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So, I have chosen my artist and what tattoo to get. Now ... color or black and grey? Can't seem to decide. The tattoo is American Traditional ... thoughts anyone?

1 hour ago, suburbanxcore said:

I have a gigantic portion of my body covered by Scott Sylvia, and I can't recommend him and the crew at Black Heart enough. He is a legend in the game for good reason - a hell of a tattooer for 30+ years, fast as they come, and a great guy. Plus he started this website. 

Idle Hand is a killer shop in SF as well. 

Temple Tattoo is a bay area institution and worth looking into the guys there. 

FTW in Oakland is a strong shop too. 

A lot of the Spider Murphy's folks have moved and opened Shangri La. Both of those shops are pumping out killer work.

Long story short, there are plenty of places to look in SF/Oakland/Bay Area, and that's just traditional.

wow man .. .some incredible work there. lots of options ... thanks for those suggestions. i guess it comes down to availability and cost (i know costs shouldnt be ultimate driver - but ... like everyone ... i have budgets lol). if you care to offer any insights on availability of some of these guys, etc ... please PM me. :)

1 hour ago, suburbanxcore said:

I have a gigantic portion of my body covered by Scott Sylvia, and I can't recommend him and the crew at Black Heart enough. He is a legend in the game for good reason - a hell of a tattooer for 30+ years, fast as they come, and a great guy. Plus he started this website. 

Idle Hand is a killer shop in SF as well. 

Temple Tattoo is a bay area institution and worth looking into the guys there. 

FTW in Oakland is a strong shop too. 

A lot of the Spider Murphy's folks have moved and opened Shangri La. Both of those shops are pumping out killer work.

Long story short, there are plenty of places to look in SF/Oakland/Bay Area, and that's just traditional.

Thanks for the recommendations and I will check them out! I know my location is ideal for finding a great artist but am new to the game ... so in the learning mode for sure. 

Do you recommend anyone in particular in SF? I plan on stopping by some shops here in Sac ... and of course am considering those in SF as well.

4 minutes ago, suburbanxcore said:

If you REALLLLY want to get tattooed by an artist, the time and money will be worth the wait. Plenty of people on this site have waited for artists they love, myself included. That said, that's a long time to wait when you do have pretty strong options in both Sacramento (Britton at Royal Peacock does great work!) and a reasonable drive to SF/Oakland with plenty of killer artists doing traditional work. 

 

Britton is great and if choosing artist here in Sac ... think he is the go to for me. 

The other artist that I originally have been looking at is in SF

So, I want to get old school classic Americana Traditional sleeve. Maybe that style is not current ... but the yester years have always appealed to me.

I have found an artist that is phenomenal ... clicks all the boxes. But ... he is 1.5 years out for appointment ... and yes really expensive. 400/hr.

Am I crazy to put deposit down and wait ... or should I consider other artists?

I am located in Sacramento area and have considered The Royal Peacock and The American Tradition.

But their work is slightly different .. and me bringing work in from another artist and asking them to nail certain differences ... seems like a risk... and maybe not the right thing to do.

Thanks man ... will do

Wow... nope

I plan on at least a 4 hr session. I have a medium sized tat done about 25 yrs ago and can't remember how it felt getting it at all ... I think I should not be a p@#ssy and such it up .... but what am I signing up for no idea. Want to go half sleeve wrist to elbow

Not sure how my wife will feel about me getting inked up ... want sleeves. Maybe I should talk to her first? .... naw ... lol

I have reached out to some good artists and boy they are booked ... like several years in advance and charge lotsa moola that's above my pay grade. So it's not just finding someone but someone who is reasonably accessible as well that I'm finding

3 hours ago, Hogrider said:

Read the rules. 😉 all will become clear.

Dang ... ok will do 🙂

I cant seem to post a thread unless its here in initiation?

2 hours ago, Dan said:

Hi and welcome, I live in Orangevale(suburb of Sacramento),  read, look, learn here,

 

if I can be any help with good tattooers and shops here, let me know.

Am planning to visit The American Traditional and Royal Peacock next. I am willing to travel for good work of course!

32 minutes ago, SStu said:

this is a great spot for that!

Do you know in what style you want your artwork done?

Yes, I am planning on a half sleeve from wrist to elbow done in old school Americana. Exact images on the inside or outside forearm yet to be decided. 

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2 hours ago, Dan said:

Hi and welcome, I live in Orangevale(suburb of Sacramento),  read, look, learn here,

 

if I can be any help with good tattooers and shops here, let me know.

Hey Dan ... thanks for the offer on good tattooers. 👍 If you could recommend some tattooers and shops that would be great!

New to tattoos and looking to educate myself before getting a half sleeve :)