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How to Find the Right Tattoo Artist

How to choose a tattoo artist, vet a shop, and find someone for your idea.

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200 threads in this topic

• Most/Least Pain spots to get a tattoo
  284 messages · 12/5/2014
• Starting a tattoo business
  175 messages · 8/2/2011
• skin bumps underneath tattoo
  166 messages · 11/20/2015
• Anyone get a tattoo in India?
  99 messages · 6/14/2011
• PlayBoy Bunny
  98 messages · 9/15/2010
• Penis Tattoo
  93 messages · 10/12/2014
• tattoo machine adjustment
  88 messages · 4/7/2011
• Pink's Tattoo
  79 messages · 4/4/2011
• What equipment do I really need to start tattooing?
  76 messages · 9/14/2014
• WHO ARE THE BEST ARTISTS ON EAST COAST?
  74 messages · 10/9/2012
• Kat Von D get over yourself!!!!!
  67 messages · 9/18/2014
• female tattoo artist wanted
  65 messages · 11/16/2012
• Low back tattoos
  63 messages · 5/20/2008
• my 5th tattoo using a swash
  58 messages · 4/16/2009
• Best tattoo artist in Singapore?
  55 messages · 2/28/2014
• SHOULD WE SNITCH?
  54 messages · 8/10/2006
• Joe Rose LION'S DEN TATTOO STUDIO
  54 messages · 7/8/2014
• Bumps and itchy tat after two months! Pics Now Included!
  51 messages · 7/3/2006
• Neo-japanese tattoo style
  47 messages · 5/17/2011
• Plastic Wrap Healing no no?
  44 messages · 11/24/2010
• has any one had a prob. with skin candy ink?
  44 messages · 1/13/2010
• Any one ever heard of,glycolic acid tattoo removal???does it really work??
  42 messages · 2/7/2015
• Opening A Tatoo Shop
  42 messages · 6/25/2006
• How big is too big? Ha! Take a look!!
  42 messages · 6/14/2006
• Rosary Tattoos on the Foot
  37 messages · 9/4/2009
• tattoo artist needs work
  37 messages · 9/28/2011
• Tip/gratuity for tattoo artist
  34 messages · 8/22/2010
• Top Tier Portrait Artist
  34 messages · 2/28/2010
• Good tattoo parlor in North Eastern or Eastern PA?
  34 messages · 7/7/2011
• California tattoo age limit!!!!!!!!!
  33 messages · 8/10/2014
• Michigan tattoo shops
  32 messages · 1/18/2012
• Synthetic skin
  29 messages · 4/30/2010
• Calla Lily Tattoo
  28 messages · 11/25/2008
• BEST PORTRAIT ARTIST IN TEXAS??
  28 messages · 11/21/2012
• tattoo machine design
  28 messages · 7/7/2010
• Calgary, AB tattoos
  28 messages · 6/1/2014
• WARNING:CLIENTS IN ST.JOE< MO
  28 messages · 6/14/2006
• Tattoo Shop Management Software
  26 messages · 8/7/2014
• The bettter Machine....help
  26 messages · 5/2/2010
• Recommended tattoo artist in Toronto/Hamilton area?
  26 messages · 10/22/2011
• Dragon Koi tattoo I want to finish sleeve
  25 messages · 9/1/2008
• Good artists in arizona
  24 messages · 5/4/2011
• moving to buffolo NY and looking for aprent.
  24 messages · 10/12/2006
• inner peace/strength
  24 messages · 9/14/2009
• Is this normal?
  23 messages · 4/5/2006
• How long do tattoos tend to take?
  23 messages · 4/5/2006
• Which ink holds the brightest colors
  23 messages · 5/13/2012
• any1 have zeke owens website?
  22 messages · 1/17/2016
• Everything I need,,,help plz
  21 messages · 8/2/2007
• I do Custom Tat Designs...
  21 messages · 7/21/2005
• tattoo agent?
  20 messages · 10/5/2006
• Power supply
  20 messages · 7/6/2011
• BlueBirds
  20 messages · 7/28/2008
• Sanskrit/ Hindu Tattoo Artist
  20 messages · 1/11/2011
• Ear tattoo
  20 messages · 9/4/2014
• DO YOU GUYS EVEN KNOW?
  20 messages · 7/31/2006
• Covering machine during tattoo
  19 messages · 1/25/2007
• sunburnt tat
  19 messages · 9/17/2006
• Vaginal Tat ... suggestions???
  19 messages · 7/13/2009
• Arabic tattoo
  19 messages · 4/20/2010
• David Bollt Tattoo's
  18 messages · 5/5/2007
• DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A TOPICAL CREAM TO DECREASE THE PAIN WHILE GETTING A TATTOO?
