Trinity Tattoo

Ever since I moved to Va 3 years ago, I've been searching for a shop to call my own....I've done a lot research and decided upon Trinity. I made the right decision. Friday I decided was the day for a new addition so I just walked in and as luck would have it an artist had a cancellation. Not only was my artist Rama Bass cool as hell and didn't let me do what I always do and just stick a tattoo somewhere but he gave me probably my best piece yet. He spent a good amount of time with me drawing with a Sharpie right on my leg....We settled on what I liked and I came back later that evening to bring it to life. It was more than I imagined and I love it more each day.
Today I called as I have a lot more swelling in my ankle and foot than I have had in the past and they said to come on in and talk to Dave about it.  He set my mind at ease and is a pretty down to earth dude. His wife Melissa and I ended up chatting like we were old friends. At my age it isn't about the money anymore, it's about quality and most importantly about the Art....these people get that. If your looking for a piece of flash to just stick don't come here, if you want a dope ass piece of art this is where you want to be.

After a career in the Navy, I have somehow managed to stay ink free.  But it wasn't for the lack of drunken nights on liberty when it seems like a great idea to get a tattoo.  Somehow I always managed to have that moment of clarity through all the intoxicants surfing through my system.  It also helped that all those places back then were scuzzy looking and staffed by felons.

However, my wife is now getting her third tattoo filled in, all of them done here at Trinity.  I went in with her yesterday to get an appointment and was amazed at how clean and professional looking the space was (i.e no scuzziness in sight).  You can look through photo books of each of the artists and they do some pretty amazing work.

It almost makes a guy want to get a tattoo. (Almost)

As a very tattooed man, my ladyfriend finally broke down and got her long awaited 1st tattoo.

Knowing that what she wanted was simple, tattoo 101 kinda stuff, I knew it would take longer to set up the station tan to actually do the tattoo. A lot of places in the 747 have shitty attitudes, and would pretty much laugh off the idea, but Trinity and the folks there were amazing. Chill, the artist, took the time to talk to her, figure out the little details, and executed the PERFECT little tattoo that she is just SO pleased with!
Chill couldn't have been more friendly, caring, and genuine. Got really good vibes off of him and he treated her little tattoo with the care and professionalism of a full back custom piece. He did great, and I look forward to seeing more of his work.

The shop is BEAUTIFUL, very clean, great art work to view, and even buy. Comfy seating area for those waiting. And, from what I saw via portfolios, some VERY talented people are gunning there. The receptionist (can't recall her name, but has an amazing Hollywood legging done) couldn't have been more pleasant to deal with, very cheerful, and inviting. She also made my girl feel very welcome, and EXCITED!

I like that there are individual rooms, as opposed to a parlor setting where all is on display.  The stations were clean, spotless even, very nice set up, comfortable chairs and rests.

If you are thinking of getting tattooed in the 757, look no further, these guys are really changing the face of tattooing in the 757. other places should take a note.

Thanks for an awesome first tattoo experience for my very special lady. We both will remember it forever!