Embroidery Tattoos: The Art of Ink ‘Sewn’ into Skin by CJ Ugarte at Electric Street Tattoo
Patch work Tattoo Lisa Simpson
In the vibrant heart of sunny South Florida there’s a unique art form blossoming on the skin of tattoo enthusiasts, and it’s all thanks to the brilliant work of CJ Ugarte at Electric Street Tattoo. Specializing in Patch Work, or the intricate ‘Embroidery Tattoos’, CJ has been turning heads and adorning bodies with designs that defy expectations.
Mans Best Friend Patch Work Tattoo
Embroidery Tattoos: A Modern Twist on an Ancient Craft
Embroidery tattoos are a relatively new phenomenon in the tattoo world, but they’ve quickly gained popularity for their unique aesthetic that mimics the look of actual embroidered patches on the skin. This style is a testament to the versatility and creativity of modern tattoo artists, who continue to push the boundaries of their craft.
Magic Kingdom Disney Tattoo (Mickey and Minnie Mouse)
CJ Ugarte: A Maestro of the Embroidered Illusion
CJ Ugarte has been perfecting his craft since 2008, becoming well-rounded and versatile in many styles. However, it’s his focus on composition and designs made to last that sets him apart. His dedication to perfection is evident in every piece he creates, ensuring that each tattoo is not just a work of art but a lasting tribute to the individuality of his clients.
Florida Marlins Tattoo
GO MARLINS!
The Electric Street Tattoo Experience
Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Electric Street Tattoo is a hub of creativity and excellence. The shop boasts a team of award-winning artists and has established itself as a premier destination for those seeking high-quality tattoos2. It’s a place where free consultations meet a safe, creative space, welcoming tattoo collectors and first-timers alike.
Embroidered Military Patch Tattoo
Why Choose Embroidery Tattoos?
Embroidery tattoos stand out for their textured, three-dimensional appearance that looks as if threads have been sewn directly onto the skin. It’s a style that combines the ancient art of embroidery with the modern art of tattooing, creating a fusion that’s both classic and contemporary3.
Scout trooper Patch Tattoo
The Process: Crafting an Embroidery Tattoo
The key to a successful embroidery tattoo lies in the artist’s understanding of light and shadow, as well as their ability to layer colors to create the desired three-dimensional effect. CJ Ugarte excels in this, using small strokes in various colors to achieve the look of embroidered patches, while keeping the design itself elegantly simple3.
Miami Hurricanes Embroidered Patch Tattoo
Conclusion: A Tapestry of Talent
CJ Ugarte’s embroidery tattoos are more than just a trend; they’re a celebration of artistry and tradition, woven together on the canvas of the skin. At Electric Street Tattoo, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere, a commitment to excellence, and the chance to wear a masterpiece crafted by a true specialist in the field.
Whether you’re a seasoned tattoo collector or considering your first piece, CJ Ugarte and Electric Street Tattoo invite you to experience the beauty of embroidery tattoos, where every stitch tells a story.
Embroidery Style Tattoos: A Stitched Masterpiece
Cool pizza patch tattoo!
What Are Embroidery-Style Tattoos?
Embroidery-style tattoos mimic the look of embroidered patches or fabric appliqués. Artists use fine lines, shading, and color gradients to create the illusion of stitched threads. The result is a tattoo that appears three-dimensional and textured, as if it were sewn onto the skin.
Lisa Simpson Embroidery Tattoo
CJ Ugarte: The Patch Tattoo Specialist
At Electric Street Tattoo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you’ll find the talented artist CJ Ugarte. With over a decade of experience, CJ has perfected the art of embroidery-style tattoos. His dedication to composition and longevity ensures that each piece is not only visually striking but also built to last.
Florida Marlins Patch Tattoo
Why Choose Embroidery-Style Tattoos?
Texture and Depth: Embroidery-style tattoos add depth and texture to your skin. Whether it’s a floral design, a vintage logo, or a whimsical character, the stitched effect creates visual interest.
Mans best friend #dogtattoo
2. Personalization: Just like choosing a patch for your jacket, you can customize your tattoo. Honor a favorite sports team, commemorate a special event, or celebrate your profession.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse #DisneyTattoo
3. Realism: These tattoos blur the line between ink and fabric. The delicate details make them appear almost tangible.
Military embroidery tattoo
Discounts for Public Servants
At Electric Street Tattoo, public servants—such as police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel—receive special discounts on embroidery-style tattoos. It’s a way to honor their service and dedication.
Miami Hurricanes patch
Ink That Tells a Story
Embroidery-style tattoos are more than just ink; they’re wearable stories. Whether you’re a first responder proudly displaying your department’s emblem or a sports fan immortalizing your team’s logo, these tattoos evoke memories and passions.
Next time you’re in Fort Lauderdale, visit Electric Street Tattoo and let CJ Ugarte weave your story into a stitched masterpiece. 🧵🎨
Beautiful Betty Boop!
