Dovetail Tattoo, Austin

###In Focus: Dovetail Tattoo * **It’s one of the top tattoo shops in Austin:** at least, according to the _Austin Sun Times_ * **The space:** The building was constructed in 1929. * **The walls:** feature paintings by the tattoo artists * **The feeling:** low-key, relaxed atmosphere * **The tattoos:** custom tattoos in almost any type of style, including large black-and-gray compositions and photo-realistic portraits * **Who specializes in portrait work?:** Owner Wendi Ramirez, who has a degree from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale * **Who to see if you favor Japanese-style ink?** El Sando, who can create a Japanese-style koi tattoo that symbolizes determination * **Who can best memorialize a favorite pet?:** Jerrid Rodriguez, whose highly detailed tattoos perfectly capture the personalities of beloved dogs