Guy Aitchison Journal
May 20, 2026
, from Robert: Hey Guy, I know you've done a lot of collaborations with other…
, from Robert: Hey Guy, I know you've done a lot of collaborations with other artists like Paul Booth and Jack Rudy. I work in a shop with some other pretty decent artists and we're starting to tal…
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Welcome to the latest installment of Ask Guy, where I'm taking questions from…
Welcome to the latest installment of Ask Guy, where I'm taking questions from both artists and collectors about all questions relating to the tattoo art form. I'm hoping that with my 26 years in th…
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From Jennifer: Hello, I have severe acne scaring on my back, shoulders, & che…
From Jennifer: Hello, I have severe acne scaring on my back, shoulders, & chest. The scars are older & smoothing out (15+ years). Can deep pitted skin be tattooed? If so how do I go about finding a…
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I've gotten a great variety of questions ranging from artistic to professiona…
I've gotten a great variety of questions ranging from artistic to professional to healing concerns, and I've been enjoying the diversity of conversation. This month, though, I'd like to touch on so…
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Welcome to the third installment of my column, Ask Guy, where I'm responding …
Welcome to the third installment of my column, Ask Guy, where I'm responding to questions from both artists and collectors. Tattoo Magazine has generously provided me with the space to share these …
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Welcome to the second installment of my column, Ask Guy, where I'm responding…
Welcome to the second installment of my column, Ask Guy, where I'm responding to questions from both artists and collectors. I want to thank Tattoo Magazine for providing the space for me to do thi…
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As seen in Tattoo Magazine, December 2012
As seen in Tattoo Magazine, December 2012
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So I went in to try to apply for a tattoo apprenticeship, and basically they …
So I went in to try to apply for a tattoo apprenticeship, and basically they told me that flamer like me has no place in the tattoo industry and would never be able to break in. They were the only…
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I have been tattooing for about 15 years and I am well-known in my area. I d…
I have been tattooing for about 15 years and I am well-known in my area. I do well and I am also a High School Art teacher of 23 years. Unfortunately my shading does not have a smooth transitioni…
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When im tattooing and the tattoo requires to use a solid black in some areas,…
When im tattooing and the tattoo requires to use a solid black in some areas, the tattoo doesn't look damaged or swollen when it's fresh, but when it starts to heal it tends to look damaged- a heav…
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I'm still early into my apprenticeship although I am pleased with my progress…
I'm still early into my apprenticeship although I am pleased with my progress, im am still looking for a really light gray wash, i want to use a really light gray and get more values into my tattoos.
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I'm having a real problem with blowing people out, left and right... any advice?
I'm having a real problem with blowing people out, left and right... any advice?
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I've been tattooing close to a decade now and one of the things I still have …
I've been tattooing close to a decade now and one of the things I still have trouble with is getting black in tribal tattoos to lay down smooth and in as few passes as possible. I've watched artist…
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I have a question about clientele approach...
I have a question about clientele approach...
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Sometimes when I am tattooing an outline I notice the needle sometimes sticks…
Sometimes when I am tattooing an outline I notice the needle sometimes sticks in the skin of who I am tattooing. Am I not using the correct amount of power to outline the tattoo?
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I'm tattooïng for five years now. When i put in color, i always have to …
I'm tattooïng for five years now. When i put in color, i always have to give it a second pass after three weeks, when the tattoo is healed, because it's never bright and smooth enough. Doesn't…
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What is the proper way of obtaining a apprentice ship. when you have no tatt…
What is the proper way of obtaining a apprentice ship. when you have no tattoo experience but quality art work.
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I was wondering about reactions to red pigments and any solutions to the very…
I was wondering about reactions to red pigments and any solutions to the very difficult heal that comes from it...any advice on severe reactions to red inks?
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I've been tattooing about 5 years now and feel I've hit a barrier. I want to …
I've been tattooing about 5 years now and feel I've hit a barrier. I want to push myself in new artistic directions. Other artists at our shop seem to be happy doing only traditional and Oriental s…
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What Can I Do About My Sore Tired Back
, from Ryan: I'm a little over 6' tall and I find it extremely difficult to tattoo without leaning over. Because of this I've developed constant back strain that even multiple different chiropracto…
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How Do I Educate Myself As A Collector
, from Dale: Hi Guy! I am a collector and have had 3 tattoos now for about 15 years. In the last year, I decided to update my current tattoos and add to them to create much larger more elaborate bo…
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The Big Question How Do I Break Into Tattooing The Right Way
, from Ryan: What is your take on tattoo schools? Ive been drawing forever and have been seeking an apprenticeship for about a year. Most tattoo artists I speak to say the school will ruin my chanc…
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A lot of artists I know are switching to disposable tubes. I have tried them …
A lot of artists I know are switching to disposable tubes. I have tried them a couple times and am not sure if I like them. What's the deal with disposable tubes, and do you recommend them?
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I'm fifty and want another tattoo. I went to a shop on the Islands and the ar…
I'm fifty and want another tattoo. I went to a shop on the Islands and the artist I spoke with made a negative reference to older skin. I decided not to work with her. I am not a sun worshipper, bu…
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