CORK based tattoo artists

huffet · 04-03-2011 2:47am #1

Hi all,

I was wondering if there are people in the wider cork area (including kinda famous areas like midleton) that come highly recommended? Most posts seem to be about dublin

In particular I am looking for a Cork artist skilled in white ink (i'm a perfectionist) but am also looking to get some regular ink work done so would appreciate any advice or recommendations

Bassfish · 04-03-2011 1:59pm

I would highly recommend Raul in Smily Dogg tattoos in Dennehy's cross. I'm very happy with the work he did for me and his portfolio is awesome. I've also heard many good things about Holy cow tattoos in Midleton.

chin_grin · 04-03-2011 2:05pm

Bassfish wrote: »

I've also heard many good things about Holy cow tattoos in Midleton.

I have too. :pac:

No. Really.

Can't really find a link to their parlour, but here's a link to the Tattoo Show you might find them in the photos or in their friends.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MIDLETON-TATTOO-SHOW/86279069253?v=info

huffet · 04-03-2011 9:16pm

Thanks guys, I too have only heard good things about these places, but i'm kind of looking for a little more detail? You know like, 'Raul did mine and he's fab at shading', or 'Karen from Holy cow did mine and she's fab at colour', that kind of stuff?? Does anyone LOVE what their artist did? Oh, also, does anyone know ANYONE that does white work or will i have to trek up the the pale??!! :rolleyes:

Again, thanks for the replies so far, reinforced what i've already heard!

Bassfish · 05-03-2011 12:04am

My tattoo that Raul did is dot work which he did very well. His portfolio is very diverse, celtic, aztec, photo-realistic. Worth going in to the studio to have a look.

huffet · 05-03-2011 12:17am

Now that sounds interesting, defo will, where in dennehy's cross is it?

ordinarywoman · 05-03-2011 12:25am

phil cummins in cobh is amazing,and dave who works there also has a lot of talent, he is bringing the 2nd traditional tattoo festival to cobh,
and his white work is excellent,
Award winning free hand tribal specialist tattoo artist, Organiser of Irelands traditional tattoo and world culture festival and owner of Irelands only tattoo guest house- ORIGINAL SKIN TATTOO STUDIO. Irelands home of traditional tattooing.

huffet · 05-03-2011 12:34am

Thanks ordinarywoman, very excited about this now, in all the research i've done no one has actually been able to give me the name of someone down here that does white work!! Only problem is that the link you sent didn't work, any chance of a repost? Cheers

ordinarywoman · 05-03-2011 1:14am

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000618534281

Censorsh!t · 05-03-2011 7:24pm

Ross in Holy Cow did both of mine.

Here's my latest one. Really happy with it. It's from a painting by Salvador Dali.

Just after getting it done:

huffet · 07-03-2011 1:36am

Wow, thats lovely, really nice detail.

Between that and all the links ordinarywoman has sent me i'm finally getting places!! I liked the midleton tattoo festival on fb, and the guy in Cobh OW sent me, and low and behold in midletons album are pictures of Raul and Paul! Cork is such a small world!

Back to the topic though, Raul is definitely worth a visit, think may pop over to him tomorrow

Might also try get to midleton later in the week...c if they are familiar with white work

huffet · 10-03-2011 12:51am

Just fyi i'm booked into Raul early next week, his work looked amazing.

Only thing i'm not too pleased about was he didnt seem to want to give me any time to discuss tatt

??? I'd paid my deposit, and filled the form but didn't feel too welcome about asking q's, i mean i know my tatts r small, but like everyone's, they're really special to me!

Will let you know how i get on

ordinarywoman · 10-03-2011 1:43am

for something really special(and spectacular), check out the traditional tattoo festival in 3/4/5 of june, worldwide excellent hand tattooists and machine tattooists on your doorstep in cobh.
best of luck with your tatt. am covered in them, small was never an option for me!

reverenddave · 10-03-2011 6:13pm

i'll second the Phil Cummins suggestion
well known here in Cobh
i dont think i've ever heard a bad thing about his work

reverenddave · 10-03-2011 6:16pm

huffet wrote: »

Only thing i'm not too pleased about was he didnt seem to want to give me any time to discuss tatt ??? I'd paid my deposit, and filled the form but didn't feel too welcome about asking q's,

that's very un professional i dont know him or any of his work
but i wouldn't stand for that

ordinarywoman · 10-03-2011 7:59pm

reverenddave wrote: »

that's very un professional i dont know him or any of his work
but i wouldn't stand for that

Ah yes revdave but we've been spoilt by Phil's professionalism, spectacular knowledge and experience....all of that less the ego!
Having a tattoo is an experience that should be enjoyed, it should be special!you wear it for life.

reverenddave · 10-03-2011 8:44pm

ordinarywoman wrote: »

Ah yes revdave but we've been spoilt by Phil's professionalism, spectacular knowledge and experience....all of that less the ego!
.

good point

see you in the summer is it in Marlogue again ????

i was in NZ for last years one i heard it was a disaster

ordinarywoman · 10-03-2011 9:09pm

yep same place,
no disaster last year twas very well recieved and had numerous publications in different tattoo mags, there was some really exceptional artists there last year, many of them returning again this year, like Ferank Manseed and Mudra ink family,Zed le Head,Golilocks.... and Manwoman is returning to speak at the festival again.
i'll have to go down to phil again soon(before festival)....am like a child in a candy shop in his studio...i want more so much more!!!

reverenddave · 10-03-2011 11:01pm

ordinarywoman wrote: »

yep same place,
no disaster last year twas very well recieved and had numerous publications in different tattoo mags, there was some really exceptional artists there last year, many of them returning again this year, like Ferank Manseed and Mudra ink family,Zed le Head,Golilocks.... and Manwoman is returning to speak at the festival again.
i'll have to go down to phil again soon(before festival)....am like a child in a candy shop in his studio...i want more so much more!!!

disastrous weather is what i meant :P
just fond him on facebook

''reclaim the swastika'' should be interesting

ordinarywoman · 10-03-2011 11:21pm

feck the weather, tis all in tipies!!...mud makes for great fun, and fashion statements with wellies!!
Manwoman makes for a very interesting and uplifting speaker, and with all the diverse things happening, lots of music, good food, it should be an enlightening weekend to say the very least!

bkok · 26-02-2012 12:45pm

got work from raul this week its pure class he couldn,t have been nicer his lines are the best the shop is spotless. smilydoggtattoo is the way to go!!!!!!!

CORK based tattoo artists

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