Photo via Instagram @ sunnysidetattoo. Tattoo by @ ivanpaz625 Photo via Instagram @ sunnysidetattoo. Tattoo by @wetcoats
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Photo via Instagram @thequeensink. Tattoo by @cristian_zink Photo via Instagram @thequeensink. Tattoo by @tinartattoos
Sunnyside Tattoo
Nestled between the MetroPCS and
Pay-o-Matic on Queens Boulevard sits the
unassuming Sunnyside Tattoo. Blink and
you’ll miss it, especially if you’re looking
down from the 7 Train. But inside is a vibrant
shop that’s filled with eclectic decor
and boasts three tattoo artists — Ivan Paz,
Bones (which is the artist's pseudonym)
and Maxine Keyes. Paz, who is also the
owner, explained that his tattooing style
includes American and neo-traditional,
as well as black-and-grey and geometric,
while Bones, who is only there on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays, prefers American
traditional. Keyes, meanwhile, specializes
in illustrative tattooing and fine lines.
Although Sunnyside Tattoo is known
for custom tattooing, they also do flash
tattoos every Friday the 13th, for which
they offer small, whimsical designs for either
$20 or $31 — plus tip. Designs for the
April 13 event included a pair of Converse
sneakers, "NY" composed with bones, and
a steaming takeout container. And these
sales are insanely popular, too — they
posted an Instagram during last October's
sale, which showed people lining up out
the door. Paz said that the shop has been
open for nearly 10 years, and their hours
are noon to 9 p.m. on Monday through
Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
3924A QUEENS BLVD.,
SUNNYSIDE
SUNNYSIDETATTOO.COM
Photo via Instagram @sunnysidetattoo. Tattoo by @bones_tattooer
Photo via Instagram @ sunnysidetattoo
Photo via Instagram sunnysidetattoo.
Tattoo by @bones_tattooer
Photo via Instagram @sunnysidetattoo.
Tattoo by @big_marshall