Timeless Tattoo in Victoria, TX

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I met yesterday with Will Ellis over at Timeless Tattoo here in Victoria.  There will be several articles to come, out of our talk, but I wanted to put a quick post up right away. 

Timeless Tattoo is Victoria's newest tattoo studio, having opened just this past July.  But don't mistake "new studio" with "new to the trade".  All three artists (Will, Cheryl, and Christy) have many years of experience, and impressive portfolios.  According to their website, their mission statement is:

"Timeless Tattoo is proudly bringing sensational custom tattoo artwork to Victoria TX, and is committed to providing our clients with a safe, clean, and comfortable tattoo experience by a knowledgeable, friendly, professionally licensed family owned and operated business."

What I noticed when I first walked in the door was that it's more like walking into a doctor's office or an office building than an old school tattoo parlor (and I've been in quite a few of those).  Everything is brightly lit, and there's a lack of flash on the wall.  In the lobby area, you'll find a table and chairs with tattoo magazines spread out neatly.  As you look at the walls, you'll find tattoo memorabilia, but still no flash.  Why is that?  Yes, I heard you ask.  Timeless Tattoo doesn't do flash.  What?  Let me repeat:  Timeless Tattoo doesn't do flash.  They strictly focus on custom tattoos.

When I asked Will why that is, his passion for his art became obvious, for that passion is what inspired them to make their studio custom work only.  As I've said before (and doubtless will again, many times), I appreciate the art that is tattooing.  Whether it's drawn on paper, on the computer, or on the skin, it's the art that draws me (pun intended, bad pun, but hey, that's me...).  As with any artist, the goal is to get better and better at what you do.  Drawing the same flash drawing each time doesn't permit the stretching and growing that an artist seeks constantly.  Will said it best, "I don't want to look at a six month progression of my work and see improvement.  I want to see it from one piece to the next."  That immediacy coupled with a desire to grow in your art, to learn your passion, profession, vocation, (some might say obsession), I think is true of any artist, regardless of medium.  He then showed me a sample file on just one of his tattoos.  It's a manila folder, about an inch or so thick, with various sketches from different angles.  He's used different colors, changed the composition... tweaked it here and there, until he's found the drawing that he's happy with.  The drawing that will become a tattoo.  Although I already appreciate what an artist can do (and yes, I'm a little jealous), seeing that file, those drawings and the time and consideration that went into making it as perfect as it can be made, makes you appreciate it that much more.

So, look for more articles soon!  And in the meantime, check out Timeless Tattoo's website, and blog.  You won't be disappointed!!

BTW, this photo is not mine... it's linked directly from Timeless Tattoo's blog.  But isn't it awesome?  Being a girl who grew up in the '80s, I'm anxious to see this one finished!!!!  Awesome job, Will!