![]() But he knows he wants one that has to do with his interests, which would include exploring the outdoors, bears and his love of music. He did say he found a vendor at the expo he thinks falls into that category. Mahoney said he wanted to find an artist who could take his idea and create it through their own style. “Not until I have a firm idea,” Mahoney said. He also didn’t want to get into specifics. He has several ideas for what he wants his next one to be, but hasn’t settled on it yet. Mahoney, who already has one tattoo, said he’s ready to get another. The expo also had a few people there who were looking to gather inspiration for their next tattoo, or even their first.Ĭhris Goodwin, 23, and Ian Mahoney, 24, both of Ballston Spa, said they were there to try and figure out what they would each want for a new tattoo. ![]() Either way, you’re not leaving until you’re happy.” Looking for inspiration ![]() If you’re not happy with it, we’ll keep adjusting it until it’s perfect. “If we like what we have, we’ll roll with it. “We’ll work together, figure out something we both love and draw it out with marker,” James said. Instead, James said he will work with a customer to try and get what they’ll be the happiest with. “If I can’t draw with a marker, I don’t do it,” James said. One that they will feel OK with being permanently on them. James said he wants to work with people to give them a tattoo they will be happy with. I’m a tattoo artist, I’m the last person to judge a person by their cover.” “I found it’s best to stay moderate and stay in the middle. “If you anger a certain group of people, they’ll go online and destroy your Facebook page,” James said. He stays away from any political tattoos because it could hurt his business. Seneca James, an artist with Unique Arts Studio, which has locations in Lake George, Glens Falls and Colonie, tries to go by a similar ethos. “If you’re a racist and you want to believe that, that’s up to you. “I think people can believe in anything they want,” Pardi said. Or if he were to give someone a swastika, then someone will think they’re comfortable with doing those. That’s because once he does a tattoo that leans in any political direction, it immediately gives his shop a label. The one thing Pardi said he definitely won’t do is a tattoo of is something that relates to politics, religion or anything that’s racist. Pardi said he tries to do each tattoo “as perfect as I can.” “They don’t stay well in the skin or the skin doesn’t heal well,” Pardi said. However, he said some artists are able to do it. “The only time I say no is if I know it won’t be a good tattoo,” Pardi said.įinger tattooing is something Pardi says he tries to stay away from. That’s when he follows suit with Dell’Aquia. But he also understands it’s a business, so he will try to do what the customer wants - within reason. Jim Pardi, owner of State Street Tattoo in Schenectady and a friend of Dell’Aquia’s, tries to stick to the older style of tattoos. I’m not going to prostitute myself for the dollars.” “In my mind, I think they’re just going to the next person and they’ll do what you want them to do and take your money. “Some say they appreciate the honesty and all of that,” Dell’Aquia said. He does this knowing they’ll continue going to different shops to find someone who will try it for them. "I'm not going to let something walk out that's not worthy of having my name on it." says Torres, 35, of Brooklyn.“Some of it, in the skin, lasts,” Dell’Aquia said, “And some of it, after time… skin has elasticity, so it kind of smudges together.”ĭell’Aquia, who now runs his shop in Stroudsburg, Pennslvania, said he has no problem telling people that their concept or their sketch will not work as a tattoo. While he says he's disappointed by his portrayal (and firing) from TLC's "NY Ink," Chris Torres is looking forward to showing his chops at the expo. "You're only as good as your last tattoo." "As a tattoo artist, if you do something 10 percent wrong, you're unemployed," says Mohl, 42, of Wading River. Selden tattoo artist Jason Mohl, known as "Irish Jay," says the expo is a platform to showcase work - but with dozens of passersby looking over shoulders, it makes for a challenging experience. Appointments with so-called "old-timers" who tattooed in the 1950s will also be available. Prepare to spend $200 to $600 for tattoos, depending on the artist and complexity of design. Tattoo appointments can be made at the expo, but Rubino recommends inquiring with artists in advance via. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy.
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