12 years at 12 oz. Studios!

Today, January 13, 2017, we celebrate our twelfth anniversary.  When we opened our doors in 2005 with just two artists and a piercer, we could not have imagined our little shop would grow into the force we are today.  We were just a few artists that wanted a space to feed our creativity.  Since then, we’ve flourished.  12 oz. Studios now has two locations, ten artists, and the only Association of Professional Piercers member in southern New Jersey.

In light of this momentous occasion, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone, both past and present, that helped us along the way.  Thank you to our dedicated crew of tattoo artists and piercers that have encouraged and inspired us.  Thank you to our receptionists for keeping our shops running like well-oiled machines.  Thank you to our manager for always dotting the i’s, crossing the t’s, and keeping everything glued together.

And to you, our loyal customers, we give you our sincerest thank you for your business, your ideas, and your friendship.  You continue to give us the greatest gift – the opportunity to create.

 

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The 2016 12 oz. Studios Toy Drive.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!

Once again our annual toy drive for the Center for Family Services was a success!  It’s because of our incredibly generous clients that kids in our area will have an amazing Christmas this year.  Congratulations to our toy drive gift certificate raffle winners Dan McCartney, Angie Austin, Clarissa Kessler, and Nicole Timm.  More importantly, thank you to everyone who took the time to donate a toy to help kids who really need a merry Christmas.  We couldn’t ask for better clients.  Thank you all again and happy holidays everyone!

12 oz. Studios Deptford Receives 2015/2016 Best Businesses of Deptford Award!

SOURCE: Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program

12 Oz Studios has been selected for the 2016 Best Businesses of Deptford Award in the Tattoo category by the Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program. This is the second time since 2015 that 12 Oz Studios has been selected for this award.

Each year, the Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.  These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Deptford area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each
category. The 2016 Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity.  Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About the Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program

The Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Deptford area.
Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Best Businesses of Deptford Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

 

Congratulations Meghan Patrick!

Check it out! Inkvivo.com named Meghan Patrick one of the Top 25 Female Tattoo Artists of 2016! We are super proud of Meghan being honored with so many other killer artists! Click here to see the full article. Congratulations Meghan!

2016 Phila. Tattoo Arts Convention Re-cap

The 2016 Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention was incredible!  We had a record 4 booths this year with eight out of ten 12 oz. tattooers working all weekend long and showing off the best tattoos that South Jersey has to offer.  In attendance were our very own Bobby Trefz, Rebecca La Norma, Meghan Patrick, Alex Feliciano, Tami Rose, Chris Curtis, Kevin Soto, and Jose Bolorin.  Not only were these talented folks tattooing their asses off, they also created and brought beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of art to exhibit and sell.  Alex even made a 12 oz. Studios “Crown and Arrows” lighted podium, which had an almost bat-signal quality that drew in convention goers to our booth.  The crew made friends with artists from across the globe and hopes to exchange guest spots with one another in the future.  Check out the photos below!

Brand new 12 oz. banner Alex designed and made for this year’s Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention.

New banners in action at the convention.

Illuminated podium with business card slots and a space for our “Top 5 Best Tattoo Shop in New Jersey” award. Envisioned and created by Alex Feliciano.

Bobby Trefz tattooing day 1.

Rebecca La Norma tattooing day 1.

Meghan Patrick tattooing day 1.

Alex Feliciano tattooing day 1.

Chris Curtis tattooing day 1.

Tami Rose tattooing day 1.

Kevin Soto tattooing day 1.

Jose Bolorin and Kevin Soto day 2 of the convention.

Bobby being Bobby!

Bobby assisting Meghan with her head lamp while she tattoos.

Tiny portraits designed by Jose Bolorin for the 2016 Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention.

Just some of the colored pencil on wood portraits by Bobby Trefz that were available at the convention.

Love pigeon, bunny snail, card and platypus prints by Bobby Trefz.

Bull God prints by Chris Curtis.

Let the Darkness Flow prints by Chris Curtis.

Viking portion of a Valkyrie sleeve by Alex Feliciano.

Black and grey Zeus by Alex Feliciano.

Mr. DNA from Jurassic Park by Bobby Trefz.

Neo-traditional style gentleman tattoo by Chris Curtis.

Just some of the many tattoos by Chris Curtis at the 2016 Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention

Panda bear by Kevin Soto.

Lady liberty by Kevin Soto.

Sewing tribute by Meghan Patrick.

Birds and flowers by Meghan Patrick.

Samurai hanya mask by Meghan Patrick.

