I agree that relationships are important. I’ve been going to the same person for 8 years now. I only take ideas with me. Ideas and money. My last piece I started a few weeks ago, we Google’s some reference material he decided his plan of attack and free handed the stencil. It is intimidating letting it flow right out of someones mind but I…[Read more]

It has been my experience that if you walk into a shop with your idea set in stone with perfect reference material and you want it to be exactly the way you drew it, (especially on a first tattoo) your going to get exactly what you wanted. A tattoo that you designed. Having said that most people cannot design things that translate into good…[Read more]

Danzig, black dahlia murder, Afi, nekromantix, unknown Henson, exodus. Started listening to “refused-the shape of punk to come” again after i bought tix to the reunion tour in Atlanta Georgia next month.

A&d ointment is good. Most places won’t recommend it because of the elevated risk of allergic reaction. If you are allergic to shellfish don’t use a&d ointment.

I work in a machine shop, so I’m exposed to dust dirt metal particulate. I always use an a&d and triple antibiotic spread and wrap with Saran wrap for the duration of my workday, gentle wash and air out at night. It works for me. Always cover them outside. If u have an allergy to shellfish don’t use a&d.

That’s terrible. Looks like a wash to me. Next time go to a professional. Maybe it will wash out a lot and be easier to cover, granted there’s not a lot of scar tissue.

I appreciate the warm welcome. I have gotten more compliments on the heart than any other. Although it didn’t heal as dark as I would have liked. But I’m not a big fan of touch ups.

This is my first south of the border piece. “I bet you ten bucks my c@#k hangs down to my knee. A more modern take on a very traditional tattoo.