News and Events
May 24, 2013
Betty Rose
We are pleased to announce that Betty Rose has extended her time at Lark Tattoo, Westbury, NY, and will be here every other week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am-9pm, through the end of September. Call or stop by to schedule your appointment(s) with Betty now!
May 14, 2013
Guest Artist: Betty Rose
We are very excited to announce that Betty Rose will be doing a guest spot at Lark Tattoo, Westbury, NY, May 20th, 21st, and 22nd !
Check out her work at: http://www.bettyrosetattoos.com
March 29, 2013
Joe Friedman
We are pleased to welcome Joe Friedman to the Lark Tattoo Westbury family.
March 27, 2013
Ink 4 Autism
This April at Lark Tattoo, Westbury - Ink 4 Autism
November 30, 2012
Kara’s illustrations for a book
Our very own Kara, from the Lark Tattoo Albany shop, has illustrated a book!
It's pretty awesome, check it out!
http://www.picklepieproductions.com/products/
February 26, 2013
Piercer Position
Lark Tattoo, Westbury, is looking to add another piercer to the Lark family. Are you a skilled and experience artist interested in working at Lark, or do you know somebody that is? Qualified applicants can email us at info@larktattoo.com, including experience, references, and photos of work.
February 14, 2013
A Valentine’s Day Surprise
Lark Tattoo's artist Miss D’Jo helped Andrew Capriotti with his plan to pop the question to his girlfriend, Suzanne Juarez, as an extra special Valentine's Day surprise. Andrew had his artist, D’Jo, work the engagement ring in to his tattoo, so when he showed the tattoo to Suzanne for the first time, and she saw the ring in his tattoo, he presented her with the real thing, asking her to marry him. We are happy to report that she said yes! What a great surprise and fantastic way to preserve the moment with a tattoo. We wish Andrew and Suzanne all the best as they begin the next chapter in their lives together!
January 31, 2013
Vote for our friend,Tony Barca, to play Madison Square Garden!
Help a friend of Lark Tattoo, Tony Barca, play Madison Square Garden!
Go to: http://www.playcrossroads.com/u/Tbarca
while there, listen to some of his tunes, and click " add you support" to vote for Tony to play MSG!
Here is a link to his FB page, check it out and "like" the page: http://www.facebook.com/TonyBarcaMusic
January 27, 2013
Best of Long Island: Lark Tattoo—Long Island’s #1 Tattoo Parlor!
Thank you for voting Lark Tattoo, Westbury, as Long Island's #1 Tattoo Parlor!
December 29, 2012
Welcome: Matt Ellis
Lark Tattoo is pleased to welcome Matt Ellis the Lark Tattoo, Westbury, family!
Check out his AMAZING work:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151330835507855.502991.163296922854&type=1
Call or stop by the shop to book your appointment with Matt.
December 22, 2012
Lark Tattoo gift certificates: It’s never too late!
Lark Tattoo gift certificates make the PERFERCT gift for any occasion!
Our gift certificates can be purchased in store, or online via our website: http://shop.larktattoo.com/product.sc?productId=26&categoryId=5
Forgot somebody on your list, or waited to the last minute to do your shopping? No problem!
If you order it online and it immediatly, regardless of mailing time, we can create an account for the recipient with your purchased gift certificate credit, and your gift amount will be applied to the recipients next tattoo.
This year, get them the gift they really want: Lark Tattoo gift certificates!
December 14, 2012
Guest Spot (Westbury, NY): Matt Schrock
We are pleased to announce that Matt Schrock, from North Carolina, will be at Lark Tattoo, Westbury, for a guest spot: December 28,29,30.
Call or stop by for details and/or to book an appointment with Matt!
View his portfolio here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151306511992855.499350.163296922854&type=1
December 13, 2012
Guest Spot (Westbury, NY): Nico Roussin
We are excited to announce that Nico Roussin will be returning to Lark Tattoo, this January, for another guest spot.
Call (516-794-5844) or stop by the shop for more details and/or to reserve your spot(s)!
November 07, 2012
Best of Long Island Voting: 2013
Show you support for Lark Tattoo, and vote for us as LONG ISLAND’S “Tattoo Parlor”
Voting is open until December 15, 2012 at 11:59:59pm.
You can vote once per day per category, so help us win, and VOTE DAILY!
Here is the link for voting, scroll down to “Tattoo Parlor”—you don’t need to fill out the entire form to submit/vote
http://vote.longislandpress.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=71122
November 06, 2012
Client Write Up
A nice story about two of our clients, a 1 year wedding anniversary, and a pair of tattoos to mark the occasion.
http://windshielddiaries.blogspot.com/2012/11/for-our-first-wedding-anniversary.html
October 19, 2012
Client Write Up
Another nice write up from a client: http://arroyot658.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/lark-tattoo-an-original-and-innovative-tattoo-parlor-final-draft/
October 19, 2012
Client Write Up
A nice write up by one of our clients: http://perryc965.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/writing-exercise-7/
November 07, 2012
Best of Long Island Voting Has Begun!
