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TikTok impersonators help?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’ve had a handful of TikTok bot accounts pop up that are impersonating me & messaging people asking them what designs they want to book.</p> <p>They’re all clones of my account with minor username changes</p> <p>I’ve already had a few people reach out to me telling me that they’ve sent money for a deposit. & I’m at a loss.</p> <p>Ideally, I’d love to give all these people discounts but at what point do I cut that off?</p> <p>I’ve reported the accounts …
some recent portraits i’ve done!just moved from arizona to colorado springs. ig: @cosmiclly
submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Existing-Ad-5605"> /u/Existing-Ad-5605 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1u2jkw5">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comments/1u2jkw5/some_recent_portraits_ive_donejust_moved_from/">[comments]</a></span>
Tattoos by aestrallea.ttt, Romania
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi everyone, this is my first post in the community, so I thought I'd introduce myself through some of my work.<br/> I've been tattooing professionally for several years and lately I've been focusing a lot on this particular style. I'm always trying to improve and push my work further, so I'd genuinely appreciate any feedback, critique, or opinions you might have, whether it's about the overall piece, composition, readability, technique, or the style itself.<br…
Full freehand back tattoo by @sudanim._ (me), Rebel With A Cause — West Midlands: UK.
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Photographed majority healed, part fresh. </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/RebelWithACauseTAT2"> /u/RebelWithACauseTAT2 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1u1zz6o">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comments/1u1zz6o/full_freehand_back_tattoo_by_sudanim_me_rebel/">[comments]</a></span>
Best way to reschedule during relocation
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>The shop ive been at the past few years is unfortunately closing due to big developers buying out our building to be demolished. All the artists (including me) are going our separate ways. We were one of the only 7days a week shop in the area. I got hired at another shop but theyre closed sun/mon, i have 4 months worth of sundays i have to reschedule without any other days being opened, what do i do? I dont take deposits and i want this to go as smooth as possi…
Looking for the best bold traditional cartridges
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Looking for a nice bold cartridge<br/> , using TATSoul envy traditional lines they are very expensive $42 a box. Looking to see if anyone else had any others they prefer. They are still nice and bold. This was done with their traditional 9</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Lumber1316"> /u/Lumber1316 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://i.redd.it/9upnxlom4d6h1.jpeg">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.c…
The hand of God on the head! What do you think about tattoos in spots like this? 3.5 hours of work // Seattle, WA // IG: @iftattoo
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>One of the craziest spots to tattoo! No room for mistakes at all. Scalp tattoos also need to be packed really solid or they can fade pretty easily. Took 3.5 hours. Had to move fast because the client was hurting pretty bad by the end.</p> <p>What do you think about tattoos in places like this? Would you ever do one?</p> <p>Done in Seattle, WA // Artist <a href="http://instagram.com/iftattoo">Theo Ivanov</a> // IG: iftattoo</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted b…
Moving as a newer tattoo artist?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Ive been fully post graduation from my apprenticeship for 6 months now and Im moving to LA (from San Diego) by the end of the year. Not moving isnt really an option, Im moving in with my partner to hopefully save some money because we both live in HCOL areas, and my living situation is impermanent right now.</p> <p>any advice for moving as such a new artist? any recommendations? Im hoping to find a shop that has more experienced artists I can be around and lear…
Asked client to come back for tattoo and received abuse!
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So, I’ve been tattooing for 14 years, I pride myself on working with integrity, professionalism, and a pretty bloody decent bedside manner. My work is good, I’ve never once had a complaint (until now?!) and work solely on a word of mouth basis; and have been 2-3months our diary wise, which hopefully says it all about my work ethic and personality. I am not one to blow my own trumpet. But just wanted to give a bit of background.<br/> I had a mother and daughter …
shop owners and managers
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>what has been your worst experience with owning or managing a shop? could be due to landlords, artists, clients, etc. </p> <p>I am going thru it right now with mine and am curious what others have dealt with! </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/mortmcfly"> /u/mortmcfly </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comments/1u0dbk4/shop_owners_and_managers/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https:/…
I’ve had literally 8 people ask me to do this
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Am I an asshole that I don’t want to do this because I don’t want kids in my studio and I don’t feel comfortable having kids in the studio/ being responsible for them in the studio. Also it’s not going to hold well on the hand over time. Just gimmicky to me. Thoughts?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Piratedan19855"> /u/Piratedan19855 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1u08jfl">[link]</a></span…
Customized dragon tattoo
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>My client flew from Nashville to get her customized tattoo. A dragon wrapping around her leg, snowflakes and storm (her reference on this was Zabuza and Haku from Naruto) A Filipino Sun (cover up for her old tattoo) This was done for 4 consecutive days.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/ACtattoostudio"> /u/ACtattoostudio </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1u05xwb">[link]</a></span> <span><a hr…
