Author: DragonsBane Tattoo

A position has opened up here at Dragonsbane Tattoo, and we’re looking for an experienced tattoo artist to come join the team!

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years verifiable experience
• A Portfolio, physical or digital
• Must be able to obtain a tattoo license in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
• Be up to date on CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen Certifications

The posting will open until position has been filled.

If you would like to inquire about this position, please call us or e-mail us using the information below.

While the question may seem simple enough, asking “What is a tattoo?” can offer answers that might lead in many different directions. Tattoos are permanent markings on the skin made by way of ink and needles. Once the ink is deposited into the second layer of skin known as the dermis, the wound scabs over and the skin heals to expose a design under the new layer.

The practice is now an acceptable form of body art. Depending on where you reside, there may be certain age restrictions that might dictate the minimum age for getting a tattoo. Check with an established tattoo shop for local laws or jurisdictions specifying these tattoo requirements. In most cases, you’ll need to be 18 years of age or have parental consent before getting a tattoo. Be thankful, you’ll also likely need that time to select a tattoo that carries significance, anyway. Whether it be a memorial piece or one that expresses interests, hobbies, or even love themes, tattoos are rich in cultural history and deserve a bit of respect.

Tattooing has long been a way of ceremonial rites and passages in most cultures throughout the world. From Africa’s scarification process to the Celt’s inking griffins and monsters that were later found on their corpses, tattoos are worn to mark special events, to pay honor or respect, and even to unite body to body with ash remains that are later inked under the skin. Tattoos tell a story and can be written in any language. From symbols depicting cultural images to words and font designs, if you dare to dream it, a tattooist can likely create it and tell your tale on a living canvas.

To celebrate life, choices, and to pay tribute and memorial to life’s purpose and companions, tattoos have the artful ability to speak volumes. Many people choose to remember those they love and honor traditions and life events with a tattoo. As the saying goes, a picture speaks a thousand words. Tattoos cost money. Just as you expect to pay a professional for beauty, hair and other professional services, tattoo artists set their own rates and expect to be paid fairly based upon the details of the design, and their professional skill level. The better and more well known the artist is, the more you will likely pay. Rest assured; all artists will discuss their rates prior to beginning work, or at least they should. If not, get out of there.

Before you get a tattoo, proper time and consideration should be put into your piece to better avoid the chance of regret. Hasty tattoos are at the top of the list for tattoo removal, so don’t be so quick to jump the gun. Spend some time going over tattoo art styles to narrow down your personal style. With study, you will find that you are drawn to different styles as you begin to pay attention to body art. Tattoo artist selection is also imperative in the tattoo process. Take your time and do some research on top tattoo artists. Watch a few of the latest tattoo reality shows to learn basic styles and techniques, and then develop an eye for the art.

The coolest speakeasy in L.A. right now isn’t hidden behind a refrigerator door in Venice — it’s tucked behind the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Walk past the pool and around the gate, and you’ll find a secluded little space filled with oversized leather couches, vintage maps, and regulars like Zoë Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, and Cara Delevingne. But they’re not waiting around for Manhattans or Tiki cocktails. No, The Hideaway is serving up the city’s daintiest, trendiest tattoos — all etched by 36-year-old artist Brian Woo, or better known as Doctor Woo to his 1.2 million Instagram followers.

The man doesn’t take walk-ins, but if you’re lucky, you might get an email response from him — which would land you in his chair anywhere from six months to a year from now. Until then, we’ll be stalking his Instagram trying to settle on a design if that day ever comes. So what’s inspiring the world’s most in-demand tattoo artist right now? We dropped by his studio to find out his 2018 tattoo trend predictions, his secret to caring for fresh ink, and the one design he hopes goes away soon. He’s granting full access, ahead.

“I have done a lot of Saturns this year,” Woo says. “I think people are into the cosmos right now because it’s an unexplained thing. It’s a symbol that anything’s possible. We’re in a time where social media is everywhere and information is so readily available that we know everything about everyone, so it’s kind of nice to think that there is still something we don’t know.”

“Feathers were huge a few years ago,” Woo says. “I think someone nicknamed me Dr. Feather because all I did was feathers, It was like, ‘Ugh!'” Next was the palm tree, a trend that’s still popular, but the current trend du jour is a little more unexpected: “Pet faces,” Woo reports. “Mini pet faces, like mini portraits of the client’s dog, have been really big.” (It’s popular with his celeb clients, too: He even gave one to client Miley Cyrus.)

“I go through different processes with the ink — sometimes I use darker ink to see if it stays, sometimes I go back to using lighter ink — it’s emotional for me, all about how I feel. But one thing [that’s consistent] is that I have been doing a lot of smaller pieces this year. It’s been all about these little, thin, geometric things that people want.”