The Best of Long Island Voting Has Begun for 2013.
Show you support for Lark Tattoo, and vote for us as LONG ISLAND’S “Tattoo Parlor”
Voting is open until December 15, 2012 at 11:59:59pm.
You can vote once per day per category, so help us win, and VOTE DAILY!
Here is the link for voting, scroll down to “Tattoo Parlor”—you don’t need to fill out the entire form to submit/vote
http://vote.longislandpress.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=71122
September 27, 2012
Interesting/great read:
“Tattooing outgrows its renegade image to thrive in the mainstream,” By Bonnie Berkowitz, Washington Post Staff Writer, Tuesday, February 8, 2011.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/07/AR2011020704915.html
September 20, 2012
Lark Tattoo, Albany, welcomes guest artist “Three”
Lark Tattoo, Albany, is very excited to announce that they are hosting guest artist “Three”!
“Three” will be guest spotting at Lark Albany September 28 - October 6.
A portfolio is available, online, in our Albany guest artist section; check out the portfolio and swing by to get an AMAZING new tattoo by “Three”, before it is too late!
September 06, 2012
Write-up on Ghettologic.org
Special thanks to Ghettologic.org for the review, kind words, and sharing the personal account of getting a new tattoo. The text candidly captures many of the feelings and anxieties that many people feel when getting their first tattoo and/or going to a tattoo parlor for the first time.
If you like, check out the story at: http://ghettologic.com/the-review/lark-tattoo-the-review
August 28, 2012
PeeWee is here to stay!
We are excited to announce that PeeWee (Anthony Sinerco), who was our guest artist for the past few weeks, is now joining Lark Tattoo on a permanent basis! We are very happy to have him as a member of the shop…join us in welcoming Peewee to the Lark Family!
July 24, 2012
JIMBO UPDATE:
Jimbo has changed his plans a bit and be continuing to tattoo at Lark through January, and perhaps longer… if we’re lucky! This is AWESOME news for his enormous client base and anyone looking to get some AMAZING artwork from this Long Island legend. Get your tattoo from Jimbo, before he leaves!!!
July 20, 2012
Lark Tattoo, Albany, wins Metroland’s award for BEST TATTOO PARLOR!
We are VERY excited to announce that Metroland, the Capital Region’s Alternative Newsweekly, has award Lark Tattoo, Albany, BEST TATTOO PARLOR!
Thank you to all of our customers who voted, making this award possible!
Link to the Metroland award page: http://metroland.net/2012/07/19/best-of-goods-and-services/
June 22, 2012
Guest Artist: Charles Rouse
We are excited to announce that Charles Rouse will be doing a guest-spot Lark Tattoo, 8/7-8/11. Check out his work at http://charlesrouse.tumblr.com/ and b,ook now to make sure you don’t miss out!
June 01, 2012
Jay “Crutch” Gorman joins the Lark family!
Lark Tattoo would like to welcome Jay “Crutch” Gorman to the Lark Tattoo family. Check out his awesome portfolio of work. Like what you see? Call or stop by to book an appointment with Jay!
June 01, 2012
Mez Love August 2012 guest spot at Lark Tattoo
We are stoked to announce that Mez Love will be doing a guest spot at Lark Tattoo this August! We will begin booking her soon, so check out her portfolio, now, so, you are ready to book with her when it is time—as her calendar will—no doubt—fill up fast!
Check out her AMAZING portfolio here: http://tattooboogaloo.com/mez.html
May 22, 2012
Guest Artist: Nico
We’re excited to announce Nico will be a guest artist at Lark starting THIS FRIDAY (5/25) through mid-July. Call or stop by to book your appointment with Nico, before it is too late!
You can see his work at: http://www.nicoroussin.com/#!__tattoo
May 22, 2012
LARK TATTOO ARTISTS WIN BIG AT ROSELAND TATTOO CONVENTION:
Hope everyone made it out to the Roseland tattoo convention this past weekend—Lark Tattoo had a blast meeting everyone and hanging out with friends and artists from around the world. Incase you missed it, 3 days of tattooing: artists from LARK TATTOO won awards 2 out of the 3 days! D’Jo won Saturday 5/19 AND Jose 5/20 won on Sunday! Couldn’t get tattooed by one of our artists at the show, don’t fret, call or email to book your appointment!
May 17, 2012
Roseland Tattoo Convention-2012
Lark Tattoo will be at the Roseland Ballroom Tattoo Convention this FRI 5/18 (Bruce and SundayDawnMarie), SAT 5/19 (MissD’Jo and Jim), SUN 5/20 (Nicole and Jose); stop by the booth and say hi!
