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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I have a medium brown skin tone but i wanted a color tattoo. What colors would work with my skin tone or will I have to stick to black and gray?

Asked by Eboni about 11 years ago

Red shows up really well, as well as blue. Sometimes green does. Purple tends to look black, and yellow and orange just fade into the skin. I've seen people with darker skin tones do well with color. Overall, I've mostly just stuck with black and gray on darker-skinned clients.

Hey. just wondering if i'm going to a tattoo store do i ask them for designs or do i bring a design of my own i'm not sure of what to do and its my first time.

Asked by leo about 11 years ago

You can do either. You can look at the flash on the walls or bring them ideas for a custom tattoo that you've collected before you go to the shop.

Is it common for artists to tattoo the artwork of another artist? For instance, if there was an artist overseas who's work I admire, could I have a local artist tattoo it on me? Or is that tacky/disrespectful?

Asked by --- over 11 years ago

Honestly, I have no idea. If it's the work of an artist- like painter, sculptor, etc, then I don't think a tattoo artist would have a problem with it. But, if it's the work of another tattoo artist, then yes, that's tacky/disrespectful. Every tattoo artist has their own style, and they are making (or have made) a name for themselves based on that style. Having another person copy that style is disrespectful. If you admire the original tattoo artist's work that much, why would you want someone to do a reproduction on you? Wouldn't you want an original? There are always tattoo conventions in the US that overseas artists come to. That's an easy way to get tattooed by someone whose work you admire.

I've noticed that some tattoo artists put some kind of clear liquid in the tattoo ink and mix it up before tattooing. Do you know what this liquid is and why they add it in?

Asked by Lynn over 10 years ago

It's water. They add it in to thin the ink out some. Over time, ink thickens in the bottle, so thinning it out makes it cover easier.

Hey! I'm an aspiring artist, and i've been wondering some good practicing techniques that aren't directly on skin. Also, any hints for beginners?

Asked by Natalie almost 11 years ago

Fake skin can be used for beginners. 

I got a tattoo for my dad who passed away and got it in roman numerals. I asked my sister the date because my mom isn't a big fan of tat's and she told me the wrong year. Now I have an extra line at the end. How can I cover it? I can send a pic.

Asked by Idiot. about 11 years ago

Without seeing it, it's difficult to answer. You could add some tiny roses to the beginning and end of the date, which will camoflage it, maybe? That's a tough one.

I just got a new tattoo last night for the first time wondering if I can use Neosporin to keep the moisturize that's all I got

Asked by Chris Mackenzie over 10 years ago

Please don't use Neosporin to heal a tattoo. It causes the skin to heal too quickly, resulting in a loss of ink. Use A&D ointment, Aquafor or white, unscented lotion.