Best Atlanta Tattoo Studio Voted By Creative Loafing Readers
 
HomeNew Tattoo ImagesTattoo ImagesAll or Nothing ArtworkRead about us in the pressCheck out our bumpin message boardLearn about our studioWatch videos about All or NothingRead our massive gallery of articles about usHow to get hereLearn how to take care of that new tattooCheck out our hellafied links pageShow your support by linking back to usGet some All or Nothing gear at Stranglehold Merch 

Go Back   All or Nothing Tattoo and Art Studio > Open Chat > General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-27-2011, 06:52 PM
Indy21 Indy21 is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 6
Default First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

Hello, I'm searching for an artist to do my first tattoo.

Everything and anything I know about tattoos I've learned from the Internet so please don't flame me if I sound ridiculous, please. =)

I've wanted a tattoo for years now and Ive been sure of what I want for awhile now.

I would like to find a artist that can put a full Lion head on my right bicep. I want it to be a realistic looking piece, i think I've heard of this style being called a 'portrait' tattoo on the internets. Not 100% on that.

I'm not fully prepared to get the piece done right away, I will be saving up what money I can in the coming months, so it may take awhile.

I'm just trying to get a head start on the 'who' and 'where' I may go to have the job done.

I live in Birmingham AL, so Atlanta is not that far of a drive and from what I've seen on the Internet, it seems you guys are a very reputatble place. Not to sure about some of the places locally. I started out looking at cloud9south here downtown but then someone told me they were s&!tty, funny thing was, I thought her tattoos looked like s&!t personally, so wouldn't really use that as a reference.

I put my request out on a few widespread tattoo forums and a few people suggested I see Tom Renshaw for Realistic Wildlife tattoos. So I visited his site and his work is just incredible! I gave him a call and talked with him about what I was going for and he was a real cool guy to talk to over the phone answering all my questions and everything.

The only problem with getting a piece done by Tom is that (A) he's in Michigan so I couldn't even afford to GET to him! And (B) from what it sounded like In our discussion, it probably wouldn't be under $1000 for one of his tattoos, size being a relative factor in price as well.

So, a little disheartened about thinking of ways to come up with money and travel and explaining to the wife this crazy idea I have I decided to look for something more 'local', southeastern area atleast.

Anyways, apologies for my ranting on and on. What artist at All or Nothing would be the best for a portrait, realistic, Lion piece? Or is there somewhere else I should be lookin? *I know that's a dumb question to ask here, hehe.

Looking for:

(1) Reputable Realistic Wildlife Tattooist (<
(2) I want this on my right Bicep, possibly as large as reaching the shoulder a little bit but not low enough to be seen below the elbow.

(3) Black and grey ink.

(4) Some idea of price. I know there are varying factors that can alter price but just give me something close. I really would like to stay within the $500 range if that's even possible for good quality work.

I understand that if you want a great tattoo, that you should be willing to pay whatever for it but I'm not rich and I do have a family to feed my self so can't go broke of silly daddys tattoos, =).

If I can figure out how to do it later tonight I'll try and post up some examples of what Id like from what I've found scouring the Internet for the past year it seems.

If you made it this far, thanks for reading! Awaiting your knowledgable feedback!

Last edited by Indy21; 01-27-2011 at 06:56 PM..
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-27-2011, 07:58 PM
UFC_fan UFC_fan is offline
Senior Member
Corporal
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: columbus GA
Posts: 359
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

price is relative...so many factors come into play. but if your looking for something that will fill up the bicep i'd say roughly $400-$700...but thats just a guess. I paid about $400 for my inner arm portrait. A lot depends on the size of your bicep and how much effort the tattoo process will take. I think $500 will get you a pretty kickass tattoo...especially from the guys at All or Nothing.

Its hard to say which artist would do the best work for this style of tattoo only because they are all so damn good! i couldnt pick just one...thats why i've had work done by Tony and Short...and soon i want to book Vince. you wont be dissapointed....the AON artists are amazing!!
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-27-2011, 08:03 PM
UFC_fan UFC_fan is offline
Senior Member
Corporal
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: columbus GA
Posts: 359
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

good luck!!
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-27-2011, 08:36 PM
Indy21 Indy21 is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 6
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

Ok, thanks for the reply!

Looking through the portfolios, I was having trouble choosing anyone specific as well, that's why I thought it would be good to maybe get some first hand suggestions.

Thanks.
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-27-2011, 09:09 PM
Bufferkiller's Avatar
Bufferkiller Bufferkiller is offline
MakingInsanityFunSince'83
Field Marshal
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Posts: 1,885
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

Go through the portfolios of the artists on here, and their Facebook/Myspace pages. Find one you like (really any of the AoN artists will blow your mind) and come out to meet with one. Sit down, talk about what you're looking for and your price range. They'll let you know what they can and/or cannot do in that range.

Short did an amazing lion tattoo on his cousin a while back that I love.

Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-27-2011, 10:41 PM
Indy21 Indy21 is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 6
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

That's pretty amazing! Although I'm not a big fan of the colored tattoos it still looks great!
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-27-2011, 10:45 PM
Indy21 Indy21 is offline
Newbie
Recruit
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 6
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

IMG_4033.JPG

testing...

Just seeing if the picture worked, I'm having to do this from my phone because my computer is down.

Edit: I see it didn't work =\
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-28-2011, 12:27 AM
Bufferkiller's Avatar
Bufferkiller Bufferkiller is offline
MakingInsanityFunSince'83
Field Marshal
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Posts: 1,885
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

You'll have to link the picture from a site. Can't upload them into posts.
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-28-2011, 12:14 PM
DrayBono's Avatar
DrayBono DrayBono is offline
Jaded Gypsy Tattoo
Corporal
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Rock Island, IL
Posts: 269
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bufferkiller View Post
Go through the portfolios of the artists on here, and their Facebook/Myspace pages. Find one you like (really any of the AoN artists will blow your mind) and come out to meet with one. Sit down, talk about what you're looking for and your price range. They'll let you know what they can and/or cannot do in that range.

Short did an amazing lion tattoo on his cousin a while back that I love.

its hard to say for certain because of the black out...but is that tattoo backwards??
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 01-28-2011, 01:17 PM
I Wanna Be Dope I Wanna Be Dope is offline
Junior Member
Private
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 27
Default Re: First Tattoo. Looking for Artist, Feedback, etc...

I think backwards is all realative to what the customer wants.I have tried before to convince them what way looks correct and some just insist on it being there way
Submit to Clesto Submit to Digg Submit to Reddit Submit to Furl Submit to Del.icio.us Submit to Spurl Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
artist, feedback, tattoo

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:01 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

| Home | Tattoos | Art | Publications | Messageboard | Links | Studio | Tattoo Articles | Driving Directions |
| New Pictures | Tattoo & Piercing Aftercare | Link to Us | Media |

Don't forget to check out:
| A.N.T.I. Art Elite | A.N.T.I. Art Atlanta |Atlanta Tattoo Tv|BrandonMFBond.com| Atlanta Pitbull Rescue
| StrangleHold Merch | TattooingAtlanta | Brandon Bond | Dave Mf Tedder |
Matt Dunlap |

All logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owner.
The comments are property of their posters, all the rest © 2004-2013 by All Or Nothing Tattoo And Art Gallery.
2569 S. Cobb Dr., Smyrna, Ga. 30080 - Phone: 770.435.9966