I’m not a professional & I certainly don’t tattoo anyone.
I agree that someone professionally trained is more likely to provide a better tattoo, Hygiene etc
But if someone is dedicated, talented & doesn’t just pick up a gun & call’s themselves a professional, then they deserve the benefit of the doubt (Backed up with previous work)
I’ve looked at Izarrasink’s album & it’s of a high standard, if she lived in my area I would consider her along with the Tattoo Parlours.
I live in New Zealand so maybe we have different standards (no licensing etc),
but one of the local business’s did a guitar & the arm was bent (45 degrees) as he was supposedly high, another one has a reputation for not being hygienic.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that a licensed professional is usually more trustworthy & provides better work,
But depending on the quality of their work someone who has other commitments (Children etc) & has a part time studio on there property should still be considered a professional
just my two cents
Daniel
