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Transcend Tattoo is opening in Branford CT in Janurary 05. Lou Jacque, Nick Baxter, George Carter, and Ant Plaza with Kevin Walsh as the ring-leader.

Hope Gallery, located in the heart of downtown New Haven at 817 Chapel St., was founded in late summer of Two Thousand Three, and opened its doors with the intent to provide the greater New Haven area with the likes of a business anyone had yet witness in action. Combining the notion that there could be a fully functional, working art and tattoo studio blended seamlessly with an open spacious art gallery. The idea is as unique as each of its three proprietors: Joseph Capobianco, Julio Rodriguez, and Eric Merrill each combining over 30 years in the field of tattooing. Joe Capobianco arrived in the New Haven area as an established, refined artist in the field of airbrushing and tattooing. He utilizes various techniques and mediums in order to create some of the most fascinating pinup style pieces, resembling those of the late 1950s with an added modern flair. This style has directly correlated to his tattoo work as well, winning him numerous awards time and time again, throughout prestigious tattooing events and conventions.

Mike Gutowski, Cory cudney, Mikael Nicklas, and Babona tattoo Buffalo, NY.

We take pride in working hard to create custom tattoos at a level of the highest quality, and always with integrity from our hearts . We strive to create a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere where we can push the limits of artistic ability on a daily basis.

True Self began its life as Body Graphics North, an offshoot of Body Graphics in CT. From the day the studio opened, it hosted some of the area's most talented artists. After two years of growth and progression, the studio was purchased by Dan Soule, who worked at the studio almost the entire time it was open. Then in October of 2003, Dan's vision finally materialized and True Self opened for business. Although the studio still resembles many of the traits of it's mother studio, Dan has taken True Self into a beautiful new direction. True Self offers a variety of styles and designs. The staff prides themselves on using their own unique skills to design amazing custom tattoos to suit anyone's taste. As you browse through the tattoo galleries, you will find each artist to have a particular specialty, however, the entire crew strives to put put their very best into any style. So please, explore the site, get inspired, and contact the studio with any questions or appointment info.