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Shades of Gray Dermagraphics

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Body Art
  • Animals
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  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Skin Correction
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect?

All tattoos begin with a consultation.  The artist and client discuss the art that is desired and then collaborate on a piece that will work for both the client and the artist. Then an appointment will be set for the tattoing session.

Call for a consultation appointment.  512-736-7480.

How do I prepare for the tattoo session?

  • Be well-rested.
  • Eat a good meal.
  • Make sure you’re very well hydrated.
  • Shave any hairy area that will be tattooed. The area shaved should be a few inches larger than the tattoo.  Make sure not to nick yourself.
  • Wear comfortable clothes.
  • Make sure the area to be tattooed is easily accessible.
  • No alcoholic drinks before a session.
  • You can bring ear pods to listen to music on your phone.
  • Come in a relaxed state of mind.

How do I take care of my tattoo that has a FILM dressing?

FOLLOW THESES STEPS...

  1. 24 hours after the tattoo work is done, carefully remove the film dressing. The easiest way I have found is to peel back an upper corner, then get under a very gentle warm shower to peel off the film.
  2. Wash tattoo with tepid-to-warm water and very mild soap, (Ivory, Dove Sensitive Skin, Dr. Bonner’s).
  3. Blot dry with a clean white paper towel.
  4. Let air dry for 5 minutes, maintaining cleanliness.
  5. Apply second film dressing, which stays on for up to a week.
  6. Approximately a week later, remove the second film.
  7. Wash tattoo with tepid-to-warm water and very mild soap. Blot dry with a clean white paper towel. Then let it air dry for a minute or two.
  8. Apply a thin coat of good quality, fragrance-free lotion (Curel,  Lubriderm, Eucerine, Cetaphil, CeraVe, Neutrogena), four or five times a day.  If it feels dry, you can apply more often, just not thick layers.  The tattoo needs to breathe.


Repeat Step 7 & 8  for a couple of weeks.


If you have any questions contact me at 512 736-7480.

How do I take care of my tattoo that has a CONVENTIONAL dressing?

  • Leave tattoo bandaged for about 5 hours.

  1. The following day, gently wash the tattoo with hand, using very mild fragrance-free soap, no wash rag.
  2. Gently pat dry with a clean white paper towel then let air dry a couple of minutes. 
  3.  With a clean finger apply a very thin film of a high-quality fragrance-free lotion about 5 times per day.
  4. Continue with a very gentle daily wash and application of fragrance-free lotion for about 3 weeks. 
  5. It is extremely important to use nothing more than tepid-to-warm water, very mild fragrance-free soap, and lotion.
  6. Do not expose to pressurized water, sun, hot water, chlorinated water, bath, steam, sauna, jacuzzi, or swimming pool for at least 3 weeks.
  7. Recommended soaps: Ivory, Dove Sensitive Skin, Dr. Bonner’s.
  8. Recommended fragrance-free lotions: Curel,  Lubriderm, Eucerine, Cetaphil, CeraVe, Neutrogena.


  • IMPORTANT: All fabric in contact with tattooing be very soft and breathable.


If you have any questions contact me at 512 736-7480.

DOS and DON’TS  for the first 3 and 1/2 weeks…

DOS and DON’TS  for the first 3 and 1/2 weeks…

  • DO keep showers relatively short, using tepid-to-warm water and mild soap.
  • DO wear soft, breathable clothing, while the tattoo is healing.
  • DO keep out of direct sunlight.
  • DON’T use clothes that rub or chaff tattoo.
  • DON’T pick, scratch, or peel, healing tattoo.
  • DON’T let pressurized water hit tattoo.
  • DON’T let shampoo or scented soaps run over the tattoo.
  • DON’T place tattoo underwater (hot tub, sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool, etc.).

Long Term Tattoo Maintenance…

  • Use a good sunblock to keep the tattoo looking it’s best.

If you have any questions, please call me at (512) 736-7480.

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  • Cover Ups
  • Flowers
  • Lettering
  • Miscellaneous
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Portraits
  • Skulls
  • Sleeves
  • Texas
  • Tribal and Aztec
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Skin Correction
  • About the Artist
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