Ali’s First Time: A Gun, A Smiley Face, and Multi-Generational Naivete
When humor mixes with morbidity.
Brittany Shares The Heartwarming Story Behind Her First Tattoo: VIDEO
A tattoo in memory of her father.
Best Tattoos for First Timers
Professional artists share their top tips.
Rachel’s First Tattoo Highlights Why Communication is Key: VIDEO
Watch the next installment in our My First Time series.
A Scar of My Own: How Tattoos Can Empower in the Face of Chronic Illness
“Nothing I had ever worn or done to my body came close to the sense of power and ownership I felt when it was over.”
Why Great Artists Don’t Always Make Great Tattoo Artists: VIDEO
A stick and poke story worth watching.
How My First Tattoo Gave Me Autonomy Over My Body After Abuse
Reclaiming stories through ink.
How a Math Homework Mantra Became Elvis’s First Tattoo: VIDEO
Wanting to is being able to.
6 Women Share Their First Tattoo Experiences
No regrets.
Why Rasheem Got a Tattoo for Making the Tough Decision to Drop Out of College: VIDEO
The first of his 13 pieces, explained.