The shop is awesome, and Dino is the man. I went here this past week to get my first ever tattoo. I'd created a design, and researched their artists before going in. I took a liking to Dino's work, sp... Read More
The shop is awesome, and Dino is the man. I went here this past week to get my first ever tattoo. I'd created a design, and researched their artists before going in. I took a liking to Dino's work, specifically the level of detail in his art, as my piece contained lettering with a very sharp font.
Firstly, his "bedside" manner was absolutely killer. I was laughing from the moment I sat down for a consult. Dino expressed some concerns with my design (specifically a section that contained birds which he felt were too small, and would later lose detail). He used a click application on his ipad to enlarge that portion of my design, and then presented me some options to make the tattoo more complex (detail making it look as if it were carved into skin. His speciality.) I communicated that while it was an awesome talent/idea, I was going for something more minimalistic. Dino put no pressure on me at all, and we stuck with my original design.
Dino had the time to tattoo me right there, so we jumped right in. I didn't feel a thing during the actual inking. Dino uses a tool that's much quieter than a normal tattoo gun, however he said the lack of pain was likely due to my own tolerance and not the machine/his technique (maybe a combo of both). Regardless, the lack of pain was a plus, and his pricing was great for the level of care he took to ensure my piece was detailed and sharp.
The finished product is outstanding. He took his time, and I honestly forgot at times I was even being tattooed. He could have a career as a stand up comedian if we wanted. The tattoo looks phenomenal, and I immediately want more. He went over the post-care process in depth, and after 2 days I have no peeling or scabbing. the detail, even for a simple design, is incredible.
I've found my artist, and I'll definitely be back for more. Read Less