Ironclad Electric Tattooing

Let me tell you what a big sigh of relief I let out when I saw the tattoo I got today.

I suffered a really hard miscarriage in late August of 2013, and I knew that I had to get some sort of memorial tattoo that I would have with me forever. I thought about the design nonstop while I was recovering, when I noticed that my lower body had started to resemble a Kewpie doll.

I knew instantly that I wanted a Kewpie doll, and I just needed someone to do it. I am an INCREDIBLY impatient person, so I was willing to take the first appointment available.

I called into Ironclad on a Saturday, and the receptionist was super nice and recommended Nate D. for my tattoo. I set my appointment for that Tuesday, then asked where I could see his portfolio. He didn't have one ready, as he had just moved here from California. This REALLY worried me due to the importance of this tattoo, but I decided to put my faith in Nate. Let me tell you, that was 100% the right decision to make.

Nate was super professional and made sure that everything was perfectly placed and drawn before he would even tattoo me. He listened to everything that I wanted, and did not try to force his ideas on me like other tattoo artists have. I confirmed I wanted what he had drawn up, and we got started.

I won't lie, getting a tattoo on the back of your leg hurts like a mofo, but what else do you expect from a tattoo? Nate was super nice and checked on me regularly. If I needed any breaks, he was more than willing to give me moments of peace. It was a really pleasant experience for me.

On top of his kindness and professionalism, he was super personable and funny. If you end up going to Nate D. ask him to do his southern belle accent for you. You won't regret it. He had to stop tattooing me, that is how hard I was laughing.

I was expecting to be in the chair for at least 90 minutes (was not excited for that), but Nate had me out in 45. I don't know how much longer I could have laid there, so that was appreciated.

Now onto the finished result. I am MORE than happy with Nate D's work. My tattoo is absolutely adorable, and I cannot think of a better way to remember the child I never got to meet.

The shop itself is super cool, and seemed really clean. All of the other artists that checked out my fresh tattoo were super nice as well, so I'm sure they'd provide a good experience as well.

I was Nate's second tattoo after moving to Utah, and I hope he gets many more clients. I know I'll be back for sure!