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Twin headed tree snake made of trees and snakes around the knee - connects with the green man etc - done today. Knees are interesting aren't they 🙂

Must not have liked our answers. Sorry.

Done by Hellena Adams a few weeks ago and I am in love with it.

Haha I like your attitude, I feel the same when paying that much and I want to get it all done in as little time as possible, I'll go through whatever pain needed xD. Thanks a lot for all your wishes bro, I appreciate it and wish you luck with your 3 back to back sessions your own.

Yes. Welcome to being a girl.

Thorns, needles...what's the difference these days? 😉

One of my artists lets me use card for tattoos that are gonna cost over $600 cause they don't want me carrying that much cash on me 😂. But i'm with @Gingerninja on this one. better to bring more than too little. Unless you absolutely know that you're only getting charged $300, it's better to bring more just in case. Happy Tattooing!

I run a custom, private, appointment-only shop. I do free consult appointments where the client shows up and we discuss the tattoo they want. I take notes, sometimes do little sketches, and then ask if they want to proceed with having me draw up a design. If they do, I collect a design fee from them. I also ask about the size and placement and then try to give a ballpark estimate on time since my shop rate is hourly. After that I start sketching in the evenings, and when I have something decent I send it over to see what they think. Usually there is some feedback and I incorporate into the new sketches. Once I feel the direction is solid, I'll take the design to completion and send it over. If they haven't set an appointment, they usually do at that point. Tips are always appreciated, but I have never wanted people to feel pressured into tipping after spending a few hundred dollars. I am in a pretty small town so maybe the protocol is different. I don't do deposits because I find them to be a hassle. Or maybe I'm just a pushover. But in the end it all comes down to keeping the bills paid, and so far that has been working for me.

I've been on this forum for 6 years. Play again. 😊. Anyone who craps on someone for considering a lifetime decision is just... Well.. incorrect. Weirdly enough I did need to make 10 posts. Might've timed out or something.

I'm an adult, not a child. When making a 4 figure investment in art and body modification, I like to do extensive research on artists, and I want to know how it will age. Simple responsible pragmatism. I do not scar myself on a whim. If I decide I want it, I'll get it. Otherwise, I will not get it. I asked a question about aged art.