Tattoo Artists & Advice : How to Care for New Tattoos

To care for a new tattoo, keep it bandaged for one to three hours after leaving the tattoo shop, wash the tattoo gently with soap, and apply a lightweight hand lotion. Continue to lotion the tattoo for several weeks or until it heals with instructions from an experienced tattoo artist in… Learn how to get [...]

How much do tattoo artists charge to take on an apprentice?

I’m looking for a tattoo artist who is willing to take on an apprentice. What will they be looking for in an apprentice? I am a skilled artist, with one tattoo of my own. How much would they charge me to learn the trade? What’s the average?

Any tattoo artists out there? I have a question about gaining muscle with a tattoo?

I’m planning on getting an armband tattoo on my left bicep. I was wondering if anyone has any information regarding changes/distortions that could affect his tattoo if the size of my arm increases. Let’s say a 50% increase in size over the course of five years after I get the tattoo.

Tattoo artists: How do you feel about teenagers coming in to get tattoos?

I’ve always wondered what thoughts went though your mind when a teen walks in for a tattoo. What about when the tattoo has meaning? No meaning? If you’re not a tattoo artists, how would you feel if you were, and this happened? Psalm, I agree with you completely. Sorry about your friend. I know people [...]