  18 messages · 9/21/2008
• Perry Stratton of Tribal Image, MI
  18 messages · 7/11/2010
• Ottawa, ON Tattoo Artist
  18 messages · 3/5/2011
• I dont usually do this...
  18 messages · 7/31/2007
• bad tattoo/ sue artist?
  18 messages · 3/23/2008
• Best Arizona Tattoo Artist
  17 messages · 5/4/2011
• Well, it's a done deal...
  17 messages · 9/2/2006
• Looking for a Elvish Tattooist
  17 messages · 1/9/2010
• David @ IAMTatttoos...SUCKS!!!
  17 messages · 12/17/2005
• need advice on opening a shop
  17 messages · 10/3/2005
• Accutane Rx and its effects on tattoos???
  17 messages · 7/3/2014
• jason tapper
  16 messages · 10/22/2007
• If You Were to Recommend Any Artist...
  16 messages · 7/16/2006
• HOW MUCH PHOTOSHOPING IS HONEST.
  16 messages · 5/2/2006
• Invisible ink NYC
  16 messages · 12/9/2010
• re using needles pt 2
  16 messages · 3/11/2006
• Tattoo artist in Texas
  14 messages · 10/19/2005
• 3 day backpiece
  14 messages · 4/14/2006
• fair tattoo apprenticeship
  13 messages · 12/10/2010
• Stray Cat Tattoo ,Manhattan Ks
  12 messages · 1/22/2011
• POLISH SLEEVE
  11 messages · 2/10/2008
• Shaders..what is the best one?
  10 messages · 11/2/2007
• tattoo artist wanted
  10 messages · 2/10/2009
• rust on machines
  10 messages · 2/6/2007
• sidejobs
  10 messages · 2/20/2009
• LOOKING FOR AN ARTIST TO TATTOO MY SCROTUM, WHILE PINCHING MY NIPPLES
  9 messages · 3/31/2006
• Is Colour king ink good ?
  9 messages · 11/13/2012
• Black Pricks PD, Liner not cocks
  9 messages · 11/5/2009
• Need an Artist near Bridgeport, CT
  9 messages · 4/8/2006
• good shops in hawii
  9 messages · 2/20/2007
• Larry Brogan's North American Tattoo Tour 2005
  9 messages · 6/22/2005
• M.C. Escher Tattoo
  9 messages · 3/21/2008
• present for girlfriend
  9 messages · 1/7/2007
• Tattoo artists similar to Nick Baxter
  9 messages · 2/5/2011
• foot tattoo cover up a success!!!
  9 messages · 8/26/2006
• Artist Selection In Houston or Texas
  9 messages · 1/20/2006
• self taught artist
  9 messages · 5/23/2012
• Looking for start-up machine set
  9 messages · 11/15/2005
• Can anyone recommend a good artist?
  9 messages · 6/9/2006
• Any opinions?
  9 messages · 5/25/2006
• Angel Tat
  9 messages · 5/14/2006
• INK FIXX
  9 messages · 5/17/2006
• poor taz
  9 messages · 3/14/2006
• SE NM or W TX Portrait
  8 messages · 4/13/2006
• Looking for GOOD!!! B&G artist in NJ
  8 messages · 6/9/2010
• Who does the best pin-ups?
  8 messages · 12/22/2005
• Guest Spot
  8 messages · 1/17/2006
• Female Tattooist/excellent portfolio needs job
  8 messages · 12/18/2005
• Tattoo Copying
  8 messages · 5/10/2006
• Butterfly/ Chinese Symbol for Love...Any ideas?
  8 messages · 4/22/2006
• cover-up
  8 messages · 1/4/2004
• Japanese Style Tattoo
  8 messages · 10/1/2006
• Back Piece
  8 messages · 6/14/2006
• I need your help
  8 messages · 6/27/2006
• Who does the best PIN UP tattoos
  8 messages · 7/8/2006
• Apprentice Needs Master
  8 messages · 7/12/2006
• tattoo over birthmark
  8 messages · 8/17/2009
• Branson Tattoo Artist - Need Recommendation
  8 messages · 5/25/2010
• Suggested Reading
  8 messages · 7/22/2006
• Erotic tattoos for female
  8 messages · 9/2/2011
• White On Black
  8 messages · 2/8/2006
• HELP turn my pictures into outlines.
  8 messages · 12/10/2006
• B & G Irons? any one have any expierence"
  8 messages · 4/27/2007
• etiquette in asking if a shop has certain flash?
