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713 TATTOO STUDIO
by Sylvia Hagar
Photos courtesy of 713 Tattoo
From the June 2007 issue of PRICK Magazine.
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 The 713 crew (L-R) Homer Saenz, Nate Beavers, and Cory Rogers |
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People always say things are bigger and better in Texas, and the
Lone Star state definitely has some pretty big talent to be
proud of when it comes to tattooing. 713 Tattoo Studio in
Houston is home to owner Homer Saenz, artist Cory Rogers, and
newest member Nate Beavers. Formerly known as Hot Rod Tattoo,
the guys decided it was time for a change and wanted to stand out
by picking a less common name in the business. The building itself
was built in the 1920s and the boys try to keep the nostalgic flare
alive by carefully renovating and decorating the 4,000 sq. ft. shop with
original, old school art.
Saenz has been tattooing for over ten years and feels
that he is “lucky to have the crew” that he has. He tells
PRICK "the past three years have been the best of his
career." Saenz speaks very highly of his employees and says
that Rogers has played a big part of the positive changes by
teaching him not only a lot about tattooing but also about
being a better businessman. When it comes to the success
of the shop all three artists come to the same conclusion
that the fundamental point is how they all inspire each
other and work great as a team, playing pranks on each
other and simply enjoying the work amongst great friends.
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 Painting by Cory Rogers and Nate Beavers |
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If you ever step foot into 713 Tattoo, don’t be surprised
if you want to keep coming back.These guys pull amazing
artwork out of their hats that range from bold traditional
tattoos with interesting color twists to spot on photorealism
and more. Besides all the success it’s pleasant to see
that Saenz, Rogers and Beavers have not forgotten where
they came from and there is no sign of sickening egos.
Many customers remain as friends and spread the 713
glory by word of mouth for which Saenz and his crew are
very thankful.
Hagar: We've seen a lot of 713 collaboration
tattoos lately. What is it that you enjoy about
this kind of team work?
Beavers: I like doing collaborations because I think the tattoo
takes on a whole new element, because of the style
combos and usually it comes out better. It's hectic and
sometimes there are minor disagreements, but if you pair
up with like-minded artists, there isn't much of that. Cory
and I even collaborate on paintings, flash, and sketchbook
stuff.
I prefer doing color portraits, whether of people or
animals. I also do other styles, but people respond to the
realism more than the traditional work I do. But I will
always do traditional tattoos as well, or at least my version
[of them].I have been trying to combine realism and traditional
for a long time now and I think it's starting to work.
Rogers:A lot of the guys doing the horror faces and
realism don't like traditional tattooists and vice
versa. I personally think a tattoo should look a certain
way but my opinion is my own. I can't change
the way the tattoo industry is heading, but I can try
to keep it interesting. Seeing what two people come
up with together is always interesting.We didn't
invent the combination of realism and traditional
tattoos, but if we can spark a flame and see others
pushing the envelope, the outcome (such as late
night drawing and painting) is good for everyone.
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 Tattoo by Nate Beavers |
 Tattoo by Nate Beavers |
 Tattoo by Nate Beavers |
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Besides the collaborations you guys have
also started teaching tattoo seminars
together. What can people expect when
they sign up to a Rogers and Beavers
show?
Rogers: I talk about the springs on a tattoo
machine. I re-spring people's machines and help
them understand their machines a little better.A lot
of people don't know anything about their
machines and I feel the better they know them, the
better they will tattoo. Everyone should know their
tools and how they operate.
We don't try to sell any products. We just basically answer every question, and no
one leaves without knowing the couple of hours we talked weren’t wasted time. Nate
and I started doing seminars because the more great tattooists we have the better we
all are in the long run.
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 Tattoo by Cory Rogers |
 Tattoo by Cory Rogers |
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Beavers: I usually cover the supplies that I use as in inks, needles, machines, and power
supply. I also talk about techniques used for doing color portraits, hair, fur and some texture
tricks as well as how to pick a good image and high contrast. On the non-convention
seminars I tattoo a full color portrait and then answer any question on how I did
certain parts of the tattoo.
I plan on doing seminars for as long as there are people who want to learn how the
process goes for my tattoos. I believe you can learn something from any artist, no matter
how long they have been tattooing.
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 Tattoo by Cory Rogers |
 Tattoo by Homer Saenz |
 Tattoo by Nate Beavers |
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713 Tattoo Studio 1533 Westheimer Houston,Texas 77006
Phone: (713) 533-1239
For more information go to www.myspace.com/homersaenz, www.coryrogers.com, www.myspace.com/coryrogers, or www.myspace.com/nb13.
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