The best time of year to get tattooed!

Did you know that most professional tattoo artists would agree that we are entering the best time of the year to get tattooed?  Fall and Winter tend to be the best seasons for tattoo collectors to get inked.  While most people think about getting tattooed in the spring and summer, when they want to show off their artwork and when they are seeing inspiring pieces on others, these are generally not great times to actually get work done.

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Here’s beautiful skull and rose sleeve done by Natan!

 

In the spring and summer, we all want to shed the layers we’re stuck wearing all winter and go play at the beach in minimal clothes.  Unfortunately the sun, sand and water can negatively impact your tattoos healing process.  Skin is fragile during healing, which can take weeks, and exposing it to the sun increases the likelihood of the color fading and your tattoo not healing properly.  We recommend keeping your tattoo covered until its fully healed, which can take up to a month for the initial healing process and up to three months for it to be considered completely healed (with a new layer of skin covering the tattoo).  Ocean, pool and pond water contain many kinds of bacteria and other micro-organisms that can damage your tattoo, causing staph and other infections, and the chemicals found in treated water like pools and Jacuzzis can negatively effect your healing process, so avoiding these situations is imperative to healing your tattoo, and who wants to stay out of the water for half the summer!?

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This tropical looking japanese leg sleeve was done by Steve!

 

Because all these factors have to be taken into account in the spring and summer, it is often recommended using the fall and winter to add to your tattoo collection!  In the winter you don’t have to worry about sun exposure, and you get to keep your new piece hidden while it goes through the most awkward stages of the healing process, because you’re probably going to be covered with many layers of clothing anyway.  You also don’t have to worry about the not hitting the beach for weeks after you get tattooed, since you are unlikely to be heading there anyway (unless of course you’re a fan of those Polar Bear Dips in the ocean!).  Winter also tends to be a slower time of year for walk-ins, and because the majority of the population only thinks about getting tattooed in the summer, schedules tend to be lighter, which means you can probably book an appointment much quicker with an artist in the fall and winter.

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Jae created this intricate celtic knotwork piece as part of his “Lantern” series!

 

A few things to keep in mind, when you get tattooed in the colder months-  Plan to wear looser layers for the first couple weeks after your tattoo.  Some collectors find that their tattoos get more irritated if they are wearing a number of tighter layers, this can lead to additional scabbing, so you want to make sure your tattoo has some room to breathe.  Also remember to plan your tattoos around your vacations- if you are heading to a tropical location, having a fresh tattoo will prevent you from enjoying all the benefits of paradise, the same way it would impact you during the summer.  Lastly, fall and winter tend to be times when our immune systems are taxed and people tend to get colds and the flu, so if you’re sick, you may want to reconsider getting work done.  If your immune system is stressed, your tattoo could take longer to heal and be more prone to infection during the process.  In addition to this, your tattoo artist probably doesn’t want to be exposed to your illness.

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Cassy made this beautiful but simple piece!

So, if you’ve been considering starting on a new piece of ink, now’s the time to book your consult, come in and talk to your favorite artist and get on the schedule during the best time of year to get tattooed!  See our artist’s portfolios to find the one who’ll be a match for you!

New Work by Natan

Natan recently discovered a cache of photos on a thumb drive, including this cosmic flowers backpiece from a couple of years back. Highly indicative of Natan’s bold and colorful style, this piece encompasses many spiritual symbols important to the wearer.

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As always, give us a ring or send us an email to book out a free consult with Natan for your own custom tattoo!
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Start of Tiger Half-Sleeve by Steve

Steve just started this half-sleeve of a traditional Japanese tiger half-sleeve. Just outlined so far, but check out the progress below:

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Updates to come as he begins coloring it in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned and don't forget to call or email to book an appointment or free consult for your own custom tattoo today!

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New Work From Natan

We just posted up a bunch of new work from Natan into his portfolio page for your viewing pleasure. There's a variety of different projects in there including these two beauties below:

First up, a finished photo of this big owl piece Natan's been working on for awhile, characterized by Natan's bold and bright style:

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Next up is this dog portrait with an aztec-inspired geometric frame encompassing it. Something a little bit out of the ordinary to spruce it up:

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You can take a look at the rest of the new pieces over within his portfolio and give us a call in the shop to schedule a consult for your own custom work with Natan.

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Natan off to Philadelphia!

Natan is off to Philly for the weekend for their tattoo convention. He'll have registration forms and info for the Boston convention on him so make sure to stop by and say hello! Find more information online at http://www.villainarts.com/index.php

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New Guy: P.J.! Check his stuff

So, we've got a brand new buddy working with us in the shop these days, P.J. Blanchard. Make sure to check out his portfolio of AWESOME traditional work and book out some time with him, as he'd be glad to work with you. Welcome aboard, P.J!

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Fix-up Work by Micah

Hi, Micah here. Lately, I've been working on going back into some old house-party work from some junkies on an old friend, Trevor. Trevor has probably got about half of my portfolio on him, so we decided it was time to start going in and trying to re-build all the old tattoos he'd collected over the years.

Anyways, it's actually been a pretty fun time taking these old pieces of his and trying to figure out ways to turn 'em around into

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sparkling, shiny, new tattoos. If you've got any fun old tattoos, bring 'em on in and we'll take a look.

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