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Tattoo Placement Guide: What I Wish I'd Known Before My First Piece

Tattoo placement guide: pain levels by body area, visibility and professional concerns, how placement affects aging, and what I wish I'd known before my first tattoo.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 15, 2025

Cover-Up Tattoos: Finding Artists Who Specialize in Transformations

Cover-up tattoos: finding specialists, understanding limitations, realistic expectations, laser removal vs. cover-up, and transforming regret tattoos into new art.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 8, 2025

Watercolor Tattoos: What I've Learned From Three Years of Research

Watercolor tattoos: understanding the controversial style, how they age differently, artist debates, and realistic expectations for watercolor ink longevity.

Posted by Scott on Monday, December 1, 2025

Celtic Tattoos: Researching the History Behind the Knots

Celtic tattoos: researching the history behind Celtic knotwork, understanding the difference between historical and modern designs, and approaching Celtic heritage respectfully.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 24, 2025

Artist Spotlight: Mike Mavretic of Skin Deep Tattoo, Lebanon PA

Meet award-winning artist Mike Mavretic from Skin Deep Tattoo in Lebanon, PA. Multiple 2024-2025 convention wins across color, horror, and cover-up categories.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 17, 2025

Sleeve Planning: How to Design a Cohesive Full Arm Tattoo

Planning a cohesive tattoo sleeve: choosing themes, working with your artist, half sleeve vs. full sleeve, budgeting for large projects, and pacing multi-session work.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 10, 2025

Tattoo Aftercare Products: What Actually Works Based on Experience

Tattoo aftercare products guide: what actually works for healing fresh tattoos, comparing natural vs. petroleum-based products, and realistic expectations for tattoo healing.

Posted by Scott on Monday, November 3, 2025

Horror and Dark Art Tattoos: Celebrating Macabre Imagery

Horror and dark art tattoos: from classic horror movie icons to modern macabre artwork, exploring the appeal of dark imagery, gothic aesthetics, and finding artists who specialize in horror.

Posted by Scott on Monday, October 27, 2025

Tribal Tattoo Evolution: From Traditional Sacred Art to Contemporary Style

Tribal tattoos: understanding their cultural origins, the 1990s trend, cultural appropriation concerns, and the difference between authentic traditional and modern tribal-inspired designs.

Posted by Scott on Monday, October 20, 2025

Script and Lettering Tattoos: Choosing the Right Font and Placement

Script and lettering tattoos: choosing fonts, avoiding common mistakes, placement considerations, size and readability, and ensuring your text tattoo ages well.

Posted by Scott on Monday, October 13, 2025