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Deb Yarian

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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from cltattooing in Uncomfortable/disempowering tattoo experiences   
    That's awful!! I think you'd feel like you were being assaulted, I know I would.
    I'm a tattooer and have always gone out of my way to make people feel comfortable- I know that when the shoe's on the other foot that the personality of the tattooer is as important as his skills.
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Zillah in Uncomfortable/disempowering tattoo experiences   
    That's awful!! I think you'd feel like you were being assaulted, I know I would.
    I'm a tattooer and have always gone out of my way to make people feel comfortable- I know that when the shoe's on the other foot that the personality of the tattooer is as important as his skills.
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from CultExciter in Uncomfortable/disempowering tattoo experiences   
    That's awful!! I think you'd feel like you were being assaulted, I know I would.
    I'm a tattooer and have always gone out of my way to make people feel comfortable- I know that when the shoe's on the other foot that the personality of the tattooer is as important as his skills.
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Delicious in Uncomfortable/disempowering tattoo experiences   
    That's awful!! I think you'd feel like you were being assaulted, I know I would.
    I'm a tattooer and have always gone out of my way to make people feel comfortable- I know that when the shoe's on the other foot that the personality of the tattooer is as important as his skills.
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Pugilist in Uncomfortable/disempowering tattoo experiences   
    That's awful!! I think you'd feel like you were being assaulted, I know I would.
    I'm a tattooer and have always gone out of my way to make people feel comfortable- I know that when the shoe's on the other foot that the personality of the tattooer is as important as his skills.
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    Deb Yarian reacted to nomadland in Hello and please HELP!   
    Please explain what you don't like about it?
    Line work seems fine to me?
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    Deb Yarian reacted to Zillah in Uncomfortable/disempowering tattoo experiences   
    When I was younger I had a small piece done on my back below my neck and the tattoo artist said to me, "I hope you don't mind but I'm staring down your shirt at your tits while I'm tattooing you". I felt so violated, and so disempowered, because I felt I couldn't say anything back- the guy was actively tattooing me, and I was scared that if I complained or gave him shit for it that he might make a 'mistake' or write 'bitch' on my back or something.
    I should have laid a complaint afterwards, but I was young and naive. I also should have researched the guy first, but I didn't know much about doing that sort of thing back then.
    Has anyone else had an uncomfortable/bad experience while being tattooed?
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    Deb Yarian reacted to beez in Post awesome things you have been doing recently   
    @bongsau I am sorry for your loss! Lovely that you are continuing tradition, and respected by the students as well. Congrats :).
    Incidentally, I am going to Shanghai next month! Via Anchorage, actually, which means I might have to pay a visit to @Deb Yarian and get tattooed in nearby Eagle River, if my dates work out! We shall see. :)
    So Anchorage --> Shanghai --> Anchorage --> San Francisco!
    Any tattoo tips in Shanghai? Or cool tattoo-y things to check out? Cool stuff in general, if anyone knows anything!
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from beez in Fat people with tattoos: Your thoughts   
    I've always been overweight, chubby or fat.
    I have both arms covered and quite a bit of each leg tattooed - I love my tattoos. And beautiful tattoos look great on any size body!
    From a personal standpoint, it is simply my vanity and insecurity that has kept me from getting my back, buttocks and ribs tattooed-- and that is because I wouldn't be comfortable naked in front of most people. My husband ( who is a tattooer will most probably be the one to tattoo my back and sides)
    As a tattooer, I like big people with big tattoos and small people with big tattoos too>
    Best of luck
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from daveborjes in Fat people with tattoos: Your thoughts   
    I've always been overweight, chubby or fat.
    I have both arms covered and quite a bit of each leg tattooed - I love my tattoos. And beautiful tattoos look great on any size body!
