Cork Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 So I'm heading to San Francisco next April for my honeymoon. I told my soon to be wife that San Francisco is home to some of the best tattooers in the world, and that it would be cool to get some squid stains while we are out there. Currently she has none, and I love her because her response first response wasn't "No." So I pose the question to you, with all of the amazing artists out there, if you could only make it to San Fran possibly only once in your life, who would you go to? We aren't looking for big pieces. Maybe nothing bigger than an hours worth of work on her and only a couple hours for myself. We both enjoy the Japanese style. Very open to suggestions! hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 GRIME. Matt Shamah (San Jose) Luke @ Seventh Son Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smith Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 @ian beat me to it. Obviously Grime if that is a possibility. But barring that, it would definitely be Matt Shamah. Dude is incredible. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Go to black heart Wilhell, Stewart Robson, eisen777 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Definitely solid choices. My first inclination was Grime. I wonder what his booking schedule looks like. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I forgot to mention Tim Lehi... Wilhell, Shannon Shirley and slayer9019 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 BlackHeart Tattoo San Francisco: Our Shop - Jeff Rassier, Tim Lehi, Scott Silva, Nick Rodin, Cody Miller, Juan Puente Spider Murphys Tattoo :: Welcome http://templeoakland.com/ http://www.stateofgracetattoo.com/ Shannon Shirley, eisen777, Wilhell and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 if you really want some killer Japanese, STATE OF GRACE is just an hour away in San Jose. slayer9019, cvportagee and Iwar 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 So many tough decisions. As far as content goes... Whether it be an ill omen or not, we are both pragmatic and realize that matching tattoos might turn to regret. So nothing of that sort. I am really pushing her to get a maneki-neko. She loves cats. Either that or a wicked awesome spider chrysanthemum (thank you spell check for that one) floral design. I'm good with anything from Japanese lore. Ever since I saw @robz Hyottoko, I had an interest in one of those bad boys or a Daruma doll... just something simple. It depends on which place I pick. That being said, I could also do a 180 and go for a Lehi tiger head. Too many choices! hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 If I were going to San Francisco I would get tattooed at Blackheart, but if you are looking for a small Japanese tattoo I would go to Diamond Club or over to State of Grace and see Horitomo. PopsBdog, spookysproul, David Flores and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Shirley Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I never see Diamond Club referals, excellent.... If I were going to San Francisco I would get tattooed at Blackheart, but if you are looking for a small Japanese tattoo I would go to Diamond Club or over to State of Grace and see Horitomo. ian 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvportagee Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 So many tough decisions. As far as content goes...Whether it be an ill omen or not, we are both pragmatic and realize that matching tattoos might turn to regret. So nothing of that sort. I am really pushing her to get a maneki-neko. She loves cats. Either that or a wicked awesome spider chrysanthemum (thank you spell check for that one) floral design. I'm good with anything from Japanese lore. Ever since I saw @robz Hyottoko, I had an interest in one of those bad boys or a Daruma doll... just something simple. It depends on which place I pick. That being said, I could also do a 180 and go for a Lehi tiger head. Too many choices! If she loves cats I suggest she go to Horitomo at State of Grace and get one of his tattooed cat paintings. They are freaking awesome. I have two in my office at home. Iwar and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 TIM LEHI Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 I can't decide argh! Also, those cats with tattoos paintings are freaking awesome. If you don't mind me asking, how much are they, @cvportagee? Also, is horitomo tebori only? That might be perfect for a smaller piece. I've always wanted something hand poked. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Wessman Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Freddy Corbin (oakland) CABS, rozone, Iwar and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozone Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Freddy Corbin (oakland) I second this. Best dude and best tattooer. Shannon Shirley, PopsBdog and hogg 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvportagee Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I can't decide argh!Also, those cats with tattoos paintings are freaking awesome. If you don't mind me asking, how much are they, @cvportagee? Also, is horitomo tebori only? That might be perfect for a smaller piece. I've always wanted something hand poked. You can purchase the prints for only $20. If you want an original it is quite a bit more. I know if you get the prints from State of Grace he will sign them for you. Horitomo does both tebori and machine. hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 BlackHeart Tattoo San Francisco: Our Shop - Jeff Rassier, Tim Lehi, Scott Silva, Nick Rodin, Cody Miller, Juan PuenteSpider Murphys Tattoo :: Welcome Temple Tattoo State of Grace Tattoo | Welcome ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ this should keep you busy for a few weeks! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 One more thing: don't call it "San Fran." Say "SF" or just "The City." ;) Shannon Shirley, spookysproul, Avery Taylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Horitomo also does tattoos of cats with tattoos...I don't know when I'm going to make it out to SF but you can bet that I'll be leaving with one of those. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 I would go to Freddy but I'm just not in to Jesus/religious themed tattoos. And if I were to go to him, I would not get anything else. SF is way easier to type, so I'll just go with that. :) I'll send out a couple e-mails today and see what happens. I'll be sure to keep you all posted. Thanks again for your suggestions. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Go to Spider Murphy's. Go to Spider Murphy's. Go to Spider Murphy's. Go to Spider Murphy's. (not for Japanese stuff, but so i can get tattooed vicariously through you) Graeme and slayer9019 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Go to Spider Murphy's. Go to Spider Murphy's. Go to Spider Murphy's. Go to Spider Murphy's.(not for Japanese stuff, but so i can get tattooed vicariously through you) Actually, Theo Mindell does really, really beautiful Japanese stuff. Jack and KYboy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABS Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I would go to Freddy but I'm just not in to Jesus/religious themed tattoos. And if I were to go to him, I would not get anything else. I used to feel the same way too. So I got Freddy to do roses instead. Such a cool experience getting tattooed by him. You should definitely consider Freddy and the rest of the crew at Temple. Funny thing, I wasn't into religious tattoos at first, but now I want a Jesus head, haha. PopsBdog and MadeIndelible 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-47919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Just a quick update. I e-mailed Grime and have not heard back yet. I called State of Grace and was told that Horitomo isn't taking any new clients until after March, so call back in a month to schedule something So the plan is that Grime has a month to get back to me, otherwise I'm going to Horitomo. But the more I think about it, I have always wanted tebori, so I might just go with Horitomo anyway. I need help on placement!! I think my ideal future situation is a bodysuit, so I need items to blend well with future water/bars background. You can see my gallery, I only have 2 tattoos so far. I'm saving my hamstrings/ass/back for a full piece, ribs for some birds, other pec for another large piece... Where can I jam something small/medium sized where it won't seem out of place? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/2840-trip-to-san-fran/#findComment-48439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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