Tattoo artist recommendations

baron von something · 25-01-2013 7:40pm

Dermighty wrote: »

I found Pzremo in Skin City very good to deal with (via email) and the speed of responses and his helpfulness is definitely worthy of a mention.
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i'll agree with u there with regards to email.i was in chatting to him about my planned sleeve and he was genuinely very excited talking to me about it and sharing ideas.really nice guy who knows his stuff.he does the lasering there too (i had a session with him a few weeks back)

mahoner81 · 05-02-2013 12:54am

Total load of tosh telling people to stay away from Dublin Ink. Been tattooed all over the citythey're ****ing legit. I personally had the pleasure of being tattooed by Zsolt Sarkosi there, if you think someone like that would go and work in a **** studio then you haven't got a clue about tattooing. On a side note I still reckon Attila in Wildcat is the best in Dublin...

stonecutter01 · 05-02-2013 6:36am

The most impressive work I've seen in Dublin was by woyts in wildcat who was criminally underrated. I dont think he works there anymore but when i rang last time they said he will be back to do guest spots regularly.

Attila in wildcat is also very good and underrated, unfortunately he doesn't have much of a portfolio online but I have seen many of his works in the flesh and they are really impressive.

Remis would be my first choice for realism, not sure where he's working at the mo though.

Darren and Rob in colourworks have great portfolios for new school and old school and script but I had a really bad experience with them so I would never recommend them. I booked an appointment with Darren, he cancelled twice last minute and the third time I showed up at the scheduled time and he was tattooing one of his friends so he got Rob to do the tattoo(who was still an apprentice unbeknownst to me). I foolishly went along with it because I had just turned 18 and didn't know any better. It took him ages and he charged me over 100 an hour and it literally was one of the worst tattoo's I've ever seen, and I wore long sleeves only for ages after until i decided to get it covered up i was so embarrassed by it. In fairness he's really good now but I dont think I'll ever forgive them for that.

Another really talented yet not well known artist is Radu Klein, he is incredibly good value and super friendly, can't recommend him highly enough.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3807602662903.2148354.1062518589&type=3

Dublin ink do have some great artists. Norbi is really nice and super talented, Dave Murphy isn't half bad either, Isnard Barbsa is a resident artist now and he is definitely one of the best in Ireland.

Marty McFly · 05-02-2013 7:13am

Just a heads up Cris Gherman doesn't work in Dublin Ink anymore and hasn't done for sometime, in fact hes leaving the country soon. As for Leigh he no longer has anything to do with Dublin Ink he's now running another studio in Dublin.

stonecutter01 · 05-02-2013 7:23am

well colour me red:P In that case Dublin Ink is alright by me:-) shame about chris leaving he had a very distinctive style that I liked a lot

ChloeElla · 07-02-2013 2:39am

Dr. Jonathan Crane wrote: »

I wouldn't go near Dublin Ink. For piercings or tattoos. How their piercer got her job is just beyond me, she's made a mess of my sisters helix and a friends lobe (HOW do you f*ck up a lobe piercing) she should give it up before she really tries something she's not able for and leaves someone with a serious problem.

I don't usually post in this forum, but I disagree entirely - I've been going to Dublin Ink for piercings and they've all healed perfectly, particularly my dermals. Though I know it's personal experience, so I accept she could have made mistakes!

stelovesvilla · 07-02-2013 12:45pm

I think it's better I give all the details rather than just praising one studio and bashing another.

Sounds like you just bashed Dublin Ink there with little or no details at all! I've had 3 pieces done there now- 2 by Matyas "Csiga" Halasz and the other 1 by Norbert Halasz and not only is the work outstanding the general buzz in the place is great too. I'm sure they have their off days and like everyone else can be dicks when they want to be, but my experiences so far have been top notch. The guy Leigh they had there was an asshole though, but I hear he's gone ages...

Esoteric_ · 07-02-2013 9:15pm

People are giving their experiences of Dublin Ink (and other studios), both good and bad. If you don't believe the poster who gave them a bad review, check for other threads on them in this forum. It's certainly not the only bad review given, they have gotten both great and dog-awful reviews on this forum. The poster gave as much, if not more detail than you anyway, so I dunno why you're saying they gave little or no detail. :pac:

afterglow82 · 08-02-2013 12:10am

Dr. Jonathan Crane wrote: »

Just dropping my own two cents in here as I've been tattooed and pierced in a good few shops at this stage.

