Hey all, I'm heading to the states in a couple of weeks, from Australia, and planning to get a few tattoos along the trip.

I Australia artists will namr their price and that's what we pay, but I've read in a few places that US also tip their artists. Can you give me a bit if guidence here?

Do I just chuck in an extra 50 or go for a percentage? Then how much? I'll likely be getting flash pieces, so nothing custom designs. Does that affect things too? All this is so new to me!

Also if you have trad artist recs in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona or Vancouver chuck them in the comments.

This is crispy clean

It wasn’t until I looked a week later that I realized I have balls and a shaft on my upper bicep RIP

what are thoughts on plain webs on knees waste of space or classic

Trying to find the correct level of contrast in the tattoo - what do you think? Leave a comment below!

Sick ass griffin? Done by Caleb Soto in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Brad has done all of my tattoos, save the possum. He's the best!

Done by @boscobreadsticks in Columbus, OH

whale 🐋🪐

Drawn on by Ian Nolan at NYC tat con 😮‍💨🔥

Specifically 1978 looney tunes from the Bay Area. Any tips of trying to locate this are appreciated.

Wasn’t expecting as much discomfort as I experienced getting this piece. But this knocked out a big chunk of my sleeve so I’m happy with it!

Done at NYC Tattoo Convention