House of Ink

09/17/2026

Hey Artists! Wanna Learn to Tattoo?

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09/06/2026

How to Prepare Your Skin for a Tattoo

A great tattoo starts with a healthy canvas. In the weeks leading up to your appointment, begin giving the area a little extra care. Keep your skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and regularly applying a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer. You can also lightly exfoliate the area once or

08/26/2026

Thank you to Rachel, the winner of the 2026 Peony Festival free tattoo giveaway. Thank you for your trust and for making art with me.

08/13/2026

THE INK REPORT (A Blog by Erik Hayos, House of Ink)

For generations, tattooing has relied heavily on apprenticeship, mentorship, and knowledge passed directly from one tattoo artist to another. There is tremendous value in that tradition, and it should remain an important part of how tattoo artists are developed. But the lack of consistent educationa

06/16/2026

What do we do between tattoos? Well, we practice more tattoos. Thanks to practice (fake) skin we can experiment, try out new needles, equipment and techniques. Here we are using a single needle grouping (0603RL by Dragonhawk) to produce the entire piece. The 3 round liner is an incredibly versatile needle grouping and can be used to complete an entire tattoo. It is a fineline needle and requires immense precision and a good understanding of hand speed, needle depth, and voltage.

Always a student. Forever learning.