Tiny Bernie Sanders tattoo by Meghan Patrick.

Neo-traditional nature scene tattoo by Rebecca La Norma.

Baba Yaga house cover-up tattoo by Rebecca La Norma.

Black and grey mountain range tattoo by Rebecca La Norma.

Brilliant tattoos done by Tami Rose at the 2016 Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention.

Smoking Patty Bouvier from the Simpsons mandala by Tami Rose.

Happy Birthday 12 oz. Studios!

This month marks 12 oz Studios’ 11th year of business. Now, before we blow out the candles, we’d like to reflect on all our growth and success in those past 11 years.

In January 2005, we opened our doors for the first time. 12 oz started out with one studio, located in Brooklawn, NJ and only two employees – artistic geniuses Alex Feliciano and Meghan Patrick. In addition to tending to their customers on a daily basis, they also dedicated themselves to growing the business and branching out the 12 oz name. And here, 11 years later, we have grown into 2 locations in Brooklawn and Deptford, with 10 amazing artists and piercer, and even our own clothing line!

We are forever grateful to our staff, whom we prefer to call “family.” From our uniquely talented artists, to our skilled piercer, to our trusty manager, and our insanely hot front counter girls. You have all helped to make 12 oz Studios the success it is today.

And then there’s you……our wonderful, inspiring, awesome customers. We owe so much of our success to you. You continue to trust us to take your ideas and then turn them into permanent pieces of art that you display on your bodies with pride. And for that, we thank you and love you all.

So, as we reach our preteen years, we not only reflect on how we got here. We also look to the future. 2016 is going to be a big year for us! Be on the lookout for some rad things to come this year. And again, we thank you for your loyalty. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t the success we are today.

A Huge THANK YOU!

Today the fine folks at NJ.com​ announced the winner of New Jersey’s Best Tattoo Shop contest and unfortunately, it was not 12 oz. Studios.  Sure we’re a little bummed, but we can’t begin to thank all of YOU for your love, support and encouragement throughout this entire contest and beyond!  We truly love all of our clients!  You make tattooing and piercing way more fun and exciting than it already is!  It was a thrill to be a part of the top 5 and we are so grateful for your hard work in getting out the vote to everyone.  Congratulations to Rorschach Gallery in Edison, NJ for grabbing the number 1 spot!  We hope NJ.com holds another contest next year so we can go for the gold once again!

Check Out Our Write Up on NJ.com!

Check it out! Our feature on our Brooklawn shop is up on NJ.com!  Click here, give it a look and share it with your friends! Once again, thank you all so much for your love and support and helping us make it to the TOP 5!  We wouldn’t have made it without YOU!  We had a fun time hanging out with Bobby Olivier, even though he doesn’t like our exposed wall that we receive nothing but compliments on! ; ) Thank’s again everyone! Now, onward to NUMBER 1!!!

BIG news from 12 oz. Studios Brooklawn shop!

IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!  The moment we’ve all been waiting for.  Sunday, May 17th, we moved into our new Brooklawn shop (300 Crescent Blvd)!!!  The 12 oz. crew along with some of our amazing customers busted our butts and moved the entire shop in a few hours!  So, a HUGE thank you to everyone who answered the call when we needed it most!  Now begins the task of setting everything up and getting everything in working order.  The new Brooklawn shop will be closed Monday, May 18th, but starting Tuesday, May 19th, we will be open for business during normal operating hours.  If you are still looking to get tattooed on the 18th, you are in luck!  Our Deptford shop will be open from 2 – 9 pm.  Thanks again to everyone who helped us move and helped us permanently plant our roots in the great borough of Brooklawn, NJ!  Check back with us soon as we will share some photos of the new shop!

Hightlights from the 2015 Philadelphia Tattoo Convention

We had such a blast at this year’s Philadelphia Tattoo Convention presented by Villain Arts! The Philadelphia Convention is very special to all of us. It is our home-town convention in the city we love and we look forward to it every year. Check out some of the highlights below. Also, a big CONGRATULATIONS to 12 oz. Studios Tami Rose from our Brooklawn, NJ shop for taking home a trophy this year! 3rd place for small black and grey tattoo! Way to go Tami!

Congratulations to Tami Rose! 3rd place for small black and grey tattoo.

Some photos from the 2015 Philadelphia Tattoo Convention. 12 oz.’s Alex Feliciano, Bobby Trefz, Jose Bolorin, and Kevin Soto were in attendance and tattooing!