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Hello Everyone!!!
For your reading pleasure we have a wonderful article written by tattoo artist, Jersey Jay Wymbs, on how to choose the right tattoo studio for your tattoo! I would like to personally thank Jersey Jay for taking some time out of his busy schedule to write this up for us!!!!
Jersey Jay spent a good part of his teenage years in the shop of the legendary Tony Cambria. It was at Tony's Tattoos in Keansburg, New Jersey where he fell in love with the craft of tattooing just watching this master as much as he could and soaking up whatever knowledge he could. Jersey Jay has been tattooing since 1991 and is very comfortable tattooing in many different styles. He tattoos at Under My Skin Tattoo in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey and does travel to various conventions around the U.S.
Please stop by his site and let him know you appreciate him sharing this knowledge with us and if you ever have the opportunity, get tattooed by him!
Happy Reading!!!!
xoxo,
Bunny************************************************************************************** How Do I Choose The Right Studio?
There are a few things to consider when choosing which studio to go to for your tattoo. First thing you should look for is quality of the artist. If you already know what you are thinking of getting tattooed, look at the artist’s portfolio. See if the artist can competently work in the style you are looking for. Be sure your artist has served a formal apprenticeship and is trained properly by another professional tattooer. Do not be afraid to ask who taught them. Not every artist does all styles of art. Some choose to work in one style, some work in many different styles. If the artist’s portfolio doesn’t contain art work similar to what you want, keep looking for someone who does.
Location is not the most important thing when choosing a studio. Do not be afraid to travel to get tattooed. Just because there’s a shop by your home doesn’t make them the right place. Don’t go to a shop just because your dad or friends got tattooed there. It seems like there’s a new shop popping up every day. Not every shop will have great artists. Beware of the “scratcher” shop. Now a days there are a ton of people tattooing out of their homes. This has been an ongoing problem in the tattoo world for a long time and is now getting a lot of negative attention. There are a good number of these home tattooers trying to open a shop to avoid being called a “scratcher”. Unfortunately, many of these people have no formal apprenticeship and have learned tattooing by trial and error. You do not want your tattoo to be one of those errors.
The most important element of choosing a shop is cleanliness. You should not be afraid to ask about their autoclave, blood borne pathogen training and sterility practices. A reputable shop will be more than happy to answer any and all questions regarding safe tattoo practices. If they are hesitant or unable to give you the correct answers, it’s probably because they don't know. That’s your cue to find another studio.
Your first impression is important when choosing the studio. When you walk in, does the studio appear clean? Is the staff friendly and helpful? Are you looking for custom art or flash art? All these little things are valid and the choosing is up to you. Do not rush into your tattoo due to excitement or based on someone else telling you “go to this guy”. Be aware and choose wisely. Your tattoo is on you forever, be sure it’s what you really want and the artist is capable of giving you the best quality work in a safe and sterile environment.
Jersey Jay Wymbs
Under My Skin Tattoo
73 Memorial Parkway
Atlantic Highlands
NJ, 07716
732-872-4092
www.jerseyjaywymbs.comwww.myspace.com/theartofjasonwymbs
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