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Lil’ sharky guy done for Tracey a couple weeks ago! Thank you always for the best ideas 🩵 I saw this tattoo healed and forgot to take pics :) but happy to announce that it looks even better now!! . . . #rochestertattooartist #sharktattoo #

Allow me to properly introduce myself. My name is Fae and I’m a tattoo artist here in St. Augustine, FL. 🤩🏝️☀️ I’ve been drawing since I could hold a crayon in my chubby little baby fingers. Over the years, I trained myself in painting, c

y’all’s artist was in the chair this time🙈 HUGE thank you to @alykats.bodyart for helping me finish the filler to my sleeve:) now both of my sleeves match and i couldn’t be more happy😁 this is your sign to book your appointments and get t

Our extra durable bedsheets and pillowcases from Uniglove are now available in 10 packs! Great for conventions, guest spots or workspaces with limited storage for larger cases. Choose between classic black or our new pink colorway. Availabl

You've got an open week, so you say yes to a tattoo you'd never be excited about. Then you post it, because you need something on your page. Fast forward, now that's what people keep booking you for. Your books start filling up, but with mo

Had a blast Wednesday night at the Machine Shop, Saving Abel were killer. Scott Bartlett is one of my favorite guitarists, he’s got it all - tone, feel, speed, great vibrato, all played with a southern rock flavor. He’s from Memphis after a

Love all my floral girlies 💗

Another guest artist is coming to Red Arbor Tattoo! 🖤 We're excited to welcome Demi Truebenbach to the shop November 11th-14th! Four days, a new artist, and another chance to finally get that tattoo you've been thinking about. Take a look

Was it in depth enough? 🤣 I will be posting this dragon soon! I had an absolute blast working on this piece. Def one of my favorite projects so far!! Thank you Mitch for trusting me with this piece!! #DragonTattoo #CustomTattoo #DragonTatt

I have been so grateful for my time @paintedtemple I have grown up and become such a better person through my experiences there. @oakadams took me in around 6 years ago when I only had 2 years of experience, before I knew very much about ta

Made it to 64! Hey I just wanted to thank everyone for the birthday wishes, I appreciate y’all so much! I’m waiting to board a flight to Atlanta, then on to Dublin, Ireland! Can’t wait to get back to the motherland. I’m a mutt, but I’m most

My five-year plan is basically this: Booking dream pieces months in advance and raising my prices without losing sleep over it. Not because I’m chasing more, but because I finally trust my pricing. Co-running three shops without living insi

Maxwell is here to remind you to not take life too seriously and to get great tattoos! We do walk-ins and appointments every day, always clean and friendly.

Fuckitty bye bye! 🌊🌊🌊

Ft. Worth!!!! Join us on Friday the 13th for Tattoo and Piercing Deals! All the design posted in the event will be $40 on Friday Nov. 13th. All Piercings will be BOGO! We open at noon and go till 10pm. Get in line early and we'll see you th

You scroll past someone with half your skill, booked out on the exact work you’ve been wanting to do. Another course won’t close that gap. Applying what you learn will. DM or comment COACH for a Candid Call. You leave with your first move i

2009 VMAs Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi performance inspired play piercings done on @pokedbymiki 🩸📸 @ladygaga #paparazzi #playpiercing #corsetpiercing

Book a Free Consultation with @sikkitattoo online... https://darksidetattoo.com/consults-joe-reis or Click the Booking Link in Bio! Darkside Tattoo - East Haven, Connecticut #darksidetattoostudio #tattoonow #tattoo #tattoos #tattooer tattoo

Progress on Eric’s coverup sleeve. I love doing this stuff, great visit! @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

Come as you are, leave as you wish. Lincoln, NE • Clean & friendly tattoos & piercings 7 days a week

Officially proud to be an American. Thank you for showing up. Now, back to our broadcast.

One week closer to the madness🩸 “Saturday” the 14th is almost here! The flash is ready, and the countdown is on. Tag your buddy and claim a design! We look forward to seeing you guys here at Aloha Tattoos! - Apprentice Friday the 13th Flas

The widely anticipated Twilight the Shrekteenth flash drop is here! This flash day will be by appointment only, so be sure to book now before our day is filled! There will be snacks and lots of Shrek/Twilight related antics. You can book th

“My owner sets the minimum. The front desk decides who I get. Why learn pricing if I can’t use it? I’ll figure it out when I have my own shop. And if I push back, I could lose my chair." So you take the walk-in with the Pinterest screenshot

Got some nosebleeds for 50 bucks, couldn’t miss Journey’s final tour! 30 song set, they were great! A long set. It’s a huge tour this year, they’re in the middle of the second leg, get out and see them one last time! @journeyofficial @smith

Every day is a chance to tell your story. Walk-ins at 11. Piercings daily. Appointments in person. Clean, friendly, and welcoming for you, your friends, and your group.

