He told me that some people get addicted to tattoos and will come in once a week to add to their collection. While Garth describes the tattoo business, Robin stops to listen every so often, sometimes interjecting her own thoughts. Garth begins to describe the misconceptions of customers. He explains that too many people do not have the patience for a tattoo and expect a quick process. At this remark, Robin shakes her head.
Tattoo shops are for hanging out.
Two days later I was in search of more tattoo shops. My first stop was Graffix Pleasures where I was invited to the back room to interview Ryan Goebler, a tattoo artist. Goebler revealed that he did not begin his tattoo career in Santa Cruz. Although they broke up, he is still working at Graffix Pleasures and loves the area. Goebler has now been a tattoo artist for three years and has almost no complaints.