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Can anyone recommend a good place to get some ink? I have been looking for a place around the Castle Rock area and found a place called White Lotus Tattoo. This would be my first tattoo (I have one designed) so of course I want someone good to do it.
I had my last one done at Dark Millinia in Englewood on Broadway & Oxford, don't know anyone in CR. Sorry.
Dont know the Castle Rock either, but lots of good stuff outta Th'ink Tank Tattoo in Denver. They are off Cedar and Broadway.
Well it doesnt have to be in Castle Rock.....sorry for my verbage. I just dont want to drive 1000 miles (exaggerating) to get one is all. Broadway & Oxford huh? I drive by there almost everday.Quote:
Originally Posted by DSB OUTDOORS
Redsky Tattoo on Wilcox in Castle Rock. The owner is fricken amazing. There's awards all over the wall. The work of the rest of the guys is pretty good stuff too.
www.redskytattoo.com
Jim the owner isn't taking appointments till June contrary to the web site, but short of the new guy they have, all the guys have put out seriously good tattoos. The site has pics.
Been a couple of years since I've been there, But If Travis is still there ask for him. You may not get it then and there depending on the Tat. I wanted a Gargoyle, gave him some pics and some ideas. Said he would call me, few weeks later, had a design turned out sweet.[Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Heep72
Wow.....looks like a nice shop with some nice work....thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by SA Friday
I'm not a fan of White Lotus. I've seen them do some decent stuff, but I've also seen some pretty crappy work come out of there.
+1 for Dark Millennia, its over on the northwest corner of Broadway and Quincy (on Broadway a couple miles south of 285). My buddy Van owns the place and does some awesome work, in fact he was invited down to Vegas to work with Mario Barth last year. I'm friends with a few artists and he's the only one I let near me with a tattoo gun. I would HIGHLY recommend going and talking to him, he's usually in the shop from around noon to 5ish Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday unless an appointment runs late. He does have a waiting period though, I got some work done around Xmas last year and he mentioned he was booking 3 months out, but that could have increased or decreased since then.
I don't much like the artists that work for him though. They aren't bad, but ask for Van, well worth the wait.
I can PM you the number if you'd like.
Ahhh, might catch a little break for the work since we are all friends here yeah? [Beer] If you have the number PM away, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by mcantar18c
Damn! I may have to hit him up on my next ink! Thanks. SA [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by SA Friday
I would like that number and contact also. Your name too if I could so I dont go in and say "yeah this dude on this forum I'm on recommended you"...if ya know what I mean. [ROFL3]Quote:
Originally Posted by mcantar18c
Thanks
Wow harsh but true. Do tell, do tell! We can have an AR-15 group rate and or day..I will be the 1st to get the CO AR-15 Shooters logo done !! PM ME!!Quote:
Originally Posted by spleify
Thanks![Beer]
A tattoo is a permenant reminder of temporary insanity. I got a couple and wish I didn't.
I got one of mine at a place on South Broadway just a little North of Hampden on the West side of the road in a house turned into a business. I can't remember the name of it but they sucked. The tattoo was okay but they over charged and he acted like he was some kind of god instead of a tattoo artist. It was years ago but I can still remember wanting to kick his punk ass.
Primitive Soul Tattoo, I've seen some real nice work come outta there.
http://www.primitivesoultattoo.com/
Stronghold Tattoo 609 E 13th Ave Denver, CO 80203-2612
Ask for Nik, he's my nephew formerly an apprentice of ours many decades ago. he was working at Phantom 8 on south broadway in englewood then got together with some other artist from other well known studio's to open his own place this year. if you get him or have to leave a message tell him Uncle Jim from up north told to call.
Whether it be Nik or someone else, i suggest you look at their portfolio and ask questions. A good artist is only part of the equation. You must feel comfortable with them and be able to click. A tattoo is permanent and the commitment last a life time. Also see how current their training is if any regarding blood-bourne pathogens and cross contamination. Do they do single use needle and tube (not a necessity) providing their autoclave is working correctly, but single use is or has become the norm. Are their work areas clean, double glove during the work. do they remove their gloves if there's a phone call for them etc......
I'll suggest that Jim knows his tattoo stuff.
Should that not work out for you, the only other person I would trust to tattoo me (besides me) is Riley at Art With Heart in Aurora; his work is amazing.
I second that, jim knows ink and arsQuote:
Originally Posted by TheInternet
MadMatt at Phantom 8 can do anything. He has done half my work.
And a second for Nik at stronghold.
also Jeff Kopp is amazing, used to own Th'ink Tank, not sure where he is now.
Nick at Jack of Diamonds in arvada is damn good too.
Best advice, get to know your artist, find one you that you like not only their work but also who they are. Makes a huge difference.
I think (key word) Jeff went to work for / with Nik If you also check out Phantom 8 talk toQuote:
Originally Posted by CMP_5.56
JTot / Chris, the owner.
http://ugliesttattoos.failblog.org/
a few hundred reasons I won't. [ROFL1]
but if you choose to, please be careful and sober.
+10, I buddy at work has an entire back done at this shop, awesome work, but they are booked out in advance I believe. I'm going there to get the rest of mine done, just awesome looking stuff. There is a good website too, check it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by smchop
http://www.thinktanktattoo.com/
I'll second this. I know Jim (he has a hell of a shot in lacrosse as well) and I've seen his work. He is very well known in the industry. He is the type of person that wouldn't allow someone to do work in his shop that doesn't meet his standards.Quote:
Originally Posted by SA Friday
just do what Jim says!