Weekly ask an Artist thread
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Ask your questions here.</p> <p>Instagram handles can be added to user flairs.</p> <p>Send a message to TattooArtists_bot with subject instagram and @instagramusername in the message. You can use this link:</p> <p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=TattooArtists_bot&subject=instagram&message=@">https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=TattooArtists_bot&subject=instagram&message=@</a></p> <p>We have a wiki: <a href="/r/TattooArti…
Speed
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>How do you all do with speed and executing tattoos at an efficient pace? Personally, I feel like it’s my Achilles heal. I work at a walk in shop that does appointments as well and get kind of embarrassed about how long I take on a tattoo versus coworkers.</p> <p>For example, a tattoo <a href="https://imgur.com/a/GFNEKPs">like this</a> takes me about 2-3 hours.</p> <p><a href="https://imgur.com/a/o2agJpx">This tattoo</a> took me about 8-10 hours </p> <p>For cont…
Rejecting neck tattoos
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Kind of a silly question, but is it still normal to reject neck tattoos as a first tattoo? I had a girl message me (about 18-21 yrs old) asking for a side of neck and throat tattoo as her first tattoos. I told her I dont necessarily feel comfortable doing that as her first because of the pain, placement, and not knowing how her body reacts/pain tolerance. </p> <p>Is this still the right way to do things? Or am I being kind of crotchety and old-schooly (I'm only…
The boy and the heron
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Fun little piece based on the blue heron in the studio Ghibli move: the boy and the heron. Xq.ink on insta! </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Spiritual_Cow7748"> /u/Spiritual_Cow7748 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://i.redd.it/o7p5boacwr5h1.jpeg">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comments/1tz022k/the_boy_and_the_heron/">[comments]</a></span>
Battery Advice
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi guys,i work with a Bishop Wand Liner but in the last 2 weeks both my batteries died without a reason (Bishop x Critical),do you think I should buy them again or there are some better batteries to substitute them? I’m asking cuz this is very unexepected and my last battery died yesterday while i was guesting,luckily a colleague gave me his machine and i was very embarassed since i did not understand why it happened so randomly.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> subm…
Any opinions on the Peak Solice Pro 3?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Has anyone tried the Peak Solice Pro 3? Any pros and cons?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Kurby_Kurbs"> /u/Kurby_Kurbs </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://i.redd.it/9mx5jfca2m5h1.jpeg">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comments/1tya5h1/any_opinions_on_the_peak_solice_pro_3/">[comments]</a></span>
I gave the client’s parents their money back
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m a tattoo artist based in San Diego. I had a walk in today who wanted a finger tattoo. I do the job and then it turns out she has no money. I mean NO money. I have her pull up her bank account to show me. She has $4 in her bank. She has it in her head that her folks are gonna cover her for it. Specifically her dad.</p> <p>She is calling him and he’s ignoring her calls. I am asking if she has anyone else to text. She says she is trying to, but I realize prett…
Seven years healed, done by Inma at Thanks Tattoo Sydney
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Seven years healed and settled Bruiser on Carol 🐈⬛ 🌺💚<br/> Before being known for bird tattoos, cats were top on the request list. Reason I got my specialist visa approved in Australia for several years in fact. I still love tattooing them so much 🙌🏻. If you have one you’d like translated onto skin (or paper), get in touch! 💌</p> <p>Got to snap this one during my recent guest spot @thankstattoosydney. 📸 </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href…
What do you do with your artwork?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've done a couple of pieces that I was just thinking of printing and putting into frames at my studio. Is there anything else I could do with them? </p> <p>Some people recommend t-shirts or making prints to sell. But I can't see there being a good return on either of these options.</p> <p>Anyway hope you appreciate the work even though I hate them 🙃</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Tight_Prune7508"> /u/Tight_Prune…
How to break up with a problematic client?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>For more context, this is someone I’ve tattooed 4-5 times in the past. I’m conflicted about cutting them off as a client because of this history, because my books have been so ridiculously slow lately, and because we’ve been discussing their next tattoo for the last few months. </p> <p>I’ve been considering cutting them off as a client for a while, mainly because of their inappropriate behaviour, but more recently because of something that happened between them…
Crazy project! 80% healed, 2,5 sessions // Seattle, WA // IG: @iftattoo
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Crazy project, partially freehand, around 80% healed, including the red color, fresh white highlights and some extra details. Planning to continue it on the shin soon! </p> <p>Done in Seattle, WA // Artist <a href="http://instagram.com/iftattoo">Theo Ivanov</a> // IG: iftattoo</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/seattle_tattooer"> /u/seattle_tattooer </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1tw3u32">[li…
Matching Crocodiles
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Jessica Leigh Bowman - Take Care Tattoo Norwich UK Insta - JessicaLeighBowman I love when a client asks me to do large scale pieces especially if it's a matching pair! </p> <p>These were so so much fun to work on!</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Jessidote"> /u/Jessidote </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1tw1yge">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comment…
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