BrazilOnMT Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hello, I am from Brazil but I am living on the US for the last year studying and working. I am looking for doing sleeves and chest japanese style (kind like Shige), but I work on a ranch (far from the rest of the world) and I am completely lost about good artists, time and prices. I am sure I am going to find all the help I need here! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome. Since you'd have to travel to get tattooed anyway, why not go to Japan and get tattooed by Shige instead of finding someone who tattoos like him? tatB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilOnMT Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 I really wish to go man, but I don't have the money! I work 15 hours day on the ranch with minimum wage(I am a trainee) and I have to pay for the university that starts next year. I was thinking that maybe Horimoto (state of grace - San Jose CA) would be a good choice. What do you think ? The other thing is, in Brazil I would have an idea of how much it would cost on Brazilian currency, here on the US I don't have not even a clue, How much do you think it would cost? I just need to know like: more than $xxxx or between $xxxx and $xxxxx. It would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I really wish to go man, but I don't have the money! I work 15 hours day on the ranch with minimum wage(I am a trainee) and I have to pay for the university that starts next year. I was thinking that maybe Horimoto (state of grace - San Jose CA) would be a good choice. What do you think ? The other thing is, in Brazil I would have an idea of how much it would cost on Brazilian currency, here on the US I don't have not even a clue, How much do you think it would cost? I just need to know like: more than $xxxx or between $xxxx and $xxxxx. It would be awesome! a high quality sleeve and chest panel from an elite artist? I would say at least 60 days of working 15 hours a day for the US federal minimum wage. motsimus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilOnMT Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks man! What about another artists? Horimoto came after a litlle bit of research but that was all. If you guys got any other good ones in mind I would be glad to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Horitomo is amazing, but has a very different style than Shige. I think for tattooers like Shige in the US you can't go wrong with Jeff Gogue. But honestly, I wouldn't attempt to get a sleeve while working on minimum wage. You're looking at a financial commitment of multiple thousands of dollars. Finish your schooling, get a job that pays better, and then start seriously looking into it. Pleadco, Fala and tatB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 @Graeme would you group Phil Holt with Shige and Jeff Gogue when talking non-traditional style japanese work? Maybe Nick Chaboya too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 It doesn't sound like you have the cash to get that done right now in the states.Maybe save up 500.00 and get a decent size piece while your here,and get the sleeve's in Brazil.Shops to check out in Brazil. Instagram Instagram Kirin Japanese Tattoo Instagram Are you living in Montana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilOnMT Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thats do funny man, everytime I was talking to people in Brasil they would tell me to do the tattoo in japan or in the US, and looking this Pictures they look pretty good! I am going to be here on Montana for the Next year at least, maybe more 3 years if everything goes good. I have something close to 3000 dollars to do this tatoo right now... Now I know That it will not be enough! Thanks a lot guys, it really helped me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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