Your favorite shop & COVID-19

[JAC1961]

I follow quite a few local shops on social media along with others that I'd some day like to travel to and in the last week I'm seeing a reoccurring theme.  The lock down of tattoo shops in many states is quickly causing financial problems for the shop owners and tattooers.  Many are selling merch and paintings or prints and offering to do commissioned artwork.  The shop that I've gone to the most is selling gift cards to carry them thru this lean times.

I realize many collectors are also laid off or facing reduced hours, but if you are in a position to help consider throwing a little something their way.  It'd be a shame to lose a bunch of good shops and artists that we'll be wanting and needing when this whole nightmare is over.

[Samth]

I agree, even if you can engage in bartering you can really help them out

[Hogrider]

We need to stick together during these crazy times. 

[AtomicMagpye]

Tattoo studios are all shut in the UK also right now - I'm looking out on IG for art/prints/Tshirts to buy - there's a couple that are going to be doing that - I'm also hoping the Govt over here sorts out some money for self employed people while they are mandating the shut down.

[oboogie]

Our state shut all tattoo shops this week. I really feel for tattoo artists right now.

[Gingerninja]

Hi All - I hope that everyone is safe and well. My heart is broken for all of our friends and family that have been furloughed or had income disruptions. I have been doing what I can to support! 

[Dan]

yep, I feel bad for these tattooers. they are all closed here too. plus all the ones we all follow & know around the planet.

I am very fortunate to have an "essential" job here in probation, and my wife is retired so she is good at home.

Edited March 27, 2020 by Dan

[Oiocha]

I'm doing what I can to pre-pay for sessions and buy some art.

[AverageJer]

As others have said. This really sucks and as contact employees tattoo artists are hit hard. Wife and I looking into buying a painting or maybe some gift cards. 

 

[oboogie]

Josh Henderson, the guy who does most of my work, has a lot of his artwork up for sale on Big Cartel. I already have some, but I may buy some more.

Edited March 30, 2020 by oboogie

[Hands On]

I commissioned this from Yoni Zilber!

Just saw it reposted on a new page called Tattoo Love Care, https://www.instagram.com/ttt_l_c/, created by @blackclaw @tttism @zacscheinbaum. Their description is "Aid-Promote-Educate. A place to help tattooers in need and discover new artists, causes and events."

Check it out!

[Oiocha]

State of Grace just canceled all appointments, to be rescheduled at an undetermined date.

[pidjones]

Many of the artists should be checking with hospitals and health departments. These are looking for people with experience in sterile practice.

[Gingerninja]

My appointments with Garver and Rubendall were cancelled. Blah. That being said, I do have a cool commission happening. 🙂

[AtomicMagpye]

Heres 3 that have tattooed me recently (ish) and are selling stuff (I've put in orders to Elharper and Swearjar- Ben is doing Vans) - UK based of course.

https://www.instagram.com/bendunningtattoo/

https://www.instagram.com/elharperartist/

https://www.instagram.com/swearjartattoos/

And... Ive attached a 3 years (give or take a month) photo of one of my magpies by Mr Dunning  - just done on the right - today on the left - yes I know it's the wrong way round

Actually  - while none of us is getting tattooed - how about a pic of your favourite that you have had inked  (or favourites that you have had inked) and a link to Instagram for the artist  (or artists) what do you reckon?🙂

Edited April 3, 2020 by AtomicMagpye

[Oiocha]

On 4/3/2020 at 11:56 AM, Gingerninja said:

My appointments with Garver and Rubendall were cancelled. Blah. That being said, I do have a cool commission happening. 🙂

oooooh do we get a name as to who is doing the commission?  I also got something, from Luca Mamone

[mfrank29]

I had appointments on April 7th and 21st for my next half sleeve that were obviously canceled. That shop, and others around here, are offering discounted gift cards. I bought a $100 gift card towards my eventual appointment for $85. When they get more sweatshirts in, I will be ordering one of those as well. 

[pidjones]

Vivid has announced reopening after Friday as soon as their N95 masks arrive. Door will be locked and you'll have to call from the parking lot to get in. Was hands 1st thing when you enter while they disinfect your phone.

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[Gingerninja]

I have two new pieces of artwork - an O'Donnell piece and a Garver piece!