May 09, 2012
Jimbo
Here’s some news we’re happy to spread. Jimbo has changed his plans a bit and will be tattooing at Lark through the summer and possibly longer if we’re lucky. Great news for his enormous client base and anyone looking to get a “sweet tatty” from this Long Island legend.
May 08, 2012
Welcome: Jose Rodriguez
We would like to welcome Jose Rodriguez to the Lark family! Jose is an established tattoo artist and we are excited to have him onboard! Jose’s schedule is Monday: 11am-9pm; Wednesday: 11am-9pm; Friday: 11am-9pm; Saturday: 11am-9pm; Sunday: 12-6pm. Call or stop by to book some time!
April 30, 2012
The Loss of a great friend and tattoo artist.
Yesterday our Lark Tattoo family suffered a great loss, our friend and coworker Chad Sellers has unexpectedly passed away. Chad was an enormous talent both artistically and musically. He will be missed greatly by everyone who’s lives he’s touched. Rest in peace my brother!
March 01, 2012
Lark Tattoo is always reviewing portfolios for possible opportunities.
Lark Tattoo is always reviewing portfolios for Guest Artists and Full Time positions at both of our New York locations. We are looking for highly skilled, professional people. Artists must possess at least 5 years shop experience with a strong portfolio, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to be on time and work in accordance with Department of Health license requirements. We have very busy custom shops with excellent reputations and professional atmospheres that are artist owned and operated. You must be able to draw and tattoo in all styles. If you think you have what it takes please email us a link to your portfolio and a description of your experience and contact information.
January 01, 2012
Our fearless leader Tbone, tattoos one of the science Obsessed…
Check out a new book by Carl Zimmer, Science Ink
In 2007, Carl Zimmer posed a question on his blog: are scientists hiding tattoos of their science? It turned out that many of them were, and they were willing to share their ink with him and the world. Zimmer has posted hundreds of these images in the years since. In Science Ink, he assembles his favorite images from his blog, along with previously unpublished ones, and writes about the science behind the pictures, and the scientists behind the science. From archaeology to astronomy, from neuroscience to chemistry, Science Ink is a guide to the universe, illustrated on the bodies of scientists
If you’re free Tuesday, January 24, please join Carl Zimmer for a talk at the New York Academy of Sciences. He’ll be delivering an anthropological lecture about an intriguing sub-culture that expresses itself with body inscriptions. He speaks, of course, of scientists with tattoos.
At my last talk, at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the evening was enhanced with the presence of actual, flesh-and-blood scientists with tattoos, some of whom appear in the pages of Science Ink. If you are a member of this inky, geeky clan and are planning on coming to the New York talk, please let him know so that he can try to work you into the presentation.
Here are some of the details…
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. (A reception will follow.)
Where: The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor
New York, NY 10007-2157
212.298.8600
Get $10 dollars off full-price tickets by using the promo code ZIMMER. Register here: http://www.nyas.org/scienceink
January 01, 2012
Best of Long Island Results are in!
“The votes have been counted and the results are official! Congratulations! Lark Tattoo…You are a Best of LI 2012 winner!”
All of us at Lark Tattoo are so thankful to everyone who has supported us over the past twelve Years at Westbury location. We love what we do every day and that dedication has proven it’s self yet again. Thanks for your vote!
December 01, 2011
Check out the Lark Tattoo Deal on the New Campus Special App.
Attention Albany Students…Log on to http://www.campusspecial.com/?action=change and check this semesters tattoo deal.
November 30, 2011
Richie Van interviewed on Fox New about “Kitchen Magicians and Johnny Table Tops”
Click the link for the video; http://www.fox23news.com/s/PLA5gp7iFkqT9LzVushvgQ.cspx
A North Country woman is facing criminal charges after police say she gave homemade tattoos to two young teenage girls.
Now professional tattoo artists say do-it-yourself tattoos can be very dangerous. Reputable tattoo shops like the ones on Lark Street should not have people worried. They’re licensed and the tattoo artists have years of training.
As important as the art at Lark Tattoo, the workers there say safety is their primary concern. They say the shop is just as clean as a dentist’s office, if not cleaner, and anyone getting a tattoo has to show two forms of ID and sign a consent form.
Tattoo artist Rich Van says he frequently meets people whose tattoos were done elsewhere under questionable circumstances.
“I see a lot of, we call them ‘scratchers’ but a lot of people are just getting scratched up by their friends who are called ‘Johnny Tabletops’ or ‘kitchen magicians,” said Van.
Whitehall police say that’s what 18-year-old Shaelynne Gordon was doing earlier this month. Investigators arrested Gordon on Monday. They say she tattooed two girls, one 12, the other 13. Police Whitehall say they first started investigating the case last week when they say they got a call from the local high school principal. Investigators say the two young girls were worried about their homemade tattoos and went to the school nurse with their concerns.
