I've always held a loving admiration toward tattoos. In their purest form, tattoos can be meaningful, beautiful, and a sincere sign of dedication to something within you brought out and made permanent... Read More
I've always held a loving admiration toward tattoos. In their purest form, tattoos can be meaningful, beautiful, and a sincere sign of dedication to something within you brought out and made permanent. After experiencing a number of life-changing events, including a serious break up, living in Europe for four months, and having grown an incredible amount, I finally took the plunge two years ago and got my very first body decoration: a spectacular, colorful phoenix on the upper right part of my back. Finding a great tattoo artist is like finding a great dentist or gynocologist . You want someone talented, experienced, and gentle. Think "Ideal Virginity Loss Partner." I was referred to Miguel by my old coworker, for whom Miguel had done a number of pieces. I checked out his portfolio (top notch), brought in my design, and saw him re-draw the detailed piece on his own before talking over with me what exactly I was going to get and where exactly I was going to get it. He actually cares about tattoos like a painter caring about every stroke. And I don't mean those crazy modern artists who paint like kindergartners, but more like Monet or Picasso. The 3 hour long process was painful, not gonna lie. My body was screaming for help, my nerves were on edge, and I bled a bucket. I pretty much got a preview of going into labor. But Miguel was patient with me when I wanted to stop and get a drink of water and calmed me down along with my two best friends whose hands I dug my nails into.This past Saturday my best friend and I came in to get matching banana tattoos on our hips. Her name is Anna too, and after years of being called Anna Bananas, we decided to bond over it. 40 minutes very painful minutes later, we each sported a yellow little fruit. I love Miguel for his talent and his patience. I love Dani the piercer for her out going personality and excitement for decorating the body. I love the zebra print decor of the store. Everything about this tattoo parlour is comfortable and feels as homey as a place with needles is going to get. So come on over and get yourself some inkage :pP.S.- Both of the tattoos I got are on my profile pics page for those of you who are visual. Read Less