I wouldn't go near Dublin Ink. For piercings or tattoos. How their piercer got her job is just beyond me, she's made a mess of my sisters helix and a friends lobe (HOW do you f*ck up a lobe piercing) she should give it up before she really tries something she's not able for and leaves someone with a serious problem. Some of their tattoo work is okay, nothing incredible, unfortunately on the people I know with work from Dublin Ink, two are currently in the process of covering them up/fixing them. It seems crazy to me in this day and age that a tattoo only a few months old would be so poorly done it needs to be fixed. I can't speak for their artists as people, but I've heard on here and from people I know that there's some big attitude problems in the shop too, take from that what you will.

The girl in Dublin ink has done most of my piercings, including a good few dermals, and I know a lot of people that wouldn't go to anyone for a piercing except her. I've had bad experiences in a few of the other Dublin studios before I started going to Dublin ink, but I've never had a problem with any of the piercings I've got from her.
Also very reasonable price (they often have offer days), and really friendly, just my 2c but I think she's brilliant.
(I've heard wildcat are very good too, but ive never been to them myself)

As for their tattoo artists, I would say that if you can get an appointment within a few days, and only pay 50/hr or so, there's probably a reason. If, like in DI, you have to wait a couple of months, and pay a bit more, it's because so many people love their work. From what I've seen they have some of the best resident and guest artists in the country, and ill definitely be going back for more, even if it means waiting a couple months for an appointment.

Melion · 08-02-2013 9:35am

^^^^^^^^^ has there ever been a more obvious shill on this forum?

Star Lord · 08-02-2013 10:40am

Please report the post to draw our attention to it rather then just point that out on thread! It really does help! User temporarily banned while we work out if there is a connection.

Mansized Wreath · 08-02-2013 10:49am

OP,where did you end up going?? The only shop I'd go to in Dublin is Classic in Temple bar, Tommy is on my bucket list.

Marty McFly · 08-02-2013 9:52pm

Mansized Wreath wrote: »

OP,where did you end up going?? The only shop I'd go to in Dublin is Classic in Temple bar, Tommy is on my bucket list.

The only place you would visit is Classic Ink in Dublin :eek:, there are much better studios in Dublin imo.

Mansized Wreath · 09-02-2013 7:06am

Marty McFly wrote: »

The only place you would visit is Classic Ink in Dublin :eek:, there are much better studios in Dublin imo.

Such as??

Marty McFly · 09-02-2013 11:16am

Mansized Wreath wrote: »

Such as??

Such as Wildcat, Skin City, Snakebite,Colorworks and Zulu for starters.

Mansized Wreath · 09-02-2013 4:22pm

Marty McFly wrote: »

Such as Wildcat, Skin City, Snakebite,Colorworks and Zulu for starters.

Horses for courses but Tommy is an incredible tattooer, respected on the international peers and has had the likes of Luke Wessman and Oliver Peck guest. His American tradational stuff looks amazing. I usually go to All-Star in Linerick but Tommy's on my bucket list.. The likes of Skin City do mostly realistic tattoos that look like crap 5 years down the line. The others are fine if you want a Celtic band or new school.

Dermighty · 09-02-2013 6:25pm

Mansized Wreath wrote: »

The likes of Skin City do mostly realistic tattoos that look like crap 5 years down the line

?

FoxyVixen · 09-02-2013 7:05pm

I'd like a bit of elaboration on that too. What makes you think they depreciate with age?

Marty McFly · 09-02-2013 7:31pm

Mansized Wreath wrote: »

The likes of Skin City do mostly realistic tattoos that look like crap 5 years down the line.

:pac: here we go again you said this recently in another thread on Remis work to which I responded and you never replied you my friend are talking out of your anus. Ive read both sides to the argument and generally get the feeling of sour grapes and jealousy from those that aren't able to match Remis and other doing his style.

Have you got proof of Pawels or Remis work looking like crap? You dont so your claims are unfounded. Adiboo on here has already countered you claims on Remis yet you still bang that drum constantly. All tattoos fade yes but to claim an artists work will look like crap in five years without having proof is a joke, nor do I buy into those claims saying the whites will fade and pigments wont hold as do many others including plenty of highly respected artists.

