Marks of the Spark Tattoos was a
two-person studio for 25+ years with
Artists/co-owners Alfie and Margie (husband & wife team).
Background includes Maryland Institute College of Art.
Award-Winning Tattoo work
Twenty-eight Awards
What's in a name?
'Marks' (tattoos) of the 'Spark' (spirit)
RETIRED 2018
Alfie created Artistic, Award-Winning Tattoos, and custom designs for clients.
After tattooing originally, Margie later became the full-time manager of the studio.
Both Alfie and Margie create artwork in other mediums.
REVIEWS
"One of the best tattoo experiences I've ever come across...have recommended over and over again. Don't worry about lingering for a walk in - you will have to make an appointment - often weeks or months in advance. Well worth it."
"This shop is wonderful... I brought in pictures with ideas and Alfie was able to put it together into a tattoo better than I expected. He is a wonderful artist."
FULLY RETIRED 2018
SAFETY
SHOP POLICY
*Drawing fee is non-refundable. Drawings are for reference for work at Marks of the Spark and are held on file for three months. All drawings are property of Marks of the Spark Tattoos.
*Client's reference material must be picked up by client on 'drawing ready' date (from signed drawing form) or on date of tattoo appointment. Marks of the Spark Tattoos is not responsible for material left past these dates.
*Appointment deposit is non-refundable and is usually applied to cost of tattoo. Deposit is forfeited if client does not reschedule appointment (with minimum 24 hr. advance notice) to a date within three months of the original appointment date.
*One Free touch-up, if needed, after following 'care of' handout instructions. Set up touch-up for completion within 4-6 weeks after original date of work.
All clients must be 18 + with current State photo ID.
*All Gift certificates were used or already expired before studio closing date.
Marks of the Spark Tattoos is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances affecting clients, the studio and/or choices made by clients; that results in work not completed.
Notices re: retiring/closing studio were posted on website and social media, as well as at the studio and on forms for clients, Forms included signed appointment/drawing forms, signed consent-waiver forms, as well as 'care of'' and 'touch-up' forms.
* Time frames were coordinated with date for retiring and closing studio
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