FOOTBALL SEASON- ANOTHER REASON TO GET TATTOOED

Just another reason why spending money on tattoos is better than betting on football!!

THE EFFECTS OF THE ECONOMY ON TATTOO INDUSTRY

It is well known that tattoo is a luxury item that folks reward themselves with when there is extra money left over after bills and necessities. so if most of you are feeling the pinch of this tight economy, so are tattoo artists. I (BOB), myself have witness many of my clients cutting back or spacing out their sessions due to the decline. We are implementing many specials and price cuts to conform to our client's needs. Many shops have adapted the same strategies in order to "stay busy" as a same results. Some artists and shops however, have not, in fear of self "undercutting". My response to that is, "Get the fuck off your high horse and give people a fucking break already!!!". I mean, Jesus, it is bad everywhere and why should our clients suffer while your still trying to live it up. I know i have to work even harder to maintain re pore and appreciation with my clients, and if it means lowering my rates or throwing in a couple hours free for a long session to stay busy, then why not!? I rather stay busy tattooing at a modest price rate than to sit around waiting for the "big score".
Some of our clients have to dig deep just to get a tattoo by us and we appreciate that! We are after all just a couple of lucky MFs that happens to do what we love as a job.

CLEMENTE'S TATTOO

Clemente's tattoo took me (BOB) about 40 something hours, as he was a dedicated client who came in whenever i had a cancellation. We lost count after the 3rd session as it became more casual and relaxed.
The theme to this tattoo is a tribute to his son who was born in the year of the Tiger. The samurai represented the adversities and the warrior heart his son possesses.
We wanted to stick strictly to Japanese traditionalism and i couldn't thank Clemente enough for the opportunity, thanx homes!