11/02/2026
Our 71st week in business has come to a close.
A lot of tattoo shops and tattoo artists are having a hard time right now. Shops are closing and some tattoo artists are choosing other careers because they can’t make it work.
I personally have not had that problem, if anything I could use another set of hands.
In my opinion, what is happening is the blowback from a lot of young people getting into the business, thinking because they have a skill they can just make money automatically. Instead of blaming themselves or something they are doing, they want to point fingers at the economy or the government or the oversaturation of tattoo artists in the industry.
Our little tattoo shop does well because from day one I understood the assignment. This isn’t about me. It’s not about my taste. It’s not about what I want. It’s about what YOU want.
I happily do any style or any design people choose, because that’s the business I’m in. I’m not here to act like a rockstar. I’m here to do my job and my job is to put on whatever tattoo I’m asked to do.
Some people feel bad because they bring me simple stuff that’s not exciting or crazy or whatever, and I’m just as happy to do that stuff as I am to do colorful big pieces.
This is a very fun job, but it’s still my job, and I’m not doing my job correctly if I walk in here and act like what I think is cool is the most important.
If I did whatever I wanted all day, I would be broke. The shop would go out of business quickly.
I treat it like any other person treats their job. I’m expected to do something because people are paying their hard-earned money, and my opinions only matter if someone asks for them.
It’s been a great week at the shop. We had an amazing Halloween weekend and I can’t say enough how thankful I am that I get to run this little shop in this little town and feed our kids and pay our bills. It means everything.
I love you all. See you Tuesday! ❤️
