Tattoo artist recommendations

mcgragger · 26-01-2014 12:21pm

100 an hour. Seriously ?

Arawn · 26-01-2014 12:22pm

mcgragger wrote: »

100 an hour. Seriously ?

Yeah it's not as if tattoos are on ya for life, tell you what, give me 20 an hour and I'll knock something up for ya

mcgragger · 26-01-2014 12:37pm

Arawn wrote: »

Yeah it's not as if tattoos are on ya for life, tell you what, give me 20 an hour and I'll knock something up for ya

Using that logic you a could pay serious money for a ****e tattoo.

Paying 100 an hour doesn't guarantee anything.

Good lad.

Penny Tration · 26-01-2014 12:40pm

mcgragger wrote: »

Using that logic you a could pay serious money for a ****e tattoo.

Paying 100 an hour doesn't guarantee anything.

Good lad.

100 an hour is standard for most good studios. It covers materials, rent, wages, etc.

Generally, you get what you pay for with tattoos.

mcgragger · 26-01-2014 12:43pm

green_screen wrote: »

100 an hour is standard for most good studios. It covers materials, rent, wages, etc.

Generally, you get what you pay for with tattoos.

Whats an average hourly wage for an artist?

Penny Tration · 26-01-2014 12:47pm

mcgragger wrote: »

Whats an average hourly wage for an artist?

I'm not an artist, so I couldn't tell you.

If you're querying the price, it's simple - good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good.

mcgragger · 26-01-2014 12:51pm

green_screen wrote: »

I'm not an artist, so I couldn't tell you.

If you're querying the price, it's simple - good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good.

Makes sense.

Was planning a sleeve meself but at 100 an hour ill have to think again.

baron von something · 26-01-2014 12:58pm

mcgragger wrote: »

Makes sense.

Was planning a sleeve meself but at 100 an hour ill have to think again.

you might get a discount in some studios on large scale pieces and/or longer sittings 4/5hrs+

Arawn · 26-01-2014 1:02pm

mcgragger wrote: »

Makes sense.

Was planning a sleeve meself but at 100 an hour ill have to think again.

Probably for the best, IF money is a concern when it comes to putting something on your body for life then tattoo's are not for you.

Good lad.

mcgragger · 26-01-2014 1:18pm

Arawn wrote: »

Probably for the best, IF money is a concern when it comes to putting something on your body for life then tattoo's are not for you.

Good lad.

There you are now you've got your oar in.
Ill remember your wise words when considering what's for me.

Glad you dropped by

Penny Tration · 26-01-2014 1:22pm

mcgragger wrote: »

Makes sense.

Was planning a sleeve meself but at 100 an hour ill have to think again.

Most studios will do a set price for a large piece of work, which works out a bit cheaper than 100 an hour.

Honestly, save up rather than cheap out on it. It's going to be on you for life, you don't want crap work done. Realistically, it only works out at a couple of cent for each day it's on your body.

But if you want it done, save over thd next year or so. You'll get better work, and something that looks great.

Fixing a bad tattoo is more expensive than getting a good one, believe me.

Star Lord · 26-01-2014 1:29pm

Lads, reign the antagonism in please.

Mcgragger you wouldn't pay less than €80 per hour for any decent artist. Many are more. If you want something that you will be proud to have on your body rather than one that you'll be ashamed of, this is the reality that you will have to come to terms with. Best idea is find an artist whose work you really like. Talk to them, find out how much they would want to do it, then save up for it!

bodice ripper · 26-01-2014 1:49pm

mcgragger wrote: »

100 an hour. Seriously ?

Just out interest, what were you expecting?

Dermighty · 26-01-2014 2:58pm

A few people in work have showed me their new tattoos and said "it was only €250!" and I could see why immediately, some really sh!tty work on most of them, that was obviously without knowing the price.

Price snobbery isn't what people are trying to get at by saying that €100 an hour is what to expect.

You can either get the tattoo done by someone who does tattoos or you can get it done by somebody with a proven track record of excellent work that you know will do a good job. It's easier to find a cheap, sh!t artist than to find a good artist. Obviously tattoos are expensive but put the artist quality before the price and work out how much you want the tattoo compared to the cost compared to how long you are willing to wait to get it done.

