From: jcarr4@mach1.wlu.ca (judy carr 9207 U)
Subject: Tattoo in Waterloo, ONT
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Organization: Wilfrid Laurier University
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 01:25:17 GMT


Hello all.  I have been reading this group for several months and I
believe I now have something to add....I know, I know, it's LONG....

I have always had an avid interest in bodyart.  However, as I grew
up in a small, conservative Ontario town, I was exposed to very little
information on the subject (with the exception of ear piercing).  After
my second year at university in South-Western Ontario, I finally decided
to get my first tattoo (this was last October).  On the advice of a  
close friend, I chose to have the work done at Tattoo Art by George
Lewis.  During this, my first visit, I was rather nervous and, perhaps,
did not notice as many things as I could have.  I did, however, feel
good about the experience afterwards and I am very pleased with my first
tattoo, a small grey cat on the front of my right ankle.

Yesterday, I went back for my second tattoo.  This time, I knew what to
expect and was not nervous; I was able to really 'check things out'.
I have paid careful attention to the information given in this group
regarding tattoo artists and piercers:  who is good, who is not so good,
what to look for, what to avoid, etc. and have never seen Tattoo Art
by George Lewis mentioned.  In fact, there has been little information
on ANY establishments in Ontario.  Hence, the reason for this post.....
To provide a little of this information for other readers! 

Yesterday, I left Tattoo Art with the most *incredible* natural high
I've ever experienced!  Everything about my visit was spectacular!  
The staff is very professional, yet extremely friendly and helpful. 
On the back of the release form, the needle-cleaning process they use 
is described *in detail* (this impressed me greatly) and an open
invitation is given to check up on its effectiveness before getting
a tattoo.  The entire studio is very clean and the artwork is great!
George himself did both of my tattoos.  He worked swiftly and
confidently and spoke to me often to be certain I was ok.  I felt
very comfortable with him and know that this helped make the job less
painful for me!  Now, I have a beautiful four-coloured fish above my
left breast!!  (Which reminds me of another point I wish to mention:
I wore no bra to this appointment and removed my t-shirt, I was left
wearing only a large, loose man's undershirt (I knew this would 
probably make the job easiest!).  George was *very* careful never to
expose my breast, even while cleaning up the ink, which seemed to
splatter *everywhere*!  To get the job done, I would not have minded
my breast showing, but I thought it was very polite and gentlemanly of
him to be so careful!!)  :)

Although I don't know much about 'good' or 'bad' tattoos, I believe
mine are very well done!  The lines are even and seem to connect 
properly and all of my friends are amazed at the fine detail and how
bright the colours are!  (Aren't these the things that make a tattoo
'good'?)

If anyone has any more information to add, either positive or
negative, please do!  These opinions are entirely my own!  :)

Here's the pertinent info:
(this is from the business card)

Tattoo Art by George Lewis (est. 1980)
244 King St. S., 
Waterloo, Ont.
N2J 1R4
(519) 576-8054

-ultra modern
-sterile conditions
-modern designs - fine line
-specializing in cover or remodelling of poor or crude tattoos
-choose from 1000's of designs or bring your own
-custom work
-exotic piercing
-by appointment only
-lifetime guarantee

-Tattooists:  George Lewis, Ken Lewis, Todd Evans.
*please note:  I have experience *ONLY* with George.  I cannot comment
               on the work of Ken or Todd (although I'm sure it's great!)

AND they accept Visa and Mastercard.

Thanks for listening!

Jude
jcarr4@mach1.wlu.ca

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