I had to make an emergency trip from Michigan to Florida Dec 2018. While spending my days between hospice care and running errands for my family I started to have an itch for a new tattoo. I was suppo... Read More
I had to make an emergency trip from Michigan to Florida Dec 2018. While spending my days between hospice care and running errands for my family I started to have an itch for a new tattoo. I was supposed to get one in June as a gift from my wife but between bills and family life it fell through the cracks. With a huge selection of good shops in the area I was torn, and didn't have much of an opportunity to schedule any appointments or schedule any consultations. I arrived at Edens Apple tattoo shop 15 minutes after opening on a Sunday. I met with Artist Tony, Who politely explained he had a appointment coming in the next hour and had to be prepared for that first. I politely explained to him my situation for I was traveling back to Michigan the next day, I was also able to explain what I wanted, and told him I would wait for his schedule to open if he didn't mind. Tony went the extra mile and invited me into his shop asking me to take a seat, and he would have no problem helping me out. Together we made a small adjustment to the tattoo that I wanted, and with no drama or issue and we had the image finalized in a matter of minutes. Something to know about Tony is that he is very down to earth and focused on his work. His shop spoke all the positives I needed to know about his work ethic. His shop was not only well-maintained, but was extremely clean, inviting, and was easy to feel comfortable in. After I was in the chair and my time began, I was out of the chair in about 48 minutes. My tattoo was a 3 x 5 cartoon character with outlining and full color, and it looks absolutely awesome. To know nothing really about the area, the tattoo shop, or the artist, I took a lot of risk with my tattoo. But I trusted my instincts and I have now found a new tattoo parlor in a different part of the country, where I will gladly go back for future work when in the area. Tony took the time and care we both needed to make this tattoo a success, and I greatly applaud him for that. Β It has now been a week and I am back in Michigan, and my artwork even though very itchy at this point, still looks amazing. There was no bruising, no tattoo blowout, and all of the lines are connected. Every time I look down at my tattoo I am giddy, that I will be carrying this for the rest of my life. I don't care that it's a cartoon character, it was extremely important to me, and Tony and his shop reflected that importance. Tony if you read this thank you very much! Read Less