The difference between the first and the third is because it’s been done in two sittings. It isn’t uncommon for a tattoo of this size. If this is the sort of design you desire then make sure that you have properly researched the topic if you want it to be a true representation of a Maori/Polynesian tattoo. Take your findings down to an artist that…[Read more]

Your tattoo artist should give you all the answers to the questions that you have, but we always recommend to our customers to clean tattoo 2 hours after procedure. To let it air for an hour. Apply some aftercare lotion and then reapply clingfilm. Repeat this procedure twice daily for the first 48 hours and then after that keep clean and apply…[Read more]

As it’s already been suggested it does generally take longer for skin to heal in the ‘softer’ areas of the body. To help your tattoo settle properly, once all ‘scabs’ are off apply a good moisturiser daily.

I didn’t realise the dates on them until I looked again afterwards, sorry.

You can create all types of tattoos, some to have meaning, and some without. We have a large spectrum of customers coming through our studio, I think that in general people who are getting the smaller tattoos do try and give justifacation and meaning to them. They’ll probably only have one tattoo maybe two in thier whole life. On the whole…[Read more]

Loving the Ink Owl Skeleton!! Amongst other images. Nice work allround pretty much, keep it up. I agree with the previous post remember about doing the smaller designs too, it can be frustrating not being able to convert images that you want to into tattoos. Having smaller designs will give you more freedom in regards to doing your own work.

It’s been on quite a few of the different tattoo t.v progarms over the past few years, the most recent one I saw on Tattoo Highway a few weeks ago though that may have been a repeat. They talked through the whole process and explained how it mixed with the ink etc and why it works without hindering. Although it is a good idea there are still…[Read more]

We continually speak to people that are more concerned with the cost of thier tattoo than the quality of the work. Sometimes it can be explained using a different example. Most 18 year olds probably wouldn’t think twice about ‘blowing’ some cash on a new pair of fashion trainers, or maybe ‘spunking’ a bit on the best pair of jeans. Some…[Read more]

Most studios that you go to will have someone that specialises in lettering. If you are going to a custom artist then you’ll have no problems. If you want to have more control about the lettering that you get then a good reference point is http://www.dafont.com you’ll find an exhausting supply of fonts and scripts on there. Hope that helps.

Big Zach and Standard Issue have both raised very good points. You need to be sure that you are getting a tattoo because you want to have that artwork on your body for the rest of your life and not because it’s the ‘in’ thing to do like a fashion accessory. Always look at the portfolio of the artist you are selecting to have the work done by.…[Read more]

Think it all depends on a)where you live and b)are you willing to travel? That might help 🙂

I’ve not personally had any work done by Pert, but have seen his work and it look pretty clean and crisp. Doubt that you’d leave his studio unhappy with the experience he has behind the needle.

Luckily London is blessed with a plethora of stunning artists and fantastic studios, the downside to that is the amount of time you’ll need to wait for an appointment with the artist of your choice. The previous suggestions are good, you’ve also got Good Times tattoo studio in that area aswell which doesn’t only have Nikole Lowe but many other…[Read more]

Shame that you’ve just missed a convention up that way this weekend. You will be able to find an artist that is more than capable of covering your tattoo for you in the general area that you live, you just need to do your homework lol. Thoroughly check through people’s portfolios to see if they can do what they are claiming to be able to do 😀

🙂 Sorry about the delay in the reply, lost where I was at on the forums. I work from a studio in Lytham St. Annes, Sakura Body Art 147 St. Albans Rd. You can check us out on facebook under Sakura Body Art. Or you can look up on our website.

http://www.sakurabodyart.co.uk

There are some galleries on the website but it is very much due an…[Read more]

Well personally yes I have been stopped and asked what my tattoos are and I do have people stare at me when I have mine on show but I think they are staring not because they dislike them, but because they are interested in them and they think they look good. Now maybe 20 years ago people would have been staring at them in disgust but now I think…[Read more]