TATTOO BLOG & INSPIRATION

Whether you're figuring out your first tattoo, looking for the right style, planning a cover-up, or just falling down the tattoo inspiration rabbit hole, I've got you covered. Get the honest answers, practical advice, and tattoo inspiration you need before you put ink to skin.

Tattoos are permanent. Your research doesn't have to be painful.

THE LATEST FROM JOE

Thinking about getting tattooed? Trying to figure out what style actually fits you? Or attempting to fix a tattoo decision your younger self made after making questionable life choices? Start here.

Color underwater cover-up tattoo transforming a dark arm tattoo into a scene featuring a skeleton in a coffin beneath the sea.

Cover-Up Tattoos: What's Possible (and What's Not)

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New school Bride of Frankenstein tattoo on thigh featuring a colorful portrait with bold cartoon-inspired details

Getting a Tattoo in Connecticut: A First-Timer's Guide

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New school alien fetus in a test tube tattoo by Joe Swider featuring vibrant colors, bold outlines, and sci-fi inspired details.

What Is New School Tattoo Style? A Guide for First-Timers & Collectors

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Collage of custom tattoo styles including new school, color, black and grey, and cover up tattoos by Cracker Joe Swider.

Tattoo Styles: Finding the Right Look for Your Ink (Without Regret)

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Legend of Zelda themed chest tattoo by Joe Swider featuring colorful fantasy-inspired artwork and iconic elements from the video game series.

Why Color Tattoos Pop: A Guide for Bold, Lasting Ink

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