Beyond the Visible — Full Sleeve A closer look at the creative process. From the initial composition to the details that bring the entire piece together.. A few appointments still available in December — Medellín,Colombia. DM for inquiries.

Best Halloween weekend I could’ve asked for 💕

Apprentice Design!! Looking for a canvas 👀 Would anyone like to get this dragonfly at discounted price? - Line work only - Size and placement limited - Apprentice Practice - - - - Aloha Tattoos 📍🌴 | IG: @alohasaltlake - Walk-ins Daily! #

Starting to get really proud of myself

Here’s a video of me camping on a cliff face up in Green Ridge with my Toyota FJ cruiser!! I Figured it’d be a cool change of pace to show what it’s like to go camping in this thing

Sometimes some decisions are harder than others sometimes it can be easy. So text me at 860-836-9465 and let me make life easier for you these holidays come get tattooed in Florida or Connecticut. #orlandotattooartist #floridatattooartist #

Happy heavenly Birthday Tony, my Scorpio brother. We miss ya’ man, every day. 💜🎂💜@tonyolivas3 @markmahoney_ssc @freddy_negrete @stevesototattoo @unclejeremy @colorcrimes @biggusink @scottjsnyder34 @sullenclothing

I get it. I’ve been there, charging $100 an hour and burned out, with every dollar already spoken for. DM or comment COACH and we’ll talk it through on a Candid Call. #candidcolorcoaching #tattoocoach #tattooartist #tattoobusiness #tattoopr

Tonight @ 9pm EST members of Reinventing The Tattoo will be having their tattoos and artwork critiqued by @guyaitchisonart ! Send in your pieces to [email protected] and if you aren’t already a member you can sign up at Reinven

Walk-ins every day; always clean & friendly. Stop in today to wear your story.

UPDATE AS OF 11/2: NOVEMBER 13TH IS BOOKED . ✨NEW YORK✨ I’m coming back! I will be working with the amazing crew at @10kfoxes_queens at the @thenewyorktattooconvention November 13th & 14th, 2026. I am currently booking both days and would l

The Ellicott City Halloween pop-up at Bohemian House was a great success 👍🏼🎃 (borat voice!) I cannot begin to convey how grateful I am for people coming out , and for the familiar faces that came back! The support means everything. We we

Some pics playing with @imposters_in_effect last week at ScareFest in Lexington, Kentucky. Good times! @pango555 @revjayjay @dustinofjericho @smith4217 @scarefestweekend @gibsoncustom

Switching things up a little a couple days this week; check out the walk-in line-up!

I'm here for the plot while wearing all the hats. 💪 #tattooeducation #candidcolorcoach #femaletattooartist #tattoolife #tattooartistjourney
SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇯🇵@kensho_suzuoka one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
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SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇯🇵@kensho_suzuoka one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇮🇹@thoresharpztattoo one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇮🇹@thoresharpztattoo one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇮🇹@thoresharpztattoo one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇮🇹@brigantetattoo one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
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SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇮🇹@a.s_tattoo90 one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
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SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇬🇧@moreiraa_igor one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇬🇧@moreiraa_igor one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE
SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥 🇬🇧@moreiraa_igor one of the selected artists for the second edition of the @icons_and_prodigies Tattoo Convention in VENICE

Grateful for the fun we have…..

Happy Halloween!! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE! I'm doing some light campaigning around Warren today. But let's be real, ive got this election in the bag!

Design concept up for grabs! Which one’s your fave? 🩸 Further modifications may be necessary given placement and size. Hit me up on Venue for all inquiries! Happy Halloween! ❤️🔥 . . . #rochestertattooartist #jennifersbody #halloween

FIRST VICTIM OF HALLOWEEN FLASH DAY!

Spooooooky Halloween!!! We're open until 5pm today, so make sure to stop in early to get your Halloween walk-in tattoo! Unsure what to get? Check out our Halloween Oracle and let fate decide 👻🕷🎃