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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How much would it cost to get mermaid scales on my mid thigh?

Asked by Silent_singer over 12 years ago

I don't price quote. It says it in my description above. Tattoo prices depend on the artist, the shop, the area you live in, etc. It's best to ask an artist who will actually be doing the tattoo.

I have some ideas for a tattoo. a collage kind of thing but i would like to see a drawing of it before i commit.

Asked by jay over 12 years ago

Okay. I'm missing a question with this one. I would definitely have your tattoo artist draw something up before tattooing you. That way you don't get flying genitals tattooed on you as a joke...

I am getting a tattoo of an infinity sign with feather birds and the words stay strong on my inner bicep, the feather and birds going from inner arm to outside. will resistant training stretch or effect my tattoo and when can I start exercising again

Asked by Mill over 12 years ago

Small changes in size and weight generally won't affect a tattoo. But if you are going from being thin and kind of scrawny to a professional body builder size, the tattoo will stretch and look faded.

I need practice when it comes to using and incorporating color into my artwork.
My question is...what is the closest medium to tattoo ink that i could begin practicing with?
Oil paints? Acrylics? Watercolors? ect.

Asked by Spencer over 12 years ago

I'd say acrylics. They have about the right consistency as tattoo ink. Once tattoo ink goes into the skin, however, it coats more like a watercolor. Very tricky medium, tattoo ink and skin.

Hi,
I got a tattoo on my foot 3 days ago and it's all scabby. I bumped it while walking up the stairs and part of a scab came off and color leaked. Is this normal/ okay? It wasn't much color but I'm concerned

Asked by Carlie almost 12 years ago

If a scab rips off before it's supposed to, there is a chance you'll have a loss of ink in the final healing process. 

is it true a lot of tattoo artists won't touch up another's work? I got tribal work done on my ribcage and the outlines ended up blurring. The original artist is no longer nearby and i would like to ask my current artist to do it-- is it ok to ask?

Asked by rocky over 12 years ago

Ask away. Many artists will touch another artist's work, especially if the original artist is no longer available.

I was wondering I have a black tattoo that's pretty dark it was ca cover up. So can we put lime green on a black tattoo will it show up

Asked by marisa about 12 years ago

Probably not.