I remember the first time I saw a beautifully executed rose tattoo cascading down a woman’s sternum – it completely changed my perspective on what chest tattoos could be. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat this – chest tattoos can be tricky. According to recent data from Advanced Dermatology’s 2023 study, the chest ranks as the […]
According to a recent study by the Wounded Warrior Project, approximately 70% of people get tattoos to honor or remember someone or something significant in their lives (https://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/Marks-of-Honor-Warrior-Tattoos-Tell-Tales-of-the-Past-Present-and-Future). This hits close to home for me – when I first thought about getting a warrior tattoo, it wasn’t about looking tough or intimidating anyone. I wanted […]
Walking into my first tattoo shop at eighteen, I felt completely overwhelmed by the colorful sheets covering every wall surface. Those bold, iconic designs seemed to tell stories of adventure, honor, and rebellion that spoke directly to something deep inside me. I learned from talking to old-school tattoo artists that tattoo flash has been a […]
Most of us these days scroll through Instagram and Pinterest for hours hunting for the perfect design (source). I remember spending way too many late nights going down rabbit holes, looking at thousands of wolf tattoos, trying to find something that captured that fierce independence I was feeling. The lone wolf tattoo is still one […]
I remember walking into my first tattoo parlor fifteen years ago, completely mesmerized by a massive Celtic sleeve covering the artist’s arm. The intricate knotwork seemed to tell stories I couldn’t quite understand, but felt deeply connected to. That moment sparked my fascination with celtic tattoo art – a passion shared by thousands of others, […]
Got a tattoo you’re not crazy about anymore? Before you panic about expensive laser removal, there’s something pretty cool you should know about. Blast over tattoos are getting really popular, and for good reason – instead of hiding your old ink under layers of new work, this technique actually celebrates what you’ve got by turning […]
I’ve been tattooing for eight years now, and honestly? Peacock tattoos are having a moment. Just last week, three different clients came in with peacock inspiration photos saved on their phones. There’s something about these birds that just speaks to people – maybe it’s the colors, maybe it’s the symbolism, or maybe it’s just that […]
Okay, I’ll admit it – I’m totally obsessed with Norse mythology tattoos. And if you’re looking for something that screams ‘don’t mess with me’ while still being beautiful, valkyries are where it’s at. These warrior women aren’t just pretty faces with wings – they’re the ones who decided who lived and died in battle. Pretty […]
I’ll be honest – when I walked into my first tattoo shop fifteen years ago, I was completely overwhelmed. The artist showed me a portfolio filled with vibrant colors, but it was the bold black pieces that stopped me in my tracks. According to Pew Research Center’s 2023 study, about a third of Americans have […]
Did you know that 23% of Americans with tattoos regret at least one of them? I discovered this statistic while researching removal options after my friend Sarah spent months trying various creams to fade a poorly executed ankle tattoo from her college years. Her journey through different products taught me that choosing the right tattoo […]
