The Artist-Client Relationship: Building Trust for Better Tattoo Outcomes
First, let’s talk about tattoos – the beautiful, and in many ways, irrevocable, markers that we elect to adorn ourselves with. In fact, tattoos can be thought of as more enduring than marriage; statistically speaking, they are certainly longer-lasting. And, unlike mortgages, they are also more visually evident. Due to the durable nature of tattoos […]
Digital Revolution in Tattoo Design and Application
Tattooing, one of the oldest art forms practised by Egyptian mummies, Polynesian chieftains and that fellow at college who got rather too keen on the whole concept during freshers week, is undergoing what one might perhaps say was a kind of jolly good shake up. Nowadays, the modern tattoo parlour is much like a cross […]
Apprentice to Master: The Career Path of Successful Tattoo Artists
The career path of becoming a tattooist is not the same as deciding to become an accountant. You cannot take a detour by going to the job centre, picking up a paper and emerging three months later with a diploma entitling you to be a decorator on skin. No, the route to becoming a tattooist […]
Tattooing Minors: A Cultural and Ethical Dilemma
So let us now turn our consideration to a rather thorny topic, a subject which falls at the curious junction of human freedom, parental anxiety, and the sober business of boring holes in the skin with needles filled with indelible ink. I refer, of course, to the question of tattoos — or, more specifically, whether […]
Tattoos During Pregnancy: The Surprising Facts You Need to Know
Now then. Let’s have a proper chat, shall we? One that doesn’t involve me wagging a finger at you like some fusty Victorian headmaster, but rather sitting down together with a cup of something warming and discussing a matter that’s rather more complicated than it might first appear. Pregnancy changes nearly every part of your […]
The Evolution of Tattoos
The earliest human who decided to puncture their skin with pigment-dipped thorns must have been quite the revolutionary. They likely sat by a fire, examining their handiwork – a crude mark that would last forever – and thought, “Well, that’s rather splendid, isn’t it?” The ancient art of permanent decoration traces back to Ötzi, our […]
Tattoo Vibes: The Art, The Culture, The Passion
Ink-stained skin tells stories more vivid than any novel, more profound than decoration. Tattoos are not mere marks upon flesh but living manuscripts — anthropological testaments etched into human canvases, if you will. They whisper narratives of identity, rebellion, memory, and love with an eloquence that transcends spoken language. Now, before we embark on this […]
Breaking into the Tattoo Industry: A Guide for Aspiring Artists
Tattoos; those marvelous markings that have graced human skin since the dawn of civilization. From the intricate blue whorls adorning the face of the “Ukok Princess,” a 2,500-year-old Siberian mummy whose elaborate tattoos hinted at a life of spiritual significance, to the bold sailor’s tattoos of the 18th century that spoke of distant lands and […]
Tattoo Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Clients and Artists
My dear chums, gather ’round for a tale as old as time, or at least as old as the first chap who looked at his bare arm and thought, “You know what? This could do with a splash of permanent adornment.” Yes, we’re diving into the fascinating realm of tattoos and the unspoken rules that […]
Tattoo Hygiene: Essential Safety Standards to Know
Why Tattoo Hygiene and Safety Matter Let’s start with the basics, shall we? When choosing a reputable tattoo studio, safety and hygiene should be your top priorities. The CDC tattoo safety and infection prevention guidelines emphasize the critical importance of proper sterilization to prevent bloodborne pathogens. A tattoo studio is rather like selecting a fine […]
