What are the best tattoo parlours in Fort Collins?
I’m not familiar with Fort Collins. HOWEVER, if you are able to get to grand Junction, Colorado which is 4 hours away, there is a tattoo studio there called The Raw Canvas. Probably the best investment you will ever make. There is 1 world famous tattoo artist there Justin Nordine which is widely known for his water color tattoos. Amazing stuff. Also in Grand Junction is Arlo DiCristina. His art work is very well known around the world. These 2 artists alone win multiple awards for tattooing.Arlo does not work at Raw Canvas. He is friends with Justin Nordine but Arlo has his own private studio. Definitely check them out and see if you like their work. They will not disappoint.If you are willing to travel outside of Colorado there is hundreds of other tattoo artists you should look at as well. Check out the New York Tattoo Show.
How can a 15 year old get a tattoo in Colorado?
I like in the UK and the law here is nobody under 18 can get a tattoo...at 15 I tried to tattoo myself and it was a bit silly because I wanted one so badly, but why don't you consider piercings for now and wait until you're a bit older, I'm now 20 and have 3 tattoos...I got one on my 18th birthday and it was a super present and worth waiting for =) I know it doesn't seem like it now, but you will grow up a lot in the next few years and might regret it when you're a bit older, it's worth waiting for... And if you must get something small in a not noticeable place just so you can see what the pain is lik etc, But bear in mind most reputable artists won't tattoo minors so it's worth waiting until you're older to get a really good artist, it's worth waiting a couple of years and then be really happy, it's a lifelong choice you'll have that ink in your body forever =D x
Underage tattoo in Colorado?
Hey, I'm 17 living in Colorado and am a bit impatient in the waiting 'till the 18th birthday process regarding a tattoo. I know that Colorado tattoo statutes say that if I have parental consent, I can get one. My dilemma is that my regular shop (where I get piercings done and whatnot) won't tattoo me until I'm 18, period. Does anyone know of a shop in the Denver-ish area that'll tattoo a 17 year old with parental consent? Thanks in advance. P.S. Please, no dumb answers telling me not to get a tattoo or something...I'm gonna get 'em even if I do have to wait.
Where can a 15 year old get a tattoo in colorado?
Im 15 and wondering what tattoo shops would tattoo me in the state of colorado. I have parent consent and don't need anybody telling me its a stupid decision because i know the consequences and it's something ive really thought through. I know the law in colorado is that there is no age restrictions as long as you have a parental consent, so since it varies by tattoo shops i need to know any in colorado that will tattoo a 15 year old. please help. no trolls!
How much would a wolf tattoo cost ?
$75?? pfft, i wish tattoos were that cheap. it honestly depends on how big it is and where you go. every shop is going to be different. in colorado, the minimum fee is usually 60. and that would be for a small wolf. like a wolf the size of your hand would probably be around.... $180+ but that is in colorado. go to local shops and just ask around to get the best pricing!
Who are some of the best tattoo artists in Denver?
Mr. Eon at Mr. Tank's Tattoos does fantastic work. Shop Number: (303) 316-0450 Cell Number: (720) 338-3037 He's at 6640 E. Colfax, Denver, CO, 80220. You can check some of his work out at this site: http://www.myspace.com/ebtatin/photos Have a great day.
What does a tattoo artist do if a customer can't pay after receiving a tattoo?
In my experiences it’s been cash up front, with the exception of 2. If you can’t afford to pay something like $150 you aren’t serious. My 2 exceptions were high dollar pieces.In the first we agreed on a design and total price. Then did the pricing in thirds. Similar to commissioning a total new home build. In that case you normally pay a third up front for design and and planning and mobilization. Then a third on delivery of materials. Last third is satisfactory completion of your build. This was for a fairly intense piece so I paid some up front for his efforts in designing and getting anything else he needed to get it rolling. Then a third when we scheduled and did the outline work. The final third was just prior to the completion.The other one was a pay-as-you-go. He trusted me and I trusted him. He could tell from my prior work that I was serious and had the funds available. And wouldn’t go out with incomplete work unless it was “work in progress.” We would schedule blocks of time for him to do his thing. So I already knew about how much to expect. Those sessions were based around each of our schedules and tolerance. To tell you the truth, I could handle more chair time than he could. Remember that your Artist is just as scrunched into almost the same position as you are in most cases. Such a great light touch that I would read or take a quick nap. A time or two we would take a break so he could stretch and go next door for a soda (he bought me 1 or 2) and I’d just stand outside his shop in the strip mall and smoke a cigarette. It was an extremely hot summer and I’d be standing there smoking as patrons to the other stores stared at a shirtless man smoking with 1/2 his chest inked. Yeah, that was when we were working my biggest one.But Steve knew I would square up at the end of the session. If his and my calendar was open and we were both up to it we went on, knowing that I’d was good with cash or would be coming back to make good on it.
What tattoo shops give tattoos to minors with parent consent in Colorado springs?
Most parlors will give kids 16-17 tattoos with a parent. If you're younger than 16, I suggest to wait until you're old enough.
What is the proper way/norms of tipping a tattoo artist? Any difference if they are the owner of the studio?
As a full initial disclaimer, I have never gotten a tattoo - and I disagree with the practice of tipping in general. My analysis of this question is as follows...When you're tipping someone, you're giving them "a little extra" of the base amount. That is, if the drink was $6.00, and you pay $7.00, you're giving the bartender a $1.00 tip. On this basis, the $6.00 is being given for what the business is giving you, and the $1.00 is being given for what the person is giving you. Whether that's a smile, a slightly heavier pour of the liquor, or a compliment that makes you feel good, you're paying them for what they have to offer you, beyond the product by itself as a standalone purchase.In a context of tattoos, I believe the same principle can be applied. What you are paying the studio for the tattoo (say, $150 per hour for four hours of work for a total of $600 plus tax) is what you're paying for the product. That is the studio itself - the tattoo gun, the ink, any supplies used in the process, and the attention of a qualified tattoo artist.What you'd be paying for in a tip, however, is the attention of that particular tattoo artist. Remember, they only have to give you a tattoo. But what they can choose to do as a skilled professional might be to assist you in developing the best design... or comforting you through the pain... or offering to touch up some part of the tattoo later at no extra cost. A good tattoo artist will give you a tattoo. A great tattoo artist will do all of these things for you and more. By giving a tip, you are motivating a great tattoo artist to keep being great, and it is a way of proving to them that their service was "worth the price, and more". So, what is the norm? I think that a 10% tip is reasonable for tattoos, since there is not a reduced wage involved, as is the case with servers and bartenders. I think that because being an owner doesn't have a bearing on one's ability to be a great service provider, whether or not you're tipping the owner should not have any bearing on your decision in this situation.
How do I choose a tattoo artist in Denver? I am new to the area and have a tattoo planned.
There are two things I do when looking for a tattoo new artist.First, I talk to people. Waiters, cashiers, clerks, people standing in line - wherever I am, I notice people with tattoos and if the ink looks new/fresh and I like the artwork, I will ask the person about their tattoo and where they had it done. The conversation usually starts with, “I like your tattoo, it’s got great detail (or color, or whatever I notice about it)”. That’s usually all it takes to get the conversation started. From there, we talk and I get around to asking who the artist was and where they work (most people really like talking about their ink).I also research tattoo parlors online and stop in and visit the business to see what the place looks like and to get a feel for the artists and their customers.For my last tattoo, it took me almost 6 months to decide on the artist/location.Denver has many good tattoo artists, though I never got one in the 8 years in lived in Colorado.Good luck - and please share your new ink with us here (if you don’t mind).