Well, the midlife crisis is starting, so that means a trip to the tattoo shop. Got my first tattoo in Michigan many years ago, so obviously can't go to the same artist. I'm thinking Slave to the Needle in Ballard? Anyone have any experience with that shop (or any tattoo shop in Seattle)?

 

Derek Noble @ Lucky Devil does all of my work.
Its is on 12th ave in Cap Hill 206-323-1637
He is a great guy to work with and don't let his somewhat brutal style scare you off he does all types of art and will make you a custom piece you will love.
Here is my latest piece that we just finished up a few weeks ago.

Looks much better now that the redness is out of it. The shading, precision, and detail of the tattoo are second to none. Good luck on your quest and if you decide to head up there let me know and I will gladly introduce you guys.

 

I had some work done in Seattle at Slave to the Needle on 45th in the U District. It's not very large, but I took my daughters handprint, shrunk it a little, and they recreated it on my chest. Looks just like she coated her hand in paint and and pressed it against my chest.
I'd recommend them. Don't remember who it was though.

 

Holy **** Ablake211, that is sick man.. I dont know of any parlors up north but I can vouge for Action Tattoo in Auburn- they some talent working the needles.. Rich, Dom or Jose are guys that do excellent work. good luck
-T

 

That's going to look awesome when you're 50 with a beer gut

 

I had some great work done at Action Tattoo in Auburn as well, those guys are awesome.

 

My dad is 56 and we are running a marathon together in a few weeks. So I hope to be like him and never have said beer gut haha.

 

Thanks man! Pics do not do the work justice at all.

Edit- Sorry for not using multi quote. EEK

 

Nice, I went to High School with Derek Noble!!! That's funny!

 

Why not just take the tried-and-true midlife-crisis approach and buy a Porsche!

Zero chance of regret!

 

Or a Corvette.

Btw, if anyone prefer to be numb when getting a tatoo let me know I can help.

 

Do you buy novacaine by the liter LOL ?

 

So that's how you can buy all those cars! "Get the numb feeling without all the dental work!"

 

By the barrel depending on the person's weights.

That and working graveyard shift at the morgue.

 

Do I have to get a tatoo? Will you bill my insurance?