i would go to each of the shops before you make a set decision. If your looking for custom work talk with each of the artists, sometimes they will each specialize in different styles. You can also discuss different rates, and look through albums of their previous works.

btw, what do you want to get done?

 

ive been to the one in carrollton and it just doesnt look as clean as the one in yorktown - but yea, check them both out cuz it's decision that you have to make and you have to be comfortable with the place and who is doing it.

 

Actually, this will be my first tattoo...and it won't be any bigger than like a half-dollar if that. Excuse my n00bieness.

 

ya, i haven't actually gotten mine done yet..i have a decent sized back piece all drawn out...but i just need the $$$

 

The guy who did all of my tats worked at ancient on the peninsula, but I think he moved back and forth between the two. His name was Brian, I had his card somewhere, but he did the best work on me to date. I don't know if he's still working there, but that would be my recommendation.

 

yea, Brian was the one that did all of mine too ~ he's excellent ~ but i think he is primarily at the Carrollton shop but you can call and find out if he's there still.

 

Toucans, ok work, but people suck. Ancient Art, really good work great people, Blue Horeshoe, too pricey don't give a damn who they are, I would go to Ancient Art, I know all the guys there, they do good work, prices vary and they're very profesional, and clean and all around cool dudes, I personally didn't get a tat from them, I have sleeves done by my boy on Brooklyn, but i know good work, I also do some tats, my friends get theirs done there it's a good place.

 

vertigo has a good rep. but the guy who did mine fucked it all up..scar tissue like what.. bluehorseshoe is awesome..too pricey..yeah..but awesome work..they did a great job on my back...and ancient art? ehh. i heard some bad things about them but they did a good job on my simple little paw prints :shrug: it depends on the artist not the shop

 

jinxproof......washington, dc. in georgetown.

 

here ya go,

this guy is located out in VA beach..i don't know if he actually inks around here, but the work in his gallery is pretty good. You could drop him an email...

http://www.iamtattoos.com/HOMEPAGE.HTM