The Hart & Huntington Tattoo Experience

**Tattoo Bradley** · 5th August 06, 12:16 PM

I was afraid you might find that kind of situation there Ron. I don't know of anyone who's been to H&H in Vegas. BUT, one of the guys from work went on holiday to Miami a few months ago. While there he stopped in on the "other made for TV tattoo shop" "Miami Ink." He found pretty much a mirror image of what you did in Sin City. You might just give Burly Fish a call. I've personally never corresponded via email with him. Or maybe you had called? It seems like you said you did. Anyhow, I think that would be your best bet. Good luck to ya. Keep me informed

There's another shop down in Phoenix that's supposed to be renowned. I'll do some research, and see if I can dig up the dirt on them... can't remember the name now.

**Riverkilt** · 5th August 06, 12:45 PM

I'll be down in Tucson for training, and to see the grandkids, in a few weeks. That'll let me check out Burley Fish with something tangible, and maybe hold out for The Black Rose in Tucson...where my son-in-law gets his work done.

It is SCARY to change artists....

Ron

**Mike1** · 5th August 06, 01:51 PM

Interesting story, Ron. I wish I could say I was surprised, but I suppose I'm really not. You have to know that there are people that would have payed the extra buck-fifty, but I think you were smart for taking the pass.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 5th August 06, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

It is SCARY to change artists....

Ron

Yes it is! I am THE worst about it. I've gone into several shops thinking I'd just like to try a new artist. But, then even after talking to the artist, I leave. I'm pretty finicky when it comes down to it. But, something about Burly Fish left me at ease so I went for it.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 5th August 06, 07:00 PM

And Brad, that does not surprise me about you. You have said that you worked in the biz in the past, so I would expect you (and anybody really), to be picky about who inks you.

**Miah** · 10th August 06, 08:24 PM

Hey ron I know a few shops in my area that pretty much never respond via e-mail seems most of the artists are not to fond of the computer at all.
Most of them say the web page is just another way to put the address up.

I have a decent amount of ink and my newest stuff i am not so happy with the artist so I have about 8 flower outlines on my my right upper arm.
Eventulay I want to finish my sleve off. (japanese style Dragons and fire and wind bars and flowers)

**cloves** · 10th August 06, 08:32 PM

i've heard that Enchanted Dragon in Tuscon is good.

How much travelling do you do Ron? There are some great artists out there.
Durb Morrision.... of Stained Skin in Columbus Ohio is great
Guy Aitchison
Keely Tackett
Tom Renshaw
Lane Turowski...of Adambomb Gallerie in Milwaukee

As long as you do your research and check out portfolio, there's no need to be too scared of a new artist.
Make sure you post pics of the new ink!

**Sunflash** · 14th August 06, 04:56 PM

While on leave from Iraq in May I got my first ink done. I had been waiting for years to find an artist I trust and now I won't let anyone else touch me. Its sad but the comfort and trust factor is really important. I am going to go back soon to get more work done but it is a major undertaking seeing as I am living in Faribanks Alaska and my artist is in Petoskey Michigan. You just have to find what feels secure and run with it. I definatly think you made the proper choice though on the Vegas tattoo.