The others are fine for celtic bands :pac: yeh im sure Brian Duffy, Kris Barnas , Rob Mulligan, Sean in Snakebite are only good for celtic bands :pac:, all incredibly talented artists. Plus I still dont think Classic Ink produce great traditional pieces but each to there own on that.

Esoteric_ · 09-02-2013 9:06pm

Just to point out, I have tattoos done for 4/5 years that are nowhere close to fading.

Fading is not only about how deep the ink goes in. Things like sun exposure, aftercare routines and general wear and tear have to be taken into consideration, too.

Adiboo has tattoos by Remis that are a few years old, iirc, and they look as good as the week he got them done.

Classic Ink are not one of the renowned studios that you seem to be claiming they are. Even a quick search of this forum (one of, if not the biggest Irish tattoo forum there is) will show you that.

Zulu do feck all Celtic tattoos, which a glimpse at their portfolio will show. It is not something they specialise in, it's something they'll do if a customer specifically asks for it. Ditto Skin City.

Your posts sound like they're shilling Classic Ink tbh, because I highly doubt you have tattoos by every single other studio/artist you enjoy bashing so much. Get some work done by all of them and then I'll listen more seriously to your ill-informed opinions.

Telling us all that you love a specific studio, we'll take seriously. We all have our favourites, even if they're not the 'best' out there, they do the work we want and we've only had good experiences, so we'll always love them. But bashing the best known, most popular studios in Dublin? Bash them if you have good reason, but why tell blatant lies (only good for celtic bands? Really? :rolleyes: )? We'll listen to opinion here, but by lying like that, most of us are going to automatically ignore your opinion, ya know? Then again, that in itself is just my own opinion! I can only really speak for myself.

Star Lord · 09-02-2013 11:39pm

My chest tattoo is 4 years old, done by Pawel, do you think something is going to magically fade like crazy over the next year?

FoxyVixen · 09-02-2013 11:58pm

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

My chest tattoo is 4 years old, done by Pawel, do you think something is going to magically fade like crazy over the next year?

Those little pixies will be nibbling away now for the next year

Esoteric_ · 10-02-2013 12:04am

FoxyVixen wrote: »

Those little pixies will be nibbling away now for the next year

If Damo comes to the beers, I'll throw white spirits on his arm all night til it fades, just to prove a point. :cool:

Star Lord · 10-02-2013 12:12am

Esoteric_ wrote: »

If Damo comes to the beers, I'll throw white spirits on his arm all night til it fades, just to prove a point. :cool:

Way to put me off going. Not that I have any tattoos on my arm, but that's still just kinda weird.

Esoteric_ · 10-02-2013 12:13am

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Way to put me off going. Not that I have any tattoos on my arm, but that's still just kinda weird.

I was just trying to make things more interesting.

Star Lord · 10-02-2013 12:14am

If by interesting, you mean strange and unnecessary, mission accomplished!!!
Anyway, back on topic, my tattoo still looks awesome 4 years+.

baron von something · 10-02-2013 1:31pm

i got a red&black nautical star in snakebite 5/6 years ago and the colour is still as vibrant as if it was just done a couple of weeks ago

Mansized Wreath · 15-02-2013 9:30am

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

My chest tattoo is 4 years old, done by Pawel, do you think something is going to magically fade like crazy over the next year?

Sensitive bunch on this forum ain't ye? Are ye related to the artists or what?! Did I say anything about fading? I only give an opinion,I'm not into realistic tattooing myself and the stuff I've seen from Pawel et al is fresh and done great,but I've yet to see a realistic tattoo age well,bold will always hold. To the poster who said I was shilling Classic, you owe me an apology. If I was to prop up any studio it'd be the one I always go to in Stab city but that place doesn't need propping. No I've not been tattooed by the Dublin artists,nor will I,based on opinion, ya know that thing everyone is entitled to but people get all butt hurt over on the webz? Jeez..

Star Lord · 15-02-2013 10:19am

Mansized Wreath wrote: »

Sensitive bunch on this forum ain't ye? Are ye related to the artists or what?! Did I say anything about fading? I only give an opinion,I'm not into realistic tattooing myself and the stuff I've seen from Pawel et al is fresh and done great,but I've yet to see a realistic tattoo age well,bold will always hold. To the poster who said I was shilling Classic, you owe me an apology. If I was to prop up any studio it'd be the one I always go to in Stab city but that place doesn't need propping. No I've not been tattooed by the Dublin artists,nor will I,based on opinion, ya know that thing everyone is entitled to but people get all butt hurt over on the webz? Jeez..

