# First tattoo questions & care. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 23, 2011, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-tattoo-questions-care/209435 "2011-02-23T06:42:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-tattoo-questions-care/209435/61 "2011-02-26T11:35:04Z")
**One must keep in mind art appreciation is subjective.** To say all the artists “suck” really just means **you** don’t like their work, not that they are bad artists. That’s all fine and dandy but knowing most of us get inked local and you spout off saying all local artist suck means your kinda shitting on our tattoos. That won’t win any fans or respect. In fact it’s so downright confrontational it makes you sound trolling. You clearly have 0 interest in finding a local guy and it would seem you’re baiting for names to stir the pot with. Artists progress, some are better than others, but to say they suck is a bit judgmental I think. One of the best in the country (IMO of course) is Josh Woods. Guess where he got his first internship? Locally. > **[Black 13 Tattoo Parlor - Nashville, TN](https://black13tattoo.com/)** > > Black 13 Tattoo Parlor, Nashville’s source for custom tattooing If I was to travel far I think I’d go to Nikko and get a piece. > **[Tattoo Artist Nikko Hurtado](https://nikkohurtado.com/index.php)** > > Tattoo Artist Nikko Hurtado Tattooer California Portrait Tattooist Ink LA Master ---
**Author:** ![Beejis60](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beejis60/32/5109_2.png) [@Beejis60](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beejis60)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-tattoo-questions-care/209435/62 "2011-02-26T11:52:59Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > So there you have it…Having a website makes you a good tattoo artist. > > You can take a look in the tattoo thread and see some of the work from various artists. Not really as all the ones that had a site kept me away from going to them. Nice try though > [@Baker](#): > > Mike is very good. Scott and Jeremy work there too, and are very good, but i’d say Mike is the best. Interesting, where does he work? ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-tattoo-questions-care/209435/63 "2011-02-26T12:26:07Z")
> [@Beejis60](#): > > Is the owner not aware that Art and Soul Tattoo is a trademark name for the LA-based shop Art and Soul Tattoo? > Either way, does he have a website? It seems like he doesn’t… **and I’m not going to anyone that doesn’t have a site.** > [@Beejis60](#): > > Not really **as all the ones that had a site kept me away from going to them.** Nice try though > ? I’m Confused ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-tattoo-questions-care/209435/64 "2011-02-26T23:23:39Z")
> [@Beejis60](#): > > Interesting, where does he work? Mike ownes iron horse, which I think now may be called designer pain, but it’s on south park right before the bridge heading into lackawana. ---
**Author:** ![Beejis60](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beejis60/32/5109_2.png) [@Beejis60](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beejis60)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2011, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-tattoo-questions-care/209435/65 "2011-02-27T10:02:28Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > I’m Confused I would prefer to look at the portfolio online than just going all the way to the shop to see their stuff. > [@Baker](#): > > Mike ownes iron horse, which I think now may be called designer pain, but it’s on south park right before the bridge heading into lackawana. Thanks :tup: EDIT: yep, you’re right > **[Webs.com has been shut down: Find out more](https://www.vistaprint.com/digital-marketing/webs-shutdown)** > > Webs.com has been shut down on the 31st of August 2023. Find out what that means for your site and how to move it to another provider. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-tattoo-questions-care/209435.md?page=3)