I’ve never had an LA or NY Ink type experience.

Everyone worries about their niche going too mainstream. It’s fine. No worries.

Yep, it’s shooped.

Thank God. Horrifying. O_O

Question: Has anyone ever seen well-done female genital tattoos?

Oh, agreed – If an artist gets snippy and doesn’t want to discuss stuff, I’d run, too.

What do you think people should talk about on a tattoo forum, though? I consider you a respectable, knowledgeable, nice guy. I think your opinion is one worth listening to.

But I think you’re being a real jerk about this whole, “OMG ASK AN ARTIST” every…[Read more]

No, I’ve never woke up thought I was hugging your girlfriend. :p

My dad’s been in the hospital and I’ve been dogsitting his 180 lb. Great Dane, and she LOVES to snuggle in bed and refuses to sleep alone. It’s been really weird waking up every morning with this giant body in my arms, thinking,”Oh my God, who did I bring home?” 😮

I don’t want to dogpile, but you’re an adult. You don’t have $1,000? What if you need your car fixed? What about your health insurance deductible if you got sick? Don’t get tattoos until you have enough money for emergencies like that. I’ve been broke, but I sure wasn’t getting inked when I was that broke.

And you could incorporate the…[Read more]

The internet and looking for opinions on forums isn’t exactly the worst idea ever.

Ultimately, asking artists, and beyond that, being happy with it ourselves, is the best measure. I have a long text tattoo, and I know it drives some tattoo afficianados on here bonkers, but I get more compliments on it. Even my lovely, talented tattooist likes…[Read more]

The internet and looking for opinions on forums isn’t exactly the worst idea ever.

Ultimately, asking artists, and beyond that, being happy with it ourselves, is the best measure. I have a long text tattoo, and I know it drives some tattoo afficianados on here bonkers, but I get more compliments on it. Even my lovely, talented tattooist likes…[Read more]

Probably just a mild reaction and nothing to worry about. Let us know how it goes and take pics!

Probably just a mild bit of irritation. Doesn’t sound like allergies – You didn’t mention a case of the itchies or other issues. 🙂 Try applying a little Cort-Aid and be gentle with it.

You can’t cover a hunk black space. Laser is the only option.

For my tattoo on my side, which happens to be the side I sleep on, I showered before bed, patted dry and allowed it to completely air dry, applied a little Tattoo Goo, put on an oversized teeshirt, and hoped for the best. Looks great three months later. 🙂

If you want things to change, stop making petitions and crying.

Instead, be a paragon in your field, THEN get your more visible tattoos.

Betamethasone lotion will help clear that up, and it’s relatively cheap.

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Get them a nice bottle of Jack Daniels or something.

Potentially disastrous! I think it’s a bit bold to assume someone who works with a lot of alternative people must drink. Gifts are very personal, and the point of running a tattoo shop is to make money.

I think tipping $30-$40 is appropriate here.

Cluck cluck, Genny Ohhh. 😉

I vote Imperial insignia on the tootsie, but that’s just my taste. It’s going to be forever classy.

A lot of this comes down to skin tone, texture, and hue. If you’re tattooing paper-like, soft, supple skin, the color is going to pop more than on course darker skin.

Sarah of Vivid Body Art in Knoxville has a lovely, light touch – She’s also a very gifted artist and able to place and execute any idea very well.

My first tattoo, done by a man named Pierre in northern California, also had a nice, light touch, though it was a small piece. Fortunately, I’ve never had someone who didn’t have light hands and years…[Read more]

So you want business cards so at risk teens can write letters? Sounds fishy to me.

I think it’s very odd your website provides no names and no phone number, and just a PO box rather than a physical address. Can you provide some references that you’re a legitimate organization? I look forward to some answers.

The feeling’s much the same here, Chen. While everyone may not love my tattoos, at least they were done by lovely, nice, professional people.

Lovely talent!