Ticket Tattoo: The Art and History of Body Adornments
– The article describes a “ticket” available for purchase to use a specific existing drawing as a tattoo.
– The ticket has four price tiers ranging from $20 to $50, and the buyer can choose the tier they prefer.
– The artist requests that any photos of the tattoo be tagged or sent to their email.
– The ticket is not a physical product, but rather permission to get a specific artwork tattooed.
– Only works labeled as “Tattoo Ticket” are allowed to be tattooed; other illustrations are not permitted.
– Tattooing the artist’s work without permission is copyright infringement.
– The artist has been selective in what they are comfortable selling for tattoos, considering cultural significance.
– If someone wants multiple tattoos that are not currently sold together, they must purchase them separately.
– Purchasing multiple pieces to replicate a full illustration is not allowed.
– After purchasing a ticket, the artist will provide a document granting permission for the artwork to be tattooed.
– Generally, tattoo designs cannot be altered, except for adding outlines, changing colors, and slightly adjusting composition to fit body parts.
– The artist wants to differentiate between art for tattoos and cultural appropriation.
– Questions regarding design changes can be addressed through email.