As long as you go to a reputable artist who takes all the recommended precautions, getting a tattoo is perfectly safe. Make sure you are completely honest about any illnesses.

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How Much Is It Going to Cost?

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Should I Tip My Tattoo Artist?

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What Should I Get? And Where?

Its all a matter of personal taste. You can get whatever you want and whatever your artist is willing to do. You can choose a painting from the wall or have them create a custom piece just for you. The only limit is your own imagination. As for where you should do it, just keep in mind what you do at work and what social circle you are in. You may want to place your tattoo somewhere where it can be easily hidden by regular clothing.

What Is the Best Time of Year to Get a Tattoo?

While you can get a tattoo at any time of the year, your skin is much more exposed in the summer due to swimming, sunbathing, and just more exposure to the elements. Winter time is really the best time for a tattoo.

Is It OK to Get a Tattoo if Im Sick?

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Where Can I Find Pictures of Tattoos?

If youre getting a tattoo, especially as an expression of your personality, why would you want the same tattoo as someone else? Instead, find other images of what youre looking for and let your artist draw a custom design for you. Example: If you want to get a tattoo of a penguin standing on a glacier, find real photos of penguins and glaciers. If you want a blue rose tattoo wrapped around a cross, find images of real roses and crosses that you like. If the images dont show exactly what you want, just take them to your artist to use as a guide and tell them what changes you want to make to the original images. A true artist will gladly accept the challenge of creating an individual work.

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Tattoos Design / Arizona / Mesa / Captain Tattoo Art Collective

Captain Tattoo Art Collective

Find your nearest Tattoo artist in Mesa.

Looking for a Tattoo in Mesa? Here, you can find the contact and location information for a tattoo artist in Mesa. You can get details such as the exact street address, email address, and phone number.

Walk-in studios work by appointment, so please be sure to call ahead and make one before your visit. You can use the provided phone number for this purpose.

Address: 1916 W Baseline Rd Suite 12, Mesa, AZ 85202, United States
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Office phone: +1 480-687-0059
Opening Hours: Monday: 11AM–9PM Tuesday: 11AM–9PM Wednesday: 11AM–9PM Thursday: 11AM–9PM Friday: 11AM–9PM Saturday: 11AM–9PM Sunday: 11AM–8PM
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Are Tattoos Safe?

As long as you go to a reputable artist who takes all the recommended precautions, getting a tattoo is perfectly safe. Make sure you are completely honest about any illnesses.
Does It Hurt?

Pain is really relative. Everyone has a different pain tolerance. However, we are not going to joke with you - it really hurts. Just not much. Some compare it to the "feeling of a hot scratch". But people wont come back for tattoo after tattoo if it hurts that much. Most of us dont get hurt, but the beauty of the tattoo and the pride that comes with wearing it far outweighs the pin stick here and there.How about using some kind of anesthetic cream? Such products are really not recommended.
How Much Is It Going to Cost?

When it comes to tattoos, you get what you pay for. Yes, there are many people who get tattoos for a very small fee. But look for quality and be prepared to pay for it. Never bargain over the price of a tattoo. This is disrespectful to the artist. Think of it this way: its a work of art that youll wear for the rest of your life.
Should I Tip My Tattoo Artist?

Tipping is a very nice gesture. But there are no real hard and fast rules for tipping.
What Should I Get? And Where?

Its all a matter of personal taste. You can get whatever you want and whatever your artist is willing to do. You can choose a painting from the wall or have them create a custom piece just for you. The only limit is your own imagination. As for where you should do it, just keep in mind what you do at work and what social circle you are in. You may want to place your tattoo somewhere where it can be easily hidden by regular clothing.
What Is the Best Time of Year to Get a Tattoo?

While you can get a tattoo at any time of the year, your skin is much more exposed in the summer due to swimming, sunbathing, and just more exposure to the elements. Winter time is really the best time for a tattoo.
Is It OK to Get a Tattoo if Im Sick?

Getting a tattoo when your immune system isnt at 100% isnt the best idea. Youll need your strength and white blood cells to heal the tattoo, and your body wont be able to do that if its already fighting viruses and bacteria. Not to mention, its very imprudent to bring your disease into a tattoo studio and risk passing germs on to others, especially your artist. If you have an appointment, call and reschedule until you feel well again.
Where Can I Find Pictures of Tattoos?

If youre getting a tattoo, especially as an expression of your personality, why would you want the same tattoo as someone else? Instead, find other images of what youre looking for and let your artist draw a custom design for you. Example: If you want to get a tattoo of a penguin standing on a glacier, find real photos of penguins and glaciers. If you want a blue rose tattoo wrapped around a cross, find images of real roses and crosses that you like. If the images dont show exactly what you want, just take them to your artist to use as a guide and tell them what changes you want to make to the original images. A true artist will gladly accept the challenge of creating an individual work.

Crystal Suarez

Mark is a great tattoo artist and is a wonderful shop. Great atmosphere and even better tattoo work. Three of my tattoos have been done by Mark. Attached are the most recent two done at the same time on March 11 2022.

