![]() “Sometimes you’ve done a hundred infinity symbols, or whatever’s hot on Pinterest,” he said. Mehaffey insists on giving customers tattoos they want, even if the idea is not all that original. Death or Glory stays up with the latest trends-whether it’s the zombie kit, the earth-tone collection or glow-in-the-dark inks. More than ever, social media is helping to drive the tattoo business. “The Navy was a big part of keeping tattooing alive during World War II,” Mehaffey said. The display window at the front of the shop is a shrine to the art of tattooing with such vintage items as brass knuckles, switchblades and old tattoo stencils. “Our shop harkens back to a different era,” he said. At the 2015 Jacksonville Tattoo Convention, Death or Glory earned first place in the “Best Traditional” category. As to be expected, some are quick and cheap.Īccording to Mehaffey, what sets Death or Glory apart is an old-school street approach by tattoo artists who respect tradition while using the most current methods and materials. Half of them are on the mile-long stretch of University Avenue between the University of Florida campus and downtown. More than a dozen are listed in the Yellow Pages. “Knowing the fundamentals makes a good tattoo artist.” Death or Glory Tattoo Parlour on East University Avenue.īeing a college town, Gainesville doesn’t lack for tattoo shops. “It takes a true craftsman to put ink in skin,” Mehaffey said. He oversees a small crew dedicated to preserving tattooing as an art form. Today, the 38-year-old Mehaffey answers to “Little Mike” and owns Death or Glory Tattoo Parlour in downtown Gainesville. “It takes a true craftsman to put ink in skin.” “I was instantly in love with the idea of getting tattoos.” “It’s the age-old story of people my age skateboarding and hanging out in punk clubs,” he said. For Mehaffey, however, it was only the beginning of a lifelong love affair with body art. The humiliating episode might have scarred some teens. “She saw the tattoo and started screaming, ‘I can’t believe you did that!’” “I was sitting down and my mom woke me up,” he said. “It was completely illegal.”Ī few weeks later, an exhausted Mehaffey fell asleep in his backyard after a long afternoon of chores. “I had skipped school to get the tattoo from a biker named Eddie,” Mehaffey recalled. Mike Mehaffey’s mother was not pleased when she discovered her son’s first tattoo. The colorful owner of the downtown tattoo parlor takes an old-school approach to body art. ![]() (Photo by Lena Crane/Reflections of Light Photography) Should you need to cancel or reschedule a future appointment we ask for a 24 hours notice, otherwise you forfeit your deposit.“Little Mike” Mehaffey surrounded by tattoo art. While tipping is NOT required, it is always appreciated! Most single session tattoos can be priced out by the artist during the consultation.Īll deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable This deposit will be subtracted from the final price or last session of the tattoo.Īnthem Tattoo has a shop minimum of $100 and a hourly rate of $150-200 (depending on the artist). This will be discussed with your artist during your consultation. We require a deposit to make an appointment. When possible, we try our best to work with out of town clients through email, but the more in person attention we can give your idea, the better we can execute the design. We generally require an in-person consultation appointment before booking the full tattoo appointment.Ĭonsultations allow you to have one on one time with your artist to discuss your tattoo in detail and cover all of the essential parts to be sure that you are getting the best possible outcome for your permanent piece of personal art. Please e-mail ( or call (35) the shop to set up a consultation or appointment as needed. We are primarily working by appointment at the moment but follow our social media accounts on most platforms) for walk-in days/times. However, if you'd like to come in and have consultation and prepare for your first tattoo as your 18th birthday approaches, we'd be happy to work with you! ![]() In our collective experience, tattooing minors, even with parental consent, causes more problems than it cures. ![]() The artists at Anthem Tattoo do NOT tattoo anyone under the age of 18. Anthem Tattoo is not offering apprenticeships at the moment.Īlso, we do not offer any piercing services.
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