The Hart & Huntington Tattoo Experience

**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.

**Colin** · 15th August 06, 09:38 AM

Interesting story Ron. I pretty much suspected that that would be the case with H&H and with the shop from Miami Ink (fun shows to watch though

). I have used 4 different artists, for 10 trips to get inked, and have settled on the guy that did my last one. I have delt with the shop numerous times and have always been satisfied. They run a good, clean, and very professional shop and have earned their reputation in the Lower Mainland of BC (unlike the previous shop I went to).

I do have to say, I am still a bit suprised that you could just walk in and get work done, and that some shops do creidt. All the shops I have been to have a wait list and are cash only. The only ones that seem to be able to do work on you that same day are usually the one you DON"T want to get work done in