Fancher

I have a Rollomatic from 2007 I am considering selling for the right price. When Mike Malone was alive I bought it for $500...not really sure what they go for now?

I'm currently looking for a solid reputable shop in the Midwest to tattoo at. Really I would probably consider the coast if it were a Good fit. I'm not really looking to work in a smoke shop or a place that has a bunch of 1 year dudes. You can see my most current work on face book. Thanks for looking

https://www.facebook.com/jason.fancher.73

Does anyone know where I can buy Pinky Yun Flash?

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wing into pharoes horses next time im out the visiting my parents.

For sure. Swing through buddy

It just means i have to do a couple shots before I start drinking beer. No big deal. I really don't like getting out of control drunk.

hell I'm buyin out my partner and changing the shop name it's in utah and I'm the only one tattooing here and looking to hire but no one seems to be dedicated and off heroine out here

That's funny I just took a job offer at my friend Brent Atwoods shop in Utah. His place is called The Pharoahs Horses. When I get to Utah we should get one of those 3% beers I've been hearing so much about. Lol

Oh crazy.. I was getting tattooed by Eric Hogan and Freddy Corbin back then. I'm sure we have meet. Still a great shop full of amazing people.

Thanks man.. I would if I could get someone to move to middle of nowhere. Actually my good friend Brad Mariachi came out and worked here for a bit. There just wasn't enough good food selection for him to stay. Lol. I will more then likely just start doing more guest spots.

Thanks...I REALLY appreciate that. I do miss Sacramento and it's great to get out there and see my family.

*spot not sopt. I'm not very good with the iPad. Lol

I got back from my road trip just to find my shop trashed. My landlord tried to blow insulation on my drop ceiling and got it everywhere. It's going to take 2 weeks to have it Cleaned professionally. Between being on the road and this I may be open to a big change in my life. We all know there are too many shops and closing mine may be the first step in making this business better. Id really enjoy just tattooing and painting and not worry about owning a business. I guess if it's meant to be I'll get an offer I cant refuse. It would really be nice to get back in to a shop where I am inspired by my co-workers every day.

I will be there from January 23- FEbuary 1st. Anyone that wants to get tattooed let me know. I may be available to do a few days in the bay if anyone needs a chair filled.

Yeah got to hang out with the guys from elm street and Richard Stell on Wednesday night. Really great people and Dallas is a blast. I liked Norman a lot. I'm kinda excited to go back through there for sure. I'll probably try to meet up with Tony from Rock of ages in the next couple days. Such a fun trip man. I'm so glad I decided to just jump in the car and hit the road. I really had no plan... Just went for it.

Hawk... Thanks for giving something to think about. I decided to hit the road for two weeks. Kinda clear my head and see other shops. I've been very inspired on this trip and have meet some great people.

Thanks yeah that's my site. It's about 3-4 years old and needs to be updated.. But still thank you.

Yeah I was at Think Ink in Norman for a day. I'm in Austin now at Triple Crown. Ill probably be back through Norman in the near future.

Seems like everyone is wondering how we will survive/adapt to what reality television and the Internet has turned tattooing In to. It's no secret that EVERYONE you meet either tattoos or want to learn how. Honestly every 3rd person I meet with a tattoo is some form of a self proclaimed tattoo artist. What people haven't realized is that the recent rush of new tattooers is putting tattooing in a dangerous state. It's simple economics...supply and demand. When 100 customers in one city want a tattoo in a day and there are 200 tattooers in that city..well half the artist are going to starve. This isn't anything new...we all know the mass media has glorified tattooing and made it accessible to every kid that can sign his name. This won't change but what can we do about it.

2 years ago I moved to a city of 15,000 people and opened the only shop in this city. I assumed lowering my bills and cutting out all the extra expenses would be the answer. It may still be but at this point I'm not sure. I enjoy not having to tattoo in a scene. I really love tattooing people that have no expectation of what their tattoo should look like. If they come in for an eagle they don't try to micromanage what the eagle looks like. The clients in small city's just truly appreciate the time and care that I put in to the tattoo. My problem is I've worked hard since 1992 and I'm still sitting on my hands most the week. It's really got me thinking if this was the right choice and if I can survive what tattooing has become.

