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Work in Progress by Steve

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Steve has been really busy with some exceptional works in progresses.  He had a gentlemen come in interested in having a zombie William Wallace tattoo – but not Mel Gibson’s William Wallace!  William Wallace was one of the main leaders in the Wars of Scottish Independence.  After some artistic magic, Steve created this piece in progress:

 

 

Steve is also working on an elephant.  He is doing color work on it today and there will be more pictures to follow.  The detail in this piece is really impressive!

 

 

We also wanted to show you a geisha piece Steve is working on.  Geishas are female Japanese entertainers from centuries old tradition with an air of mystery surrounding them.

 

 

Steve is booked out for next three weeks, so if you are interested in having him tattoo you, please call us so we can book your consultation at Witch City Ink – 978-744-9393!

New & Old from Steve

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Somehow, as Steve was going through his photos, he realized that we hadn’t posted a photo of this tiger tattoo from a while back. So here it is, a blast from the not-so-terribly-distant past!

More recently, Ken has become one of our favorite new clients. He originally came in to get a coverup of some initials on his neck with a crab, which is a pretty unique coverup choice, we must admit. Steve worked a bit of his artist-magic, and poof! Initials gone. Afterward, Ken came back to have Steve start a sleeve for him, full of more oceanic creatures. We’ll post pictures of it later on as it progresses.

Also done recently by Steve, was this massive dragon on a client’s calf. Despite having to sit for a while for the color session, the client was all smiles when it was finished.

Steve is currently booked about three weeks out, so if you want to be tattooed by him we recommend setting up a consult as soon as you’re able! 978.744.9393

Polynesian Tribal in Progress by PJ

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PJ recently begun this Polynesian tribal piece on a client. A client who is incredibly nice, but is a super tall state trooper who looks like he could destroy a person with a single finger. But, like we said, such a nice guy! He and PJ sat for a few hours to get this outline down. Unfortunately, we were out of gold-star stickers that day.

Seeking: Tattoo Artist, & Part-Time Shop Assistant

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We’re seeking two people to be a part of our shop, and Lightwave!

Firstly, Witch City Ink is searching for a tattoo artist with a minimum of 5 years experience along a solid portfolio that includes original artwork as well as custom tattoos. A positive attitude is also a must, as is being drug and drama free. Please note that we are NOT seeking apprentices.

Please submit letter of interest and a link to your portfolio to witchcityink@gmail.com.

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We are also looking for a competent, motivated, and reliable person for a part-time shop assistant position at Witch City Ink in Salem, MA and our sister shop, Lightwave Tattoo in Saugus, MA. Should be skilled/knowledgeable in web/computer/graphic design work, customer service, and general cleaning/organization. Familiarity with tattoos and art is a plus. Applicant MUST have access to a vehicle, as this position will be split between the Salem and Saugus shops.

Duties will include general shop maintenance/cleaning, website work/updates, appointment management, customer service, equipment sterilization, stencil making, and general office management.

Requisite skills: Mac OS X, Photoshop, WordPress/basic internet and html knowledge, social networking (utilizing facebook, twitter, etc.), strong customer relations, professional and business composition/typing.

Please submit resumes and cover letters to the above email address, or:

Witch City Ink
186-3 Essex St.
Salem, MA 01970

Squirrel by Sharonn

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I suppose if someone were to say the words “squirrel tattoo,” you would probably imagine something on the ridiculous side. But, Sharonn is the queen of all things whimsical, and this piece is just that. Along with colorful and let’s face it.. adorable. The client was fascinating, having such an affinity for the little creatures that she and her husband actually run a squirrel rescue organization. Unfortunately, they were unable to bring any baby squirrels by the shop, which might be a positive thing as we probably would have died from the cuteness.

While we have you, here’s a bit of shop news: We are officially back on our summer schedule, opening the shop at 11am and closing at 8pm. We always recommend making an appointment if you can, and lately our artists have been busier than ever. We are doing our best to accommodate walk-ins, but with the exception of a few open gaps in the schedule, all of our artists are booked out anywhere from one week to a month+ in advance. We welcome you to stop by and chat, email us at witchcityink@gmail.com, or give us a call at 978.744.9393 to set up your next tattoo!

Roses & Ribs by Steve

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This tattoo was done in two sessions, which is very common for large rib pieces. What is not so common, is for such a large tattoo in an unpleasant spot to be chosen for someone’s first. We were a little concerned, but this girl sat like a CHAMPION. She deserves about twenty high-fives along with a round of applause.

Peacock Feather by PJ

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Hey, remember this?:

Earlier this month PJ shared a bunch of his older photos with us, and the above peacock feather was one of them. We put it in a blog post a couple of weeks ago, and then one day a very nice woman named Stephanie came into the shop, interested in getting her tattoo finished by PJ. She explained it had been started last summer, and I asked her what it was. She showed me her arm, and I (very professionally, I might add) exclaimed, “Holy crap! It’s you!”

Well, her appointment was yesterday, and she walked out with her already-gorgeous tattoo even more gorgeous and full of color. These are her own pics, which she’s letting us share here in this post. Thanks, Stephanie!

New Koi by Steve

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Early spring, anyone? Okay, it was actually snowing down in Boston early this morning, but February has definitely been gracing us with some warmer-than-usual temperatures, which is drawing people out of hibernation and into our shop. What is it about spring that makes people want to get tattooed? Or is it simply because it coincidentally coincides with tax return season? Either way, we’re not complaining! All five of our artists’ schedules have been pretty full these days, and while we do our best to accommodate walk-ins, this would be a good time to note that we highly recommend making an appointment in advance. You can do so by stopping by the shop, emailing us at witchcityink@gmail.com, or calling 978.744.9393.

In other news, we’ve finally pestered Steve enough where he’s taking pictures of his work again (hooray!). He did this large koi yesterday, on a returning client.

One of the new favorite things in the tattoo world seems to be Instagram, which is a (free!) photo app for iPhones. And guess who has an account? Our very own Mr. Gillespie. You can find and follow him at stevegillespietattoo.

In Progress by Natan

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Whenever blog posts about Natan aren’t happening, it’s because his schedule is consisting of many, many in progress pieces. He prefers to keep work a secret from the internet until it’s completed, but he’s letting us make an exception for this one!

The client came in with an idea for an ouroboros tattoo. Natan asked him a lot of questions, because it’s important to get to know a bit of the client’s personality, likes, and dislikes in a consult (especially for large tattoos), and turned his ouroboros idea into something much more grand. The client loved it, and has been in for multiple sessions, which he drives to and from New York for. We appreciate his dedication to the back piece, and it’s always fun having him here in the shop. He’s got some more hours in the chair before it’s finished, and we’re all excited for the final result!

Natan is currently booked until April, but he has time for short sessions, smaller pieces, and consults for a few days in March. Give us a call if you want in! 978.744.9393

New & Older Works from Sharonn

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This all-seeing eye took two sessions, and is a fairly large piece on a client’s back.

This back piece is ongoing, and looking quite marvelous! This photo doesn’t do it justice.

These portraits were done by Sharonn before she came to Witch City Ink, and we love them so much that we had to share.

A recent grim reaper that is also a coverup. It’s like celebrating the death of an old tattoo with death himself!

Sharonn is currently booked a couple of weeks out, so we recommend scheduling time with her in advance! She prefers to take consults before starting new pieces, so give us a call! 978.744.9393