January 20, 2015 at 2:12 am #41547
    mfx
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    @mfx

    A tattoo artist (in a different country) who has done almost half of my 7 tattoos opened her own shop last year. I’ve been meaning to get her a gift for the great work she’s done, as well as having her own shop. I scheduled an appointment for a tattoo in a couple of months and would like to give her something appropriate.

    One idea I had was a small ink set (about 6 to 10 colors). Would this be an appropriate gift? Would it be offensive to an artist getting this?

    January 20, 2015 at 2:33 am #153485
    peterpoose
    Participant
    @peterpoose

    I think it sounds like a nice idea. I have given art, books, art sets, taxidermy and cash.

    Its the thought that counts 🙂

    January 20, 2015 at 4:13 am #153486
    buttwheat
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    @buttwheat

    If they are inks that she uses then maybe but she has done 3 of your tattoos you should know a little of something about her I think you could come up with something a little better.

    January 20, 2015 at 10:55 am #153487
    Dan
    Participant
    @dan

    @mfx 142793 wrote:

    A tattoo artist (in a different country) who has done almost half of my 7 tattoos opened her own shop last year. I’ve been meaning to get her a gift for the great work she’s done, as well as having her own shop. I scheduled an appointment for a tattoo in a couple of months and would like to give her something appropriate.

    One idea I had was a small ink set (about 6 to 10 colors). Would this be an appropriate gift? Would it be offensive to an artist getting this?

    Robot Check

    Bleached Cow Skull | eBay

    Skull Watercolor Painting Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Olga Shvartsur

    Tattooing Machine Patent From 1891 – Vintage Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Aged Pixel

    Sanke Butterfly Koi by Michael Creese

    http://www.imagekind.com/Vintage-Tattoo-Machine-I_art?IMID=6278a927-05aa-44bd-83a1-f766da3c0e99

    (this book I would like for myself)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-ORIGINALS-Bill-Loika-TATTOO-FLASH-Book-Gun-Kit-Needles-Machine-Ink-Vialetto-/230940438770?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c51f70f2

    http://www.amazon.com/Bill-Loika-Tattoo-Flash-Life/dp/0979639107

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-workhorse-irons-Old-tattoo-machine-hard-cover-book-collectable-rare-/331452743869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d2c1f80bd

    http://www.art.com/products/p22131975311-sa-i7730205/ed-hardy-tiger.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=0&dimVals=5077078&ui=4443D10483DE45A08A003AFFA80815BC

    January 20, 2015 at 10:55 am #153488
    Dan
    Participant
    @dan

    @mfx 142793 wrote:

    A tattoo artist (in a different country) who has done almost half of my 7 tattoos opened her own shop last year. I’ve been meaning to get her a gift for the great work she’s done, as well as having her own shop. I scheduled an appointment for a tattoo in a couple of months and would like to give her something appropriate.

    One idea I had was a small ink set (about 6 to 10 colors). Would this be an appropriate gift? Would it be offensive to an artist getting this?

    Robot Check

    Bleached Cow Skull | eBay

    Skull Watercolor Painting Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Olga Shvartsur

    Tattooing Machine Patent From 1891 – Vintage Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Aged Pixel

    Sanke Butterfly Koi by Michael Creese

    http://www.imagekind.com/Vintage-Tattoo-Machine-I_art?IMID=6278a927-05aa-44bd-83a1-f766da3c0e99

    (this book I would like for myself)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-ORIGINALS-Bill-Loika-TATTOO-FLASH-Book-Gun-Kit-Needles-Machine-Ink-Vialetto-/230940438770?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c51f70f2

    http://www.amazon.com/Bill-Loika-Tattoo-Flash-Life/dp/0979639107

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-workhorse-irons-Old-tattoo-machine-hard-cover-book-collectable-rare-/331452743869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d2c1f80bd

    January 20, 2015 at 11:02 am #153489
    Dan
    Participant
    @dan

    @mfx 142793 wrote:

    A tattoo artist (in a different country) who has done almost half of my 7 tattoos opened her own shop last year. I’ve been meaning to get her a gift for the great work she’s done, as well as having her own shop. I scheduled an appointment for a tattoo in a couple of months and would like to give her something appropriate.