Chris Crooks in White Dragon in Belfast is £125 an hour (that's sterling) and he is booked out until 2015 or something like that. You may scoff at the price, but then go to Facebook and look at his work and you'll see why.

If you want to pay €50 an hour or whatever you want then by all means do, none of us really give a f*ck. But it's wise to take other people opinions into consideration, you don't have to agree with any of us but the general concensus is that €80 an hour is the usual price.

Best of luck with your choice anyway, you'll be the one looking at it

McChubbin · 26-01-2014 5:59pm

I wholeheartedly agree with Dermighty's sage words.
I've only got one tattoo so far- the Mondoshawan symbols for Earth, Wind, Fire and Water on my left wrist. It's a basic design that I've wanted since I was 16. I got it when I was about 23 and it cost €80 in Stigmata-Tau in Swords.
I'm now in the process of sourcing Atilla from Wildcat Ink for my next piece which will be a detailed number on my calf. I want only the best and as a perfectionist, I've browsed through loads of portfolios in a bid to find the best artist who will create a tattoo that I will be proud to wear forever on my body. The price is not what drives me- it's getting a professional, brilliant artist to ensure I get something I'm happy with and if it means saving for a year or two, then I have no qualms about that.
It really is this simple: Cheap tats a'int good and good tats a'int cheap.

Yama · 02-02-2014 2:40am

Hi,
Who would you recommend for geometric designs and watercolours?
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robbie3045 · 24-02-2014 10:41pm

im looking to get a chest piece done saying laugh now cry later in either script or block letters dose anyone know which shop would be the best in louth for this or which artist in louth would be best for this ?

Marty McFly · 26-02-2014 8:51am

Jasus but em yea there are other god artists in Wildcat and plenty of oter good studios in Dublin as well. Tell people what ya have in mind and you will get recommendations based on that.

Meelah · 28-02-2014 1:26pm

I believe Rachel in Wildcat specialises in very colourful pieces, how about going in for a chat with her?

fireflycatcher · 03-03-2014 4:31pm

I've been thinking about getting my first tattoo. It will (probably) be a simple line art of a deer on my lower leg. Can anyone recommend good studios (in Dublin) or give any tips to a first-timer? How does the process usually work, do you have a consultation before the appointment for example? Thanks.

Marty McFly · 03-03-2014 11:03pm

fireflycatcher wrote: »

I've been thinking about getting my first tattoo. It will (probably) be a simple line art of a deer on my lower leg. Can anyone recommend good studios (in Dublin) or give any tips to a first-timer? How does the process usually work, do you have a consultation before the appointment for example? Thanks.

If it is as simple as you say then most of the good studios should be able to look after what you want, have you got an image in mind?

Studios to look

Skin City
Snakebite
Wildcat
Colorworks
Hydraulix
Spilled Ink
Zulu Tattoo
Reinkarnated

Yes you will have a consultation, the best best is check out studios and portfolios when you find one you like or think suits the style of tattoo you want pop in for a chat and take it from there.

fireflycatcher · 03-03-2014 11:22pm

I was thinking something like this, but a standing deer and in black:
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That being said, I'm now considering getting a very realistic one.

Marty McFly · 03-03-2014 11:25pm

That image they will all be able to look after quite easily really, if you do decide to go realistic then research and see who you think suits best.

For realistic look at Remis Cizauskas for one not mentioned in the above list.

dinorebel · 03-03-2014 11:35pm

fireflycatcher wrote: »

I was thinking something like this, but a standing deer and in black:

That being said, I'm now considering getting a very realistic one.

Give it a week and you'll be thinking of a full forest scene:D

dinorebel · 03-03-2014 11:36pm

Marty McFly wrote: »

That image they will all be able to look after quite easily really, if you do decide to go realistic then research and see who you think suits best.

For realistic look at Remis Cizauskas for one not mentioned in the above list.

For realistic looking animals Attila at Wildcat is the man(I may be biased)

Marty McFly · 03-03-2014 11:41pm

dinorebel wrote: »

For realistic looking animals Attila at Wildcat is the man(I may be biased)

Yea Atilla is good and I love your piece but I mentioned Wildcat in the above post before then mentioned Remis

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It's cool we all have our own bias I sure do

I just always try tell people were to look and let them decide who they like for themselves

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But yea in short Attila does nice realistic animals in short, check out the ill show you mine thread

D3PO · 04-03-2014 11:30am

Hey guys looking for a reccomendation in Dublin for a pretty simplistic piece I plan on getting later this year.