No, what you said was:

Mansized Wreath wrote: »

The likes of Skin City do mostly realistic tattoos that look like crap 5 years down the line.

Your opinion, you are entitled to. Rubbishing the work of artists, and the work some of the people here have had done because you're not into the style is ridiculous. Getting insulting because your post was getting rubbished by people won't be tolerated either, so stop that please.

FoxyVixen · 15-02-2013 2:20pm

You were asked to elaborate on your point/statement/opinion as many here have been tattooed by Dublin artists - and a good percentage through Skin City. If anything it's you who has gotten all "butt hurt over" from being questioned as to why you think realistic tattoos from said artists/studios don't age well in time. A contradiction in itself since you don't seem to have any evidence of what you claim.

If realism isn't your style than that's perfectly fine. Everyone is entitled to their own individual opinion, however you went on to bad mouth an artists skill in creating a tattoo that can stick the ravages of time. That is what posters on here are calling you out on to discuss.

You're the one getting sensitive.

PEdorido · 27-04-2013 3:34pm

Hi guys,

want to start a full sleeve with classic/old school tattoos.
I'm quite new to Dublin, I'm only here for a year so I'm not quite familiar with tattoo shops or artists.

For what I have seen in the internet there are 4 artists I really like:
Tommy, from Classic Ink
Fran, from Zulu
Paul, from Spilled Ink
Maikon, from Wildcat

Would love to know your opinions and what is the artist you like the most, or recommend in Dublin (or other places) to do this kind of tattoo style.

Thanks!

Dermighty · 27-04-2013 4:01pm

PEdorido wrote: »

Hi guys,

want to start a full sleeve with classic/old school tattoos.
I'm quite new to Dublin, I'm only here for a year so I'm not quite familiar with tattoo shops or artists.

For what I have seen in the internet there are 4 artists I really like:
Tommy, from Classic Ink
Fran, from Zulu
Paul, from Spilled Ink
Maikon, from Wildcat

Would love to know your opinions and what is the artist you like the most, or recommend in Dublin (or other places) to do this kind of tattoo style.

Thanks!

Michal from Skin City does some pretty cool stuff too, I was getting mine done while this one was being done:

PEdorido · 27-04-2013 4:23pm

Hi Dermighty, I've spoke to Michal, I really like his work although I think is better with realism. Well, he said that.

The thing I disliked the most was his attitude. He seemed very arrogant and almost told me the way my tattoo should be. Off course I need help from the artist to organize all the elements I want into a fluid sleeve, but didn't like his posture. Beside that, he fired a final price without knowing exactly what I want. And the price was huge!!

Either way, I also think is a wonderful artist and does magnificent stuff!

Marty McFly · 27-04-2013 4:41pm

PEdorido wrote: »

Hi Dermighty, I've spoke to Michal, I really like his work although I think is better with realism. Well, he said that.

The thing I disliked the most was his attitude. He seemed very arrogant and almost told me the way my tattoo should be. Off course I need help from the artist to organize all the elements I want into a fluid sleeve, but didn't like his posture. Beside that, he fired a final price without knowing exactly what I want. And the price was huge!!

Either way, I also think is a wonderful artist and does magnificent stuff!

Yeh I'll give yeh that he's not exactly a people person but a talented artist all the same.

Have you looked at Rob Mulligan? Or if you are willing to travel a bit Ross Nagle?

PEdorido · 27-04-2013 5:05pm

Didn't knew Rob. Will take a look at his work.

This is the hardest part... to decide where to get the tattoos...

There is other guy, Michele, of Dublin Art in Sandyford but I think is more into Japanese style tatoo.

Well... for what I've read in this thread, there are lots of good artists. Opinions are not consensual, but... never are!

Will have to make up my mind. Would like to go to the best, but I think the best is quite relative!