Angelica Merino

Amazing place. 👏 people are very nice and approachable ❤ Here's my first tattoo. so cute 😍 and I love it...I will surely gonna go back and have more 😁

Chloe Krehbiel

My dad, mom and I came in to get my first tattoo. My dad also got one for himself, the staff was sweet and helpful. Making sure we were comfortable and loved the work. Honestly I would 100% come back. My butterfly was amazing and my dad was very nice.

Jay Clayton

I lost my Dad on November 30th. I have been planning a tributary tattoo in his honor. Thomas responded quickly to my public request for an artist in my area. I am VERY selective of a quality artist. After checking reviews, looking at photos of their work, I took the leap. SO GLAD I DID! Marky Mark was my artist and a Veteran like my dad. The work was perfect. Very safe and sanitary working environment. I will be going back for more work. Great team and worth every dollar. Don’t settle for a cheap price. Thank you Thomas, Marky Mark and team!

Danise Burris

Got matching tattoo with my Son. Josh The guy who did his was great. Alex did mine. My lines are not straight and the circles are definitely not circled. I definitely don't recommend her. I would recommend Josh. But, I think, I will stick with my Guy in California.

Christopher McKenna

Met Thomas on the Tattoodo app and he introduced me to his shop. My wife and I came in for Heart tattoos and Shane and Keon took great care of us. Both were truly professional and considerate. I have always wanted a birder tattoo and I knew Shane was the right one for the piece. He took the creation and exceeded my expectations. Shane is extremely talented and puts off nothing but great vibes. I will definitely be back when I am ready for some new artwork.

Anthony

My girlfriend and I saw Jordan. One of the coolest people Ive met in general, super easy to talk to and made the process extremely comfortable and enjoyable. Jordan knocked the tattoo out of the park and I couldn’t be any happier with the results. Thanks Jordan!

Victoria Arellano

I have worked with a few different artist at Captain Tattoo. So many talented artists that are awesome to work with. I highly recommend. Tattoos pictured are by Nick.

andre santacruz

Came in today had a sit down with one of the artist that was in ! He gave me a really good price and jotted up the work showed me we stenciled ! His appointment showed up but with no hesitation another artist step to the plate and got the work done ! SUPER CLEAN AND PROFESSIONAL ANDRE finished the piece no problem and will return to him for more work !!

Brandi Rose

This is the ONLY place I will go and tell everyone about! We met Thomas when he was just opening up and every time we are there they are all so welcoming and amazing! All the artists are so talented, Thomas has someone for everything!! Mark was able to take a sleeve I wanted for literally 7 years and created something that was way more than I could have imagined!! He is so creative, professional and just an incredible artist!! Mark is so my guy! Nick is my fiancée artist and the work he has put out is literally perfect for her! Thomas and his shops are the only and best place in the valley anyone should go to!!! We will always be 100% loyal to Captain Tattoo, Thomas and his crew!! ❤️

Crystal Suarez

Angelica Merino

Amazing place. 👏 people are very nice and approachable ❤ Here's my first tattoo. so cute 😍 and I love it...I will surely gonna go back and have more 😁

Chloe Krehbiel

Jay Clayton

Danise Burris

Anthony

Victoria Arellano

I have worked with a few different artist at Captain Tattoo. So many talented artists that are awesome to work with. I highly recommend. Tattoos pictured are by Nick.

andre santacruz

Brandi Rose

Christopher McKenna

Crystal Suarez

Angelica Merino

Amazing place. 👏 people are very nice and approachable ❤ Here's my first tattoo. so cute 😍 and I love it...I will surely gonna go back and have more 😁

Chloe Krehbiel

Jay Clayton

Danise Burris

Anthony

Victoria Arellano

I have worked with a few different artist at Captain Tattoo. So many talented artists that are awesome to work with. I highly recommend. Tattoos pictured are by Nick.

andre santacruz

Brandi Rose

Christopher McKenna

Crystal Suarez

Angelica Merino

Amazing place. 👏 people are very nice and approachable ❤ Here's my first tattoo. so cute 😍 and I love it...I will surely gonna go back and have more 😁

Chloe Krehbiel

Jay Clayton

Danise Burris

Anthony

Victoria Arellano

I have worked with a few different artist at Captain Tattoo. So many talented artists that are awesome to work with. I highly recommend. Tattoos pictured are by Nick.

andre santacruz

Brandi Rose

Christopher McKenna

Crystal Suarez

Angelica Merino

Amazing place. 👏 people are very nice and approachable ❤ Here's my first tattoo. so cute 😍 and I love it...I will surely gonna go back and have more 😁

Chloe Krehbiel

Jay Clayton

Danise Burris

Anthony

Victoria Arellano

I have worked with a few different artist at Captain Tattoo. So many talented artists that are awesome to work with. I highly recommend. Tattoos pictured are by Nick.

andre santacruz

Brandi Rose

Christopher McKenna