Tattoo Artist

Tattoo Artist

Tatted Mom

Tucson, AZ

Female, 32

I'm a tattoo artist who underwent a standard apprenticeship under a certified tattoo artist. I am an artist first, tattooer second, which means I put creativity and art into my tattoos, not just the 'you pick it, we stick it' type of tattooer. Apprenticeships for tattooing vary by state, according to the laws. I'm also a trained body piercer, as well. Any questions about the job or apprenticing, I'd be happy to help!

PLEASE NOTE: I will NOT price tattoos. Seek a shop for that.

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Last Answer on May 23, 2014

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have you ever done a tattoo that looks like a water color painting

Asked by Will about 11 years ago

Yep.

Hi. I have a Phoenix on my arm which is great but now I want to add clouds as a background. Do you think this will be an issue as the foreground has been done first? Thank you.

Asked by Mike about 11 years ago

Shouldn't be an issue at all. Many times a background is added behind an existing tattoo.

I'm 14 and want to get a RIP tattoo on my forearm. My question is will it stretch as I grow.

Asked by cvleb about 11 years ago

Honestly, I don't recommend getting a tattoo when you are 14. Not only is your body still dramatically changing, which could result in an awkward tattoo when you are older, but your body is still growing, so what would be a forearm tattoo now won't be centered on your forearm once you stop growing. Plus, you have no idea what you want to do as a career when you are older, and a forearm tattoo could hinder you from pursuing certain career fields. PLUS, your taste as a 14 year old will be drastically different than when you are an adult, and I can almost 99% guarantee you will regret whatever tattoo you got at 14. Please don't get tattooed for at least another 4 years. Wait until you are older. You will thank me later.

i have a large eagle tatoo on my forearm done 30yrs ago that is covering and old hand job tattoo. lots of dark areas on body. can this be cover or reworked

Asked by sean about 11 years ago

Without seeing it, it's hard to give an accurate answer here. I've reworked 30 year old tattoos, yes. I've covered 30 year old tattoos, yes. As far as yours, specifically, I'm not sure.

If you have an average hangover, what are the risks if getting your tattoo that day? And would it be more advised to wait until the next day?

Asked by Matt over 11 years ago

I would advise to wait, yes. The body doesn't take pain well during a hangover, so your pain threshhold might be severely diminished and your skin very sensitive. Depending on how much you drank the night before, the quality of the tattoo could be compromised due to more bleeding.

How can I tell how many sessions a tattoo will take? Or how complicated can a one session tattoo be?

Asked by Em over 10 years ago

It all depends on the tattoo and the proficiency of the artist. I've seen artists knock out entire sleeves in one day.

i just got my first tattoo on my wrist a week ago now red bumps, blisters, or zits have been appearing everywhere on that arm. it is infected?

Asked by adam over 10 years ago

Sometimes red bumps on and around the tattoo can be ingrown hairs from where the tattoo artist shaved the area, or people sometimes have a reaction with the A&D ointment used during the tattoo process. If the bumps form white heads, and are located on the actual tattooed area, with no bumps around the tatttoed area, I'd see a doctor.