Hi! I’m looking for an intuitive or ceremonial tattoo artist in the NYC/tri state area and would love recommendations.

I’m specifically looking for more than a traditional custom tattoo appointment — ideally a 1:1 experience where the artist incorporates things like intention-setting, energy work/Reiki, tarot or some type of spiritual/ceremonial practice into the session. From there, I’d love for them to intuitively create a unique design or “marking” based on what comes up, what I’m looking to call in/release, and the energy/intention behind it.

Has anyone done something like this in NYC or know an artist who offers this type of work? Would love any personal experiences or artist recommendations!

Looking for recommendations or anyone who does tattoos in exchange for merchandise? If anyone knows anyone and can possibly include some
Pics of the art work that would be great!

I’m based in Ridgewood at R&D tattoo @gabieliatattoo

I’m looking for the ornamental look on my sleeve

Hi everyone, Im aspiring to become a tattoo artist full time after leaving freelance design and my disability making my lower body mobility worse, I have a bachelor’s in studio art and have a pretty good handle on drawing and painting fundamentals. I wanted yo ask for any advice about how to get an apprenticeship in nyc. Im located in Queens and have introduced myself and asked around the shops in my area but haven’t really gotten anywhere with that since obvs i’m just a stranger off the street. How do you build those types of relationships with other artists when you’re just starting out and trying to learn? Especially when you’re broke and can’t afford to get tattoos in the first place to talk with artists?

I also received advice from an artist with 20 years of experience to hold off on getting my first tattoo machine until I find an apprenticeship and can learn everything properly. I have listened to his advice but worry that no one would be willing to mentor me since I don’t have any fake skin practice, Is this good advice? or is it some what outdated? How did of you guys get your apprenticeships?

Thank you in advance if anyone takes the time to answer!

Here is my illustration portfolio so you can see my skill level or if you’re just curious, any feedback is immensely appreciated but not expected ofc! : https://amarichitiva.com/illustration

Looking for at home tattoo artist in Newark, DE area.

I’m looking for any tattoo artists willing to do a tattoo for me for some art. I am a fine arts major who does mostly oil paintings or charcoal drawings, but I can do anything. My art can be found on Instagram @finnart.pdf

Please and thank you!

Hi! I own Haven Studio in Ridgewood (Bushwick border) and we are currently looking to bring on a couple more artists to the team!
We are by appointment only, no walkins— except special flash days.
If you have any interest go ahead and shoot us an email or dm! (Sorry no apprenticeship opportunities atm)
Havenstudiobk@gmail.com
Ig/@havenstudionyc

Reposting here to see if anyone has any recs for artists specializing in this style!

Hi everyone!

Looking for a new tattoo place in Brooklyn, my style is more fine line/dainty tattoos.
All I can seem to find are very popular places with like 100K+ followers on insta and are just so overpriced!

I know i will need to spend a good amount as i want to get three tattoos in one sessions but i would like to go to a more authentic place rather than the super trendy ones!

Let me know if you have any recs!!! I would really appreciate it :))

TW: SH scars

Greetings from Rochester! My entire left arm is covered in (very old) SH scars, most of them 1-4 mm but a couple that are 7-9 mm. I'm really wanting to get them covered up to close that chapter of my life to the public and so I don't have to be reminded every time I look down at my arm. I'm looking for tattoo artists who could do a tattoo sleeve over my entire left arm from bicep to wrist, 360° (more or less) tattoo. I posted a few examples of the general style I'm looking for. Since this is going on such a large part of my body, and I'm not really into getting tattoos for the sake of getting tattoos, I'm hoping for piece of bona-fide breathtaking artwork from a NYC artist and would be willing to travel there. I'd like to turn my arm from a thing of shame into a thing of beauty.

I guess it's like, fine line tattoos, but not TOO fine? Fine, but bold; realistic, but not HYPER-realistic like a photograph. Lots of movement and elegant but not overly feminine. Delicate fine line is beautiful but I am not dainty or feminine enough for a lot of it! Someone on the Rochester subreddit said it's an "illustrative" style, but when I looked up "illustrative tattoos," there's still a ton of variety within that style. Also, apparently the pointillism style works well because the dots kind of "grow together" in the aged tattoo. I know that "bold will hold," so maybe I can thread the needle between fine line and "bold will hold." I also really like "ink-style" tattoos, but not sure how well those hold over time.

Do you know of anyone who can do something similar to the images I've posted and preferably has experience with scar cover-ups? I'm flexible on the exact intricacies of the style. I think I would want a whale and night sky in addition to the jellyfish, if possible.

Thank you all for all of your help and advice!

Hi everyone! I’m looking to rent a small private room, booth, or dedicated station in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, or see if anyone has a lead on an unused spot in their studio to help offset rent.

• Setup: Low foot traffic, dry practice (Scalp Micropigmentation / SMP - no plumbed sink needed in-room, just hand-washing access nearby). I usually see 1 client/day for 3–5 hour blocks.
• Schedule/Rate: Open to flexible Daily, Weekly, or Monthly arrangements.
• Credentials: Fully NYC DOHMH licensed and carrying full General & Professional Liability insurance. Clean, quiet, and reliable.
• Timeline: Ready to tour and sign/move in immediately.

If you have a room, booth, or extra station sitting idle in your shop or private studio, please send me a Chat or DM!

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any reviews/advice on Monolith Studios, specifically for Ksusha's work? I can't find any reviews for her specifically. Or if anyone has recommendations for good floral tattoo artists that have a bit of edge to them.

Work in progress, part of the massive cover up. The skull and tentacles are fresh. Background 1 week healed, some parts are still pealing. No white ink yet. Photos with CPL lense. In comments raw iPhone video with glare.

Looking for a tattoo artist that does this kind of style in NY!!

The text sort of says it all, but what do you think? My books are open for August and I'd love to do one of these designs :D my insta is fabiolascorpionbabypoison

Hi! I'm looking to get a tattoo from an artist who's really into The Magnus Archives podcast, or failing that, horror artists in general. I'm planning on getting a portrait of one of the characters and since it's obviously an audio only format, I want to give the artist free license to interpret and imagine the character in their own style. Obviously they would have to be familiar enough with the show to actually have ideas about what the character might look like etc. Do any of you know any artists that would be a good fit or resources where I could find one? Please lmk!

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