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CACHO

Mexican Self thought artist ⸺ What advice would you give to someone about getting his or her first tattoo? (A tattoo virgin) First you need to do a GREAT research and find the right artist for you. Make sure he does the work you want to get.

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And then The best way for me to go in for your first tattoo is searching for the right meaning, and the right placement, avoid going for “hidden” parts f the body just because is your first one, trust the artist you chose and hear his opinion. Having a great meaning and the right placement will make your first tattoo experience the best ⸺ What did your family and friends think about you getting into the tattoo business? My family has always been the most supportive towards my work, and funny thing my mom was the one that actually pushed me to pursue a career in the tattoo world ⸺ What would you say is your favorite part of the job? [The] moment when we both are sharing so much energy and being truly honest with each other, me creating and putting all my effort in their skin, and they opening themselves and being vulnerable in the chair. I’ve seen any sort type of reactions and it’s always a warm feeling to se them really happy after they leave the shop ⸺ Who and what influences you to create your work? I get inspired by nature, by sounds, emotions or even music. I like to get inspiration from my surroundings ⸺ Are there any tattoos you would refuse to do? (face, private areas, etc) I don’t do any tattoos that go against any religion, any race or are discriminatory ⸺ What do you think is in store for the future of tattooing? So much! Tattoos are an art form now, and everything is going around that, machines are more precise, needles are more delicate and I can’t wait to see and be part of what is coming ⸺ Have you ever had a bad tattooing experience and what was it? I’ve had clients that made me change the design 20 times and at the end they left the shop without getting it, clients that ... start telling you how to draw, all type of things ⸺ What is the most important advice you can give someone new to the art of tattooing? Focus on one path, one style and master it. Practice practice practice and fall in love in what you are doing. ✕