Tattoo Artists

I get asked a lot about the use of the phrase “we the people” in the context of tattooing. I am a firm believer that we must all share in the responsibility of helping others, especially those who are less fortunate. The phrase we the people is a reference to the idea that all of […]

If you’re an avid tattoo lover, I have a message for you. Not all tattoos are created equal. Some are created to be permanent, while others can be covered up with a cover-up tattoo. The cover-up tattoo covers the ink, leaving a “shadow” so there is less of it to see. These tattoos are like […]

The small calf tattoo is a common tattoo among women. There are many variations of this tattoo, but the small tattoo usually consists of the female body half (the calf) with a small circle in the center. The tattoo is designed to look natural, like the calf is a part of the body that still […]

I’m a big fan of tribal tattoos in general, but I also love tribal tattoo cover ups. I started this blog in part because I saw many people sharing the beauty of tribal tattoos and some of the amazing work that went into creating them. In addition to being beautiful and functional, tribal tattoos are […]

We’ve all heard that tattooing can be a risky proposition. And while we all have our own preferences, it’s important to remember that there are some important issues to consider when buying tattooing equipment. First and foremost, let’s consider that if you’re going to get a tattoo, it should be in a safe place. Even […]

I was recently inspired by a comment on our Instagram that was shared by a young lady who had a tattoo that covered half her body. I wanted to share something that many of you can relate too, which is that this is what some tattoos are going to look like in 10 years when […]

I’m starting to think that tattoo artists are weird. The tattoo artist that I want to talk to about this tattoo is one of my tattoo artists. She made the tattoo I’m getting, and I want to know why she thought I could do it. She claims that she’s never had anyone make a tattoo […]

There is nothing quite as intimidating as arriving at a convention and finding out you are the only person in the convention who hasn’t had a tattoo. The reality is that there are thousands of tattoo artists in the world. The same goes for tattoo conventions. While there aren’t as many tattoo conventions in Nashville […]

Tattoos and acne are two of the many things in life that we do without regard. One of the most common reasons we have acne is from too much sun or too much exposure to the sun. This may be the same reason we have tattoos. Tattoo artists use many artistic media to create designs […]

The fact that I got a tattoo on my left arm is something that has been a source of both pleasure and pain over the past 15 years. It’s been a source of happiness, pain, and a source of self-esteem. I’m sad to say that it was a part of a very ugly experience. But […]