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HI I’m Robia Fleming and on this podcast of ‘Who Asked You Tattoo’ we’re going to discuss how to tip your tattoo artist. There are 3 types of categories: 1) Street shops – typically you do no need an appointment to get a tattoo. They are usually located in a busy area. These are considered “walk in shops”. In this situation this is the most important place to tip. Anything under $100 should be minimum of 20% tip. 2) Boutique shops – these are shops typically have artists that only tattoo by appointment. These are considered “specialty artists”. Usually you can’t just walk in and get an appointment. As far as tipping they are not relying on their tip compared to a street shop. But tipping is always appreciated. If you have a good relationship with the artist, just ask. $100-$500 15%-20% over $500 it’s best to tip what you can afford especially if you go back to that artist on a regular basis. 3) Private studios – I run a private studio and my personal belief is if you don’t tip me that is fine. Private studios go above and beyond to provide you with a lot of essentials. We want you to enjoy a peaceful day of getting something beautiful put on your body. Usually, a private studio has a minimum free for a tattoo and doing longer/large scale work. It is best to show appreciation of time spent with your artist and when they weren’t with you prepping for your tattoo. To summarize – should you tip your artist? Yes. This can be done in gifts too. Hand made gifts are truly what I love. Be gracious and be appreciative we are putting art on your body for the rest of your life.

TikTok's favorite Tattoo artist Jake Karamol talks about how and why he started tattooing and the sacrifices he made to get into the industry. He explains: What are ‘Mom goggles’? Why should you find an artist that not only does a good job tattooing but that you vibe with too! Why he’s single. How he stays in a certain state of mind to produce art. Why it’s so important to do your research when picking your next tattoo artist. Each time host, Robia Fleming, speaks to another artist it continues to become so obvious how each artist has vastly different ways they run their tattoo businesses. It’s up to YOU to find an artist that fits YOU!

Sierra Colt from Bear Cat Tattoo Gallery joins Robia Fleming on 'Who Asked you Tattoo' to discuss his tattoo process. Sierra does large scale tattoos that are completed on a monthly basis. Want to find out how Sierra: Accepts tattoo inquiries? How does he schedule tattoos? How does he charge for the tattoo? His cancellation policy. His thoughts on tipping? Aftercare, etc. Sierra Colt: https://www.instagram.com/sierracolt/ The Therapy of Tattoo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBJfKWXSC-N3qd3k-6LmX4Q Book to be released Feb 2022! Ck out: https://theclientcaddy.com https://sierracolt.com/ https://bearcattattoo.com/sierra-colt/

Each tattoo artist has a process of how they will tattoo a new client. In this guest interview Robia Flemings talks to Ink Master winner season 2 Steven Tefft about best approach in getting tattooed by him. Each artist Process: 1) How get in touch with the artist? Is it best to Email? DM on IG, fill out an online form? 2) Does that artist require an In person consultation or not? 3) How does each artist price a tattoo? 4) Does your artist have a minimum of time they will tattoo. 5) Tipping? And much more! Robia will regularly have different tattoo artists as guests on her podcast. Make sure you subscribe to get notifications of when your favorite artist will be talking!

As a Tattoo artist I get the opportunity to change people’s physical appearance but also change the way they feel about themselves when they look in the mirror when they're alone. Listen to my story about a recent client interaction about this strong mental impact.

Why you should never DM, email or ask a tattoo artist for a quick quote. "hey how much for ..." Many tattoo artists are sent an image, maybe even two images with the question "how much?" or "I want roses down my arm .. how much?" This happens daily for tattoo artists and is a big cause of frustration. The first thing we think is I have a million more questions to ask before I can price this piece. An artist needs to assess a time frame and then a price for this tattoo request. Listen to Robia explain the questions a tattoo artist will need answered before they can send you a quote.

Representational tattoos mean representing loved ones, family members, significant milestones, how we want to feel about ourselves, strengths, weaknesses. For example representing a family member using floral or lions for strengths for men. Utilizing popular imagery is not a bad thing but if you're just grabbing an image that appears to represent strength to other people you may need some guidance on what to ask your tattoo artist.

When is the best time of year for you to get a new tattoo? Just another tip from Robia Fleming of 'Who Asked You Tattoo' on when you should get a tattoo and why. 'Who Asked You Tattoo' was created as a platform for professional artists to inform potential clientele of their personal processes and to answer questions for anyone interested in getting a tattoo. If you want to be a part of the podcast or have any questions you'd like answered feel free to email: whoaskedyoutattoo@robiatattoos

Have you recently lost a love one or pet and you want to get a tattoo to remember them by? Listen to Robia explain when is the best time to get a memorial tattoo and why it's important to celebrate the life and relationship you had with that person/pet.

Want to learn how How to Pick your Tattoo artist? Do you want to ensure that your next tattoo is done exactly the way you want it? We'll be discussing custom tattoo pieces vs simpler, collector flash pieces. You'll learn how to FIND the right artist to help you design your custom tattoo. Please feel free to leave your own comments about your tattoo experiences and pain levels. And feel free to ask me anything you’d like. whoaskedyou@robiatattoos.com See and hear more: https://www.facebook.com/whoaskedyoutattoo Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ono3uxmqpjYm8YfzDqZ2S?si=B_PfItv-RHGb3Pw0sL4wOQ Listen on Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-asked-you-tattoo/id1525015734 Book a tattoo with Robia- fill out the form here: RobiaTattoos.com

How much does it cost depends on many different variables. It is important for me to give you this type of information so you understand all artists are individuals and independent. You are getting a tattoo which has components of beauty, art and body modification so you have to understand you are purchasing art that will be on your body forever. This video dives into more details on how tattoo artist may be processing your tattoo request and pricing your next tattoo. Please feel free to leave your own comments about your tattoo experiences and pain levels. And feel free to ask me anything you’d like. whoaskedyou@robiatattoos.com

After a day of consultations with clients. 5 people in a row asked same questions in the same order. I thought to myself, "Is this information not readily available?" I guess not! This is about Do tattoos hurt? You would think this is an obvious answer but it’s not.. it’s also a very valid question. What people are really asking is; What should I expect? Here I will discuss: Pain tolerance and endorphins Mental pain tolerance. Pain based on placement of tattoo. Black and gray vs. Color and full saturation vs light shading or line work. Plus you'll learn some tips to do the night before a tattoo to make it less painful.