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

my husband has a new gun..the black ink goes down good, but cant get the colored ink to go down....the well has ink in it...it lays down on the skin, but skin doesn't take it

Asked by karen over 10 years ago

First off, it's not a "gun," it's a machine. Secondly, I'm assuming your husband hasn't been formally trained as a tattoo artist, so therefore, I refuse to help. Thirdly, there's no actual question here. Forthly, tell him to stop tattooing until he is formally apprenticed in a shop.

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 over 10 years ago

Fake skin can be used for beginners. 

If i get a small tattoo under my collarbone will they make me take off my shirt? If they do will they at least let me cover myself. Im very shy about my body and i need to know before i go in to get it.

Asked by Natasha over 10 years ago

Nope. Wear a tank top and you'll be fine. I have a word under each of my collar bones and I just wore a tank top and then tucked the straps under my arms while it was being done.

im 16 and dying to get a simple tattoo of a word in my bottom inner lip. my parents will not let me. is there any way possible to get a tattoo? i know tattoos are permanent but its such a hidden spot i know i wont regret it.

Asked by dali over 10 years ago

Nope. I don't know of a state that will tattoo a 16 year old without parental consent.

Hey, last night I did a small cross tattoo on my ankle. The needle was clean and I used a tattoo machine that I bought online. But I noticed the back of my leg is kinda sore and my foot is a little numb. I was just wondering if thos is normal?

Asked by Mike Robertson over 10 years ago

No, it's not normal, and it occurred because you bought a machine online and tattooed yourself without having gone through an actual apprenticeship or knowing what you are doing.

My friend is a very talented artist and is going to draw my tattoo. Does her drawing have to be to scale? I want my tattoo rather small but she drew it large. How does that work when I bring in her drawing to the tattoo shop? Thanks!

Asked by Kelly over 10 years ago

They can resize it at the tattoo shop.

If you use black on a darker person not too dark but not Caucasian will the ink come out dark green when healed or even as a tattoo artis does it would u see the ink on yhe skin dark green or black then when its heal dark green

Thank u

Asked by shy over 10 years ago

Black ink that heals dark green is cheap ink. Good quality black ink stays black.