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Tuesday May 16, 2006
Dear INKEDblog: Could you suggest a good tattoo artist in Berkeley, CA?
Dear INKEDblog,
Could you suggest a good tattoo artist in Berkeley, CA?
I would like to get a tattoo of Paleolithic and primitive animal figures as well as other simple abstract forms and symbols. Could you recommend anyone who does this?
Bison Run
Dear Bison Run,
We do not recommend individual artists simply because there are so many great ones out there. However, there is definitely a right and wrong way to find the artist who will work the best with you.
The wrong way? Late at night, after a few beers, when you and a friend pass a tattoo shop on the side of the road…
The right way? Ask someone who has a really fabulous tattoo where they had it done. This is especially good if it is stylistically similar to your tattoo.
Visit several shops. Look at as many portfolios as you can. When you find the perfect artist graphically, see if the artist is someone with whom you feel comfortable. This is very important. Being able to have a good dialogue with your artist is essential to your later satisfaction. If you don’t feel comfortable explaining what you want, you probably won’t Get what you want.
When it comes down to it, the perfect tattoo artist for you might not be the perfect one for someone else. It is very individual.
Good Luck!"
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