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You're in a consultation for a large, complex tattoo. As you and your artist are discussing the plan for a multi-session piece, they might mention starting with the "bloodlines." For...

You're in a professional tattoo studio, ready for your session. You see your artist meticulously preparing their workspace, tearing open sterile packages and carefully arranging their tools. This pre-session ritual...

You're deep in the process of planning a custom tattoo with your artist. They mention they're going to use a "light box" to refine the final drawing before creating your stencil....

When you're getting a new tattoo, your focus is likely on the art, the design, and the pain. But the single most important factor in the entire process is something...

You're in the planning stages of a new color tattoo, and you're dreaming of a vibrant, eye-catching design. But how do you choose a color palette that will not only look...

You're in the planning stages of your next tattoo, and you're focused on finding the right artist and design. But have you ever considered the most fundamental tool of the...

You see it advertised online: a huge tattoo convention is coming to your city, featuring hundreds of world-class tattoo artists. It's a thrilling opportunity, but the environment is a world away...

You're in love with the look of a black and grey realism tattoo. You're amazed by the smooth, soft, photorealistic shading that creates a sense of depth and dimension. But...

For every person with a passion for tattoo art, the ultimate dream is often to become a professional artist. But the path from a sketchbook to a tattoo machine is...

If you've spent time in a tattoo studio, you've probably seen your artist using a squirt bottle filled with a golden-green, soapy liquid throughout the session. This ubiquitous product is...

You're in the tattoo chair, and you hear it: the iconic, loud, buzzing sound that is the universal signal of a tattoo session beginning. That sound comes from a tattoo...

You're in a tattoo consultation, discussing a large, flowing piece like a sleeve or a back piece. Your artist mentions that for this to work perfectly with your body, they'd like...