2008 Woodie Awards
New tattoo and body piercing shop opens near Piedmont
by Katherine Von Nessen
Issue date: 1/28/08 Section: Features
There's a new store in Demorest. In fact, it's right across the street from Piedmont College. No, it's not another coffee shop, thrift shop or art boutique. It's R.C.'s Tattoo and Body Piercing. Professional and highly-trained staff creates a safe, clean and comfortable environment. The owner is Russ Carpenter, a friendly, talented tattoo artist who's been running ink for over 14 years.
For all the Piedmont students looking to get their first tattoo, touch up a former one or add to existing ones, this is definitely the place to go. Present your Piedmont ID card and Carpenter will give you 10 percent off any work you get done. Carpenter also supports another local business by giving customers a 10 percent off coupon at Pets Gone Wild in Cornelia with any tattoo or piercing.
R.C.'s has a wide variety of designs on display to choose from. You can also create your own. With the Internet available on-site, they're even willing to help you search for your perfect design.
The quality is outstanding and the prices are reasonable. All piercing is $40, which includes the jewelry. Tattoos start at $50, but can go up depending on the size, amount of color, detail and time it takes to complete. Once your tattoo is finished, RC's offers you up to 90 days to get any additional touch-ups at no extra cost.
Kelly Griffin, a freshman at Piedmont, recently acquired a tattoo at R.C.'s.
"I have been to other tattoo parlors before and none were as experienced and informative as they were [at R.C.'s]," she says."The man who did my tattoo gave me great care tips and asked me questions beforehand to make sure he understood exactly what I wanted. If I got another tattoo, I would definitely go back there, and I recommend RC's to others."
Robert "Doc" Frankum, an artist at R.C.'s, has over 10 years experience in the tattoo business. "The location here is great," he says. "I think we will get a lot of business from the college students."
So what does the administration have to say about this establishment so close to Piedmont's campus? Dr. James Mellichamp, vice president of academic affairs, says that he remains indifferent to the subject.
"I'm old-fashioned, so I really don't understand why young people today want tattoos. But if they do, then that is their business," he says. "Of course, it would be nice to see a Chick-fil-A go up instead."
When asked if she thought the tattoo shop's location would encourage more students to get inked, Dr. Viviane Daigle, professor of psychology, said, "It may contribute somewhat, since college is a time for students to experiment and express their independence." But she doubts it would open a door to more serious rebellious behavior.
With two experienced artists on site, R.C.'s is one of the premiere tattoo and piercing establishments in northeast Georgia. Also, the location couldn't be more convenient. R.C.'s says they plan one day to become a school to teach tattooing and piercing.
Check R.C.'s out at 193 Central Avenue in Demorest, right across the street from Piedmont, or call them at (706) 776-7227.
For all the Piedmont students looking to get their first tattoo, touch up a former one or add to existing ones, this is definitely the place to go. Present your Piedmont ID card and Carpenter will give you 10 percent off any work you get done. Carpenter also supports another local business by giving customers a 10 percent off coupon at Pets Gone Wild in Cornelia with any tattoo or piercing.
R.C.'s has a wide variety of designs on display to choose from. You can also create your own. With the Internet available on-site, they're even willing to help you search for your perfect design.
The quality is outstanding and the prices are reasonable. All piercing is $40, which includes the jewelry. Tattoos start at $50, but can go up depending on the size, amount of color, detail and time it takes to complete. Once your tattoo is finished, RC's offers you up to 90 days to get any additional touch-ups at no extra cost.
Kelly Griffin, a freshman at Piedmont, recently acquired a tattoo at R.C.'s.
"I have been to other tattoo parlors before and none were as experienced and informative as they were [at R.C.'s]," she says."The man who did my tattoo gave me great care tips and asked me questions beforehand to make sure he understood exactly what I wanted. If I got another tattoo, I would definitely go back there, and I recommend RC's to others."
Robert "Doc" Frankum, an artist at R.C.'s, has over 10 years experience in the tattoo business. "The location here is great," he says. "I think we will get a lot of business from the college students."
So what does the administration have to say about this establishment so close to Piedmont's campus? Dr. James Mellichamp, vice president of academic affairs, says that he remains indifferent to the subject.
"I'm old-fashioned, so I really don't understand why young people today want tattoos. But if they do, then that is their business," he says. "Of course, it would be nice to see a Chick-fil-A go up instead."
When asked if she thought the tattoo shop's location would encourage more students to get inked, Dr. Viviane Daigle, professor of psychology, said, "It may contribute somewhat, since college is a time for students to experiment and express their independence." But she doubts it would open a door to more serious rebellious behavior.
With two experienced artists on site, R.C.'s is one of the premiere tattoo and piercing establishments in northeast Georgia. Also, the location couldn't be more convenient. R.C.'s says they plan one day to become a school to teach tattooing and piercing.
Check R.C.'s out at 193 Central Avenue in Demorest, right across the street from Piedmont, or call them at (706) 776-7227.
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