@themindfultattooist: I've been making a living as an independently employed #tattooartist, musician, theater artist, etc, for more than 30 years now. It's not an easy life, but it's all I know and I have zero regrets about pursuing this life. Here are three brutal truths I've learned in my various careers - not just in tattooing - that are meant to help any of you out that are hoping for a career in the arts. Buckle up! #rosesandrivets805 #workingartist
This was great; I saw this yesterday from wizard skull. He said, “you gotta learn how to stack bricks when no one claps” and that’s been rattling around my head ever since.
2026-01-12 19:50:28
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アーニャ/ Anya :
What do you think about people who don’t tip tattoo artists?
2026-01-18 05:00:13
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Clarebear :
Ur 2 hours from me and I haven’t even seen ur work but I want a tattoo by you. You seem like the kinda person I wanna work with. I’ll def be hitting u up to plan something
2026-01-12 06:10:25
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Bec :
Your first one is so true. I'm sick of doing fine-line designs, just not the style that excites me. But it is (lately) the most requested type of tattoo I get. 😂
2026-01-12 06:39:46
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Nat :
Liked this a lot, thanks for keeping it real!
2026-01-12 01:51:31
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Natasha Erickson tattoo artist :
Health care. As a tattooer, or most independent contractors, you will not have health care in the US, generally speaking. I’ve known a lot of people who don’t take that into account. It shouldn’t stop you doing what you love, but it is a very big, practical thing that should be planned for.
2026-01-12 03:15:53
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Kaisha Simpson :
How long have you had the tattoos on your middle finger? I have a design similar and I don’t want it to fade super quick.
2026-01-18 00:39:51
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Em B Pilot :
I'm back 😁
2026-01-20 22:50:05
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Sandra D. :
😢😢😢
2026-01-17 01:14:33
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Silas Judd :
😁😁😁
2026-01-26 00:48:40
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