Tattoo You? Here Are Some Of The Best Shops In Idaho
I have tattoos. I wouldn't say I have a tattoo addiction and intend to cover my body in ink, but I do have some, mostly well-thought-out tattoos that mean a lot for different reasons. I have portraits of my kids, logos of my favorite sports teams, and tattoos of things related to my profession.
Choose Your First Tattoo Wisely
My first tattoo, I got when I was 18, at a place called the Picture Machine on Geary Blvd. in San Francisco, when I was in town for the Monsters of Rock concert at Candlestick Park is on the back of my left shoulder.
It was originally a small red rose. Yep, a small red rose, the size of a nickel. Why? Because I was young, stupid, scared, and couldn't think of anything else I could afford. That tattoo stayed hidden for at least 8 years before being covered with a large bull skull. Much cooler than the rose. But, if you look closely, you can still see it. (Circled in red)
Tattoos Make My Wife Happy, And That Makes Me Happy
My wife loves tattoos as well, and in fact, has more than me, and if she had her way, she would get one every week. Happy life, happy wife, with tattoos.
With that said, we definitely need an update on the best tattoo parlors/shops in Idaho. Here are a few that popped up for you and me, and my wife to check out!
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Here Are Some Of The Top Tattoo Shops In Idaho
The Bleeding Cowboy, 4623 Landmark Circle, Idaho Falls, ID, and is often regarded as the best shop in town.
Burn The Boats,1728 E McMillan Rd. Suite 130, Meridian, ID. I love the name of this one, and according to the reviews, they are big on the right artist for the right client.
Talon Tattoo Co.- 5157 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID I had my first big forearm piece done here, and my second. A family-owned shop (John and Tiffany Lasco) with professional artists working in a sterile and relaxed space.
Devotion Tattoo - 1510 S Broadway Ave., Boise, ID This studio is regarded at one of Boise's most established shops. Inking folks since 2004. Featuring custom artwork, American traditional, and Japanese styles.
Deciding to put permanent art on your body is a very personal choice. One that isn't for everyone for many reasons. It can come with a stigma, stares, and even discrimination. But, I think now more than ever, tattoos are becoming more acceptable in today's society.
Tattoos For A Cause
I saw an elderly woman at the grocery store the other day with a big pink tattoo on her wrist. I commented on how awesome it was and asked her what it represented and she told me it was her present to herself for beating breast cancer and that was the date she found out she was cancer-free.
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After I gave her a high five and congratulated her on beating cancer, I walked away swallowing the lump in my throat and trying to decide on what my next tattoo would be while admiring the ones I currently have and smiling back at those faces on my forearm.
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