Unfiltered, Honest Tattoo Advice

Have you ever wondered, “what is going on inside a tattoo artist’s head?” Many things, ranging from: crazy wild conspiracy theories, to cute animals dancing on the internet, to the latest music trends, I’m sure. Usually, these are all of the “fun” topics that clients and I get to share while in the tattoo chair. This thread is not that. I’m going to talk about the “not so fun” parts of being a tattoo artist, and what really grinds my (our) gears, from the consultation process to the tattoo appointment, and everything after that.​A lot of our stresses come down to prospects not using basic, common sense. So, I’ve compiled a list of information that can help just about anyone learn how to be a “super cool client” and how to avoid being someone who gets “blacklisted.” Follow this simple advice, and you too could get tattooed by me (or anyone else equally as awesome). Don’t follow this advice, and you may potentially miss opportunities of working with some really cool people. The choice is...