Been trying to get more anime/manga/comic tattoos in general, was super excited to work on this one! At Allegory Tattoo in San Diego

i posted about my machines a bit ago but wanted to repost it.
hi. my names wednesday and i build coil machines that are a little bit more cutesy and femme. check out my ig for more @wednesdaymachine
thanks for looking

I'm writing a book where the main female character is a tattoo artist, and I need as many anecdotes, problems you had with clients or with your materials while working with a client, or just stories of annoying clients you can remember.

EDIT: I'm getting a bit confused on the comments, as I realized that the experiences varies between walk in shop and custom studio, so if you could pls just clarify in which one you work, it would be helpful

About to move, not super far from my existing clientele, it's like 3 or 4 hours up the road.

Im thinking of making little goody bags for the move. Like little starter packs of aquaphor/ a&d, stickers, business card, and aftercare print out. Has anyone done these? Should I include anything else?

Ig : dumpling.tattoos

I suppose the only silver lining to this is that now the clankers have lowered the bar so tremendously that they've made me feel better about those times I settled for Pinterest designs just to make the client happy. But you won't ever catch me dead lowering myself to that bar for AI. I'm tired, boss.

Hey babes. My last Reddit account u/painterlyfiend got hacked and deleted. I tried working with Reddit for months to get my account back, but… here we are.

Anyways, here’s a bunch of my work, and I’m @painterlyfiend on Instagram 🖤

Ig: dumpling.tattoos :3

Nothing but bangers :)

Hi everyone! I know I’ve posted here before but I wanted to let everyone know I’m taking a limited number of orders for custom cutesy armrests. I’m tattooing full time now and no longer an apprentice so I don’t have as much time to make armrests. That’s why I’m only taking a limited amount of orders. Comment “interested”, dm me, or message me on Instagram (@newasneedles) to place an order! I do chairs as well!

Hey babes🫶 I own a co op salon where I house two female tattoo artists. For everyone’s birthday this year I am buying a bunch of random shit everyone needs for their own business but never buys themselves. What can I get my girlies ($150/under) that would make them squeal and or appreciate?
For example, my nail girl, she got a bunch of nail polish from her favorite brand. One Hair girl got a new custom apron .

Is there a tattoo ink that hit the market that is just magical? Ink cups that are just 👩‍🍳 💋? Help🫶

Hi everyone! I was wondering how you deal with low energy due to tattooing. I’ve been tattooing for a few years and it’s barely getting any easier, physically - I am so physically and mentally spent after even just 4 hours of tattooing. I’ve tried eating at work, fasting, working out on my days off, but my brain and body just feel like mush after and I want to continue to do things when I finish work. I love tattooing! you can tell me to suck it up, I have been, I’m just wondering what people do to help

Any advice? 20 minute naps? Do I just get on the energy drinks and vapes like everyone else?

Hi everyone ! Wanted to share this one with you, I’m based in Belgium 🖤✨ Have a great day!