Marty McFly · 27-04-2013 5:10pm

If your on facebook here is a link to Rob Mulligan

http://www.facebook.com/robmulligantattoos

PEdorido · 27-04-2013 5:12pm

Marty McFly wrote: »

If your on facebook here is a link to Rob Mulligan

http://www.facebook.com/robmulligantattoos

Really like his work! Will take a look to the store next week!

It would be easier if there was only one or two good artists!

MsHarlotDeVille · 29-04-2013 8:45am

PEdorido wrote: »

Didn't knew Rob. Will take a look at his work.

This is the hardest part... to decide where to get the tattoos...

There is other guy, Michele, of Dublin Art in Sandyford but I think is more into Japanese style tatoo.

Well... for what I've read in this thread, there are lots of good artists. Opinions are not consensual, but... never are!

Will have to make up my mind. Would like to go to the best, but I think the best is quite relative!

Having had experiences with both artists mentioned, Rob Mulligan is leagues ahead in every way.His manner,artistry and respect for his clients is way beyond anything Michele would dream of!

I was mistreated by Michele and his staff when tattooed by him in Temple Bar and I know of a lot of others who have had similar experiences.

TheBellJar · 30-04-2013 11:58pm

Marty McFly wrote: »

Yeh I'll give yeh that he's not exactly a people person but a talented artist all the same.

Have you looked at Rob Mulligan? Or if you are willing to travel a bit Ross Nagle?

Have to butt in here too and say I really liked Michal, he's sound guy who doesn't talk bull**** for the sake of chit chat and I wouldn't mistake that for arrogance at all. I was just in for a script tattoo and whilst I was joking to him about how boring they must be to do, he responded in saying all that matters is what it means to the person getting it. He also had the patience to test it on 3 places on my arm before I made my mind up

ConnorHunter · 02-05-2013 8:14am

Darren is very famous tattooist in Dublin. His port folios are also displayed on the internet.

Esoteric_ · 02-05-2013 8:48am

Darren who? what studio?

Orim · 02-05-2013 8:59am

and whose portfolios aren't on the internet?

If I had to guess, then Darren from Colourworks? Can't think of what his second name is.

joey100 · 02-05-2013 12:11pm

Name is Darren Brauders, not sure he is in work at the moment though. Know both him and Rob are booked up a good bit in advance too so unless you get a cancellation you will be waiting (not a bad thing, but just letting people know)

Orim · 02-05-2013 12:18pm

joey100 wrote: »

Name is Darren Brauders, not sure he is in work at the moment though. Know both him and Rob are booked up a good bit in advance too so unless you get a cancellation you will be waiting (not a bad thing, but just letting people know)

Wait, what? Logged into the wrong account, are we? How do you know that's the Darren he was talking about?

Who's Rob? Is that Rob Mulligan? In which case, it's defo Colourworks. I'd agree with the reommandation although personnally I'd recommend Rob over Darren but that's mainly because I've seen more of his stuff and I really like it.

joey100 · 02-05-2013 12:44pm

If I had to guess, then Darren from Colourworks? Can't think of what his second name is.

I was only answering this bit of the question. Some one else a few posts talked about Rob from Colourworks, had only been in a week or two back so was just letting people know that he was booked up for a while when I was there. No logging in on wrong accounts or anything.

Orim · 02-05-2013 12:48pm

Ah right, that makes sense. THe problem is we're trying to work out who this Darren is.

ConnorHunter wrote: »

Darren is very famous tattooist in Dublin. His port folios are also displayed on the internet.

Adiboo · 02-05-2013 12:54pm

I assumed it was Darren from Colourworks that he meant too.

billy2012 · 02-05-2013 3:58pm

Hey guys....Never had any tattoos from any Irish shops. Looking for some one that does some nice black and white, realism, skulls, day of the dead etc etc. Anybody to recommend with portfolios online?? Don't mind waiting for a while, or paying big bucks for it Cheers

Esoteric_ · 02-05-2013 4:00pm

billy2012 wrote: »

Hey guys....Never had any tattoos from any Irish shops. Looking for some one that does some nice black and white, realism, skulls, day of the dead etc etc. Anybody to recommend with portfolios online?? Don't mind waiting for a while, or paying big bucks for it Cheers

Pawel from Skin City, he does fantastic black and grey.

yermandan · 02-05-2013 4:45pm

Rob Mulligan has done all of mine, couldn't recommend him enough. I'm booked in tomorrow again!

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