January 27, 2023

In tattooing, consent is an ongoing, voluntary, and informed agreement to participate in the tattoo procedure. When you’re the artist, you are already in a position of authority, so it’s your responsibility to create a safe environment for your client and demonstrate to them that their choices will be respected.

January 14, 2023

A colour patch test is a small and subtle application of various tattoo inks, with the intention of seeing how each colour heals. I am currently working on a project to catalogue and share how colourful tattoos heal on melanated skin.

December 28, 2022

You arrive at the tattoo shop on the big day only to find… you don’t like the design. *Cue awkward trombone.*

October 31, 2022

Your guide to getting your first tattoo, from choosing your artist, the consultation, the quote, the deposit, and preparing for the big day.