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If you are looking for a tattoo artist in your area, start your search by asking around, visiting local shops, and connecting with artists via social media. Here's a list of things to consider when choosing the best artist for your next tattoo project.

Before you get inked, it's never a bad idea to investigate your chosen artist's sanitation techniques and safety tools. This protects you and them, so don't hold back!

Having a tattoo shop name that is truly unique and stands out can mean the difference between a customer walking into your doors or passing you up for the next shop!

Video and photos of Ed Denny, aka "Sailor Eddie," owner of Bonnie & Clyde's Tattoo of Philadelphia, PA. Sailor Eddie has over 42 years of experience in the field of tattoo art.

Not all tattoo artists can do amazing work. Learn how to tell a good artist from a not-so-good one and how to get a great tattoo.

In this article, I will review tattoo machine mechanics for you to better understand how to operate your equipment.

Each state has specific sterilization procedures that need to be adhered to, but here are some sterilization basics for cleaning your equipment.

The 3-point stretch. In this article, I will be talking about the various ways to stretch the skin while tattooing and useful ways that will help you improve upon that necessary skill set.

If you want to be seen as serious by a potential mentor, you have to put together a strong portfolio. Who knows, you may land the apprenticeship if you do it right. Here are some examples of good and bad tattoos for your book.

The first step to becoming a tattoo artist—even before the apprenticeship—is learning how to draw, specifically for the human body. This article covers just that.

I share my tattooing expertise here and offer tips on how a power supply machine works and how to choose one, use it, and tune it like a professional.

I am not going to beat around the bush: If you don't set up your machine properly, you can't tattoo. Here are the steps, with photos, of exactly what you need to set up and adjust your machine to get started.

Learn how to get started and what type of equipment you should have when you are first beginning to tattoo. The right equipment and proper sanitization are the two most important things to keep in mind when you're just getting started.

There are five steps required to become a professional tattoo artist, and becoming an apprentice is one of them. Learn what the steps are and why they're important.

Lots of talented artists become interested in learning how to design tattoos. Read on to learn what you'll need to know before you start turning your art into actual tattoos.

One of the most common questions is, "How much is my tattoo going to cost?" The short answer is: It depends! Here's how to accurately estimate the cost of your tattoo.

In this article, I discuss how to properly conduct yourself in a tattoo parlor.