Ducky15568 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Do you Guys/ Girls like to go to Local shops or more famous shops. For me i like to go to a local shop (i like to support my community) i found a Gem of an artist in my opinion at a local shop. I know people swear by and only go to more prestigious shops but i figure its like this: there is a TON of great artists in many places, you just have to research your area, im just glad i found one in little ol' Montana. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I always go to the same place. I found my artist through recommendations of forum members here. Brock Varty and MGblues 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky15568 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 I always go to the same place. I found my artist through recommendations of forum members here. I do the same thing. My first tattoo, I rushed it, so it turned out not looking the best but good thing I got a good artist to liven my first one up. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The thing is, at least for me, the local shops are the famous shops. That might be because I live in the Bay Area, but it's also because, in the tattoo community, most great tattooers are at least somewhat well known. Take a look at Katie Sellergren; when she was working at Mount Idy, she was still getting recognized for the work that she put into the craft of tattooing. irezumi, hogg, Brock Varty and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I always go to the same place. I found my artist through recommendations of forum members here. I consider PluraBella local. I would travel any distance to continue to get tattooed by Kore. I am sure that anyone who has been there can relate. The studio is pure magic. It is the best of tattoos, art and people all in one place. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I consider PluraBella local. I would travel any distance to continue to get tattooed by Kore. I am sure that anyone who has been there can relate. The studio is pure magic. It is the best of tattoos, art and people all in one place. I had a hard time answering this question. While Kore is obviously famous, I'm not too sure if Plurabella is a name a lot of people know. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I had a hard time answering this question. While Kore is obviously famous, I'm not too sure if Plurabella is a name a lot of people know. I don't think it is a name people know. I also think that is how Kore wants it. From conversation and the vibe at the studio...it feels like they like it that way. Kore is so humble that I think he doesn't want to be in the spotlight. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I don't think it is a name people know. I also think that is how Kore wants it. From conversation and the vibe at the studio...it feels like they like it that way. Kore is so humble that I think he doesn't want to be in the spotlight. Come to think of it, they didn't give me the address until a few days before my appointment. I hadn't noticed that it wasn't listed any where until then. It's pretty cool that there's no sign, no indication at all that there is even a business there. I enjoy how private it is there, I don't think I would do well in a normal shop with other people getting tattooed in the same space at the same time. They ruined me, now I can only go there. :p Brock Varty 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Come to think of it, they didn't give me the address until a few days before my appointment. I hadn't noticed that it wasn't listed any where until then. It's pretty cool that there's no sign, no indication at all that there is even a business there. I enjoy how private it is there, I don't think I would do well in a normal shop with other people getting tattooed in the same space at the same time. They ruined me, now I can only go there. :p When I drove in, it was late at night, I was in a city I have never been to, and I drove by THREE times before I called Kim and had her rescue me. I think the studio was enjoyable for me partly because I am in a street shop six days a week and the change of pace was cool. reverend1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 NIce, Kim to the rescue. I've been to that city more times than I can count and I had to call her too. Something tells me that happens a lot. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The thing is, at least for me, the local shops are the famous shops. That might be because I live in the Bay Area, but it's also because, in the tattoo community, most great tattooers are at least somewhat well known. Take a look at Katie Sellergren; when she was working at Mount Idy, she was still getting recognized for the work that she put into the craft of tattooing. Same here. Invisible NYC is kinda my spot. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhopper Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I go to more famous shops. Why not? Every town has at least one good tattooer in it. Lucky for some that do not have to travel too far to go. I have to drive 20 mins or so to go to the top shops in my town. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverend1 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I go to more famous shops. Why not? Every town has at least one good tattooer in it. Lucky for some that do not have to travel too far to go. I have to drive 20 mins or so to go to the top shops in my town. Not every town. Shaun1105 and else 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpledesigns Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 While I wouldn't mind going to a famous shop one day, having a sleeper shop is nice because I don't have to wait six months every time I want to get a tattoo. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Where is mike roper????????? The ninja hides! Graeme, irezumi and MadeIndelible 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I just get tattooed. Doesnt matter if it's a guy i work with or a good local friend or a famous tatbro in another state. It just happens at the right time for the right reason from the right person. Brock Varty, CABS, slayer9019 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugilist Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I go to the shop where the tattooer I want to get tattooed by works. eisen777, irezumi, Dumpleton and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-57999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I mostly go to tattoo shops. Mostly. MGblues, slayer9019, semele and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The ones with red lights in the window . Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm just trying to get tattoos done by the best tattooers possible. Whether or not they are in a famous shop is incidental. else 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Burke Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Spoilt in London, but I love the street shop feel at Frith St - it feels a lot more relaxed to me than some of the other shops. I like that it's both a shop for people who are getting their first tattoo as much as it is for the serious collectors. Joe Shit and Shaun1105 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhopper Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Every town and I do mean every town has at least one good, maybe not great, person that can do a good tattoo. It may not be your " style" but can tattoo a technically good tattoo. I'm just trying to get tattoos done by the best tattooers possible. Whether or not they are in a famous shop is incidental. Kind of an oxymoron there. The best tattooers are not at shitty studios for a reason! A famous shop does not become famous ( whatever famous means) by doing shitty tattoos! Firth Street is a famous shop and has what people might call famous people tattooing there. I know if you say Valerie or Stewart's name at a tattoo shop, 90 percent will know who you are talking about! Especially with Instagram and Facebook. Tim Burke and Graeme 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1105 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Every town and I do mean every town has at least one good, maybe not great, person that can do a good tattoo. It may not be your " style" but can tattoo a technically good tattoo.Kind of an oxymoron there. The best tattooers are not at shitty studios for a reason! A famous shop does not become famous ( whatever famous means) by doing shitty tattoos! Firth Street is a famous shop and has what people might call famous people tattooing there. I know if you say Valerie or Stewart's name at a tattoo shop, 90 percent will know who you are talking about! Especially with Instagram and Facebook. Well,the town I live in has one shop and one tattooer. You willing to bet that he can do a good tattoo? ;) For my two tattoos so far I've gone to very good tattooers that aren't at what I'd call famous shops. My next tattoo will also be at a non-famous shop,then my (likely) next after that WILL be. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I get all my tattoos done by Kat Von D. MGblues, Pugilist, David Flores and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Every town and I do mean every town has at least one good, maybe not great, person that can do a good tattoo. It may not be your " style" but can tattoo a technically good tattoo.Kind of an oxymoron there. The best tattooers are not at shitty studios for a reason! A famous shop does not become famous ( whatever famous means) by doing shitty tattoos! Firth Street is a famous shop and has what people might call famous people tattooing there. I know if you say Valerie or Stewart's name at a tattoo shop, 90 percent will know who you are talking about! Especially with Instagram and Facebook. There's some really tiny towns out there with really bad tattooers! I stay in tiny towns for a living and I ALWAYS look! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3364-what-kind-of-shop-do-you-go-to-most/#findComment-58043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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