TIPPING YOUR TATTOO ARTIST

have you ever wondered how much you should tip your tattoo artist??? you're not alone,I hear this alot.Whats an apropriate tip??? really depends on how happy you are.Just like anywhere else in life ,if the service was great,tip away.If it sucked.......fuck em.As an artist i have gotten $20 tips for $200 tattoos and $500 tips for $500 tattoos.If you can afford it 20% is great and if not,just show your appreciation however you can.A simple thank you will suffice but I'm tellin you,tattoo artists love to be fed..Speaking for myself,I work 60 to 90 hours a week which doesn't leave alot of time for healthy eating.I've had cute little old ladies bring me back homemade cookies or a plate of chicken that made me feel more loved than cash ever could.It doesn't always have to be about money but don't quote me on that.Artists rely heavily on tips just like waitresses.Our overhead is huge. So basically if you want a happy artist,do your part to make him or her happy BUT make em earn it.

remembering loved ones

Well folks,this one is hittin close to home today.I'm sittin here with tears in my eyes because I just found out my grandma died.Ofcourse bein the kind of person I am I instantly started workin on a tattoo to remember her by.You see,my grams was scottish so what better to symbolize her passing than the funeral bagpipes being played.I find when i get tattooed or do tattoos in remembrance,it truly takes this art form to a new level.Something about the pain soothes my mind and something about the blood ties me to the tattoo and its meaning.Nothing else on earth can do that for me.When I tattoo people who want to remember someone,I feel their pain,i feel tied to them and honored to be a part of something so personal and so important.I actually feel like i'm having a positive affect on someones life.God,I love that!!!! Tattoos go so much deaper than some people out there will ever fathom.As for me and mine,We understand the magick of this thing called TATTOO.

one too many

So lets take a look at drinking and tattoos.First off while drinking does thin your blood out it really doesn't make enough of a difference that you can't get tattooed.The whole thin blood thing is really just a nice way for tattoo artists to ask you to leave.It has always been my opinion that some people just enjoy being tattooed more when they have had a few"key words" a few. Drinking can take the edge off the stress and pain of getting a tattoo.At the same time,you must be able to control yourself and not so impaired that you make bad decisions, that you'll regret later and for gods sake show some consideration to your artist.I DONT WANT TO SMELL YOUR FUCKIN BREATH, SO DON'T BREATHE IN MY FACE!!!!.I and many other artists live a drug free lifestyle so be sure you're not jeopardizing your artists comfort or sobriety.high or drunk artists are worthless so keep it to yourselves folks.Besides that if havin a beer or two gets you in the mood go ahead.HAVE FUN,ENJOY YOURSELF, MAKE GETTING TATTOOED A SOCIAL THING.HELL BRING ALL YOUR DRUNK STUPID FRIENDS WITH YOU. ESPECIALLY THE ONES WITH ALOT OF MONEY.......HA HA HA be safe and enjoy your weekend folks