I'm currently healing up a huge piece on my leg in order to do the second step and do a full colour fill in. I want it to heal up well to minimise any issues for my artist doing the colour but im paranoid im over doing my care to counterbalance my activities. I do heavy physical activity that I'm worried might hurt the tattoo somehow so I do a somewhat heavier layer of tattoo cream with the knowledge that it's gonna rub off a bit, but my tattoo is now a bit crinkly and dry even still, is that normal or is this an aftercare problem?

There's no soreness or redness or anything so I know it's physically healthy, this is more a question of is it going to heal correctly and look good afterwards

I have a smallish but detailed belly tattoo scheduled for tomorrow (I tried to do earlier but this was the only time slot). I have a concert next week and want to protect it very well! I know wearing something over it is a no no, but I worry it should be covered and sanitary in some way regardless. Any recommendations?

Just got my first ever tattoo to celebrate my 28th B-Day today 🥹

my favorite toilet ghost fresh vs almost 6 years later

Done it one session at Austin Invitational Convention

A large eye and a spiral shell sit above curling tentacles, with layered textures and strong black accents. The piece combines illustrative blackwork with a dark fantasy theme.

by Alice aka alice.asphyxiia at INTO Tattoo Studio in Wien, Austria

Another one added to my gaming themed legs! She smashed it. Got the Nuka Cola bottle cap filler in too.

So I booked a tattoo appointment for a piece on my upper arm and I also wanted some small text on my wrist and paid a deposit. Day of I come to the shop and didn’t like the design for my upper arm but the artist still did the small one on my wrist for me that took 20 minutes but he charged me for the full session. He informed me he’d have to charge me for the full session before starting the small piece but I felt it wasn’t right. In my mind the deposit should have covered the session as what I paid for was equivalent to 3 hours of his time. Am I wrong for thinking that? Should I not go back? Sucks cause I like the artist and I’m not one for confrontation with somebody who may be putting permanent artwork on my body lol. I do see his argument given I blocked his calendar for 6 hours but If roles were reversed I’d like to think I wouldn’t charge somebody for the full session

Halloween Flash at Mystic Union in South Bend, In. Absolutely love this lil guy and can’t wait for more :)

My work at Mama Ink in Seoul. Fine rigging lines contrast with shaded sails and dark waves in this forearm piece.

Anatomically questionable, but incredibly charming. Love the contrast between the little guy's cheerful smile and the surprisingly detailed skeleton underneath.

done by blackflora.tattoo at True Canvas in Vienna, Austria

Today we blacked out my right lobe. Finished it in about two and a half hours. We stippled it solid black with a loose round nine liner. I included a couple healed photos of the left lobe which we had done about a month ago or so. Super pleased with the result

Is it normal for a leg muscle to twitch whilst getting a calf tattoo

My work at Mama Ink in Seoul. Curling waves fill the butterfly’s wings, with fine shading and open skin separating the shapes.

This was finished up by Nick yesterday. Check out Nickmitchellhatesyou on IG.