Want to bring in a footprint from my first born to have done on my thigh. Pretty easy job I know but anybody got any specific recomendations of whom to go with.

Id much rather speficics than the standard zulu, snakebite etc etc posts Im aware of the good and regularly reccomended shops on here but would like specific artist suggestions please

bodice ripper · 04-03-2014 12:54pm

The design you are looking for isn't so specific in style as to be able to recommend a specific artist. So really it's down to who you like from a personality/demeanour point of view. You need to do the leg work.

P_1 · 04-03-2014 1:08pm

D3PO wrote: »

Hey guys looking for a reccomendation in Dublin for a pretty simplistic piece I plan on getting later this year.

Want to bring in a footprint from my first born to have done on my thigh. Pretty easy job I know but anybody got any specific recomendations of whom to go with.

Id much rather speficics than the standard zulu, snakebite etc etc posts Im aware of the good and regularly reccomended shops on here but would like specific artist suggestions please

The Bad News: You'll need to go in and talk to artists about it yourself, all of us could recommend our favourite artists but it is best for you to go find your own favourite.

The Good News: The vast majority of the better studios in Dublin are all pretty much within a 10-15 minute walk from each other, so print off a few copies of the design, wait for a nice sunny day and pop into town where you can have plenty of great conversations with some fantastically talented artists.

fireflycatcher · 04-03-2014 1:59pm

dinorebel wrote: »

Give it a week and you'll be thinking of a full forest scene:D

So true.

Thanks for all the info everyone.

MJ167 · 08-03-2014 6:30pm

Hi - looking at getting a Tattoo at Skin City by Alan. Fairly realistic flowers surrounded by decorative line work. I like what I've seen of him on their Facebook page, just wondering if anyone has actually seen his work or had work done by him?

NumptyB · 26-03-2014 3:55pm

Hi, can anyone advise who would be best in Dublin for a small tattoo. Just some line work. First tattoo. Someone that will be cool and not think it's lame. (It's not lame...it just has some meaning) Thanks!

Marty McFly · 26-03-2014 3:58pm

NumptyB wrote: »

Hi, can anyone advise who would be best in Dublin for a small tattoo. Just some line work. First tattoo. Someone that will be cool and not think it's lame. (It's not lame...it just has some meaning) Thanks!

If it's as simple as you make out go to any of the staples of tattooing around Dublin will be happy to help you.

Don't be worrying about any of them thinking it's lame at all

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PizaMacMuffin · 10-04-2014 9:20pm

preferably ireland but i would be willing to travel if it was worth it.
i want this tattoo to look as close to the picture and i believe that it would be fairly difficult to do this and would require a well experience tattoo artist to do it.

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Marty McFly · 11-04-2014 1:44pm

PizaMacMuffin wrote: »

preferably ireland but i would be willing to travel if it was worth it.
i want this tattoo to look as close to the picture and i believe that it would be fairly difficult to do this and would require a well experience tattoo artist to do it.

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There are lots of artist in Ireland who would be capable of doing that, but any artist worth there salt won't want to replicate it like for like will want to make it there own in some way or another.

In Ireland the first three people I would look at are

Charles Huurman in Smiley Dogg Tattoo
Tomash B in Hydraulix
Remis Cizauskas

theblacknight · 15-04-2014 12:32pm

Hi All,

I've wanted a tattoo for a while, but could never come up with something that I really wanted (and when I think of something I often leave it a few weeks/months to make sure I still like the idea - and usually go back on it).

One thing I do know is that I would like something horror themed (not a famous horror character portrait). Does anyone know any artists in dublin who specialise in this type of thing, as I'd like to take a look at some portfolios for inspiration while also ensuring I get the right artist.

One idea I had was to have a skeleton/zombie hand wrapped around my leg (just above the ankle) - just think of something reaching out from under the bed and grabbing your leg. I don't know if this would be too hard to do (the back of the leg when hand should meet wrist).

Cheers!

Marty McFly · 15-04-2014 12:53pm

Have a look at Marcin Sonski and Tomash Blaszczack in Hydraulix Tattoo.

Both of them might have work in there portfolio around the lines of what your looking for imo.

theblacknight · 15-04-2014 12:56pm

Marty McFly wrote: »

Have a look at Marcin Sonski and Tomash Blaszczack in Hydraulix Tattoo.

