Timeless Tattoo Founded in 1995 by elite artist Cap Szumski, who alone has almost 25 years of experience, Timeless Tattoo has been a part of Atlanta’s alternative street scene for almost 20 years. Private booths make getting tattooed at Timeless a personal experience, unlike many other shops where you get tattooed in front of God and everybody. If your tat is in a more private place, or if you are just a delicate, shy little flower, consider getting your work done at Timeless. Szumski, and the shop itself, have been written up and mentioned in Prick Magazine, Skin & Ink, Tattoo Magazine and International Tattoo Art Magazine and on tattooroadtrip.com. The other artists on location are Lew Hands, Brian Snape, Jenny Bunny Bunns, David Long and Barbara. Info: timeless-tattoo.com 2271 Cheshire Bridge Road N, Atlanta 404-315-6900 Mon. to Sat. from Noon to 10 p.m. Sun. from Noon to 8 p.m. Memorial Tattoo Ink and Dagger The only tattoo parlor in the 30030 zip code of Decatur, Ink and Dagger holds itself to the same standards any resident Decaturite would. Walk-ins are now welcome, as until recently, the shop was appointment only. Although you can show up for ink, we suggest you book an appointment if you have more than a simple, tiny tat in mind. This applies for any and all tattoo parlors. Go speak to your artist first, and give them time to draw and perfect your tattoo before you go slapping it on permanently- removal is more painful than the acquisition. Ink and Dagger’s award-winning tattooists include Russ Abbott, Kelly Doty, Eddie Stacey and Race Dylan, some of whom have been seen on Ink-N-Iron and Sullen TV. Their website is very user-friendly, and technologically forward. After you decide what you want and whom you want to tattoo it on you, go ahead and reserve an appointment online using the “Book an Appointment” button, a feature pretty much unheard of on tat studio sites.
Memorial Tattoo was opened in 2006 by 24-year career tattooist Phil Colvin in the East Atlanta neighborhood of the city. The staff of Memorial Tattoo, including Phil Colvin, Malia Reynolds, Gary Yoxen, Laura Rachel, Jett Bryant, Ashton Anderson and Dustin Swinks, several artists being awardwinning tattooists. Voted Best Tattoo Shop by Creative Loafing Reader’s in 2009 and 2012. Info: memorialtattooatl.com 809 Moreland Ave, Atlanta 404-622-9222 Seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Info: inkanddaggertattoo.com 1036 West College Ave, Decatur 404-373-6655 Wed. to Sun. from Noon to 8 p.m. Fri. Sat. from Noon to 9 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday @DavidAtlantaGA // 17