It Ain't Easy Being the Best, but Somebody's Got to do it!
Lighthouse Tattoo offers the very best in tattoo art that can be had. Period. We have a tiered system of artists to tend to the specific needs of our varied clientele, based on experience level, ability, and price. The choice is all yours: Save a few bucks with one of the young apprentices in training; score a great value with one of our novice artists; insure your satisfaction with the skills of our veterans; or have your mind blown by one of the best tattoo artists you will ever find.
The art and mind of Will Wood are the stuff of legend. If it is possible to tattoo, he can do it, simple as that. With 18 years of experience and more awards to his name than can be easily counted, his talent as an artist and his skill as a tattooer are second to none. Don’t believe us? See for yourself! Some of his work is in the online portfolio, which is now full, even more of it is on this blog. We can honestly say we will stand Will’s work next to any artist you can find and it will compare favorably. He charges $160 per hour, but has never charged more than $1100 in a single day, says more than that is just too much for a tattoo. He says good tattoos should be attainable for anyone who can save a little money.
Deuce and Diamond Dave each charge $400 for a 5-hour session. Dave only does a single session per day, while Deuce books one at noon and one at 5pm Thursday through Monday. Deuce has been tattooing for about 17 years now and Dave for almost 30. They both have solid followings of repeat clients so please plan ahead when you’re booking your appointment, as these fellas don’t do walk-ins. Both of these veteran artists are accomplished at color and black and grey, with Deuce focusing a bit more on brightly colored neotraditional pieces than Dave nowadays. If you haven’t been tattooed by someone with real experience under their belt yet, both of these consummate unprofessionals offer a wonderful experience.
Want something on the small side? Interested in a walk-in? Crystal and Hannah are here to serve you. Crystal has been tattooing for 3 years now and she sticks mainly to small, simple stuff like small lettering pieces, symbols, paw prints, and the like. Hannah is a promising up-and-coming apprentice quickly approaching her one-year mark. Her meteoric rise in ability should have been expected, she’s Will’s daughter, after all. Hannah currently specializes in blackwork and traditional American-style tattoos, but is interested in branching out, it seems like there’s nothing she can’t do!
Finally there are Caitlyn, Christa, and Nathan. Our newest additions, these young apprentices are looking for people who are interested in saving a significant amount of money in exchange for helping these young artists grow. With less than 6 months of experience, their skills are limited but improving almost daily. The real benefit here is if you are tight on cash and want something simple, these guys can take care of you without breaking the bank. Prices are VERY negotiable with these three, so make them an offer and let’s get you that new tattoo!
We would also like to take the time to introduce Jake. He’s pretty quiet so you might have missed him during your last visit. We expect to start him tattooing by October and he will be in need of some volunteers for free and extremely cheap tattoos during that time so keep him in consideration if you’re feeling particularly adventurous or would just like to help out a young artist as he begins his journey.
Well, that’s the Lighthouse Tattoo crew. We’re not just the best because we have the best artists. We are the best because we have the artists to fit your specific needs, budget, and availability. We pride ourselves on providing consistent customer service, with good communication, in a safe and clean environment. And sometimes we party.
Think you have the best tattoo shop around? Give Lighthouse Tattoo a try and let us prove you wrong!