Long tattoo sessions tend to be a rite of passage in the tattoo world. Whether you’re sitting for the first session of a half-sleeve, a four hour banger or just getting a million tattoos in one day, those hours in the chair can start to feel very real, and very long once the adrenaline starts to drop. The good news? A long session doesn’t actually have to feel like literal torture (although if you ask me, I would have to argue otherwise). With a bit of preparation and a fo

If you’ve ever booked a tattoo appointment, chances are you’ve asked the questions, or at least thought it. You’re committing to something permanent on your body. Of course you want to see what’s going on to your body before you walk into the shop, and it’s valid. It’s your skin, your time, and your money. But if your artist tells you that you won’t see the design until the day of your appointment, it’s not because they’re being secretive, difficult, or trying to stress yo

When I started working in the tattoo industry, I was wildly surprised by the number of clientele that didn’t understand the art of tattooing. And no, I don’t just mean the impressive abilities to pull clean lines or saturate that dreaded yellow to perfection. I’m talking about the moment that clients can look at a complex, detailed arrangement and say, “Wow. That’s art .” Tattoo artists are here to bring a client’s vision to life. It is our job to give you what you’re loo