Disney seems to have done a pretty good job with The Mandalorian and Kenobi series’, but there’s two things we still need to see: An in-his-prime Luke Skywalker as he fights post-destruction of the Death Star; and the rise of Darth Vader to his peak power. We’ve hit on some really great moments, a la Rogue One, but come on Disney! We need something with a bit more substance (and force lightning)!
It’s that time of year again kids, the Lighthouse Tattoo Halloween Party is back! Here’s what you need to know: the party starts at 8pm on Saturday, October 22nd. We will be having a pre-party for those eager beavers who want to try their hand at a special game to get the festivities underway starting at 7pm that day. Children will not be allowed, so leave the little ones with a sitter. It is a costume party, and there will be prizes for best costumes, so please, dress to impress! Details can be found in the ‘Events’ section on this website. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring as many friends as you like, you do not have to be a client of Lighthouse Tattoo to attend. So come one, come all!
This portrait of Neptune goes to show the difference between how dark something may look fresh versus the healed version. Our realism artist Will Wood takes pains to makes sure that the details are revealed as the tattoo heals, rather than some, who just do enough to take a photo of their fresh work, which falls apart as it gets too light during the healing process. Decide for yourself: would you rather have something done right the first time, or have to come back to have it ‘fixed’?
To some of us dogs are more than our best friends, they’re the best parts of us, they’re family. Such is the same with this case, as Andrea so loves her canine so much she chose to have his image permanently decorate her flesh. This healed photos also goes far to show you what you can expect from a healed portrait from Lighthouse Tattoo.
These Victorian-styled letters say it all for our latest ‘Problem Child’. Aren’t we all?
The horror tattoos of Will Wood are the stuff of legend. Raised from a young age on The Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises (after warming up to it with a little Gremlins, maybe), Will fell in love with the horror genre. While maybe not as well versed as some of those died-in-the-wool fans out there, we challenge anyone to come up with a horror film that Will hasn’t seen. If you are interested in feeding that darkness within yourself with a new tattoo celebrating your favorite horror icon, we would strongly suggest giving Will’s portfolio a look. Here are just a few of the incredible pieces he’s rendered over the last couple of years. Happy Halloween!
If you haven’t seen the show Peaky Blinders starring Cillian Murphy, pictured here, you kind owe it to yourself to check out an episode or 2. Really some of the best television we’ve seen in quite some time. I’d avoid it if you’re sensitive to violence though, it can be a bit rough. Anyway, we like it, Miguel here certainly likes it, which explains his new Tommy Shelby portrait tattoo, so maybe go give it a look!
Darrell loves this stuff. A lot of people do. Native American tribute art has been a staple of tattooing since the days of Sailor Jerry Collins. The intensity the sheer size of this piece generates is intoxicating and those little pops of red make all the difference in bringing this piece to life!
This particular tattoo isn’t completely finished, being tacked-on to a larger session at the, um, END. Still, we think it’s a remarkably striking piece and wanted to share it with you. The light falling across the covers and the subject’s back add a film-noir-style feel that we just love.
Lighthouse Tattoo would like to proudly introduce you to young Hannah Wood. She started tattooing last year and she has showed much promise. We expect great things from little Miss Hannah. In order to help her progress in her apprenticeship, she is offering a tattoo special rate: $200 for a 4-hour session! This phenomenal rate is designed to help her build stamina and speed while working on larger-scale pieces that she hasn’t been able to access yet. If you’re interested in saving a ton of money on something that you think young Miss Hannah could tackle, feel free to fill out an appointment form on this website and request her, or swing by the shop with your references and we’ll make sure it’s a good fit for her. We’ll see you soon!
We get it, you want what you want and it’s your money, so why shouldn’t you get it that way? Well, to not sugar coat anything the best answer is because you may have your head squarely up your ass, that’s why. Doesn’t matter how long we’ve been doing this (it’s a long time) it never fails to shock us at how reluctant some people are to trust the person they’re asking to permanently alter the way they look.
