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Adam B. (5/5) on Yelp

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:00:06 +0100

TALA is an incredible Tattoo Artist. She knows how to tattoo. She is professional, accurate, and just brilliant. She has inked my entire arm, and I am just so happy with the results.

I would…

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The Meaning of Tattoos…

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:00:07 +0100

Being the paralogical animal I tend to represent I welcome your stories… As a story teller I take pleasure hearing the tales of life writ large in your emotion, awareness, and experience… I invite you to share… Contrary to some tattoo artists; I want to know the meaning your tattoo illustrates, the significance, how you’ve [...]

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Cathy K. (5/5) on Yelp

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:00:09 +0100

Tala did my first tattoo last October. I had never been to a tattoo studio, was unsure of my tattoo design idea, placement, and size. Tala was patient, extremely helpful, and very knowledgeable about…

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Mike S. (5/5) on Yelp

Gabe — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:00:09 +0100

Tala is amazing. I have hours of tats from others and by far she has it down. The most amazing studio, music of your choice, a master of colors, and most importantly her talents as an artist. She…

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Karla O. (5/5) on Yelp

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:10 +0100

I live in Seattle, and travel to California for all my tattoo work, specifically to see Tala. All of my tattoos except one have been the result of our collaboration. My first tattoo wasn't done by her…

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wm C. (5/5) on Yelp

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:00:13 +0100

Tala was professional, entertaining, and her studio was clean. Most important, the tattoo is a beaut. I'll be going back to her next time I return to SF.

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fred m. (5/5) on Yelp

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:13 +0100

Tala is a fantastic tattoo artist. She is passionate about tattooing and art and giving her customer what they want. This isn't the kind of place where you come in and pick some flash off a wall. Tala…

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Who I am… What I like to do…

tala — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:42:37 +0100

I’m an artist. I’m not special necessarily. I doubt anyone is. I mean; think about it… there are billions of people on the planet and billions who’re already gone, passed away in the far reaches of time. What could they think of us? Were they special in their time?

I’m an artist. There are differences in people. Like many I embody, literally, many of those differences. However one may explain oneself, wRead More...

Tattooing and photography…

tala — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:42:37 +0100

well, really, any tool available, but here we’ll be focusing on photography…

So… what does working with a camera do to an artist? What specific actions- things- must one do when using a camera as an extension of, an adjunct to, tattoo art? (Aside from the fact that one MUST make at least acceptable photos of tattoos if the tattoo artist is going to publish or advertise their work.) Perhaps a better question is: what could one potentially learn asRead More...

Which makes a “better” tattoo…

tala — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:42:37 +0100

So, the debate about what makes a good tattoo often takes a number of spins/turns… With many artists dumbing down their response by stating the following: The only good tattoo is what the client wants. Is that true? Yes and no…

Yes if the only concern is having the client feel good about the tattoo right now. And please understand; there are many clients who only want the tattoo they want and… it has to be the tattoo they’Read More...

December and January, the absolute best time to get a tattoo.

tala — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:42:37 +0100

If you’ve been waiting for your artist to have the time to get the ink in your skin, if your artist is booked in advance, you may find December and January to be your friend… The holidays are fraught with drama for most folks. People literally die at this time of year. It’s tough for the toughest to get through. This means many more openings in a tattoo schedule. Clients have holiday emergencies with family, work and more importantly…Read More...

Black IS a color…

tala — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:42:37 +0100

You’ll find a LOT of disagreement on this subject. Read all the art theory you want, all the color theory, it’s all interesting, informative, full of science and reason. All good stuff. Color/light/dark/value… Reflected vs transmitted. Truly delightful and all a good read and worth thinking about.

Is black a color? Well, yes and no… If we’re talking value and all we have are black and not black, is there color? Read More...

Want a good Tattoo?

tala — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:42:37 +0100

What makes a good tattoo? How can I tell?

Tattoo Design Considerations… What makes a good tattoo? Really…

Ultimately it comes down to what you, the client, wants; but… there are some over-riding fundamental design issues that make for a readable, legible, sharp, long-lasting tattoo which contains that magical and artful “WOW” factor.

Contrast of value (light vs dark)
Contrast of line (thin vs thick)
Contrast of color (opposites on cRead More...

Your Artwork will get done…

tala — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:42:37 +0100

Have Patience – Artwork takes time!

Artwork takes time. It requires reference, thought, sketching, thinking, contemplation, insight and it evolves from the first contact to the time we start inking your skin.

If you expect the process to be quick, simple and involve little thought; choose a piece of flash off the wall, off the internet, out of one of my books. If you want a custom piece it will require patience on your part. Just because we have an appointment scheduled Read More...

Harley Logo

Gabe — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:21:55 +0100

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Harley Tattoo

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Gabe — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:21:55 +0100

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Anubis start first session

Gabe — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:21:55 +0100

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