Tattooist and piercer recognition

Posted by: Jupiter

30th Jun 2014 09:44am

Hi, I work in the piercing industry and know other piercers and a few tattooists, and something that has recently come up in conversation is catergorizing these careers on websites such as this one when you are given a certain slection. I usually categorize it under arts but there hasn't been a single instance where I have found tattooist or piercer as one of the options. I think tattooists and piercers should be more recognised for their work because they are a really big part of a lot of people's lifestyles.

What do you think? Any tattooists or piercers out there agree? Or any people with tattoos and piercings, what do you think?

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Comments 2

Chaney

25th Oct 2014 07:50am

There are too many self appointed experts who all they want to do is run events like the miss ink pageants and not take an active role in the industry - for example in taking an active role in influencing Australian legislations. Perhaps the top tattooists should take an active role in establishing an recognised industry association.

phoenix

11th Jul 2014 05:40pm

Although i am not in the industry (but am an avid collector of the ink) i agree, there needs be recognition. Get it out there :)

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