Woo is getting more and more requests for “permanent” jewelry etched onto the fingers and wrists. But it’s crucial to care for them properly.Woo tells his clients to cleanse the skin using a gentle, fragrance-free soap (like Dove or Dr. Bronner’s) and then hydrate with a fragrance-free lotion, like Lubriderm (Woo is an ambassador for the brand). “Make sure it’s all super basic and fragrance-free — you don’t want anything exfoliating or vanilla scented,” he says. Besides that, just keep your hands off, stay out of the sun, and let it heal.

Tattoos are permanent forms of body art which belong to a multitude of different cultures all over the world. Here, we take a closer look at the history of tattoos. We’ll focus on where they originated and how practices have evolved since then. We also look at how societal attitudes toward tattoos have changed. Tattoos date back many thousands of years. In fact, we have firm evidence that tattooing is an ancient art, after discoveries of tattoos on mummified skin were found. The oldest evidence of human tattoos is believed to be from between 3370 BC and 3100 BC. Otzi the Iceman was discovered in September 1991. His nickname comes from the location he was found in the Otzal Alps. His body has naturally mummified and preserved, making him Europe’s oldest human mummy.

Otzi’s body has a total of 61 tattoos in various different locations, with the majority of these ink inscriptions located on his legs. Close examination of the markings on the mummy indicate that soot or fireplace ash were used to create the tattoos. While Otzi may be evidence of the first tattoos known to mankind, other eras and ages throughout history reveal a long and rich history of tattooing. There is evidence of this from over 49 different location around the world, where tattooed mummies and remains have been discovered. Locations, where ancient tattoos have been recorded on human remains, include: Alaska, Mongolia, Greenland, Egypt, China, Sudan, Russia, and the Philippines. All of these discoveries link to different periods of time throughout ancient history. Some of these date back to 2100 BC.

As the first tattoos date back to ancient civilizations, the reasons behind the tattoos are fuelled by different theories. These theories reflect the location and the cultures of the civilizations themselves. Let’s take a closer look at some of these ancient civilizations and some theories about why they used to tattoo themselves. Some cemeteries across western China in the province of Xinjiang have revealed a number of tattooed mummies. Some mummies date as far back as 2100 BC, while others are considerably younger, dating to around 550 BC. Within ancient Chinese practices, tattooing was considered to be barbaric and was highly stigmatized.

Ancient Chinese literature refers to folk heroes and bandits as having tattoos. It is also thought to have been fairly common for convicted criminals to be branded with a tattoo on their face. This tattoo was used to warn other members of society that this person could not be trusted. There have been discoveries of tattooed mummies from ancient Egypt, which suggest that the practice here dates back to at least 2000 BC. Some theories indicate that the tattoos found on the mummies were for decorative purposes. Research by Daniel Fouquet suggests that, in ancient Egypt, tattoos may have even been performed as a medical treatment. His examination of the different scars found on the mummified body of the priestess, Hathor, suggests that the markings could have been a treatment for pelvic peritonitis. Another interesting discovery about tattooing from ancient Egypt is that it appears this practice was only carried out on women. This theory is supported by the fact that there is little to no evidence, either physical or artistic, that men received tattoos. This practice changed, however, during the Meroitic period, between 300 BC and 400 CE, when Nubian men received tattoos.

People get tattoos for many reasons, be it cultural, personal, or simply because they like the design. Tattoos are becoming more mainstream, too, with face tattoos even growing in popularity. Just as there are many reasons people get tattoos, there are many reasons why people may want to remove them. Although tattoos are permanent, this is only to an extent. They can be removed if you decide you no longer want them. Let’s take a look at the ways you can remove a tattoo, including cost, how long it’ll take, and more.

Older tattoos as well as amateur (“stick and poke”) tattoos are easier to remove than newer ones. Larger, darker, more colorful tattoos are more time-consuming and expensive to remove than smaller, lighter, and less colorful ones. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t remove your tattoo if any of this applies to you. It just means you may need to take a bit more time to find the best removal option for you. Your healthcare provider can also help you if you have a health condition. For example, they can prescribe antiviral medications to prevent a tattoo removal procedure from triggering a herpes flare-up. They can also refer you to a dermatologist for further guidance.

Most experts consider laser removal to be the most successful and cost-effective way to remove tattoos. Today, most tattoos are removed with a Q-switched laser. It sends out energy in one strong pulse. This pulse of energy heats up the ink in your skin to dissolve it. You’ll need to receive a number of laser treatments over several weeks or longer to remove your tattoo. Often, lasers don’t completely remove a tattoo. Instead, they lighten or fade it so it’s much less noticeable.

Tattoos with many colors are more difficult to remove. They might require treatment with different lasers and wavelengths to be effective.The best candidates for traditional laser removal are those with lighter skin. This is because laser treatment can change the color of darker skin. If you have darker skin, your best laser option is Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment. It’s least likely to change the color of darker skin. Older tattoos tend to fade most with laser treatment. Newer tattoos are more difficult to remove.

The cost of laser tattoo removal depends on the size, color, and age of your tattoo. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the national average cost of laser removal is $463. Tattoo removal isn’t covered by most insurance companies because it’s considered to be a cosmetic procedure.

