geni Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I live in San Diego... I know I'm super lucky to live in a city with so many great tattoo artists, but does anyone know if there's an artist that does watercolor tattoos? I really like Nate Banuelos from Guru Tattoo but I've yet to see a portfolio with watercolor tattoos. Help? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I live in San Diego... I know I'm super lucky to live in a city with so many great tattoo artists, but does anyone know if there's an artist that does watercolor tattoos? I really like Nate Banuelos from Guru Tattoo but I've yet to see a portfolio with watercolor tattoos. Help? What is a watercolor tattoo? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geni Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Just a tattoo made to look like it's painted on with watercolor paints. :) Here's some examples: 39 People With Watercolor Paintings Tattooed To Their Bodies Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathenist Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 What is a watercolor tattoo? Yeah, don't most tattooers use watercolor to paint flash? Thus, making all tattoos that are based on flash (most American traditional), watercolor tattoos. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geni Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 It's basically just a tattoo made to seem like it's painted with watercolor paint. :) I've been seeing them a lot lately and I like. I tried posting a link to a website with examples, I think it got filtered? Here's two examples: Sorry for hijacking the thread... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABS Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 It's basically just a tattoo made to seem like it's painted with watercolor paint. :) I've been seeing them a lot lately and I like. I tried posting a link to a website with examples, I think it got filtered? Looks like Amanda Wachob's work. I believe she works out of NYC. I don't know anyone else doing this kinda work though. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I live in San Diego... I know I'm super lucky to live in a city with so many great tattoo artists, but does anyone know if there's an artist that does watercolor tattoos? I really like Nate Banuelos from Guru Tattoo but I've yet to see a portfolio with watercolor tattoos. Help? Briana@ San Diego Tattoo Shop - BUJU Tattoo - Briana Sargent has some examples of that type of work. Gene@ Artists | Tattoo Culture does that splatter the ink style in NYC. else 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathenist Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 This is a completely personal preference, but christ I hate those "watercolor" tattoos. Also, Chris Smith just posted that he is now working at Master Tattoo in SD. hogg, jacobhh and Graeme 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-64540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoFerron Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I love San Diego, and i make sure to visit Guru Tattoo every time im in the neighborhood, the folks that work there are an A+ all around. Nice, friendly highly skilled bunch of guys that are very welcoming. I got tattooed by Honkey Kong a while back and its one of my favorite pieces. They did a great job in covering all angles of the tattoo spectrum. I really havent gone to other shops in the SD area but im sure there are some other great shops around. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-65706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional111 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Don't rule out driving the 1.5 hours to Orange County and hit up Goldrush Tattoo. A collection of all-star tattooers there. Having said that, I would check out Full Circle and/or Flying Panther in San Diego. cltattooing and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-65978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Marcus Kuhn, The Gypsy Gentleman, is now located in San Diego..... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-65979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional111 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Marcus Kuhn, The Gypsy Gentleman, is now located in San Diego..... Hell yes! I almost forgot about Marcus. He was tattooing out of Full Circle, but now has his own appt. only studio near downtown I think? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-65985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Hell yes! I almost forgot about Marcus. He was tattooing out of Full Circle, but now has his own appt. only studio near downtown I think? yep, you can reach him at [email protected] Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-66010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuchaka Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Figured i would bump this thread especially since i can't post a thread of my own yet. I am looking to get a full sleeve dragon tattoo , the two artists i have found so far that i really like there work and had similar examples to what i have in mind are Terry Ribera and Bill Canales. I am willing to drive to Los Angeles and anywhere in between but am looking for some other artists simply because i am so new to Tattoo's and i really wanna look at a lot of people's work before i make up my mind. As far as other cities go obviously LA has a lot of choices and the first one that just grabbed my attention was phillip spearmen but i have no idea if he has a long wait list or not. