Help me a choose a Miami tattoo artist!

I want to get a little house sparrow tattooed on my upper back. It's either going to be lifesized (it's a little itty bitty bird) or little bigger to allow for detail.

Either way, I'm strongly considering the talent at Ken Cameron's South Beach Tattoo Company. I've heard nothing but good things about people who've been tattooed there.

I like PeeWee, and I like Mike's birds. Federico Ferroni is obviously a talented artist as well.

I'm leaning toward PeeWee, I think. I like his technique. Any of you have experience with any of these artists? Recommendations for other South Florida tattoo artists?

I appreciate any help y'all can offer.

I can't really help you out, but have you ever seen Miami Ink? I've watched their show a few times and they're really good at what they do.

The Tattoo group probably has some good recommendations.

There are alot of good tattoo artists in Miami. U seem to know what your looking for and how to find an artist thats right for you. My friends Rob tattooed that dancing skeleton that's part of my sleeve (in my pics folder). I don't know where to find him though.
I got tattoed by him in the old spot Miami Ink is now in. Some of the people up there are pretty good artists too.
My 2 cent$.

I really like Darren, but it seems kind of hectic trying to get a tattoo there. I guess it's no more hectic than a tattoo convention, though.

I called, and they only accept walk-ins. It's worth a try, though. They take calls during the day, I think.

shit if you're in miami there is only one place you should go Miami Ink and ask for Chris Garver

I called Miami Ink. I asked, since they only accept walk-ins, when I should come in if I want Darren to tattoo me. The girl on the phone said the guys on the show don't tattoo anyone personally.

The show's a work. Complete bullshit. I guess you have to go through the producers or something. I'm not surprised.

I will bake cookies for anyone who calls the following number and asks the person answering the phones who you have to blow in order to get one of the guys from the show to ink you up.

(305) 531-4556

[Edited on Apr 14, 2006 by anonymouse]

wow..didnt know it was like that, I was kind of wondering how majority of ppl on there who get tatts are band members or nice ladies

HELL YES! I second that.

they only use that place to record the show
they all work at other shops when they not shooting for the series
chris and kat work here when not shooting the show

Good to know... as a future Miami recident

ditto

It's not in Miami but I highly recommend Ant at his shop in Orlando.

http://www.ascensiontattoo.com/

I am going out there this weekend to hopefully finish up my right sleeve or at least most of it. I will get pictures up next week!

funhouse tattoos on atlantic blvd
thats my tattoo shops owner
his name is rob
and he is good.
:]
i promise

Jessica is sweet at LUIZ SEGATTO- 1323 Washington Avenue

She does my ink here in Miami.

[Edited on Jun 08, 2006 by Aryout]

Other great artist is Marcelo at South Beach Tattoo on Washington.

[Edited on Jun 08, 2006 by Aryout]

Kevin @ Almost Famous does all my work. I've known him since we were little kids and I definitely trust him with a needle.

Check him out:

Almost Famous
1559 SW 107th Ave # A
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 554-5040%u200E

I'd say you're probably two years too late.