majorpenalty Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 i'll be on vacation in late may i'd like to get some work done while i'm there and i want to book an appt in advance can anyone recommend a good shop, good artists around san diego area? i'll be grateful thanks i'd like to add that i'm looking at guru tattoo and flying panther right now Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 majorpenalty said: i'd like to add that i'm looking at guru tattoo and flying panther right now Those are a great start. Check out POWER, too. That's the other SD shop (along with Flying Panther) that Ben Grillo works at. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorpenalty Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 hogg said: Those are a great start. Check out POWER, too. That's the other SD shop (along with Flying Panther) that Ben Grillo works at. thanks, i wasn't aware of Power Tattoo Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Androosh Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Be advised that Power Tattoo is about a 45 minute drive from downtown San Diego. Full Circle is a really nice shop with a great crew. I got a tattoo there last October and had a great experience. hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I was there two years ago,and got tattooed by Alessio Ricci@ Avalon II Tattoo San Diego Denny does some beautiful Japanese work too.What style did you want to get done? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorpenalty Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 bigjoe said: I was there two years ago,and got tattooed by Alessio Ricci@ Avalon II Tattoo San Diego Denny does some beautiful Japanese work too.What style did you want to get done? i'm open to black/grey, pinup, traditional or maybe a tattoo symbolize my cali trip(cholo or cholo girl) haven't decided on anything specific yet i need to know some good artists in sd area so i can look up what they're good at - - - Updated - - - bigjoe said: I was there two years ago,and got tattooed by Alessio Ricci@ Avalon II Tattoo San Diego Denny does some beautiful Japanese work too.What style did you want to get done? i think avalon has 2 shops around sd but im not familiar with their artists - - - Updated - - - Androosh said: Be advised that Power Tattoo is about a 45 minute drive from downtown San Diego. Full Circle is a really nice shop with a great crew. I got a tattoo there last October and had a great experience. who did you get tattooed by at full circle, i'm only familiar with Canales' work - - - Updated - - - also i'm supposed to talk to ben grillo tomorrow, maybe i'll get lucky and book something with him Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 majorpenalty said: i'm open to black/grey, pinup, traditional or maybe a tattoo symbolize my cali trip(cholo or cholo girl)haven't decided on anything specific yet i need to know some good artists in sd area so i can look up what they're good at - - - Updated - - - i think avalon has 2 shops around sd but im not familiar with their artists - - - Updated - - - who did you get tattooed by at full circle, i'm only familiar with Canales' work - - - Updated - - - also i'm supposed to talk to ben grillo tomorrow, maybe i'll get lucky and book something with him I'll be pretty jelly if you get in with Grillo.. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorpenalty Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Brock Varty said: I'll be pretty jelly if you get in with Grillo.. will let you know tomorrow Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Androosh Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 @majorpenalty - I got tattooed by Johnny Bones while he was working a guest spot. He is a regular guest there. Tattoos out of Mi Familia in Anaheim. I have two close friends with stuff from Gemma - she does good stuff. I'm moving back in a month and fully intend to get some stuff from James Tran. It is a nice shop. Also, Marcus Kuhn works there some. And has a private studio. Get some! SnowyPlover 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowyPlover Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Plus one for Full Circle crew! Also, Phil Hatchett Yau does some pretty amazing traditional. Tittleton 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Endless Days Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 hey, man. this may help you out. Tattooers by State | Our Endless Days Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorpenalty Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 anybody had work done by christopher conn askew? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 @Dhopper sure has, and so has @Iwar Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I am all about Avalon Tattoo, although from what I am reading I don't think whatever shop you chose you could end up with a bad tattoo. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhopper Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 majorpenalty said: anybody had work done by christopher conn askew? Mine and @Iwar both have a picture posted. Mine is in the December tattoo contest and @Iwar is under the latest tattoo( I think) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABS Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm actually planning a San Diego trip myself. I got a few shops in mind: Flying Panther (Rob Benavides, Micah Caudle), Seven Seas (Sergio Hernandez, Caz, Dan Pryor), Lifetime (Rob Hostetter, Thor), Master Tattoo (Philip Hatchet Yau). There are tons of great tattooers in SD. I'm only trying to get one tattoo. Perhaps even two. I need to cut my list down in half. Shoot, I know I don't need to travel for tattoos since I live in The Bay, but traveling is fun. And I need to get my carne asada fries fix. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-56548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoistTowelette Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 im surprised no one has mentioned terry ribera at remington. i know some mentioned guru, and i vote for honkey kong from guru. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-59129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iagotheinsane Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 majorpenalty said: i'll be on vacation in late mayi'd like to get some work done while i'm there and i want to book an appt in advance can anyone recommend a good shop, good artists around san diego area? i'll be grateful thanks i'd like to add that i'm looking at guru tattoo and flying panther right now Most artists from Guru have a long wait list and you can find better artists within 1-2 hour drive out of SD. I live in SD and I don't get work done here. You have guys up north like Carlos Torres, Josh Duffy, Mike Devries, Carson Hill, Roman Abrego, etc...do some more research, it's worth the hour drive to get work done from the top guys. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-59162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 iagotheinsane said: Most artists from Guru have a long wait list and you can find better artists within 1-2 hour drive out of SD. I live in SD and I don't get work done here. You have guys up north like Carlos Torres, Josh Duffy, Mike Devries, Carson Hill, Roman Abrego, etc...do some more research, it's worth the hour drive to get work done from the top guys. I don't know, all those guys do black and grey, portraits of celebrities or bio-mech in Roman's case. I think it would be way more the OP's speed to book ahead and get a tattoo from Honkey Kong at Guru, or Micah or Rob at Flying Panther, or Alessio or Denny at Avalon. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-59175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmowglix Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 majorpenalty said: anybody had work done by christopher conn askew? I recently got tattooed by Chris Conn. MoistTowelette said: im surprised no one has mentioned terry ribera at remington. i know some mentioned guru, and i vote for honkey kong from guru. I got this from Terry a while ago. He's a really cool guy. MoistTowelette 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-59197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoistTowelette Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 nice! i love his line work. its so clean. would also like to see a pic of the conn tattoo. isnt he charging some crazy rates since returing to tattooing? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-59201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathenist Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Reviving this thread, but I was pretty blown away by Phil Hatchet Yau's work, especially after learning that he has only been tattooing for like 3 years or something. His style reminds me a lot of some of the Spanish tattooers, specifically Deno Jr. and El Monga... so really, really cool. Tittleton 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-63521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Matt Brotka is moving out to Full Circle Tattoo here shortly. That is a win for California! SnowyPlover and CABS 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-63864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABS Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 heathenist said: Reviving this thread, but I was pretty blown away by Phil Hatchet Yau's work, especially after learning that he has only been tattooing for like 3 years or something. His style reminds me a lot of some of the Spanish tattooers, specifically Deno Jr. and El Monga... so really, really cool. I lurk B9 and saw you post this on there too. Wanted to comment on it but couldn't. Phil's work is super rad. His animal heads are awesome. He takes lots of cool risks with the geo/traditional and using negative space. I dig his color palette too. Trying to get something from him soon. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-63909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathenist Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 CultExciter said: Matt Brotka is moving out to Full Circle Tattoo here shortly. That is a win for California! I recently saw on instagram that Chris Smith is moving to San Diego as well, not sure where he will be working though. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/#findComment-63910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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