Let me start this page the way most customers do, with comparison shopping. You are not buying a pair of shoes or a watch. Tattoos are not the same at every shop. Just because they have the same picture does not mean the end result is the same. If you are “shopping” for a tattoo based on price you are probably going to make a permanent mistake. The best price does not always mean the best deal and the highest price does not always mean the best tattoo. I’ve seen lots of beginning artist charging the same price as experienced artist because they think that’s what they should charge as a tattoo artist. Any way what I am saying is the price is the last thing you should look at (I mean this only a lifelong purchase).
Start with the shop itself such as is it clean. Look at the artist portfolios. In the portfolios you should be judging the work not looking for tattoo designs. Look for clean consistent lines, solid colors and nice smooth fades. Any artist will say “sure I can do that” but look at the portfolios and decide for yourself if you think they can do that then ask how much it will cost. Now to the questions. To find out more please visit our FAQ page here.
History
1987
Scott Campbell opened Saved Tattoo in 2005, which has since expanded to include eight other tattoo artists. Famous clientele includes Heath Ledger, Sting, Orlando Bloom, and Robert Downey Jr.
The idea
Caio started tattooing manually — as in a needle and no machines — over 40 years ago. He was in the business back when tattoos were for “sailors, prostitutes, and bandits.”
Mission
Joey Pang has a two year waiting list; unsurprising, considering she developed a brush-stroke technique of tattooing that resembles elements of traditional Chinese calligraphy.