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| - This is my 2014 review of Passage. For some reason, it was lost so I am reposting. Good luck Passage crew in your new locale!
It's been a zillion years in the planning, this one very visible tattoo on my arm. Unlike more daring souls who plunge right in, I had to think it to death. Relying on Yelp reviews, scrutinizing on-line portfolios, asking friends and family for their referrals, and creeping the person on Instagram, I finally found my artist. I met Kate Davies for a consultation in June and presented her with the sketch of what I wanted. She took it and asked me to send some other photo sources that I showed her while we chatted. She's super busy, so the earliest appointment was mid July, almost a month away. I waited and wondered if she would send me her drawing. She did not, and the worrywart in me became, well, worried. Did she get my images? What if I show up on the day and I don't like how she interpreted my drawing and sources?
Needless to say I guess after seeing my rating, everything worked out. Her drawing wasn't exactly what I expected, but I liked it, and with the exception of one small detail which she changed at my request, we went for it. During the session, she was personable and though we clearly have polar opposite tastes in music, I enjoyed the time I spent in her chair. She was totally professional and I felt confident while under the needle. I can't wait to see what my tattoo (which she nicknamed "little dog dude") looks like when it heals!
Oh and the price was right too! Very reasonable indeed.
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