Confession time – I am terrible at girly things. Makeup, hair styling, dress up, general fluffery. I occasionally promise myself I will “Act like a real grown-up lady” and do All the Things and I go out and purchase a menagerie of products and objects to make me feel Goddess-like and then I swiftly lose […]
First Tattoo ? How to Get the Best Tattoo for You
So You Think You Want to Get Your First Tattoo? Oh I remember what it felt like to be you. Curious about tattoos, thinking it would fun/cool to have a tattoo. Imagining drawing up a really nice image or maybe asking a friend to do one. Maybe finding something on Pinterest. Not really too worried about who […]
Tattoo Design – Contemplating Completing My Canvas
The journey of a tattoo collector is arduous and frequently full of stops, starts, and sudden unexpected twists. My journey from the owner of one, small, crappy tattoo to a serious collector is a long, slow burn and if you like unedited content, non-sequiturs, and BS, can be explored in full on this site. I am […]
The Black Hat Tattoo Studio – An Artistic Gem in Dublin Ireland
THE BLACK HAT TATTOO One of my favourite parts of writing about tattoos and tattoo culture is learning about different shops and tattoo artists from around the world. I have a special treat for you as I shine a light on a great shop with a wonderful work ethic and mindset – not to mention […]
Property Insurance for Tattoo Shops – Be Prepared
Back in October, I had a trip to Richmond Va planned so I could continue to work on my retirement savings plan – ie my leg sleeve by Teresa Sharpe. A beautiful tattoo that has continued to grow and evolve – I am always excited (and mildly nauseated) to get back in the chair and discover […]
Tattoos and Diabetes – Is It Safe to Get a Tattoo?
Here is an informative article from The Diabetes Council about getting tattoos and diabetes. Remember to always check with a medical professional if you suffer from any serious illness or skin disorder BEFORE you get a tattoo!! Conditions like psoriasis can create problems with tattoos and immune disorders like Lyme disease can also be a […]
Pick a Good Tattoo Shop – 4 Important Questions
How to Pick a Good Tattoo Shop So how do you pick a good tattoo shop? Yelp reviews? Checking portfolios? Social media? Word of mouth? All of those are good suggestions but they overlook a very important aspect. A shop is often a collective of artists who are independent contractors. This system gives owners a lot of […]
Unkindness Art Ink Master Finale – I Chat with Erin Chance & Doomkitten
If you are like me you have a love/hate relationship with tattoo reality shows. I love seeing artists at work that I have never heard of, or even better, watching some of my favorites show off their formidable skills. What I hate is the nonsense fluff and falseness that seems to be an inevitable part of reality […]
Tattoo Regrets
We all have stories about our tattoos. Some of those stories are tragedies but make sure your tattoos aren’t tragic. Here is an article (posted with their permission) from advdermatology.com regarding tattoo regrets. This is solid advice and I couldn’t have said it better myself – plus check out their incredible infographic – SWOON! TATTOO […]
Red Baron Ink – Small But Mighty Tattoo Studio in NYC
I have been getting some lovely emails from folks asking me to check out their shops, Instagram, videos, charity projects, galleries etc. This is great fun for me because; it makes me feel very special, I LOVE checking out cool tattoos and tattoo related artwork, and you guys are literally spoon-feeding me articles making […]
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