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So You Want A Tattoo… Part Three

by DianaDecember 21, 2009
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Part Three: What To Expect
OK, so you’ve found an accomplished tattoo artist and you have a great idea for a tattoo. Congratulations! You’re probably super excited, but also maybe a little nervous. Will it hurt? Of course it will. Someone will be poking you with a needle. There will be blood! But everyone has a [...]

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So You Want A Tattoo… Part Two

by DianaNovember 18, 2009
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Part Two: Style and Substance
In my first post, I discussed the importance of finding a good tattoo artist before you get your first tattoo. That’s obvious. But on to a more difficult discussion—what are you getting? You probably already have a very specific idea of what you want, but it might be a good idea [...]

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So You Want A Tattoo… Part One

by DianaOctober 19, 2009
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Part One: How To Find A Tattoo Artist
Go for it! Tattoos are awesome. Of course we’ve all seen how it can go terribly, terribly wrong, so here’s some advice from Adam Paterson, distinguished tattoo artist and not incidentally, my husband.
First things first: take the time to find a professional, experienced tattoo artist. Don’t go [...]

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