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In a very private and cozy atmosphere, I consult with my clients on their tattoo ideas. I really like to let the clients add as much of thier own into the process of THIER tattoo, then its more of a joint effort.

Many people frown upon artists like me (kitchen magicians, basement butchers, couch inkers...)I've heard all sorts of names. Some of us need to start somewhere, and I have no intrest in cleaning someones filthy toilet, or run for their lunch order just so they can later let me hold thier tattoo machine and maybe use it!!! And with few shops around, a good apprenticeship is hard to come by, therefore I'm unfortunatly on my own to learn.

My wife and I keep a very clean and sterile studio, where we go above and beyond saftey practices. Single use disposable needles and tube are in use for client saftey and peice of mind(mine too!) Even though I tattoo the designs, my wife is certified for micro pigmentation, scar revision and has taken a blood borne pathogen course. She helps run a tight ship.

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Andrew Smailes wrote at March 3, 2010
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it sounds like you have started from nothing and learning as you go. i have all ways wanted to tattoo but the shops were i live never take any body one and i think that sucks because how are you supposed to learn any thing i have tattoos and draw stuff i have for years i like you determination go for it and i hope it all works out for ya
Andrew Smailes
STEPH SAILE wrote at March 22, 2010
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tHANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS OF ENCOURAGMENT, ANDREW.I STARTED WITH A FEW PRACTICE SKINS, THEN MY LEG...THEN OTHER PEOPLE! THE PRACTICE SKINS ARE MUCH TOUGHER THAN A PERSON, SO IT WAS A LITTLE DECIEVING AT FIRST. CHEERS!
STEPH SAILE
STEPH SAILE wrote at February 18, 2010
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This surfer mermaid is on my own leg. It's the 2nd tattoo I ever did. I'm very happy with it and that many people have told me that I found something I was born to do...finally, now that I'm halfway thru life!!!lol
STEPH SAILE