOVE, & MOTHERFUCKIN' TATTOOS!!!!