    One idea I had was a small ink set (about 6 to 10 colors). Would this be an appropriate gift? Would it be offensive to an artist getting this?

    THE COLLECTION:A Book of Vintage Tattoo Stencils and Flash of August “Cap” Coleman: Kathy Maguire, Pops, C.W. Eldridge, C. W. Eldridge: 9780615873893: Amazon.com: Books

    Bleached Cow Skull | eBay

    Skull Watercolor Painting Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Olga Shvartsur

    Tattooing Machine Patent From 1891 – Vintage Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Aged Pixel

    Sanke Butterfly Koi by Michael Creese

    http://www.imagekind.com/Vintage-Tattoo-Machine-I_art?IMID=6278a927-05aa-44bd-83a1-f766da3c0e99

    (this book I would like for myself)(I’ve seen one in person & it is badass beautiful)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-ORIGINALS-Bill-Loika-TATTOO-FLASH-Book-Gun-Kit-Needles-Machine-Ink-Vialetto-/230940438770?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c51f70f2

    http://www.amazon.com/Bill-Loika-Tattoo-Flash-Life/dp/0979639107

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-workhorse-irons-Old-tattoo-machine-hard-cover-book-collectable-rare-/331452743869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d2c1f80bd

    http://www.art.com/products/p22131975311-sa-i7730205/ed-hardy-tiger.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=0&dimVals=5077078&ui=4443D10483DE45A08A003AFFA80815BC

    January 20, 2015 at 11:09 am #153490
    Dan
    Participant
    @dan

    @mfx 142793 wrote:

    A tattoo artist (in a different country) who has done almost half of my 7 tattoos opened her own shop last year. I’ve been meaning to get her a gift for the great work she’s done, as well as having her own shop. I scheduled an appointment for a tattoo in a couple of months and would like to give her something appropriate.

    One idea I had was a small ink set (about 6 to 10 colors). Would this be an appropriate gift? Would it be offensive to an artist getting this?

    THE COLLECTION:A Book of Vintage Tattoo Stencils and Flash of August “Cap” Coleman: Kathy Maguire, Pops, C.W. Eldridge, C. W. Eldridge: 9780615873893: Amazon.com: Books

    Bleached Cow Skull | eBay

    Skull Watercolor Painting Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Olga Shvartsur

    Tattooing Machine Patent From 1891 – Vintage Canvas Print / Canvas Art By Aged Pixel

    Sanke Butterfly Koi by Michael Creese

    http://www.imagekind.com/Vintage-Tattoo-Machine-I_art?IMID=6278a927-05aa-44bd-83a1-f766da3c0e99

    (this book I would like for myself)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-ORIGINALS-Bill-Loika-TATTOO-FLASH-Book-Gun-Kit-Needles-Machine-Ink-Vialetto-/230940438770?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c51f70f2

    http://www.amazon.com/Bill-Loika-Tattoo-Flash-Life/dp/0979639107

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-workhorse-irons-Old-tattoo-machine-hard-cover-book-collectable-rare-/331452743869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4d2c1f80bd

    http://www.art.com/products/p22131975311-sa-i7730205/ed-hardy-tiger.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=0&dimVals=5077078&ui=4443D10483DE45A08A003AFFA80815BC

    January 20, 2015 at 2:04 pm #153492
    Sam-I-Am
    Participant
    @sam-i-am

    I would go with something other than a consumable. I like to give clocks as gifts.

    Look for a wild clock for her shop.

    Even one personalized can be rather economical.

    January 21, 2015 at 12:14 am #153496
    mfx
    Participant
    @mfx

    I like the prints idea, though I’m limited in the size of what I can fit in a suitcase. I think I’ll go with a book that relates to her tattoo style.

    Thank you all for your comments.

    July 26, 2015 at 4:05 pm #155172
    Afink87
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    @afink87

    A book would be cool, but who doesn’t love art, especially an artist. You can get her a print and even frame it, it will fit nicely in your suitcase.

    …. Welp, I’m late to the party, what did you gt her?

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