![]() But you’ve got nothing to be afraid of at Ink & Dagger. ![]() ![]() “Live Tattooing: Not for the Faint of Heart!” enthuses a sign outside of this award-winning Roswell studio. Source: Russ Abbott, Ink & Dagger Tattoo Studios Eastside: 5045-C Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia Address: Westside: 1523 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.He has an extensive series of butterfly-and-flora work that captivates in its delicacy. Other featured artists include Naomi, who works exclusively in red and black ink lettering and illustrations, and Klinic, an east side Atlanta native specializing in abstract art. Clients trust Quick to take their ideas from “brain to skin,” working with them to develop new art that’s striking, bold, and long-lasting. His Instagram also showcases exceptional cover-up work. Quick, the owner and CEO of Official Ink, is known for two skills: his freehand expertise and his ability to showcase color on clients of all skin tones. Return clients come back to the shop for new pieces from their favorite artists. The artists at Official Ink say that once you get tattooed here, you become a part of the family. The shop started small with locations in Pittsburgh and Atlanta but now claims international clients worldwide. Multiple locations is excellent news for potential clients since the shop’s designers continue to be in high demand. ![]() This 100% Black-owned and -operated business has two locations in Atlanta. Other studio tattooers include Saje Gary, whose gorgeously detailed sketchbook-style designs include lots of horror-inspired works, and Duel, who enjoys black and grey tattooing in a massive variety of styles. He’s also well known for tattooing rock gods like members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Train, Motley-Crue (including Tommy Lee!), and American Playboy. Joe Vegas is a notable artist at this studio, specializing in Japanese and classic style tattoos that “flow with the wearer’s body.” His deeply-pigmented pieces often cover a huge portion of canvas on his clients’ backs, shoulders, sides, arms, and legs, creating a stunning landscape of color. Clients describe the shop as “super chill and enjoyable.” They say it’s an excellent place for a first tattoo. Vintage tattoo guns, Japanese tattoo art, and even a shark head cover the walls. Walking into Thunderbolt Tattoo is like stepping into an eclectic whirlwind of tattoo history. ![]()
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