Star Wars Tattoo
Electric Street Tattoo: South Florida's Premier Traditional Tattoo Shop is Now Hiring
South Florida is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and thriving tattoo scene. If you're passionate about traditional tattoo styles and seeking a rewarding career in the industry, we have exciting news to share!
Electric Street Tattoo, the best traditional tattoo shop in South Florida, is currently hiring talented individuals to join their team. Whether you're an experienced tattoo artist, a skilled manager, a friendly counter person, or an aspiring apprentice, Electric Street Tattoo offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of a renowned establishment that celebrates the artistry of traditional tattoos. Read on to learn more about Electric Street Tattoo and the exciting career prospects they have to offer.
Electric Street Tattoo: Where Tradition Meets Artistry:
Located in the heart of South Florida in Fort Lauderdale , Electric Street Tattoo has established itself as a haven for tattoo enthusiasts who appreciate the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of traditional tattoo styles. The shop prides itself on a team of skilled artists who specialize in traditional designs, including American Traditional, Japanese Traditional, and Neo-traditional. With a commitment to providing exceptional tattoo experiences, Electric Street Tattoo has gained a reputation for its outstanding artistry, warm atmosphere, and dedication to customer satisfaction.
Tattoo Artists: Showcase Your Talent and Craftsmanship:
Are you a talented tattoo artist with a deep passion for traditional tattoo styles?
Electric Street Tattoo is seeking experienced tattoo artists who excel in the art of traditional designs. If you have a portfolio showcasing your skills in traditional tattooing, this is an incredible opportunity to join a team of renowned artists and create beautiful, meaningful artwork for clients. Electric Street Tattoo values creativity, technical expertise, and the ability to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for each client.
Management: Lead and Inspire:
If you have proven managerial experience and a thorough understanding of the tattoo industry, Electric Street Tattoo is hiring for the role of a shop manager. As the manager, you will oversee daily operations, coordinate artist schedules, and ensure the smooth functioning of the shop. This leadership role requires excellent organizational skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Join Electric Street Tattoo as a manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the success and growth of this esteemed tattoo shop.
Counter Person: Create a Memorable Experience:
Are you a friendly and customer-oriented individual? Electric Street Tattoo is looking for a dedicated counter person to be the face of the shop. As the first point of contact for clients, you will provide exceptional customer service, assist with appointment scheduling, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who walks through the doors. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating a positive and memorable experience for each client.
Apprentices: Nurturing the Next Generation of Artists:
Electric Street Tattoo also offers apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring tattoo artists. If you're passionate about traditional tattoo and eager to learn from experienced professionals, this is an incredible chance to refine your skills and gain hands-on experience. Under the guidance of skilled artists, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technique, expand your knowledge, and embark on a rewarding career in tattooing.
Conclusion:
Electric Street Tattoo stands as the premier traditional tattoo shop in South Florida, offering an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals to join their team. Whether you're an experienced tattoo artist, a skilled manager, a friendly counter person, or an aspiring apprentice, Electric Street Tattoo provides a welcoming and inclusive environment to grow and thrive in the art of traditional tattooing. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to be part of a renowned establishment that celebrates the rich heritage and artistry of traditional tattoos. Join Electric Street Tattoos today and embark on an exciting and fulfilling career in the vibrant world of tattoo art.
Guest Tattoo Artist Amanda Zylstra!
Our good friend and extended tattoo family member @ritualoffering is in town for a short guest spot folks!
Check out her Instagram page and book asap first come first served 🤠
As always if you’re a traveling tattoo artist looking for a place to call home while in Florida go ahead and fill out our request form.
Cool Animal Tattoos
Beautiful Buck Tattoo by Joel Josselyn
We LOVE animal tattoos here on Electric Street!
Animals speak to our nature, to our inner animal. They tap into our spiritual nature and have done so since the beginning on time.
Traditional Crawling Tiger Tattoo by Frankie
This is evidenced across the board in every culture across the globe dating back millennia. You can look at Egyptian hieroglyphics as a perfect example.
Vicious Gorilla Tattoo by Allie J!
It’s only natural that animals have always been part of the Tattoo landscape.
From the military to tattoo prison culture animal tattoos are used to express power and authority.
Traditional panther and snake combo
So if you find yourself in doubt, try connecting with your inner animal. I think you’ll find a wealth of tattoo reference just waiting to be discovered.
Lucky cat tattoo by Zach
I’m conclusion here’s a shortlist of animals in my personal tattoo collection
- Eagle on my chest
- Two wolves
- Tiger on my ribs
- several snakes
- black panther back piece
- countless birds (swallows & sparrows)
- Pharaohs horses on my stomach
- shark on side of my neck
etc etc you get the point… 😎
Classic Tattoo Artist-Bert Grimm
Grimm Tiger by our own Nick Lazcano
Here at Electric Street Tattoo we like to pay respect where it’s due and is always an honor for us tattoo these designs handed down by those who came before us
Bert Grimm is one of those pioneers in the art of tattooing that we look up to.