Both of them might have work in there portfolio around the lines of what your looking for imo.

Will check them out, cheers!

Marty McFly · 15-04-2014 1:01pm

Oh and also have a look at some of Dublin Inks upcoming guest artists.

Domantas Parvainas and Jak Connolly are two artists who are in there regularly enough these days and could be worth checking out as well.

sFay898 · 15-04-2014 1:29pm

Hi guys,

I'm just looking for some advice on a bio-mechanical tattoo artist in Dublin. I have searched around many of the studios online but can't seem to find anything concrete enough (I didn't realise how many studios there are now a days

)

I've also been searching the forums itself but the threads all seem to be over a year old so I'm unsure if the information would still be relevant today.

My plan is to have the tattoo starting around my elbow and go up the arm and down across the chest. Torn flesh, metal bones, maybe having the top of a mechanical lung showing up, stuff along them lines. I haven't decided fully on the details as I'd like to hear ideas from an artist.

Also it is to cover up a bad tattoo I got as a teen on my arm, not a big one but it's still there.

Does any have any experience with an artist in this area?

Any help is much appreciated
Thanks

theblacknight · 15-04-2014 1:58pm

Marty McFly wrote: »

Oh and also have a look at some of Dublin Inks upcoming guest artists.

Domantas Parvainas and Jak Connolly are two artists who are in there regularly enough these days and could be worth checking out as well.

Domantas Parvainas' stuff is pretty savage!

Marty McFly · 15-04-2014 1:58pm

Once again I'm going to recommend Tomsh B in Hydraulix

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Seem to recommending him a lot lately

but he does excel in a few different styles imo.

Marty McFly · 15-04-2014 2:01pm

theblacknight wrote: »

Domantas Parvainas' stuff is pretty savage!

Yea big fan of his work he's on my short list for my next piece, build up my collection of artists on my body

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sFay898 · 15-04-2014 2:05pm

Marty McFly wrote: »

Once again I'm going to recommend Tomsh B in Hydraulix .

Just checked out his work on facebook, I can see why you are recommending him

Don't know how I didn't come across him in my hours of searching the net ha

Thanks a lot

Star Lord · 15-04-2014 3:49pm

Yeah, 2nd for Tomash in Hydraulix or Pavel in Skin City

dancingqueen · 17-04-2014 2:30pm

I'm currently planning Tattoo #3 - a celtic bird type tattoo from under my breast down to my side and around my back. It is probably going to be big, colourful and pretty intricate but I just can't find the design I want anywhere, and need a recommendation for a tattoo artist that may specialise in this sort of area.

Any help appreciated, in advance.

Orim · 17-04-2014 4:09pm

dancingqueen wrote: »

I'm currently planning Tattoo #3 - a celtic bird type tattoo from under my breast down to my side and around my back. It is probably going to be big, colourful and pretty intricate but I just can't find the design I want anywhere, and need a recommendation for a tattoo artist that may specialise in this sort of area.

Any help appreciated, in advance.

Dave Barry would be my first shout for celtic stuff but I haven't seen him do much colour and he's in Cork.

Rachel in wildcat might be worth a shout. Not really all that up on celtic stuff tbh.

Also if anyone is interested, there's a sign up in Wildcat at the mo for half price ink with Kris or Rachel. Seems to be a rack of stuff they want to work on or anything where you'll let them do their own thing.

Sandrutute · 19-04-2014 5:37pm

Hey, If any one is interested , There is one amazing Ink Artist in Dundalk ! He works with creative Colours and Black ! his name is Krystoff and His ink shop is 3baltat2 ,
Address:
86 Dublin St.
Dundalk, Ireland
Phone : 086 243 1540

Penny Tration · 19-04-2014 5:41pm

Sandrutute wrote: »

Hey, If any one is interested , There is one amazing Ink Artist in Dundalk ! He works with creative Colours and Black ! his name is Krystoff and His ink shop is 3baltat2 ,
Address:
86 Dublin St.
Dundalk, Ireland
Phone : 086 243 1540

I'm sure your work is great.

Sandrutute · 19-04-2014 5:53pm

green_screen wrote: »

I'm sure your work is great.

I got my tattoo in that place ! And it's not my business you know ?!

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