In a very private and cozy atmosphere, I consult with my clients on their tattoo ideas. I really like to let the clients add as much of thier own into the process of THIER tattoo, then its more of a joint effort.
Many people frown upon artists like me (kitchen magicians, basement butchers, couch inkers...)I've heard all sorts of names. Some of us need to start somewhere, and I have no intrest in cleaning someones filthy toilet, or run for their lunch order just so they can later let me hold thier tattoo machine and maybe use it!!! And with few shops around, a good apprenticeship is hard to come by, therefore I'm unfortunatly on my own to learn.
My wife and I keep a very clean and sterile studio, where we go above and beyond saftey practices. Single use disposable needles and tube are in use for client saftey and peice of mind(mine too!) Even though I tattoo the designs, my wife is certified for micro pigmentation, scar revision and has taken a blood borne pathogen course. She helps run a tight ship.