Tattoo shop opens on Main Street

WINSTED — With 25 years of tattoo arts experience, Candace Welch has moved her studio from Torrington to Winsted.Welch previously worked at the Body Art studio in Torrington.“There are no tattoo shops in Winsted because the other two that were open went out of business,” Welch said. “A good tattoo is created when you take your time to do your damnedest to make it good.”Welch has a master’s degree from the University of Hartford in counseling and psychology.“I used my tattooing skills to put myself through grad school,” Welch said.Welch said she offers quality designs and tattooing.“To have a good tattoo, you need to care about the placement of the tattoo on the body and the effect on the wearer,” she said. “With a bad tattoo, the effects are psychological more than anything else. I am always honest with my customers when it comes to designs. If it will not work, I will tell them.”Tattoos By Candace is located at 238 Main St.The shop is open Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is closed on Sundays.For more information, call 860-738-9938.