  East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 1726 Registered: 11-2003 |
Who are your favorite Detroit (thats Metro Detroit) tattoo artists or establishments? A friend of mine is looking for her first tattoo and has a design picked out, its a really simple dragon. | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 199 Registered: 12-2004 |
There was a thread on this in the Connect section. I would say search for it, but honestly the search function here sucks and doesn't seem to be working. Anyaway...have her check out Chase at XS in Rochester Hills is great. He did my first tattoo this summer. He explained everything in detail, and did an excellent job!!! | ||
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23 Post Number: 2830 Registered: 11-2007 |
It always starts with "one" tattoo.  | ||
Davemarc Member Username: Davemarc Post Number: 118 Registered: 06-2008 |
Make sure she does her homework! I have MANY,(not that^^^many!)I have had all mine done at Royal Oak Tattoo,By Big Ed.Make sure she checks for an autoclave,one time needles,and the certifaction.Stay away from"tattoo partys"and basement artists.If you have any questions,I can get you my email.Dave | ||
Alley Member Username: Alley Post Number: 962 Registered: 02-2008 |
MARK HEGGIE all the way www.markheggie.com www.bigtoptattoo.com | ||
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2 Post Number: 2950 Registered: 07-2007 |
http://www.bobtyrrell.com/cont act. he is one of the best | ||
Greebomusic Member Username: Greebomusic Post Number: 21 Registered: 08-2008 |
Kita formerly of Royal Oak tattoo now resides in Utah but makes trips back. www.myspace.com/happyvalleytat too According to Doc Loco's page: "Everyone (in Michigan) wants to know when we will be back in Detroit. Currently our plan is to be back around the first of April, 2009. Kita and I will be available for tattoos and piercings. You can start working on art and such by emailing through our website http://tat2me.com. There is a booking agent in Detroit that wants to get me some shows while we are there. I'll post any dates as soon as they are confirmed." | ||
Davemarc Member Username: Davemarc Post Number: 123 Registered: 06-2008 |
Doc and Kita owned royal oak tattoo.Doc did my first tattoo.When I first went to the shop,it was Doc,kita and Ed.Ed and Karen run/own the place now. | ||
Greebomusic Member Username: Greebomusic Post Number: 22 Registered: 08-2008 |
Hey Dave, Knew that but didn't want to take away from your post seeing as they had sold. I think they were talking about attempting to open a shop back up here. Getting the art ready for my 12th tattoo in april! (I've used several artists and Kita by far has the softest touch) (Message edited by greebomusic on December 18, 2008) | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 1729 Registered: 11-2003 |
Is Royal Oak as good without Doc and Kita? | ||
Davemarc Member Username: Davemarc Post Number: 125 Registered: 06-2008 |
Greebo,I have work from Doc and Ed,so I guess I'm impartial....lol.I like Kita's art,but Ed and I have a lot of common tastes.Art,is a very personal thing.I think the place is still strong,there's some new people(VERY talented).I think its top notch.But,thats one tattooed freaks opinion.Dave | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 2933 Registered: 10-2003 |
Rob @ Sanctuary in Windsor on Dougall Ave, right downtown. Absolutely fantastic especially if you want Japanese art. He has done all of mine except one. | ||
Beatsworking Member Username: Beatsworking Post Number: 91 Registered: 08-2004 |
I'll second Heggie. Although I hear he's pretty pricey these days... Matt Hessler at XS is also great. He's inked me as well as many of my friends. All great work! | ||
Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk Post Number: 143 Registered: 04-2004 |
Electric Superstition in Berkley has some of the best, including Jeff Shea. Can this thread be complete without the name Tom Renshaw? |
