So, being a cancer patient, I have to be extremely careful about the environments I expose myself to. To celebrate my 5th cancerversary and survivorship, family from my Relay for Life team decided to ... Read More
So, being a cancer patient, I have to be extremely careful about the environments I expose myself to. To celebrate my 5th cancerversary and survivorship, family from my Relay for Life team decided to get commemorating tattoos right after the event. Torch Tattoo is incredibly clean. The front waiting area, the bathroom, and the artists stations were all neatly organized and every tool that was used during the session was packaged and clearly sanitized. Justin (our amazing artist) was made well aware of my special needs and he had no problems accommodating requests. I didn't realize until after our session that he had booked us on Sunday, his day off. This was a really nice thing to do because it isless exposure for me. He even helped us come up with the simple design of a cancer ribbon incorporated into the word 'love' that was provided in my handwriting. No judgment on his part regarding our lack of creativity ;) LOL. He was incredibly patient with the nervous members of the group, and he was more than supportive of the spirit we came in. He was well aware that my tattoo was being paid for by my wonderful, amazing, beautiful and single aunt. Since I wasn't paying for it anyway, there was no reason to do what he did. He refused payment for my tattoo. Look, the guy has a shop to run, employees to play and bills just like we all do. I would absolutely never ask an artist for a $$$ break- they have it tough enough in that career field. That was an incredibly touching moment. He was totally supporting the fighting spirit that we had come into the shop with. He should have stopped there, really- but no. He donated his tip towards fighting brain cancer! This guy deserves a humanitarian award, really. I know you want info on the actual tattoo, and yes, I do realize it's a review of a tattoo shop and not of amazing folks, but I couldn't help it. But seriously, his talent matches his heart. The design was simple, but nonetheless, he perfected what we could only imagine. Everyone of us was extremely happy with the outcome. Apparently I chose a pretty painful part of my body to tattoo, my palm. But Justin prepared me and talked me through it. He offered me a couple of choices with the coloring of the heart, but helped me pick the right color. I love it. The tattoo, the meaning, and the experience are all dear to me. I cannot thank him enough for being a part of these memories I was able to create with my family. Support Torch Tattoos. Simply put, their work rocks as much as the values they practice. And don't be tight with your tips. These guys give back where it counts ;) Read Less