Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 18 - The Third episode of Three with our special guest Tattoo Artist Sherry Sears of Creative Images in Des Moines, Iowa. Sherry has been a tattoo artist since the 1980s and the discussion covers how Tattooing and the Body Art Industry has changed over the past four decades. In this Episode, we talk about getting started in the Tattoo and Body Piercing Industry.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 11 - Can I get a Tattoo or Piercing that No One Else Has? Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss whether or not it is possible to get a piercing or tattoo that no one else has. In this in-depth discuss they talk about how tattooing and piercing are inspired by those artists that came before them and about what inspires them in creating a new design or when piercing.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 10 - Why do I need to pay a Deposit for Tattoo or Piercing Appointments? Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss why Tattoo and Piercing Artist require that you make a deposit when you set up an appointment.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 9 - Which Aftercare to Use for a Tattoo or Piercing? Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss what you should do if you get new or conflicting aftercare instructions. What you should consider if you have had success with a healing program you have used in the past and some of the thinking behind care instructions.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 8 - How to Pick an Artist and Studio for a Tattoo or Piercing. Jack Lowe and Westley Dickerson from Skin Kitchen Tattoo and DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio discuss what you should look for when choosing a Tattoo Artist or Piercer and Studio. They cover everything from what to look for in their portfolios to their professionalism to the state and over all feel of the studio.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 7 - Changing a Tattoo Design, How Much Notice is Needed? Jack, Westley, and DaVo discuss how much time is needed to change a tattoo design and what goes into designing a custom tattoo.
Q&A in the Kitchen is series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 6 - What is the Best Season to Get a Tattoo or Pierced? Jack, Westley, and DaVo discuss when it is best to get a new tattoo or piercing and when to avoid it and what you should consider when planning on getting one including upcoming vacations, work, and season.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 5 - Can An Artist Pick a Tattoo or Piercing For Me? Jack, Westley and DaVo discuss whether or not you can just walk into a studio and tell an artist to either design a tattoo or pick a body piercing to get. Part of the discussion goes into how both a tattoo design and choice of having a type of piercing is a very individual and personal decision. One that should be tailored to the person and that it often will require a great deal of input from the person getting the tattoo or piercing.
Q&A in the Kitchen Episode 4 - Tattoo Stencils and Piercing Marking, What you should look for? Jack, Westley and DaVo discuss what you should look for after the Tattooist has put the tattoo stencil on or when the piercer shows you the piercing marks.
Q&A in the Kitchen is series where Professional Tattooist and Body Piercers discuss common subjects relating to the Body Arts. If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the future, please comment below or send an email to davo@axiompiercing.com.
