Submitted by kataclysm1c t3_1257epf in newhaven
My husband and I are relocating to the New Haven area in a couple weeks from Texas and I am in need of finding a new tattoo artist to help finish a knee piece and start on my next idea. Any recommendations for artists that specialize in heavy black line work would be appreciated!
Depends on the style. Darius and Rich are really good but I wouldn't go to them if I liked minimalist or water color style tattoos.
I'm working on a black out rose so I should be fine under those stipulations
All the artists at Hope Gallery are very talented, have seen tons of Cristian’s work in particular.
I like the team at burning hearts tattoo in Hamden, the next town over from New Haven
Then one of those 2 guys would be a good option. Darius probably.
Darius and Rich are both crazy talented. Darius does mostly American traditional style tattoos with very bold and bet well shaded colors. Rich does really intricate line work tattoos. Both very good snd well respected. Eric the owner does mostly Japanese pieces. All good at what they do. Really chill shop.
Final question, how are they with numbing cream? I know some shops are completely against it while others don’t care. Typically I don’t need it, but with my knee I’ve found it makes it easier to sit without uncontrolled movement
Can’t really answer that one honestly. I think you’d have to ask the artist.
Burning Hearts in Hamden! Wes and his crew are incredible and super accommodating
I really like Shane at Hope Gallery - great work and he's a nice dude too.
Dali Tattoos on Whalley Ave
witchhouse tattoo in hartford does great heavy black work
roadpupp t1_je2vyho wrote
Keys on kites tattoo on Whalley. The owner is crazy talented.