I have thought of two scenarios that may help those of us that have put in the hard work and want to survive.

1. Take tattooing underground.. (private studios..no signs and make customers find us)

2. Create power shops...( gather the top 5-6 tattooers in one area and open 1 shop)

Sorry Power shop sounds cheesy as shit. Larger cities already seem do this. Let's just take a city like Reno as an example. With out mentioning names there are really good tattooers there. For the most part each shop has a decent tattooer in it and a bunch of hacks. If all the legit guys got together and rounded up all the best talent In Reno you would defiantly see some shops losing clients and closing doors. The mediocre tattooers that were left would more then likely get a majority of their work at the "power shop". It would be a force to be record with. Since there are so many people trying to do tattoos and getting I to it most of them would want to go to these big shops to be tattooed.

Shop owners are hiring one good tattooer and filling the rest of the spots just to line their pockets. We can stop this. If all the good tattooers left these types of shops and banned together and took control of tattooing we could make a difference. I know too many great tattooers that are broke and bouncing from shop to shop or working for piercers. It shouldn't be this way. We honestly need to take some responsibility and take back tattooing. Strong shops can and will survive. But if we are all spread out it's going to destroy the market for tattooing.

Sacramento is a great example of this. There are under 3-4 great shops in Sacramento out of almost 200. Most of these shops are dog shit. There are a handful of decent tattooers that opened their own shops and just filled 3-4 stations with hacks. Why are we doing this!?! This only promotes that more people become tattooers.

I know this isn't ground breaking or a new idea. But I do think that there is a large percent of good tattooers that haven't had the opportunity to work In A shop like this. And let's be honest once shops like this are made people tend not to leave.

Bottom line is we have to use the thing that has put us In this position. Take advantage of the Internet and stay united. We are the ones that have to set the standards and come to gather to take back what we love and what was once sacred.

Sorry about the rant...there aren't too many people to discuss thing like this wish in mid Missouri. It does feel good to get it out though.

I'll be hitting the road this Monday. Driving from Missouri to Austin Texas. I'll be at Think Ink in Norman OK then on to Austin. I'd like to stop and tattoo in Dallas for a day but nothing set in stone. Anyone that wants to hang out or get tattooed let me know. I'm open for detours if anyone has a shop with a open chair. :cool:

Sorry to hear that Deb. I made the same choice as you...opened in Missouri in a town of 15,000. It's nice because there's no other shops but a Few have threatened to open. Sure the will fade away over time...but at what cost. It would hurt my business enough while they were open that I may not be able to pay the bills. It's a scary thought....but I'm over tattooing in city's with 60+ shops...kinda a double edged sword. Traveling is always an option..but being away from the family sucks.

I'm Sure it's been said previously but I am at the point I enjoy every tattoo that walks in the door. With all the shops and people not having money I'll be happy if a taz comes in the door..lol. Honestly if someone has an idea that may not make for a good tattoo I enjoy helping them make it in to something that will stand the test of time.

But my home page still says I need to introduce myself. Weird.

Hey Scott..thanks again for letting me be a part of the book...can't wait to see it!

finally got around to joining. forum is nice...looking foward to looking around a bit more.

I second the book store in Japan town.

Good friend of mine George Hernandez tattoos in Davis California. All around nice guy and has been tattooing a while. His shop is called Sacred Tiger.

There have been tons of tattooers that have inspired me over the years (girl heads) . I would have to say the two people that had the biggest impact were Eric Hogan and Scott Silvia. In the early 90's (pre-internet) I had to go and look at people portfolios.... Scott and Eric set the bar for me personally (Girl heads Pin-ups...everything really) . Plus it was a way more of a impact to actually go in to a shop and see what people were tattooing. Sorry kinda getting off subject

As far as Conn.. you really have to see his tattoos(Girl Heads) in person to really appreciate them. They look really nice in pictures but in person they are on a different level all together.