What's important in tattoo work? We have a pretty good idea – for years we've been providing high-quality ink for customers in the Tucson, AZ area.
In one sense, it's all about permanence – the idea that something you like now should be something that you like later.
One way to think about this is that having an artistic vision helps you to create the tattoos that you want. That's important to us with our experience and credentials in film and the fine arts.
But let's turn the coin over for a second, and talk about the opposite experience here.
In these strange days, people are being tempted to get certain kinds of short-term messages out any way they can.
Once in a while, someone will come in and want to get some kind of political campaign jargon written on their skin.
This is where the seasoned tattoo artists look sideways at each other, thinking that this person's choice is likely to be a real bummer down the road.
When you're getting a tattoo, you want an idea with permanence, not just something that you're thinking about right now.
People know intuitively that tattoo removal is expensive and painful, but sometimes they don't think about it until they're trying to get those services, and again, that can be a really negative experience.
It's like when somebody comes in and says they want their boyfriend’s name tattooed on their neck – we always go “okay, are you sure?”
Quality in Tattoo Work
By the same token, another way to get permanence in tattoos is to get ink that will look good over the years. Part of that is positioning, but a bigger part is lines and contours and shading, and all the rest of it. That's what makes an excellent tattoo artist a type of sophisticated graphic designer. We're looking at the skin as a canvas, and trying to figure out the very best ways to create a visual impression, whether that's your favorite movie monster or your favorite animal, or something to remind you of a departed loved one. In any case, quality matters.
For more of an idea of the high-quality art that you’ll love to sport on your skin over the years, take a look at our gallery for some of the interesting designs that we've been able to apply to our tattoo project. You can see how we remain one of the most popular high-end tattoo shops in the area. We want to see you darken our door!