How I did it: Well, I use to work in bars for a long time, and on my first year as a barman I use to do the night shifts in a very well known but seedy part of Sydney. Anyhow, I  realized that the district was not just well known for its red light district attractions but for a well known tattoo artist studio - of which the tattoo artists used to drink at the place where I use to work! *Scrore* - one nights I spotted one of them as they were regulars and after I mentioned I was keen on some really great body art they basically just said "come on down to the studio"!!
My next endeavor in body art is a full back and half sleeve design - it'll tale heaps of money and time but its well worth it! :)

Lessons & tips: I think I was very lucky to actually get to have an in depth conversation with the tattooist  as I was able to have heaps of input from them - Get the know the artists as most of them take their art seriously! - it is not just a way to make ends meet!!
 

Resources: Tattooist, Savings account, lots of wipes anti-septic cream/lotion

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Feb 03, 2009, 04:33PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer