To see more of Stewart and Richards' work, visit the Liberation Tattoo website at. It's very liberating and special for people, to have autonomy over themselves." "We are both quite obsessed with it and to us, it's almost like a sacred thing. "We really want to cultivate a space that really honors the feeling we both have about tattooing," Stewart said. Stewart said initially, they had the goal of opening one together by 2025, but things fell into place quicker than they anticipated. Up until opening Liberation, the two were working at another shop in town. They both enjoy working in American traditional style, which features bold, black outlines with rich colors.ĭuring the start of the pandemic, when the two were off work for a few months, they began brainstorming about opening their own shop. Stewart and Richards moved to Springfield in 2011 and opened Liberation Tattoo in January 2021. Collectively, Stewart and Richards have been tattooing for 17 years. Tyler recommended getting to the shop early Saturday morning to secure a timeslot.įor efficiency purposes, Stewart said flash tattoos will likely only be completed on arms and legs.Īs for pricing, Stewart said designs range from $80-250, depending on their size, which are between 2-7 inches. However, on the day of, folks who visit the shop can sign up for a timeslot anytime throughout the day. All flash appointments will be on a first come, first serve basis. Liberation Tattoo's doors open at 11 a.m. "We take that really seriously, even if the tattoos themselves are a little bit silly." How do you sign up to get a flash tattoo? to put them on their bodies permanently," Tyler said. "All these tattoos are ways for people to embrace that sense of place in Springfield. Tyler laughed when he said this tattoo is the one he plans on getting. These include a hellbender salamander, as Missouri is the only state home to both species of endangered hellbenders, and tattoos inspired by the Cobra Scare of 1953 and disappearance of Dino, the Fun Acre fiberglass dinosaur.ĭino was stolen from the miniature golf course in 2014, but he was not gone for long. Tyler said his favorite designs have a bit more backstory. The last words of the man killed in the first wild west shootout at Park Central Square," Boys, I'm killed.".SGFCO's tagline, "This place is as good as any,".Thicc Crew logo (a local skateboarding shop),.Racoon (which SGFCO uses throughout their merchandise),.Stewart, Richards and the folks at SGFCO created 11 unique designs for the flash sale. More: Bass Pro Shops founder announces development of Valhalla Island Resort in the Florida Keys What types of designs will be available? In addition, Scowden has several tattoos from Jerika Stewarts, the other half of Liberation Tattoo. Tyler said when he saw Richards' designs, he knew he wanted to do something similar, but Springfield-centric. In July, Liberation Tattoo co-owner Marshall Richards posted a flash sheet of various Missouri-themed tattoos, including the Braum's logo, a black widow and a mosquito lounging in a lawn chair. If we can create moments where people are really happy to be in the place they are, they can celebrate parts of it, that's a win for us." "When we look at the things we love about our city and community, we try to amplify those things and support them through the brand. "Jacob (Scowden, SGFCO's other co-founder) uses this phrase, 'Grow the good,'" Tyler said. SGFCO co-founder Jesse Tyler said tattoos are a really cool way to memorialize a specific moment and time, which the brand works hard to do in Springfield. Flash tattoos are pre-designed, which makes these events quick and efficient for both artists and clients. at Liberation Tattoo, located at 308 1/2, South Ave. The two local businesses are collaborating to offer unique, Springfield-inspired tattoos during a day-long flash sale. Springfield lifestyle brand SGFCO and Liberation Tattoo thought of these two and a few others they hope folks love enough to permanently show off. When you think of Springfield, what initially comes to mind? Maybe the Route 66 sign or a plate of steaming hot cashew chicken?
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