Stick and poke practice

We know the feeling: You’d like to get your first tattoo but are scared to make the leap. You have questions about how to pick a good design and what subject to choose, and you’re nervous about the commitment and wonder if you’ll ever regret getting one. In these cases, you can’t go wrong with a minimalist tattoo!

Refine your hand poke tattoo technique with easy exercises you can do on your couch.

The ear is a small canvas for big ideas. From small to bold, these unique ear tattoos will turn heads and spark conversations.

Traditional tattoos, with their bright colors and solid black outlines, have been the norm among tattoo artists in the US for years. But like any other art form, tattooing has evolved too. Tired of those imposing standards, contemporary designers decided to break the mold and started experimenting with new styles and techniques. This is how watercolor tattoos were born!

When you are first getting into tattooing of any kind needle sizes, the codes, all the different names - it's confusing as heck. But fret not, we got you. Read on for some info on how to understand what those letters, numbers and names all mean. Understanding Tattoo Needle CodesElements - Diameter:The first number on a needle code always refers to the needle diameter. #12 needles are 0.35mm in diameter and regarded as standard. Bugpin needles are another fairly common size which are 0.25mm…