Moto-Brian Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Ok... I am finally wanting to get my half sleeve started and done. The issue is that the one guy I was looking to do it is at least 3 months out. And, he wants to do my third design idea. So... I want a SOLID guy/gal that can do one of the ideas I have in my head. I have thought to draw out ideas and compile, but I am just nervous with getting something done by someone that can't handle it. I am pretty picky and particular with what I want as a lot of you know and have seen with my stuff. I don't want half assed... I am open to suggestions. The issue is that word of mouth is usually the best. Post examples or websites or PM me details. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Hoblick has a good dude, and Atattooed in Westerville has an excellent rep. Evolved on OSU campus is great and very popular, they did a great job on my ink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Nothing but bad experiences with evolved. Never got a tat there, but they fucked up a piercing I got done, and they fucked up a triple helix piercing on my gf.. Just awful all around, wouldn't trust them to hold the door for me, let alone ink me... No suggestions, just wanted to put it out there that evolved is terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Talk to Hellmutt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Is Marty Holcomb still around? He used to be one of the best in the country, but that was years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 my guy moved to toledo and opened his own shop, but my wife and i both drive up there to get work done. the top artist in columbus in my opinion areBilly Hill @ Envy Skin GalleryScott Santee @ memento Tattoo & GalleryIggy Sweeney @ Memento Tattoo & GalleryJoey Knuckles @ High Street Tattoo the guy i go to is Michael "Panda" Klein @ Ink and Iron in Toledo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 This thread is right on time. Been thinking about some ink to herald the changes in my life. Plenty of time to research, but holy cow - where to begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 my guy moved to toledo and opened his own shop, but my wife and i both drive up there to get work done. the top artist in columbus in my opinion areBilly Hill @ Envy Skin GalleryScott Santee @ memento Tattoo & GalleryIggy Sweeney @ Memento Tattoo & GalleryJoey Knuckles @ High Street Tattoo the guy i go to is Michael "Panda" Klein @ Ink and Iron in ToledoDoes Dave from memento get any nods? I was suggested to Iggy also. But Dave seems to have exploded and is over 3 months out. Am I better to wait for him or do you think Iggy is as good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Nothing but bad experiences with evolved. Never got a tat there, but they fucked up a piercing I got done, and they fucked up a triple helix piercing on my gf..Dare I ask what the fuck a triple helix is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Does Dave from memento get any nods? I was suggested to Iggy also. But Dave seems to have exploded and is over 3 months out. Am I better to wait for him or do you think Iggy is as good?Dave's good for sure. Iggy is as well. Personally I'm going to try to get my next stuff done by Josh Duffy... but that's Phoenix, AZ.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Extreme tattoo in Piqua.http://www.tattoosbyextreme.com/Site/sleeveart.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Not in Columbus, but Kyle Cotterman at Distinction Tattoo in Dayton does absolutely killer work. Awesome detail, photo realism, and portrait skills.http://www.distinctiontattoo.com/kylecotterman.htmlHonestly, a half sleeve wont be a single session piece. Likely take a few sittings, so Dayton area may not work for you. My guy here in Piqua is a close friend of over 20 years, and he is an outstanding artist, but he's also usually booked months out as well. My wife linked his site above, but there again it's quite a distance for multiple sessions. Also, a lot of artists will specialize in certain genre of tattoos, meaning you dont want an abstract or graffiti artist doing your photo realism piece, so choose wisely bro Edited November 14, 2014 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Dare I ask what the fuck a triple helix is?Ear piercing https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8142/7404794052_6f0c274d20_z.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 If you are willing to drive, I've had all my ink done by Blair at Art Bomb in Massilon. He did a large back tatt and a large abdomen tart for my wife too. He is outstanding. Check his gallery on his website.Hellmutt is right. You'll be doing it in at least a couple of sessions. Actually three. First for a consult and so he can see the canvas. He doesn't rush the art so it'll be a week to get you a rendering. Back and forth with changes. First session probably will be just the lines. After it heals, he'll do the color or shading. If you are interested, I can introduce you. I'm probably going back in a month or so for another one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Only ever got the one tat, from Rev.Dice at Sweet Baby Octane. The whole deal was great. Clean place, good sterile procedures, great artwork. He took my original scribbled concept and turned into a piece of art that I love. If I got an more ink I'd go right back to Dice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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