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Figured i would bump this thread especially since i can't post a thread of my own yet. I am looking to get a full sleeve dragon tattoo , the two artists i have found so far that i really like there work and had similar examples to what i have in mind are Terry Ribera and Bill Canales. I am willing to drive to Los Angeles and anywhere in between but am looking for some other artists simply because i am so new to Tattoo's and i really wanna look at a lot of people's work before i make up my mind. As far as other cities go obviously LA has a lot of choices and the first one that just grabbed my attention was phillip spearmen but i have no idea if he has a long wait list or not. If you're willing to go to LA to get tattooed, I'd suggest checking out Tattooland. Chris Brand, Stan Corona, and Mike Suarez could all give you a great tattoo. I'm not sure all these images will work, but let's try this: Chris Brand: Stan Corona (kind of wanted to find a picture of a dragon he's done, but this backpiece is just too good to not share): Mike Suarez: Personally, I wouldn't worry about things like waiting lists. You might have to wait, you might not, but it's far more important to get the tattoo you really want. kylegrey, CABS, tatB and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuchaka Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for the help guys ya i would rather wait and get a great tattoo then rush and get stuck with something i have to tell a story as to why i allowed someone to put 'that' on my skin :) That tattoo Mike Suarez did is amazing. * thanks for all the advice of people that keep posting :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Figured i would bump this thread especially since i can't post a thread of my own yet. I am looking to get a full sleeve dragon tattoo , the two artists i have found so far that i really like there work and had similar examples to what i have in mind are Terry Ribera and Bill Canales. I am willing to drive to Los Angeles and anywhere in between but am looking for some other artists simply because i am so new to Tattoo's and i really wanna look at a lot of people's work before i make up my mind. As far as other cities go obviously LA has a lot of choices and the first one that just grabbed my attention was phillip spearmen but i have no idea if he has a long wait list or not. Out of those three I would go with Bill.He does a lot of Japanese work compared to the other two. Alessio & Denny@ Avalon II Tattoo San Diego are real good with dragons. Japanese Style Tattoos at Onizuka Tattoo | Little Tokyo, Los Angeles CA some good Asian artists at this shop. Home - Small Paul Tattoo has a lot of experience doing dragons. Instagram Tuchaka 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABS Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Figured i would bump this thread especially since i can't post a thread of my own yet. I am looking to get a full sleeve dragon tattoo , the two artists i have found so far that i really like there work and had similar examples to what i have in mind are Terry Ribera and Bill Canales. I am willing to drive to Los Angeles and anywhere in between but am looking for some other artists simply because i am so new to Tattoo's and i really wanna look at a lot of people's work before i make up my mind. As far as other cities go obviously LA has a lot of choices and the first one that just grabbed my attention was phillip spearmen but i have no idea if he has a long wait list or not. For a full sleeve dragon tattoo, I would go see Bill Canales. - - - Updated - - - @Graeme that Stan Corona tattoo though.... THOSE PINKS. WOW. Tuchaka 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 @Graeme that Stan Corona tattoo though.... THOSE PINKS. WOW. I believe I read on instagram that she'll be showing that tattoo at the Perseverance exhibition. I can only imagine that it's one of those tattoos where the picture does it absolutely no justice, but yeah, those pinks and blues with the smooth black and grey...incredible. Tuchaka 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowyPlover Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I just want to put in a word for Bill Canales - I've seen quite a few of his tattoos in person and they are incredible! Plus, he is a super humble, professional guy. You could always check out the shop, it's in South Park and look at his book too. And if you're curious, Bill is in Marcus Kuhn's Gypsy Gentleman, Episode 4. hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuchaka Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 thanks guy for all the advice anyone know how long of a waiting list Bill Canales has ? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 thanks guy for all the advice anyone know how long of a waiting list Bill Canales has ? Call the shop. They are the most reliable source for answering this question. As a side note I think we as clients do artists a disservice by publicly quoting the length of a wait list. I wouldn't want a potential client to not contact an artist because they heard a rumor that their wait list is X months/years long. A new client might get lucky if they call right after a few flaky people back out of big scheduled projects. Or certain ideas might be bumped to the top of the waiting list. Graeme and Tuchaka 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuchaka Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Ya that is a good point just with the few artists i have contacted sometimes the wait list is longer and some times its shorter people say a lot of things on the internet :) tatB 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3274-san-diego-tattoo-artiststattoo-shops/?page=2#findComment-86931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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