FOX23 News found Gordon at her home but she didn’t want to talk.
Police say she is not a licensed tattoo artist. Professional artists say a lot can go wrong with a homemade tattoo.
“Well, you’ll get a bad tattoo more often than not,” said Van. “Then, there’s cellulitis, staph infections, MRSA, all of which are pretty easy to get if you don’t know just proper hygiene and cleaning it.”
Rich advises people to stick with reputable, licensed shops and steer clear of any do-it-yourself tattoos.
“It looks cool on TV to be a tattooer, so they just think they can buy the kit and go home and tag their friends up and they’re instantly, rock stars. It doesn’t work that way,” said Van.
Rich says there are tattoos he just won’t do. He won’t do people’s hands, necks, and faces unless they’ve already got other tattoos there.
Shaelynne Gordon is only facing misdemeanor charges.
Whitehall police say an 18-year-old woman is arrested for tattooing two underage girls. Police say their investigation began after the 12 and 13-year-old girls complained about the body art to a school nurse. Shaelynn Gordon is accused of tattooing the minors. Police say the girls became nervous and went to the nurse’s office at Whitehall Central School when their tattoos began scabbing. Police are not sure if Gordon used a clean needle but say the girls have had no other problems from the tattoos.
Gordon is now charged with two counts of tattooing a child less than 18, a misdemeanor.
FOX23’s Paul Merrill is following the story and will have more tonight at 10 and 11.
October 01, 2011
The Best of Long Island
Once again Lark Tattoo has won the nomination for the the “Best Of Long Island” Best Tattoo Studio, as presented by the Long Island Press. Help spread the news by casting your vote!
Simply click the link below and scroll down to the Tattoo Parlor heading. Check the Box next to Lark Tattoo, scroll down and check the terms box and press Submit.
http://vote.longislandpress.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=40972
Thanks to everyone who helped us win in the past and to all of you who have supported us over the years.
September 09, 2011
Say No! To Tattoo School on TLC!
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Say no to “Tattoo School” on TLC!!!
Contact the Discovery network through viewer relations and tell them you are against this show at hftp:/ / corporate.discovery.com / contact/ viewer-relations/
Join the “Boycoff Tattoo School” community on facebook.com and help stay, and keep, others informed.
It is the position of the National Tattoo Association, Inc. that,“Tattoo School”, the latest television show about tattooing on The Learning Channel, is a detriment to the profession of tattooing and likely a danger to the general public. This show portrays tattooing as easy to leam and discusses very little about safety or disease prevention. The idea that a tattooer can learn, in two weeks, everything necessary to properly execute a taffoo in a competent and safe manner is absurd.
It is recommended that a minimum of 2 years be spent in an apprenticeship studying the art of tattooing from a professional,licensed, and reputable tattoo artist. It is also important that anyone interested in becoming a taffoo artist be trained in first-aid and CPR, and receives proper training in blood borne pathogens.
The following companies purchased advertising time from TLC and had advertisements that aired during Tattoo School. Let these companies now how you feel about supporting a Show like Tattoo School:
Blackberry
Chevrolet
Carraba’s Restaurant
Geico Insurance
Toyota
Orville Redenbacher
State Farm Insurance
Hefty Garbage bags
Sargento Cheese
1800 Contacts
Century 21 Real Estate
Mederma Stretch Mark Therapy
Gerber Baby Food
TMobile Cellular
Blue Buffalo Pet Food
July 07, 2011
TIMES UNION ARTICLE FEATURING LARK TATTOO
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Body-Art-1450527.php#page-1
June 01, 2011
We are so happy to welcome Nicole to our Lark Tattoo family!
Nicole Lopez de Quintana is a fantastic artist from South Florida. Tattooing for close to 10 years, her tattooing style combines the strength of the past with the innovation of the future. Check out her portfolio in the Long Island section of the web site. We know you wont be disappointed.
May 15, 2011
D’Jo wins her fourth 1st place trophy in New York City.
D’Jo wins her fourth 1st place trophy at the New York City Tattoo Convention. Her win was in the category of best tattoo of the day. A contest that judges a single piece done start to finish during the second day of the convention. Once again her artistic talent is rewarded by her peers. Congratulations D’Jo
January 07, 2011
Lark Tattoo on WatchMojo.com
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9tjlq_tattoo-artist-interview_school
January 05, 2011
Check out or own Miss D’Jo at New York City Tattoo Convention
http://testofwill.blogspot.com/2007/05/some-images-from-10th-annual-new-york.html
January 05, 2011
LarkStreet.org Listing
http://www.larkstreet.org/businesses-on-lark/arts-culture.cfm
January 05, 2011
Lark Tattoo Featured in 2009 Metroland Small Business Feature
http://www.metroland.net/back_issues/vol32_no13/smallbiz_feature.html