  8 messages · 1/23/2007
• best tattoo machine
  8 messages · 2/5/2007
• In memory of my mom
  8 messages · 7/11/2009
• Shamrock Tattoo
  8 messages · 10/2/2005
• color wont stay
  8 messages · 9/6/2007
• MN Tattoo Shop
  8 messages · 5/11/2009
• im having a healing problem
  8 messages · 2/15/2008
• Anyone know what's going on with BobbyFive
  8 messages · 5/27/2012
• Calgary AB Tattoo Artist needed for Japanese Half Suit
  8 messages · 5/14/2010
• pitbull design
  8 messages · 5/31/2006
• i have a question
  7 messages · 6/24/2005
• Lower back
  7 messages · 7/24/2005
• Tattoo Artist in Dallas
  7 messages · 4/22/2006
• Flashes done 4 U if you donate to Victims
  7 messages · 12/21/2006
• blisters on my new tattoo
  7 messages · 7/22/2012
• NEED HELP WITH INFECTION...
  7 messages · 2/10/2006
• Tattoo Cover Up
  7 messages · 5/9/2006
• Where do you get your tattoo machines from?
  7 messages · 6/21/2006
• Looking for Artist in NYC
  7 messages · 7/11/2005
• tattoo artist needed.....
  7 messages · 12/31/2005
• witty tattoo needed
  7 messages · 10/18/2005
• Scott Campbell in nymag.com, $1000 for the 1st hr???
  7 messages · 10/21/2007
• The Rock's Tatoo
  7 messages · 4/22/2006
• Looking for best japanese tattooer in Toronto area
  7 messages · 5/9/2007
• logo/biz card design
  7 messages · 4/8/2006
• Thistle tattoo design?
  7 messages · 3/21/2007
• will any one help
  7 messages · 12/20/2005
• Scorpion Tattoo
  6 messages · 10/4/2005
• good tattoo shop in Philly, PA
  6 messages · 3/13/2006
• Thinking About Ink... Boston or Los Angeles
  6 messages · 10/7/2005
• Looking for a very creative artist!
  6 messages · 11/23/2005
• nickel or chrome plate
  6 messages · 7/25/2007
• Black & Gray in Indianapolis
  6 messages · 8/17/2007
• Who do you recommend for a tattoo Phoenix, AZ
  6 messages · 3/12/2007
• Anubis Warpus of San Francisco
  6 messages · 6/14/2010
• Female Tattoo Artist in Switzerland
  6 messages · 10/17/2008
• How much longer?
  6 messages · 5/17/2006
• Have you got any idea?
  6 messages · 9/28/2006
• Looking for artist in Cleveland
  6 messages · 5/10/2006
• Looking for an Artist in Bay Area
  6 messages · 10/16/2006
• artists
  6 messages · 4/15/2006
• guest spot
  6 messages · 1/31/2007
• Tattoo Party
  6 messages · 5/31/2007
• Thank you tattoonow! Looking for artist in Montreal area
  5 messages · 7/27/2006
• Plant Tattoos for Top of Back
  5 messages · 7/13/2005
• what kinda tat fits me
  5 messages · 10/4/2005
• Interviewing a tattoo artist/shop owner.
  5 messages · 7/22/2006
• can i?
  5 messages · 8/8/2003
• Need advice on FIXING MY TAT - Los Angeles
  5 messages · 9/11/2005
• Need a Rest In Peace Tattoo asap!!!!
  5 messages · 9/9/2006
• Desperate need
  5 messages · 7/12/2005
• Stomach Tattoo
  5 messages · 10/24/2006
• Need Help Deciding on first Tat
  5 messages · 1/30/2007
• Tattoo Artists in Portland
  5 messages · 4/28/2006
• Any Good Schools In Rhode Island or Southeastern Mass.??
  5 messages · 2/26/2007
• Tatgoneink???
  5 messages · 1/22/2011
• I need flame designs for a tattoo
  5 messages · 10/12/2003
• Tim Kern
  5 messages · 11/12/2007
• tattoo cover up for a day
  5 messages · 7/17/2005
• Minnesota Tattoo Artists
  5 messages · 6/20/2007
• Coat of Arms Tat - Los Angeles area
  5 messages · 8/14/2007
• mr cartoon style
  5 messages · 5/16/2009
• art basics for tattoo artist
  5 messages · 5/30/2006
• opinion on this shop and artist please
  5 messages · 10/1/2007
• cover up in Dallas/Ft.Worth
  5 messages · 11/12/2005
• I Need The Laugh Now Cry Later Faces
  5 messages · 4/18/2006
• Tattoo artist
  5 messages · 12/31/2003
• the water controversy
  5 messages · 3/17/2006
• peace in many languages
  5 messages · 12/6/2003
• tattooist seeking new challenge
  5 messages · 1/12/2006
• SCARFACE MURAL
  5 messages · 1/17/2007
• Ice or Water Woman design
  5 messages · 11/14/2005
• Any GOOD artists in Westfield MA
  5 messages · 7/20/2006
• How to DESIGN for tattoos
  5 messages · 2/20/2008
• recommendations for specific tatt.
  5 messages · 7/23/2006
• Tribal Butterfly
  5 messages · 2/5/2004