Humble Beginnings Tattoo: November 2009

WANT TO GET A TATTOO?

Welcome to Humble Beginnings Tattoo Studio. We provide custom tattoos in a clean and sterile environment. Although most of the artists are by appointment only, we may be able to take walk-in appointments if an artist is available that day.

Setting up an appointment:

1. Choose an artist. If you're not sure what artist to go to, come to the shop and browse through the portfolios. Every artist has their own style so it's important that you choose someone that fits your needs.

2. Set-up a consultation appointment. Bring in your ideas or references so that the artist can create a custom design that suits you. The artist will quote you a price based on the size and detail of your tattoo. A non-refundable deposit will be required and will go toward your first tattoo appointment.

3. Set-up an appointment for your tattoo. Depending on the artwork, you may need to come in a few weeks before your appointment to review the drawing.

4. Get tattooed! If it's a big tattoo, you may need to set up multiple sessions and will need to allow at least 2 weeks in between each session for the tattoo to heal.

5. Take care of your tattoo! Tattoos usually take at least 2 weeks to heal. On the day you get tattooed, you will need to remove the bandage or wrap and wash the tattoo thoroughly with soap and warm water. Apply a thin layer of ointment over the tattoo for 3 - 4 days (e.g. Aquaphor or Neosporin) and then lotion for another 2 weeks (e.g. Eucerin or Lubriderm). During this time, no sunbathing, no swimming and no wading in the river! It's going to get itchy but try to not scratch it.

If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 408-288-6814. We ask that you be patient with us as we are not always able to answer phone calls or reply back to voicemails.

Thanks,

HB Crew

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Dog days!

Manny and Marqueesha stopped by to say whats up.

i have spider legs in my pockets!

The homie Los stopped by to get a small piece behind his

ear. If your not familiar with the shop Los is part of the HB family

and probably the funniest dude ive ever had the chance to meet. Good peeps.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Suluape Aisea Toetu'u , Soul Signature Hawaii

One of the biggest reasons HB, is around is because of this great man.

Suluape Aisea Toetu'u, When I first was learning polynesian, south pacific, tribal and its meanings, the foundations, the life blood that holds it together...I was at the right side of Aisea. In New Tribal, a tattoo shop in Waikiki, with Pooino Yrondi the owner known for tattoo Dwayne Johson the Rock, Lucky Olelo, Rustin, and later on Mike Ledger. Learning the essense of what I tattoo to this day.

Just want to say Malo Aupito Aisea, you bring

HB crew and Soul Signature to a brotherhood that binds us by blood.