I’m a tattoo artist and I’ve had a few people drift off lately. As a professional, I actually take it as a compliment because it means they’re relaxed, but I’m curious, do people think we hate it? Ask me anything about the shop ‘green flags’ or ‘red flags’ you’ve been too afraid to ask your artist!

  • flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works
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    How do you feel about people covering themselves in …what is essentially clipart?

    I try not to judge peoples choices but I’m terrible it

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      Haha, art is definitely subjective! One person’s ‘clipart’ is another person’s meaningful symbol or aesthetic choice. As an artist, I just love that people use their skin to express themselves, whether it’s a tiny simple design or a massive custom piece. To each their own!

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      Maybe make your own post instead of trying to hijack this one with a inflammatory statement masquerading as a question.

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        I don’t think they’re trying to hijack the thread, seems like they were responding to this last part of the OP:

        Ask me anything about the shop ‘green flags’ or ‘red flags’ you’ve been too afraid to ask your artist!

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          Thanks, that’s exactly it.

          I’ve always been interested in tattoo and piercings but have never gone in for either because I know I make terrible impulsive choices.

          Over the years I’ve been really happy at how showed some wisdom because the number of times I’ve changed myself quite significantly through the decades is rather scary