Due to the overwhelming response to the 1603 Tattoo Co, 4k give away...,
the days of endless reading and re reading and …re reading and decisions, and re decisions of amazing and inspirational stories from so many individuals, we at 1603 have realized we needed to look at a few more than JUST the one person we have chosen to receive this large gift certificate. As we read, we realized there are a lot of great people doing great things even when the odds are against them. They have helped others and have pushed forward for their own families to survive, especially in this hard economically and emotionally draining time.
We will be taking a few of the submissions on a case by case basis and giving them some of our time for free. We all have families of our own and have each our own “story” to tell about our lives in some manner or another. Each story was so unique, there were many of us left standing speechless and feeling the urge to extend the hand, we as artists have been given.
“Giving back “and “Inspiration” were the 2 main key words in our rules and questions, we feel this person to have both of these qualities in their submission. We will keep everyone updated as the weeks progress on the overall winner’s work, of our contests, and the write up on their story that really hit home for us.
WE THANK YOU ALL, for your time and your dedication to our family here at 1603, and for taking the time in your lives to stop and think, for a few short minutes, about someone else.
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*We have many reasons for doing what we do here at the shop, this giveaway is not because were are bored, we really want to see who can "step up to the plate" in thier community and who has done something selfless or who has sacraficed for nothing in return. We all have taken from this world, but really , who is giving back when they can. ?
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YES WE ARE GIVING AWAY A FULL SLEEVE AT THE CIGAR CITY TATTOO CONVENTION THIS YEAR !
You can see all the rules and send in your submission at Metromix or just click the picture.
There are only a few days left to submit your story.
Yes! Just an added surprise .. there will be a guest artist in for the weekend working on it with us as well !
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YES ! WE WON !
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US ! AND THANK YOU TO METROMIX FOR THE NOMINATION!!
We work as hard as we can everyday to make a difference and we will continue to keep growing with our art for you !
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Why 1603? ...because there is a difference.
"When you have so many choices of shops and artists because of the explosion of media in our industry, we will always stand with the same concept."Our Clients Deserve Respect". Plain and simple, we take care of you from start to finish, large or small we know it means something to you, and thats what really matters."
Skip Sampson
Artist/Owner 1603 Tattoo & Piercing Co.
SOME NEW FLYERS WERE ABOUT TO MAKE FOR AROUND TOWN, TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT MICRO DERMALS.
THANK YOU TO 98 ROCK!!
For giving me the opportunity
to design the Metallica Truck!
www.98rock.com
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I LOVE THIS PICTURE !!!!
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With the tremendous growth of the Tattoo and Piercing Industry, the spotlight is being placed on the quality of the studio that you choose. This has lead 1603 Tattoo and Piercing Co. to raise the bar for their clients and future clientele.
1603 Tattoo and Piercing Co. has set out to make new standards in this industry. Since we began in Ybor City, we have worked with the Health Department on procedures to set the safest standards for body piercings. From the highest quality jewelry, to the lighting and tile in the room that you are pierced in, your experience will be like no other. Our piercers Dee Mckinzie,also an owner, has been voted Best of the Bay two years in a row by the Weekly Planet. Recently, 1603 Tattoo and Piercing Co. was noted for our achievements as a body piercing studio in the Tampa Tribune article "Breathing Easier".
With our convenient location in the center of Ybor City the demand for tattoos is high. Skip Sampson, also an owner, Casper Giest, Sean Williams ,and Matt Skinner are always available to sit with you and help with your ideas and drawings. With your direction and influence on your tattoo, we will work for you, to give you the client, the best outcome for a tattoo that will last over the years. From the smallest to the largest, from start to finish, we design your tattoo that is one of a kind and will never be reproduced by our studio. We always encourage you first, to stop by to view our portfolios and consult with us before making your decision a permanent one.
We built 1603 Tattoo and Piercing Co. for our clients. Our studio is calm and comfortable with a family atmosphere. We love and respect what we do here and understand the importance of making a decision that will last a lifetime.
Thank You:
The Staff at 1603 Tattoo and Piercing Co.
or Email us @
( SORRY due to the 1,492 SPAM mails I recieved this week from Germany and Bolivia?
I have to take my email OFF my home page for now,so its back on the "CONTACT" page
Thank you and sorry for the inconvienence)
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Our hours of operation* :
Tuesday -Around 2pm til about 9pm
Wednesday -Sometime near 2pm til close to 10..ish
Thursday & Friday -How about 2pm to maybe 1am
Saturday -Should be about 2pm til 2am ish?
Sunday -After church 1pm til 5:45pm
Monday -not here.
Phone: 813.248.9153
-*all hours are subject to change without notice we are artists not bankers.;)
..and JOIN ..YOUR local chamber of commerce if you plan to be apart of something in your town or city that includes you trying to own a business and helping out !
A little Ybor City story..
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| "Centro Ybor" located directly across from 1603 tattoo and Piercing Co. |
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Ybor City (pronounced /ˈiːbɔr/) (EE-borh) is a historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida located just northeast of downtown. It was founded in the 1880s by cigar manufacturers and was populated by thousands of immigrants, mainly from Spain, Cuba, and Italy. For the next 50 years, workers in Ybor City's cigar factories would roll millions of cigars annually.
The neighborhood had features unique among contemporary immigrant communities in the southern United States, most notably its multi-ethnic and multi-racial population. A slow exodus out of the area accelerated after World War II, leading to a period of abandonment and decay. After decades of neglect, a portion of the original neighborhood was redeveloped into a popular night club and entertainment district.
The neighborhood has been designated as a National Historic Landmark District, and several structures in the area are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 2008, 7th Avenue, the main commercial thoroughfare in Ybor City, was recognized as one of the “10 Great Streets in America” by the American Planning Association.
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