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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Do tattoo artists get mad/annoyed when a client wants a simple/generic tattoo, like a star? I understand they don't like repetition, but if THEY won't end up doing that simple tattoo design for me, who will? You know? Help please lol

Asked by Marina over 12 years ago

You should always be able to find an artist who doesn't mind generic tattoos because it's money in their pocket. As much as I hated doing things like stars, hearts and names, sometimes it's a necessary evil.

My question to you is, with all of the possibilities out there of gorgeous pieces of art you could have tattooed on your skin, why would you choose something generic like a star. A million other people have star tattoos. Just think about it before you get it permanently inked on your body.

getting a Irish knot bracelet with a dangling celtic cross, would you suggest color of Irish flag or black ink

Asked by smith over 12 years ago

If you are getting the bracelet to look like it's a realistic bracelet hanging on your skin, then go black and grey for authenticity. Otherwise, color vs. black and grey is completely up to the client.

And, in reading further into your question, Irish flag colors might be overkill with the celtic knot and celtic cross. Stick with black and grey, or just green. But that's what I would tell a customer if they came to me with that idea, so it's purely my opinion.

Would you be interested in helping me cover or camouflaging a tattoo of a crown I have on my back? Or do you know of someone in the Chandler area that you would suggest ? Thanks for your help.

Asked by Melissa over 12 years ago

I'd be happy to help you with ideas for your cover up. I'm not familiar with anyone in the Chandler area, sorry. Head to my website above (The Inklings of Life) and find my email address in the Contact & Disclosure section! =)

Hi can ANY tattoo be covered up? I have a huge chest piece(sugar skull with black wings) and i want it covered up but I am not sure it can be done. Can a bigger dark piece cover it up? I can email you the pics if it helps. Really really need help

Asked by Ryan about 12 years ago

It all depends on the original tattoo and area. Not every tattoo can be covered. If it's too dark, too big, or on the edge of a body part (like covers the entire top of the hand), it makes it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to cover.

Hey, a really good friend of mine does all my tattoos. I want one covered up, would it be wrong of me to ask him to cover up his own work

Asked by jason over 12 years ago

That would have to be between your friend and you. Some artists don't mind it. I've had to cover up my own work before (though it was a name of a significant other that I advised the client not to get, she found out he was cheating and I had to cover his name up). Honestly, I'd talk with your friend and give them the option. It's better to do that then to just show up with their work covered up and they had no idea.

I got my third tattoo 2 weeks ago and on my small hearts that the artist went back and added more ink too, they still have rough dried skin. One heart still has the scab on it. They also are are bit red around them. Is this normal? It is on my ankle.

Asked by Kelly over 12 years ago

Scabbing can happen when an area of the skin is overworked, or if the person bleeds a lot during the tattooing process. Redness around the tattoo is normal during the healing process. Without seeing your ankle, it's hard for me to judge if it's healing properly, but if it were infected, it would smell horrible, would hurt like hell, and you'd have a greenish or yellow ooze coming from it. So, if you don't have those symptoms, you are probably fine.

I just got a tattoo on my shoulder cap 4 days ago and it is NOTHING like the stencil or what I asked for. The artist said they are so embarrassed and it can be fixed but I seriously do not know how it can be. Its way bigger than I wanted, etc.

Asked by Lane Lovett over 12 years ago

Okay... did I miss a question somewhere in there? If you aren't satisfied with the artist, then don't go back to them. If they botched it in the first place, chances are they will just continue to mess it up in an effort to "fix" it. If you are comfortable with them fixing it, they shouldn't charge you, so get it done. If you aren't comfortable, talk to the shop owner to see if another artist can do it free of charge, otherwise you'll have to pay for a cover up or rework somewhere else.