Claude, ChatGPT, and OpenAI are part of our lives now. You ask it what to have for breakfast, what your color season is, and you might be using it for that paper due Friday at 11:59, but please don't use it for your tattoo. The Appeal On a client end, using generative software seems to bridge the gap between client vision and artist execution. In seconds a website can recreate the elements of a tattoo that are most important to you. You can find picture perfect and hyperreali

Numbing cream solves an age old problem in the tattoo community: getting body art without the pain. It is a perfect solution for those with a low pain tolerance, or is it? The Facts: According to state laws, numbing cream has recently been banned in two places: Michigan and Oregon, citing that over the counter numbing agents are often unregulated in dosage and can only be used as prescribed by a physician. Side effects of numbing cream overdose can include bacterial infectio

Tattoos are a permanent decision, but what happens when you don't love your tattoo anymore? The only options on the market currently are laser tattoo removal and getting a coverup. Laser is a gamble, it can be costly, time consuming, can cause scarring, and may not result in a full removal, so coverups are the superior option for most, right? When I apprenticed in my first shop, coverups were by default included in our list of services. I was drawn in by the challenge of mak

Tattoos: the permanent accessory almost everyone has these days. You're finally ready to get your first piece but you have no clue what to expect! In the words of Drake "I'll keep my ting brief." Here is a general idea of how to prepare and what to anticipate: Applying the stencil for a lower back piece. EAT! It is extremely important to eat within two hours of your appointment. Yes, even if you've never passed out while getting tattooed. Your body performs at its best when i