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[Psyclone Brian]

OK... I'm getting a tattoo!
In fact I'm getting a portrait done.
I need pic's and testimonials.
Who does the best work, and where should I get this done !?!?!
(Ames and Des Moines)
Thanx!

 

[Swanson10]

Also curious about this.

 

[clonerules]

I recommend Dave at Mid Air & Ink downtown DSM. He specializes in portraits and you may like him as he is a huge Cubs fan

Heres his link...http://midairandink.com/artists

 

[CyCrazy]

I have three but I got 2 at lasting Impressions in Ames and have no complaints, they were cheap and fast, and im very satisfied

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

Bob at Jaded Angel is good. Have 2 from him. The other I have was crap and I got it done in Maui so don't go there ;-)

Bob is an ISU grad in art and design if that matters. I think he's also planning to open a shop up in Des Moines but don't know when.

 

[Cydkar]

What about Cedar Rapids area?

 

[kmcbrid]

I have three but I got 2 at lasting Impressions in Ames and have no complaints, they were cheap and fast, and im very satisfied

I have 3 that were all done at Lasting Impression in Ames as well. Great place, staff, and experience.

 

[Bobber]

Just curious why people dig these things?

I see them and just wonder what they're going to think of them 30 years from now.

I saw a guy Saturday night who had tatoo stripes across his face. I looked at him and thought what a waste...

 

[Cycofan1]

 

[CyCrazy]

Just curious why people dig these things?

I see them and just wonder what they're going to think of them 30 years from now.

I saw a guy Saturday night who had tatoo stripes across his face. I looked at him and thought what a waste...

mine are cyclone and 1 tribal art thing which i like, but i see your point.
Mine are all in spots that can be covered and no one would know I have them, i dont like ones where you can never hide them for certain situations

 

[MoreCowbell]

What about Cedar Rapids area?

I've heard good things about Hardcore Tattoo and Appetite for Ink.

 

[Cydkar]

Just curious why people dig these things?

I see them and just wonder what they're going to think of them 30 years from now.

I saw a guy Saturday night who had tatoo stripes across his face. I looked at him and thought what a waste...

My daughters' names on my ankle. No biggie and we'll never break up.

 

[Cydkar]

I've heard good things about Hardcore Tattoo and Appetite for Ink.

Cool, Appetite was my original plan.

 

[cybsball20]

Go to Adam or Carrie at Bigfoot Tattoo (Urbandale and Merle Hay). I just got my family crest on my back and it looks great. Carrie did mine but I got to see alot of Adam's work there and it's really good too.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

Just curious why people dig these things?

I see them and just wonder what they're going to think of them 30 years from now.

I saw a guy Saturday night who had tatoo stripes across his face. I looked at him and thought what a waste...

I don't think I'd go as far as to tattoo my face, but to each their own. People have been tattooing each other for a long time; it's not some new trend.

 

[CyDude16]

5 Point in Johnston does some nice work as far as I've seen, and its a very clean place..

 

[Psyclone Brian]

I heard that the "Skin-Kitchen" (Douglas Ave.) in Des Moines was the quality place.

 

[besserheimerphat]

I'll second Bob at Jaded Angel II in Ames. I've got two from him. The second one I let him design and I'm really happy with it. It covers about 2/3 of my back and took about 22 hours to complete (5 four hour sittings and 1 two hour sitting).

If you are in eastern Iowa, I'd recommend Steve at Crossroads Tattoo. The guy has done award winning work and I am extremely happy with the one he did on my right pec.

*Note: after reading my own post, I'm not unhappy with the first tat from Bob, it just doesn't have the same amount of meaning as the second one does. My tats are like my daughters - I love them all, but for different reasons.

 

[3GenClone]

I heard that the "Skin-Kitchen" (Douglas Ave.) in Des Moines was the quality place.

My fiance has had her tattoos done there. Great artists, very clean and free touch-ups.

 

[CycloneTony]

Skin Kitchen for sure have had 3 there wouldn't go anywhere else need to set up for another one