[Auckland] Decent tattoo artist?

**zeocen** · 24th January 2008, 11:22

So I've got a design, it's taken almost a decade to decide on one and design one and actually like it from start to finish, look over it for a few days knowing its 'meaning' and still like it. I am happy.

SO, Aucklanders. What, in your humble opinions is a good designer for mostly flat colours (mainly blue and green) and great line artwork? It will be around 3x7" along the inner forearm so perhaps a ballpark price would be great if someone knows as well.

Thanks!

love, zeo.

**FilthyLuka** · 24th January 2008, 11:31

Dean, at illicit on K road. He kicks galactic ass

There is a chick also that works there, she is good, but makes grown men cry. Strap your arse down and tattoo your fool arse till its finished. Then give you a lollypop

Yeah, dean has about a 2 month waiting list cause he is THAT fucken good

**Ewan Oozarmy** · 24th January 2008, 12:26

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=64413

**MSTRS:Me** · 24th January 2008, 12:28

PM Grumpy - he has some real kickarse ones. I'm sure he will send you in the right direction.

**Chickadee** · 24th January 2008, 12:39

I got a tattoo aged 21 (some gals I worked with got it as my going away pressie) from these guys, bearing in mind that's 10yrs ago and it's still looking great. Eastside tattoo Studio 118 Vincent Street, Howick 537 3336, 021 779 680

Good luck with getting the tattoo, look forward to seeing the finished result wherever you get it done!

**Lucyloo** · 24th January 2008, 12:47

I can also recommend Chris at Eastside.

**99TLS** · 24th January 2008, 12:57

eastside good as is dermagraphics on college hill in snoby, also moniques on lincoln rd out west

**SixPackBack** · 24th January 2008, 12:58

Originally Posted by FilthyLuka

Dean, at illicit on K road. He kicks galactic ass

There is a chick also that works there, she is good, but makes grown men cry. Strap your arse down and tattoo your fool arse till its finished. Then give you a lollypop

Yeah, dean has about a 2 month waiting list cause he is THAT fucken good

Dean has started up his own place now, however Illicit is still the place. Ask for Adam.

**zeocen** · 24th January 2008, 13:15

Thanks for the advice guys, I had a look at the Illicit site and Adam's work looks amazing, and quite like the colours and style I am looking for. I will also go check out Eastside too, hopefully the funds will allow for it to be done all at once (if that's possible/if I can handle the pain, I'm a bit of a girl).

Will definitely post the end result! This is going to be the start of a half sleeve so I have made it so there is a lot of room for expansion, it's just something I've wanted to do since my teen years and a recent brush with "oh shit." reminded me that I better stop lazying around and start doing things before it's too late!

Thanks again!

/Edit, also if anyone has any tattoos from the people mentioned above I'd absolutely love to see them!

**SixPackBack** · 24th January 2008, 13:47

Originally Posted by zeocen

Thanks for the advice guys, I had a look at the Illicit site and Adam's work looks amazing, and quite like the colours and style I am looking for. I will also go check out Eastside too, hopefully the funds will allow for it to be done all at once (if that's possible/if I can handle the pain, I'm a bit of a girl).

Will definitely post the end result! This is going to be the start of a half sleeve so I have made it so there is a lot of room for expansion, it's just something I've wanted to do since my teen years and a recent brush with "oh shit." reminded me that I better stop lazying around and start doing things before it's too late!

Thanks again!

/Edit, also if anyone has any tattoos from the people mentioned above I'd absolutely love to see them!

I have a half sleeve complete on my right arm and half sleeve due to be finished next week, all work by Adam.

**Firefight** · 24th January 2008, 15:56

/Edit, also if anyone has any tattoos from the people mentioned above I'd absolutely love to see them![/QUOTE]

hey matt,

have used eastside pretty good value, very clean, my daughter and I are going back to get some more work done in march, will show you next time I catch up.

yeah so what ... how is the recovery going ?

F/F

**zeocen** · 24th January 2008, 16:05

SixPack: Have you got any photos of your sleeve?

Dave: Hey mate! Yeah I'm doing pretty well, out of the sling now and no more aches.. apparently I'm not good enough to ride yet, what do doctors know

Cheers for the tattoo info, I'll definitely go check them out!

**<G>** · 24th January 2008, 16:12

Anybody have tattoos done at Streetwise in Newmarket? Thinking of having mine done there.

Heard about Dermographic and Illicit, but will have a look at the Howick one, close to home. Won't be far to go to recover afterwards