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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So, I've never gotten a tattoo before and have my heart set on a splashed watercolor house sparrow -Silhouette only, If I got that roughly around the size of 2inx2in wide. what would you charge me for that kind of work?

Asked by Grunged Tattoos over 12 years ago

I don't price quote for shops or even throw numbers around online, just as a respect to whatever artist you have do your tattoo. I'd hate if someone came to me with "Well, this tattoo lady online said she'd charge me x-amount, so that's what I want to pay."

Talk to whoever you want to do your tattoo to get a ballpark range. Very nice idea, though, and something I'd love to be able to do. Good luck!

Does a tattoo hurt on the inside of your forearm

Asked by Craig about 12 years ago

The inside of the forearm is a tender area, yes. Pain is completely subjective, though. For me, the ribs is the most painful area to be tattooed, but I've had clients fall asleep during rib tattoos before because the pain didn't affect them at all. So, what hurts for one person won't hurt for another. 

Any part of the body that doensn't get normal exposure to outside elements or wear-and-tear will be more tender.

i have to ask, do tattooist charge you to draw a picture or a design.

Asked by gabi over 12 years ago

Some do, some don't. Most tattoo artists make you put down a deposit in order to draw your tattoo, and that deposit goes toward the cost of your tattoo. It isn't likely to find a tattoo artist that will draw a tattoo for you with no guarantee that they'll be the one doing the tattoo.

Would it be okay to add skulls around a tribal tattoo that doesnt wrap all the way around your arm?

Asked by John about 12 years ago

Without seeing tattoos, it's hard for me to judge what would and wouldn't look right.

is it normal for my tattooer to ink his signature beside the tattoo he just finished?

Asked by james D almost 12 years ago

It's not, actually. I've seen tattoo artists do it, but it's not an industry standard practice, no. They have to ask the client before they do it, too.

Can you add more detail to a tattoo that is four years old?

Asked by Allis about 12 years ago

In theory, yes. Without seeing the tattoo, I can't give definites. Tattoos can be touched up and refreshed years after they are done, though.

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 almost 12 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?