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Tattoo Artist in Mpls?

Started by Charlotte Rowan, August 11, 2008, 10:42:21 AM

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renren

Good luck on your first Tat, Charlotte!
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Toarmod

Gotta throw some props out there fer my fav  ;D
Eric Silverman at Twin City Tattoo (formerly Tattoo's by Yerkew)  did my dragon, and a whole bunch of Synn's stuff. Including a lil knot work on her ankle. They run a clean no-nonsense shop.

http://www.twincitytattoo.com/

I agree with Rage. Go into the shops and talk to the artists, ask to see there works, make sure you like what you see!

DeadBishop

As a few have mentioned, the best idea would be to "shop around" and take a closer look at all the artists everyone have suggested already, and find the one that feels right to you


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Obadiah Jib

Here's a tattoo question:  Does the artist always 'sign' his tat when he puts it on you?  Can you request that he not sign his name on your body?  Is it polite?  I know it's art but it is your body too.
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DeadBishop

Quote from: Obadiah Jib on August 11, 2008, 11:57:11 PM
Here's a tattoo question:  Does the artist always 'sign' his tat when he puts it on you?  Can you request that he not sign his name on your body?  Is it polite?  I know it's art but it is your body too.

Wow, I can't say I've ever heard of a tattoo artist doing this... ???


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Storm

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Quote from: Deadbishop on August 11, 2008, 11:07:23 PM
As a few have mentioned, the best idea would be to "shop around" and take a closer look at all the artists everyone have suggested already, and find the one that feels right to you

I agree with DB about this!

I didn't do this when I got my 1`st tattoo and regretted it. I choose I terrible artist (at Yerkew). Luckily, a few months later Randall re did it and fixed it up mighty fine!

Another thing to consider. Some artists book up months in advance so it pays to make your appointment as soon as possible. Chances of just walking in the door of a reputable artist and getting tatted right away are almost nil. A lot of of the better artists are by appointment only and do very limited walk in's. I got one from Randall in September of last year, but made the appointment for it in early June. He books up about 3 months in advance.

Rage

Quote from: Deadbishop on August 12, 2008, 12:24:47 AM
Quote from: Obadiah Jib on August 11, 2008, 11:57:11 PM
Here's a tattoo question:  Does the artist always 'sign' his tat when he puts it on you?  Can you request that he not sign his name on your body?  Is it polite?  I know it's art but it is your body too.

Wow, I can't say I've ever heard of a tattoo artist doing this... ???

I have heard of some doing this if its a large backpiece that will be featured in a show. Other than that I have never heard of or seen someone with a signed tattoo. 

Muffin

Quote from: Obadiah Jib on August 11, 2008, 11:57:11 PM
Here's a tattoo question:  Does the artist always 'sign' his tat when he puts it on you?  Can you request that he not sign his name on your body?  Is it polite?  I know it's art but it is your body too.

I have never heard of any tattoo artist signing their work... I would be mighty ticked off if some random person wanted to put their name on my body... Think of all the explaining you would have to do... "Hey Muffin kick weed puller ink, but who's Fred"?

So no.. It would not be rude at all in my opinion to request this not be done, but in reality I am sure most if not all tattoo artists would not ask to sign your tatt...

Happy inking all!!  ;D

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Charlotte Rowan

Wow, thanks, everybody, for all the great suggestions. I'll definitely look at all the galleries and see if any of them seem right for me. I'm not planning on getting it done at least until after Fest, and it doesn't matter to me when I get it done, so there's no problem about scheduling a few months out. :)
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atysmee01

Quote from: Deadbishop on August 11, 2008, 06:43:58 PM
If you're getting a celtic knot, check out  http://www.visualaddictiontattooing.com

This is where I got mine, as did Lord Figaro and Storm. Randall's specialty is celtic knotwork.  I plan on going back for very serious detailed work in the near future, most likely after fest is over.

I do agree.  Randall does amazing celtic knotwork!
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peggyelizabeth

www.artwithapoint.com
She specializes in celtic tattoo, is super cool and does AMAZING work! Someday, when I have some $, I'm having Awen ink me.

Lord Figaro

If your stuck on sticking to the cities then like those before have said Randall at Visual addiction would be my recommendation as well.
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