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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I was thinking about getting some art by Alex Pardee tatted on me but it got me thinking.. is that illegal? Is it considered copyright infringement? I guess my question is can you get an artists drawings tatted on you without permission?

Asked by David almost 12 years ago

To be completely honest, I don't know the answer to this question. If you aren't using the image for capital gain, I don't think it's a problem, but I honestly have no idea. People are always getting Dali's art as tattoos, but just because everyone does it doesn't make it right. If the artist is still alive, maybe shoot him or her an email, just to cover yourself? Sorry I couldn't help wiht this one more.

I already have a black pentagram about 5 inches down my shoulder on my arm that needs a touch up but My question is do you think a tarot illustration might look tacky? I want to put the High Priestess above it.

Asked by Priestess almost 12 years ago

Completely up to you.

I got a tattoo on Friday, my first one and the girl forgot to cross the second in eternity on it. I have been trying to get her to do it for me, and it keeps getting put off. How much would it cost to go and get it done elsewhere?

Asked by Sarah over 11 years ago

You'll probably be charged the shop minimum, which can range anywhere from $40-$100, depending on the shop. My advice is to get the artist who screwed it up to fix it- it's her job, and her reputation, to do so.

I want to get a disney tattoo on my ankle or shoulder but I'm not sure what I want , I want something they will look bad as I get older ?

Asked by Disneygirl24 over 11 years ago

The best advice I have for you is to just get on the internet and find pictures you like. If you like it, who cares what other people think?

I'm new to tattooing, I was wondering how do you use stencil paper to transfer to skin?

Also, I was also wondering how deep to go while tattooing?

Asked by William over 11 years ago

Ask the person that I'm assuming you are apprenticing under, or other people in the shop where I'm assuming you are apprenticing. If you are trying to teach yourself, without a formal apprenticeship, then stop. 

Im an African American with brown skin thats like a chestnut brown i want to get one sleeve in color and one in realism black and grey as i dont see many ppl do this would this be a good idea

Asked by OmarRaymond almost 12 years ago

Darkers skin doesn't show colors the way light skin does. Greens, blues and reds are about the only colors that really show up in dark skin, and even then the colors aren't as vibrant as with lighter skin pigments. The choice is ultimately up to you, but darker skin tones show black tattoos and black and grey tattoos better than color tattoos, generally speaking.

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 11 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.