1. Check the artist you want the tattoo from Checking the tattoo artist before you book in is so important! Check their bio on their Instagram and see if their diary is actually open. If it's not then they might not reply to your enquiry. Also, if the artist has a certain … [Read more...] about 10 things to know before getting your first tattoo
Dear Aspect: Tattoo Artist Edition
This weeks Dear Aspect is by tattoo artist, Jess Oxley, answering your questions all about tattoos! What's the strangest tattoo request you've had? I tattoo a lot of anime/Japanese folklore themed designs so I honestly don't get asked for anything too weird or unusual! … [Read more...] about Dear Aspect: Tattoo Artist Edition
Day in the Life of a Tattoo Artist
Hi, my name is Jess and I am a blackwork tattoo artist based in Sheffield. Starting tattooing is definitely one of the hardest things I've done but massively and undeniably the best thing too. A few people think the tattoo industry is getting 'oversaturated' but I honestly adore … [Read more...] about Day in the Life of a Tattoo Artist