The Fear That Stops So Many Every tattoo artist knows that look  — the mix of excitement and hesitation right before the needle touches skin.For years, I watched people fall in love with their designs, only to whisper the same fear: “I really want this tattoo, but… I’m scared of the pain.” Some never came back. Others endured it, but the memory of pain overshadowed the beauty of what they had created.As an artist — and someone deeply invested in the meaning behind tattoos — that always...

For years, getting a tattoo meant enduring some level of pain—whether mild discomfort or intense sensation, depending on the design and...

As a tattoo artist and a person who has navigated the often tumultuous paths of mental health, I've come to appreciate the profound...