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I emailed another known artist in NYC. Got an auto email response explaining his philosophy and preferred style of tattooing. Waited a few days and I responded to his auto email. Got another auto email response that had additional information on his process of scheduling, sketching, etc.. Seems like a good way for him to weed out emails from people who don't line up with his style or are not serious. I will wait a few more days and respond to the 2nd auto email. He's been tattooing for over 20 years and looks like his experience has led him to a very good way to deal with new tattoo requests.

All good questions but not knowing why the artist is not responding makes it difficult to know what to do next. Weeding out non serious people, not interested in idea, too busy, unorganized and/or poor communicator. If I knew their reason, I would know what to do next. Be polite but persistent, propose a different idea, try again in 3 months, regularly visit the shop, etc.. Killercook, could you tells us more about your Tim Hendricks experience. Did you change your idea, was he weeding you out, was he too busy ?

Tattoo convention in NYC next month. I believe Invisible Tattoo and RG are supposed to be there as well as many other artists. Sounds like a good way meet potential artists, checkout their work and possibly discuss things with them.

Long wait list is understandable. What's more puzzling is not being able to get in touch with them. No response after a few emails and shop visits, I'll keep trying, but I'm starting to feel like a stalker.

I guess everyone is a little different. Just thinking that being organized, prompt and a good communicator are not normally things that come to mind when I think of a talented gifted artist. Excuses or not, I'm willing to give in a little when it comes to dealing with artists.

I just found this old thread. Being new to tattoo's, I think it's a very interesting topic. Like many new people, I keep searching for the top artists. Come to realize, that if what I am looking for is basic, I might not need a top artist. Large detailed back pieces, sleeves, original unique designs, etc., it makes sense to seek out high level artists. Artists that are hard to book or access might be a combination of they are in demand because of their quality, popularity, work at a high profile shop and hype, but also being creative artists, they might not conform to typical business standards of organized schedules, timeliness, good communication. One artist here in NYC, I've been trying to get in touch with for a month. No response to emails and has not been in the shop the 2 times I stopped in. Is he booked solid, not interested or just a poor communicator ? Who knows, he's popular, works in a high profile shop and a creative type.

Ha, got my 1st tattoo 4 months ago at age 48. 2nd a month ago. 3rd scheduled in 2 months. I guess you might call it mid-life crisis. I think it's more a combination of things: - never realized the different styles and options of tattoos. Always only pictured traditional tattoos (which I don't like) - tattoo location. don't need to be publicly displayed unless I want to. - 48 yrs of life's experiences. My appearance is what it is. I not "trying" to be anything. I am who I am. I can't control everything. - tattoo has personal meaning to me and relates to specific times/places/experiences/memories.

I hope apprenticeships are alive, well and growing. How else will new ideas and styles come about without bringing in new artists ? Young talented artists that are creative and can draw well might see tattooing as an option. I've seen some really beautiful drawings, tattoos and then found out the artist is relatively inexperienced in tattooing.

I put on Tegaderm about 2 hours after getting my tattoo after washing and drying it. Left the Tegaderm on for 4 days. I got no scabbing. I think it's meant to put on early and left on for several days.

Shop location has to be a factor in pricing. Rent in NYC is high. Some neighborhoods more expensive than others.

Maybe it's because I am new to tattoos, but I want the tattoo to have meaning to me & be aesthetically pleasing. I have art that I really like, but don't necessarily want to permanently wear it on my body. I also don't mind if the tattoo is more meaningful to me than beautiful. Guess it's a matter of you get a tattoo for whatever reason you want. Whether it be personal meaning, art or both.

I'm new too and the choice in NYC is overwhelming. I guess it's a nice problem to have, but researching all the different tattoo shops and artists can take time. Good that you have decided on a clearly defined specific style and the members have made good suggestions. Don't be surprised if some of the artists are fully booked or difficult to get in touch with. I'm currently booked with one artist 3 months out. Another artist never responded despite 2 shop visits and a few emails. Waiting to get a response from 2 more on a consult request.

I like black and grey. Looking at their work online, depending on what I want, I would lean towards a particular artist. Anderson: lady heads, ornamental John: geometric shapes, patterns Darwin: realism Regino: asian vibe Daniels: original quirky designs geometric This is just going by what I see online. I'm going to the NYC convention where I hope to meet some of them and see more of their work. I can always stop by their shops too.

4 days later, removed the tegaderm. 2nd session in 3 weeks. Definitely using tegaderm again. Ordered 4"x4", 50 pack on amazon for $32.

I'm lucky to live in NYC with so many good artists to choose from. I can see myself getting future work from: Anderson Luna John Sultana Daniel Albrigo Daniel Trocchio Darwin Enriquez Regino Gonzalez

1st session, 2 days under tegaderm. So far, so good. Great that I don't have to worry about staining sheets, clothing and the irritating rubbing of clothes on a fresh healing tattoo. Plan to keep it on another day or 2 since I don't have much fluid.

I only have 2 tattoos, although 2 more are scheduled over the next few months. I don't mind the questions on why I chose a particular design. That can lead to an interesting conversation. I don't particularly like the questions about cost. If I don't want people to know how much, my standard answer is "a lot". I do this with anything, not just tattoos. It gets annoying when they reply, well how much is "a lot" ? This happened last night. I ended up answering because it was a group of friends. They had no idea and were curious what tattoos cost.

I think they need to fire who ever chose the contestants on Best Ink. Seems like they are all young kids with very little experience. The tattoos are horrible. Ink Master contestants have more skill.

Black & grey realistic whale shark on my shoulder/arm. The tail area will cover a scar.

Here ya go. His stuff looks good to my eyes, but I am new, so I might not notice the differences between good and mediocre work. His Tumbler page. Tumbler links at the bottom for next page. CHEO PARK tattoo His tattoo shop page. Some of the same tattoos shown. Cheo Park | East Side Ink

I hate the drama BS. Just show me the tattoos.

Good point. Ability to draw, to copy, to tattoo, to create unique original designs, to do various styles. Must be a very gifted person to be able to do it all. I chose that particular tattoo photo for this thread because it looks like a well done tattoo for it's style, photographed well. This came from the portfolio of an artist I selected to do a piece for me. My tattoo will be nothing like this at all other than the I want the subject realistic.

New to tattoos. Maybe it's because I am new, but so many tattoos I see online look great. Is it the quality of picture, the newness of the tattoo, both ? Is it because I don't know what is easy vs. difficult ? Below is a tattoo that looks like a real object and not a tattoo. Looks like I could reach out and touch the object opposed to a tattoo on someone's arm. Are realism tattoos very difficult or just another style ?

I am new to tattoo's and the choice of artists in NYC is overwhelming. Seems like the well known popular artists each have their preferred styles, subjects and turn down work if it doesn't interest them ? Seeing Yoni's work, it looked like his style fit what I am looking for and I believe he has a well established reputation for quality tattoos. Easy to reach and quick to consult. Booked for April. I did not find much information about Cheo Park and his background, but his tattoos look great to my amateur eyes. Maybe he is new to NYC, flying under the radar, among the many quality artists in NYC not getting a lot of attention or I am easily impressed since I am new. He was easy to reach and consult. Booked in 2 weeks. I'll be sure to post my tattoos from both.

Consult with Yoni Zilber yesterday. He will be doing an octopus on my right shoulder. Anderson Luna never responded. Found another artist, Cheo Park at East Side Ink. He will be doing a whale shark on my left shoulder. I like Anderson's work and I might persue him again in the future. Just was not in the mood to chase him down for what I am currently looking to have done. Judging from his instagram page, it looks like lady heads are his preference, which is not what I am looking for right now.