Metrical Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hi there! I am a 20 year old student from South Africa, Port Elizabeth looking to get my first tattoo. I've been wanting one for a couple of years and have finally settled on the type and location of tattoo I want, and now just need help evaluating some local artists. I've been recommended to 2 different studios, one from a friend and one from one of my sparring partners. I'm looking to get a piece around my mid bicep similar (not exact though) to this: The studios' in question FaceBook pages display some of their work, the first being a Polynesian place that I've been to while another friend got their tattoo (https://www.facebook.com/pg/P.E.POLYNESIAN.TATTOOS/photos/?tab=album&album_id=779282985463249) and the second place, one that did my sparring partner's tattoo (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Tattoos-by-Kirsty-Iversen-615738291839133/photos/?ref=page_internal) . Which of these two are the better artists? I'm really eager to book an appointment perhaps even next week, and any input would be much appreciated! Many thanks, Metrical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hi, recommendations are always good. I had some work done last year, over 15 years since my last tattoo so didn't really have any knowledge of local artists. I spent a morning driving around local studios, showed them what I wanted and had a look at there work. I found that different studios and artists had different preferred styles so meeting them first helped me decide on who I thought was right for me. In the end I went with the artist that made me feel the most comfortable and all worked out ok. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrical Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 59 minutes ago, Stu said: Hi, recommendations are always good. I had some work done last year, over 15 years since my last tattoo so didn't really have any knowledge of local artists. I spent a morning driving around local studios, showed them what I wanted and had a look at there work. I found that different studios and artists had different preferred styles so meeting them first helped me decide on who I thought was right for me. In the end I went with the artist that made me feel the most comfortable and all worked out ok. Good luck I reckon I will probably end up doing that anyways. Book some appointments with both of them and find a fit. Although I still would like to know who the better artist is in terms of skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado7 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If you want the dot work like your example, the second artist seems to have much more shown on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 agreed. 2nd one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDeepFried Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Of those #2 but to be honest I'd hold out for a #3Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrical Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 3 hours ago, DJDeepFried said: Of those #2 but to be honest I'd hold out for a #3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There are 2 others here, but I haven't really heard much from them from others, or no one I know at least. https://www.facebook.com/pg/OTHERWORLD-TATTOO-STUDIO-136169523077889/photos/?ref=page_internal https://www.facebook.com/pg/East-Coast-Kustoms-127860474535/photos/?ref=page_internal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDeepFried Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 At a glance I'd say Otherworld. I recommend going into the shop, looking at portfolios, and asking which artist is most into doing dot work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrical Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 2 hours ago, DJDeepFried said: At a glance I'd say Otherworld. I recommend going into the shop, looking at portfolios, and asking which artist is most into doing dot work. Will do! Thank you all for the help. I shall post some pictures when I eventually get it! DJDeepFried 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Looking forward to seeing the work! Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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