    From a personal standpoint, it is simply my vanity and insecurity that has kept me from getting my back, buttocks and ribs tattooed-- and that is because I wouldn't be comfortable naked in front of most people. My husband ( who is a tattooer will most probably be the one to tattoo my back and sides)
    As a tattooer, I like big people with big tattoos and small people with big tattoos too>
    Best of luck
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Iwar in Fat people with tattoos: Your thoughts   
    I've always been overweight, chubby or fat.
    I have both arms covered and quite a bit of each leg tattooed - I love my tattoos. And beautiful tattoos look great on any size body!
    From a personal standpoint, it is simply my vanity and insecurity that has kept me from getting my back, buttocks and ribs tattooed-- and that is because I wouldn't be comfortable naked in front of most people. My husband ( who is a tattooer will most probably be the one to tattoo my back and sides)
    As a tattooer, I like big people with big tattoos and small people with big tattoos too>
    Best of luck
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Shannon Shirley in Artists who copy tattoos/styles   
    Thanks for the mention
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    Deb Yarian reacted to Graeme in Artists who copy tattoos/styles   
    @Deb Yarian wrote about this for TAMblog:
    Flattery, Thievery, Or Just Plain Business? | TAM Blog
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Brock Varty in Thank you   
    Such a beautiful shop and wonderful tattoo family.
    I really felt right at home. I got tattooed and did a couple of small tattoos there too.
    I would say it is one of the nicest shops that i've ever seen - that looks like what I think a tattoo shop should look like.
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Graeme in hardest artist to book   
    Greg Irons
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    Deb Yarian reacted to Lance in The ED HARDY Thread   
    Yeah, this reminded me of a time I had a conversation with a friend's friend. I think she asked me about my tattoos initially and it somehow segued to Hardy. At that point she spewed some trash about Ed Hardy thinking of the clothing. I responded by trying to inform her that he's actually a great artist, a legend in the tattoo world, and a great influence on people despite what feelings there are towards the clothing design. Also that it was Audigier who she should probably be disgusted with. In her elitist arrogance, her look at me turned to disgust and saw me as a huge douche for even trying to say anything positive about the name "Ed Hardy".
    That pretty much ended the conversation and we happily went our separate ways. I might not necessarily be a fan of the stereotypes wearing the clothes but I'm far less interested in the people too elitist to have an open mind and who trash others they know nothing about.
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    Deb Yarian reacted to Iwar in The ED HARDY Thread   
    Opie G. Ortiz posted this 20 year old Hardy backpiece on instagram a few days ago

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    Deb Yarian reacted to Mark Bee in Thank you   
    I think you were there on their opening night. I was there for a little while that night, but I didn't know many people outside of Nick, Mario, and Chad. I don't know them well- I'm just a customer.. I recognize a lot of tattooers by their work, not so much what they look like. :) but I'll bet there were a few LST folks there I wish I'd said hello to.
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from slayer9019 in Thank you   
    Such a beautiful shop and wonderful tattoo family.
    I really felt right at home. I got tattooed and did a couple of small tattoos there too.
    I would say it is one of the nicest shops that i've ever seen - that looks like what I think a tattoo shop should look like.
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from tatB in Latest tattoo lowdown.....   
    i have a really hard time navigating around my computer vs smart phone
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Mark Bee in Thank you   
    Such a beautiful shop and wonderful tattoo family.
    I really felt right at home. I got tattooed and did a couple of small tattoos there too.
    I would say it is one of the nicest shops that i've ever seen - that looks like what I think a tattoo shop should look like.
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    Deb Yarian reacted to Graeme in Tattoo Culture Magazine   
    The new one is out and features @Deb Yarian , so check that out!
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from hogg in Latest tattoo lowdown.....   
    I got tattooed by Trevor McStay, Tim Hendricks and Valerie Vargas this past weekend
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from Duffa in Latest tattoo lowdown.....   
    I got tattooed by Trevor McStay, Tim Hendricks and Valerie Vargas this past weekend
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    Deb Yarian got a reaction from gougetheeyes in Latest tattoo lowdown.....   
    I got tattooed by Trevor McStay, Tim Hendricks and Valerie Vargas this past weekend
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