Tattooing By West
I did my 1st tattoo when i was 14 years old. It was done with needle, thread, and black indian ink. Not recommended! Don’t try this at home! I put a tiny heart with an arrow through it above my right hip bone. My 14 year old mind thought it would be sexy. It was not. I’ve since covered it.
My Father was a Tattoo Artist. “Tattooing By West” was His name. I use His title in memory of Him.
I am a Tattoo Artist, I began using my Fathers Portable Tattoo station obtained in 2002. I found that I COULD NOT nor WOULD NOT stop using it! I have been Tattooing on and off ever since.
Fast forward a bunch of years, My oldest Daughter is a Tattoo Artist, She has been Tattooing professionally for about 5+ years. She is an Amazing and Talented Human Being and now runs her own Studio.
My first Grandchild (now 16) we cannot keep pen and paper out of her hands! I’m certain my Grandchild may outdo us all in the Art Arena! Though, NO PRESSURE!! I Fuckin’ insist upon it! Thanks for reading, more updates later.
Services
Our tattoo services offer high-quality artwork and professional expertise to bring your ideas to life. Trust our experienced artist to create a unique and lasting design that you’ll love.
Tattoo Services
✫ Custom Tattoo Designs
Creating unique designs tailored to the client’s specifications, including consultation to discussing ideas, concepts, placement, and size.
✫ Cover-Up Tattoos
Concealing or modifying existing tattoos with new designs.
✫ Touch-Ups
Enhancing or refreshing existing tattoos to maintain their appearance.
✫ Aftercare Guidance
Providing instructions on how to care for the tattoo during the healing process.
✫ Scar Camouflage
Using tattoo techniques to conceal scars or blemishes.
Tattoo Aftercare
✫ Wash your hands.
✫ Remove bandage after 2-4 hours – if bandage sticks to the tattoo, then soak it in lukewarm water for 30 seconds. The same instruction applies if sheets or clothing gets stuck to the tattoo.
✫ Using lukewarm water, lather up your tattoo, and be sure to rinse away all dried fluids and ointment. Use an unscented, no dyes, antibacterial soap like Clear and Gentle Dial soap.
✫ When showering, let the water hit above the tattoo and run off for a short period of time. Do NOT soak in a bathtub. Avoid hot tubs, swimming pools, oceans, lakes, and rivers as there are a range of Spores, Chemicals, Amoebas, and Bacteria present.
✫ Gently pat the tattoo dry. Your new tattoo shouldn’t come into contact with anything else. If you think there’s a chance it could be in contact with chemicals, bacteria, or in jeopardy of physical trauma, only then should it be covered so as to protect it. Tattoos need to breathe to heal.
✫ Apply A&D ointment / Aquaphor 3-5 times a day for the first 3 days. Rub it in well, only a thin sheen layer is to remain.
✫ Day 4-10 use Lubriderm lotion or some other non-medicated, no dyes or no perfume lotion.
✫ When in the sun an SPF of 30+ is recommended. Only once fully healed.
✫ Tattoos are permanent though they are not maintenance free. If you sun a lot, after around 10 years the colors may need restoration. The better you care for your tattoo, the longer it stays appealing.