You can get laser tattoo removal at an aesthetic clinic. A laser technician will numb the tattooed skin with a local anesthetic. Next, they’ll apply the laser to the skin. The skin may bleed, blister, and swell following each procedure. This process is repeated over multiple sessions until you’re happy with the extent to which your tattoo has faded. The average course of treatment varies greatly from person to person. In general, it takes about six to eight sessions to remove a tattoo with laser treatment. You’ll have to wait six to eight weeks between sessions for best results.

It seems like everyone has tattoos nowadays. Their arms are covered. Their backs are covered. Even their fingers and necks are covered. You might not understand the fascination with body art. You might be wondering, “Why do people get tattoos?” Well, there isn’t a single answer. Different people get their tattoos for different reasons. There are hundreds of Sherlock tattoos, Star Wars tattoos, and Yankees tattoos in the world.

If someone is obsessed with a certain television show, actor, book, song, or movie, then they might get a tattoo to commemorate it. It is their way of saying this thing matters to me, this thing made a major difference in my life. Just like when someone steps out of the house wearing a band t-shirt, there is a chance that other people in the fandom will recognize the tattoo and compliment it. It can create conversations between total strangers who have a lot in common.

But that is not the main reason people get fandom tattoos. They get them because they are trying to honor their favorite writers and singers and artists. They are saying thank you in the best way they know-how. You might see strangers with Harry Potter tattoos and think it’s silly for them to be so obsessed with the franchise, but the movie represents something different to them than it does to you. It holds meaning that you might not understand — but that does not make a difference to them. They did not get their tattoo for outside approval. They are the only person who has to like it.

Most tattoos hold heavy meaning. They are not a random design that someone chose to have printed onto them during a drunken night. They are significant. They matter. A lot of people get their tattoos in honor of a family member or close friend that has died. They might get across the person’s name or their date of death written across it. It’s also common to see tattoos of praying hands, angel wings, cancer ribbons, halos, and dog tags. Of course, someone might also get a design of their lost loved ones’ favorite animal, flower, or song lyric. They might choose a design that invokes a memory that reminds them of that person. A memory that represents everything that person meant to them.

Now it is even possible to get a tattoo of an actual signature. The tattoo artist can take a person’s handwriting from a birthday card or sheet of paper and have it transferred onto skin. Even though it is impossible to bring back someone from beyond the grave, getting a tattoo is a way to make you feel like you are still close to that person like they have not traveled too far.

They might not have a specific reason why they chose their design. They might have just chosen something they found pretty. Something that spoke to them, even if they could not pinpoint why. These people choose designs based off of what they think is going to look best against their skin, the same way other people choose their makeup and clothing in the morning. Their tattoo is an accessory. It is a fashion statement. It is a way to express themselves through silence. Tattoos are a way for them to create their own identity, to make themselves look different from the cookie-cutter people surrounding them, to make them feel a little more unique.

Although tattoos are almost mainstream nowadays how much we really know about this phenomenon that is around 6,000 years old? 17% of those who have tattoos, regret them. The most often reason for regret is “It’s a name of another person”. United States have more than 20,000 tattoo parlors. This number grows by one every day. Term “Tattoo” became the number ones search term on the Internet in 2002. Of those who have tattoos, 70% have more than one tattoo and 20% have more than five. 36% of Americans between the age of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo.

72% of adults with tattoos have tattoos that are usually hidden by clothing. More women regret their tattoos than men. In 2012, 21% of Americans had one or more tattoos. That is around 45 million people in US alone. Statistics from 2005 said that of all people that American Society of Dermatological Surgery treats with lasers, only 6% of them are treated for tattoo removal. 30% of all college graduates in United States have tattoos.

35% of those between 30 and 39 years in the United Kingdom have tattoos. The most common place for a tattoo in women is ankle (27%) and in men is upper back shoulder (34%). 5% of those that don’t like their tattoos decide to cover it with another tattoo instead to remove it. In Australia, 47% of tattoos that are removed with a Q-switched laser, require up to 10 sessions to be successfully removed. 26% of tattoos require more than 15. In United States 11% of those that have tattoos are from 50 to 64 years old.

Small tattoos cost around $45 while larger cost around $150 per hour of work. United States citizens spend 1.65 billion dollars a year on tattoos. 31% of those that have tattoo feel that tattoo made them sexy, 29% feel that it made them (or shows them as) rebellious, while 5% feels that a tattoo shows them as intelligent. The most searched language as an inspiration for tattoos is Japanese. When looking to get a tattoo 49% of those who get a tattoo consider reputation of tattoo artist or tattoo studio as a most important factor, 43% need a tattoo with a personal meaning, and only 8% consider a price as a most important factor.

In the U.S., 15 % of men and 13% of women have tattoos. 42% of people think that tattoos don’t make people any more or less attractive. 24% think that they make and 22% think that they don’t. 36% of military veterans and those that currently serve the Army in United States have tattoos. 69% of people don’t see people with tattoos any more or less deviant than people without tattoos. 32% of people with tattoos claim that they are addicted to ink.