By Amanda Dorta
The Coachella Valley is rich with opportunity and a few of our neighbors have recently appreciated from her harvest. CV locals Chris Reyes and Daniel Slaughter have come together to provide us the expansion of a Bloodline Tattoo second location. The new shop is an easy find at 73861 Hwy 111 in Palm Desert right next to the now closed Elephant Bar.
The first location continues at 42005 Cook Street also in Palm Desert, where it has been for six years. At both shops when you touch the heavy thick leather bound and stitched tattoo portfolio of shop owner, Chris Reyes, you are transported through years of the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into this brand and his company. This expansion seems rightfully earned. This is a great location and a skilled team of artists.
Chris Reyes leads this dedicated group with his 15 years of tattoo experience. The snowbirds flock to see the Chicago native Sean McMillan. Gerard Grey and Savage Gomez have an accumulated ten years as tattoo artists and they take good care of many grateful local clients. Let’s not forget the piercing professional, David Potts, who is clearly committed to the craft of the pierce. Most impressively, owners Chris and Daniel have created functional jobs for these local artists. Actions like these generate the internal economy of our community. There is a sense of pride for these locally owned and operated businesses. I do wonder what local artist will be able to adorn the walls of these hopefully high traffic tattoo stations in their newly remodeled second location.
“Here at Bloodline, we want to break down all stereotypes. We take pride in providing the cleanest, most comfortable tattoo environment for everyone,” said owner, Daniel Slaughter. Whether you are a first time tattoo explorer or and ink veteran, you can call Bloodline Tattoo HWY 111 (760)342-9600 to make an appointment today. When you mention the Coachella Valley Weekly publication, THIS WEEK, you will receive $25 OFF any $150+ tattoo ($80 minimum shop fee). Everyone is also invited to visit Bloodline’s first location on Friday the 13th of November 2015 for $13 tattoos (and $7 tip for good luck). Rules Apply: Tattoo must be under 3in(x)3in. First come first serve tattoos upon approval. Contact Chris Reyes (760)776-7997 at 42005 Cook Street Palm Desert.
