WT: So tell every one about yourself?
ROB: I have been tattooing since about 1986, and have been at Wonderland since the day it opened. So that has been about 20 some years now that I have been tattooing here at Wonderland.
WT: What has been your motivating point in staying at Wonderland?
ROB: Well I own Wonderland now so that it quite motivating, ha ha ha. Seriously When David asked me to work for him 20 some years ago I just could not refuse. The shop had a great vibe and we have always tried to be a bit more upscale. I know that sounds weird but it is true. We have always catered to a more family friendly environment.
WT: How so, it seems odd to hear "family friendly" and Tattoo's together?
ROB: Well for one we really do welcome children in the studio. We Have a TV and if parents have to bring their children they can, and we will ask the child if they want to watch a movie or play a game. It keeps the children occupied so they don't bug their parents all the time. It can get a little boring for children just watching their parents get tattooed you know.
WT: When did you buy Wonderland Tattoo, and why did you buy it. I'm sure you could have gone and worked some place else?
ROB: Well to be honest I almost was about to go work at a different studio, but... I was offered a good deal and I have a responsibility to all of our customers who supported us through out the years, and to the people that work here too. Sure it would have been easier and cheaper to just go work at a different studio, but I owe it to our loyal customers to keep Wonderland open. Add to the fact that I have been here for so long it would have been sad to see the ole girl go. You could say I'm married to the place really.
WT: So I take it you like coming to work?
ROB: Oh yes, like is not really a word that describes it enough. I enjoy it, I live for it. I have such a great time being here and thinking of all the things that I can do for the customers to make their experience here a great one. And I have developed a great working relationship with our customers as well. I know their families, what they do for work, we talk about their vacations. It's more like we are all family here.
WT: What kinds of tattooing do you like to do the most?
ROB: That is such a hard question to answer. I like to do it all really, well except for portraits. They freak me out a bit really. But luckily I have Tracey here to do those, she is awesome at them, so I Just let her do them.
WT: Where do you see Wonderland in the future?
ROB: Well I hope that we will always be here to take care of our customers needs. I only want to make Wonderland a fun place to get tattooed or pierced for every one who walks through the door. When a customer walks in we like to make them feel at home like we are all family.
WT: Well on that note Rob, thank you for taking the time to let everyone know how you feel.
