CLUB TATTOO ARTICLES

Getting stuck with a design that doesn't quite feel like you is frustrating. Nobody wants to spend years looking at a piece on their skin, wishing that they’d done something a little different with it (or that they didn't get it at all). Taking a bit of time to make the concept your own upfront ensures you walk away with artwork you actually feel good wearing. Scroll through social media feeds and portfolio galleries all you want for inspiration, but tweaking those ideas to fit your personal style is where the real art happens. At Club Tattoo, custom work is...

Talk to anyone covered in incredible ink, and they’ll tell you the excitement of a new tattoo is unmatched. Underneath the cool design, though, your body is doing some heavy lifting. Getting a tattoo is basically a micro-surgical process during which pigment gets permanently embedded into living tissue. Since your skin and your immune system are actively reacting to the needle, picking a studio shouldn't feel like a roll of the dice. To ensure your journey is safe and successful, you need to understand the biological reality of the process. What are potential risks to consider before getting a tattoo?...

Deciding to get your first tattoo is an incredible milestone. It’s an amazing way to show off your personal style, immortalize a memory, or just wear an incredible piece of art that makes you feel like an upgraded version of yourself. That said, staring down a massive menu of different artistic directions can give anyone a serious case of decision paralysis. This tattoo style guide for beginners is designed to cut through the noise, decode the most popular tattoo styles from a first-timer's perspective, and give you the practical insider knowledge you need to walk into your session with total...

You wouldn't hire a tattoo artist without looking at their past work, and a professional piercing shouldn't be any different. Beyond the initial excitement of changing up your look, you want to know the person behind the needle actually understands anatomy—which is why your very first step should always be browsing a studio's piercing portfolios. Any reputable shop will make its digital galleries incredibly easy to find. In fact, if a studio hides its work or doesn't openly showcase its past results on its website or social media, that is an immediate red flag. Evaluating a professional piercing artist's digital...

Thinking about getting some new ink in one of the artistic capitals of the world? Understanding the math behind tattoo pricing in NYC is essential before you make that lifetime investment in your body art. In a sprawling metropolis packed with legendary shops and world-renowned talent, finding premium tattoos in New York City means navigating a pretty wide spectrum of pricing structures. From an artist's technical mastery to the sheer scale and placement of your design, several major elements drive that final cost. It’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed by how high-end studios calculate their rates, or to...

Arizona boasts a vibrant tattoo culture that reflects diverse artistic influences across the desert landscape. With tattoo artistry flourishing statewide, exploring master portfolios is the essential first step to finding a creator who can bring your vision to life with complete precision. At Club Tattoo, we’ve spent the last 25 years cultivating a sophisticated environment where custom artwork meets high-end hospitality. By bringing together a curated roster of award-winning talent across our premier locations, we serve as a collaborative hub for any project, whether you are getting your very first piece or adding a complex design to a full bodysuit....