I’m sure lots of you have heard of Sailor Jerry or Ed Hardy
An even greater portion of you can probably sound off on every ‘Inkmaster’ going all the way back to season one 😁
And while all that is fine and great, there are sooooo many other great tattoo artists that not too many bother acknowledging
Bert Grimm is certainly one of those
Like other tattooers of his time he worked as a sideshow tattoo artist traveling the carnival circuit before going on to operate several tattoo studios of his own. With his stripped down American Traditional style he tattooed the arms, chests and backs of hundreds of military men and covered the bodies of many sideshow attractions.
His contributions are great and his influence on modern day tattooing, unquestionable.
Grimm Tiger by our own Alex Joelle
Tattoo numbing for small tattoos?
I’ve had several clients asking me lately if painless tattoo creams work. I’ve wrote a post about this in the past and my short answer is still the same, yes.
What concerns me though is that I’m noticing more and more that the ppl asking are only getting very small tattoos. Absolutely nothing wrong with small tattoos I’m a fan. They don’t even need to be cool little traditional tattoos they can be the simpler Pinterest type minimalist tattoos that are very popular these days. We don’t judge, it’s your tattoo and we’re happy to help. We might weigh in if we feel something won’t work well but outside of that we try and give you what you want. The problem I’m having is when a tattoo the size of a dime that will take no more than three minutes from beginning to end and i’m having the conversation about numbing the pain away. Again, without judgment, I get we all have different levels of pain tolerance but what gives?
The act of getting tattooed is inherently painful, almost the whole point. Being willing to knuckle down and tolerate the pain I’d what separated the tattooed from the non tattooed. In certain cultures it’s even a rite of passage. If you were to completely erase the pain from the ritual what is left? It’s an honest question, what’s left?
Is it safe to assume that if death gives value to life, then pain gives value to tattoos?
Ok so all that aside, when is it a good time to use numbing cream on a tattoo?
After six hours of being tattooed numbing gel was used to numb out around the armpit area
After several hours of being tattooed is a good time I would say. If the amount of time needed to finish a larger tattoo project is less than the amount of time already put in. That seems sensible to me.
Sure we can numb you out for your little semi colon tattoo on your wrist, but wouldn’t that be a shame ? I would say especially for politically motivated or socially conscious tattoos, it’s worth a little pain.
Wouldn’t that be the very least we can do? Wouldn’t the strength of our convictions depend on it?
This head tattoo was applied numbing cream after three hours to help our friend Brian cross the finish line
Point being, not all tattoos require numbing. Just cause we have it Durant always mean we need it. Although it is certainly true, It’s good to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Common knowledge the sternum is one of the most painful places to get tattooed
Numbing cream applied after the outlines and before shading
So this is just one guys opinion but if you’re looking to get tattooed expect to feel some level of pain and discomfort. If tattoo numbing cream can help take the edge off, all the better. 👍🏽
Do Tattoo Numbing Creams Really Work?
The short is: Yes, they do work. But they aren’t some magical thing that makes the tattoo experience completely painless. There are various creams, ointments, and gels all designed with the tattoo process in mind. They also vary in levels of potency although they all mostly hover round the 4-7% (lidocaine) range
All of the ingredients work to prevent inflammation, swelling, and pain during the tattooing process which sounds like a tall order but from personal experience I can honestly say I would vouch for some of these products.
I’ve always felt it very important to know what our clients go through. Have you ever seen tattoo artists with no visible tattoos anywhere in sight?
I have, do you know what that tells me? It tells me this guy, girl , person has no idea what they’re about to put me through lol
So we try these different tattoo pain numbing products on ourselves in order to pick the ones we feel are best, safest and most effective and these are the ones we use on you guys.
I might run down a short list of the ones I feel are best in a future post for what it’s worth.
For now let me just say this:
Not every tattoo requires numbing. It doesn’t make much sense to me to spend an hour numbing out skin for a small tattoo that would take ten minutes to complete. I totally understand that everyone is different and pain tolerance varies but in all my time tattooing I’ve had very few clients not able to sit through the inherent pain of a tattoo.
On the other hand, if you got it why not use it right?
Tattoo Hygiene and Safety
Lets get right into folks
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is very important to the tattoo industry. I would say that hand hygiene is every bit as important as personal hygiene, more so even
Maybe your artist is the type to skip out on deodorant but how would you feel if he was to also skip out on gloves while tattooing you ??? lol Pretty gross right ? We agree !
Tattooing is not just art, It’s a responsibility
When should gloves be worn you ask ? Pretty much always ,not only during the actual tattoo process but on all occasions when the artist is handling the clients skin which include, but are not limited to the following:
While drawing on the skin
Applying the stencil
Cleaning and wrapping the finished tattoo
Some things I’ll be covering in future posts
How to work with gloves
Different types of gloves
Disposable arm sleeves
face masks
eye protection
protective aprons and footwear
Stay tuned…