Ah, the tattoo party, the stuff legends are made of. Back in the day, the TP was indeed an event. I’ve heard many stories describing them as celebrations of fun, flesh and ink, where friends or unlicensed and unskilled individuals gave tattoos to each other that almost always looked terrible and often times got infected.

Every now and then I am asked to come to a party to do tattoos or piercings. My answer always is NO! First, because in some areas, Newark for example, tattooing is illegal. And second, I can comply with Division of Public Health requirements only with access to the sanitary equipment and facilities at my shop, which is at 1101 Kirkwood Highway, about one-half (1/2) mile East of Newark.

Since a tattoo or piercing will last far longer than the fun of any tattoo party you may go to, do yourself a favor, have fun at the party, but don't get a tattoo or piercing there. Come to American Art and have the job done right.