The Stripped Issue_1

10 Anonymous Tattoo
Artists Answer the Burning
Question...
1.
Are you willing to tattoo
whatever your client wants,
even a portrait of Hitler?
“I will tattoo just
about anything
that isn’t hateful
or racist. I know
there are other
artists who can
do such tattoos
with zero
feelings about it,
but I can’t/won’t
have that on my
conscience. And
believe me, I’ve
turned down a
handful of Hitler
portraits in my
20 years as a
tattoo artist.”
2.
“Tattoo
artists are
definitely
represented
by the
content of
their work,
not just the
quality. But
as far as
what I’m
willing to
tattoo, I’ll do
most stuff; a
tattoo is a
way for the
client to
express
themselves.”
3. "I personally draw the line at
super offensive just because I
know it will affect my money in
the future. I sometimes don’t
care, though. I’m not really
bothered by a lot of shit like
that unless it’s directed at me or
my family. With the power of
the media, a tattoo like that can
break you down to nothing.
Surprisingly, it can also lift you
up. These days in tattooing, the
door really swings both ways.
What used to be frowned upon
has gained more of a following
and is considered more
acceptable. For instance, if I did
a Hitler portrait and got heat
from my following, I’d also be
gaining the support of people
who are down for that type of
shit. These days, any attention
is good attention. Power is in
the numbers.”