PinkUnicorn Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Everyone, I'm an astronomer in my mid-fifties living in the Washington D.C. area. Thinking of getting my first tattoo (!) As I posted on the job-related thread, I want something that is related to my job. I'm thinking of a simplified version of the Apollo 8 logo - watching Apollo missions as a kid made me take this career path. It is also reminiscent of a binary star system, which is the type of thing I study. So, nothing nearly as dramatic as many of the photos that people post here... I live very close to Tattoo Paradise and was possibly thinking of going there. But, my girlfriend lives in Baltimore and am alternatively considering going to some place there. (e.g. she lives short walking distance to Read Street). But also easy to get to the Tattoo Museum, or Saints and Sinners in B'more as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepcalm Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I've gotten four tattoos at Tattoo Paradise and can highly recommend the shop! Scott M (who doesn't work there anymore but is guesting there sometime now or very soon) and Dave Cavalcante have both worked on me. It's a clean shop and the guys and gals are fun. irezumi, hogg and PinkUnicorn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Jinx proof in DC is another good shop.And some more in MD.. Instagram Instagram Instagram PinkUnicorn and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Switchblade Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 All of the shops you mentioned are good solid shops! You/we are in a great area for that..... Welcome to the forum! :) hogg, CultExciter and PinkUnicorn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Don't forget Have Fun Be Lucky in Baltimore. PinkUnicorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I've gotten four tattoos at Tattoo Paradise and can highly recommend the shop! Scott M (who doesn't work there anymore but is guesting there sometime now or very soon) and Dave Cavalcante have both worked on me. It's a clean shop and the guys and gals are fun. Seconding and thirding Lil Dave. Awesome dude, great attitude, solid tattooer. CultExciter, PinkUnicorn, hogg and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkUnicorn Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks very much for all the comments and suggestions. I popped in to Paradise Tattoo and chatted briefly with the guy at the front desk and he was very friendly and helpful. I also visited Read St yesterday and they were also great people. Spoke briefly with Alex (I think it was) there. Graeme, irezumi and hogg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Switchblade Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Tomek, at Read Street, does some very nice work as well! Seth Ciferri turned me onto Tomek a couple years ago......def one of those people you don;t hear about much but does great work! I think Nikki Balls is still at the Wheaton Tattoo Paradise location as well! Like I said.....you named a lot of great shops...... Hunter Spanks is working at Have Fun Be Lucky in Baltimore.....saw CultExciter mention the shop....again, another solid shop! PinkUnicorn, tatB and CultExciter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkUnicorn Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks, @Bunny Switchblade. By the way, I think we may have a mutual friend. (At least she's a facebook friend of yours.) Bunny Switchblade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkUnicorn Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Looking at portfolios (mainly Read Street and Paradise Tattoo) it looks like Deirdre Aikin may be best suited for my simple, but geometric, pattern. Anybody here have work done by her? Tattoo Paradise - Deirdre Aikin (I also noticed that Deirdre Aikin is a MICA graduate, and I have some connections with people there...) Edited March 7, 2014 by PinkUnicorn added URL Bunny Switchblade and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Switchblade Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I do not know anyone (that I am aware of) that has work from her off the top of my head BUT I do know she is a pretty awesome lady! Please do not mistake the fact that your tattoo being simplistic as it being simple to tattoo.... A circle is not an easy thing to tattoo nor will the figure-8/orbit! To make it look it's best you will want a very solid tattoo artist! You did the right thing though in looking at portfolios and I have heard nothing but good things about Deirdre! :) PinkUnicorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkUnicorn Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Also, is anybody familiar with the work of Eric Wilcox at Tattoo Paradise? Tattoo Paradise - Eric Wilcox To my untrained eye his work looks pretty good, and covers a variety of styles. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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