Look, here’s what we’re getting at, and not just at Lighthouse Tattoo, this applies to tattoo shops the world over: If you don’t have enough confidence in the artist you’re working with to listen to their recommendations and take their opinion into account, it’s time to move on. Seriously. I know most tattoo artists look like the sort of beatnik throwbacks your grandpa complained about and George Carlin so beautifully personified, the kind of guys and gals that make you pull your children close when you see them bleary-eyed, stumbling through the grocery store in the morning hours after a late night, searching desperately for their beloved pre-made Starbucks(tm) iced coffee in order to somehow make it through their next work day, BUUUUT…we (usually) know what we’re doing. Specifically, the artists at Lighthouse Tattoo, with more than 70 years of combined experience, we definitely know what we’re doing.
So let us do it.
When you come into your respective tattoo shop with an idea for a larger piece, it’s in your best interest to approach it with a certain flexibility. We understand that you know what you want, but what you need to understand is that we’re the ones that know how to get it there and what will work and what won’t. You wouldn’t tell a mechanic how to fix your car, right? Wouldn’t tell a surgeon how to repair your heart? Nope. Then feel free to rely on our experience to give you what you want in the very best way that we can. If you don’t or feel like you can’t trust your artist with that, then you need to find a better artist. Might we suggest Lighthouse Tattoo?
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!
The ladies of Lighthouse Tattoo decided to take a hard-earned vacation for a while, so we have been short handed for a few days, and will continue to be for a couple more. Thank you for your patience while they take the time to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
If you don’t know what a Cholo or Chola is, well, Google it. This clown girl tattoo is the beginning of a mixed Hispanic and Asian heritage leg sleeve that’s lining up to be a real doozy. We hope you enjoy it and stay logged in to Lighthousetattoo.net for more!
Jeremy had his Harry Potter backpiece finished by Will after going to another shop to have it started and being dissatisfied with the outcome of the first session. After seeing Will’s completed piece, he decided to continue his collection with this Tolkien Villains sleeve, starring Azog the Defiler. Containing a couple of cover-ups, Jeremy has so far been happily impressed with the work being done. Cover-ups are difficult enough, with black and grey cover-ups being harder still. Black and grey realism cover-ups? Not for the faint of heart. Fortunately, Lighthouse Tattoo has one of the very best black and grey and color realism artists in the middle Tennessee area, in Will Wood, our founder and owner. Will’s work is quite sought after however, so please plan ahead when you wish to schedule you appointment, and please be patient, Will tends to book out several months in advance.
When Alex came in to start his horror sleeve, this is what he wanted to start with, and for good reason. This image of Jason Voorhees is one of the best around. It’s popularity is a testament to the quality of the original photo. During our next session, we will be adding a giant hockey mask for the background, bringing the piece forward and creating more depth. Stay logged in to LighthouseTattoo.net for more as we continue this amazing work of art!
Will doesn’t call bald Eagles ‘eagle’, he calls them Freedom Birds, which we love. In commemorating this Independence Day, we encourage you to think of your fellow Americans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Land of the Free, Home of the Brave. Let’s keep it that way.
Rosario Dawson played the leader of the women of O-town in the movie Sin City. Beautifully written and illustrated by Frank Miller, also of 300 fame, the style and over-the-top quality of these works is what brought people back for the sequels. This tattoo was done by Will for free on one of our Free Tattoo Day volunteers. He didn’t tell them they would be getting tattooed (that would be payment, not volunteering) but he wanted to show his appreciation for their very valuable help. Thanks Eric, we’ll see you again real soon buddy!
We thought it’d be fun to show off some of the proceedings from Free Tattoo Day. Most of these photos were taken a bit later in the day, once things had settled down, and at our afterparty. We had a lot of fun and made some great new friends. We also pissed off some real jerks, which was an added, though unintended, benefit. See you guys at Harry Potter Fan Appreciation Day on July 30th!
