Thousands of people have mastectomies or top surgeries each year. Often, one or both nipples are removed during the process, leaving those patients feeling insecure about how they look. Some people find that having nipples tattooed is an important final step toward feeling more like themselves again. Helping people feel more whole is why Eden Body Art owner Deanna James started tattooing nipples for free for those who need them. What got you started with tattooing nipples?  Deanna: I tattooed my first nipples years ago. A woman had paid $3,000 for nipples from a surgeon that looked very ..read more

Eden Body Art owner Deanna James recently went back on Ink Master. We sat down with her for a quick Q&A about her experience on one of the hottest tattooing shows on TV. Eden: Deanna, this is your second time on Ink Master. (Congrats!) What made you say yes to a second appearance? How did they reach back out to you? DJ: I wanted another chance to do something new and fun in my tattoo career and compete again. They called me just about a week and a half before I was supposed to leave, so it was also very spontaneous. What about the experience on the show do you like most?  DJ: I didn ..read more

You’re a few tattoos into your journey, but you can’t seem to stop thinking about how cool it would be to get a sleeve. You’ve decided to take the plunge. You send an inquiry to your favorite artist and ask them to do a full sleeve. Unlike smaller, one-off tattoos, full sleeves are one of the biggest commitments to ink. They’re often proudly displayed. especially since they're nearly impossible to hide if you don’t wear exclusively long-sleeved shirts.  Any sleeve tattoo variety involves more than a typical tattoo session. Today, we’re covering what you should consider before undertaking ..read more

Getting any size tattoo is a commitment, but some large tattoos require an all-day session (or many!). The idea of staying in one place for a few hours of discomfort can be intimidating, even if you already have a tattoo. Learning how to prep for a large tattoo before your appointment can make all the difference in how your marathon of tattooing will go. Our team at Eden Body Art pulled together this fun “survival guide” for any clients nervous about an all-day session.  Take care of the placement area. It’s very important the area to be tattooed is free of any fresh wounds or skin traum ..read more

In this industry, it’s not uncommon for artists to leave their tattoo parlors for a few days/week, travel to another parlor, and work there. These guest spots seem to happen all the time, but why? We sat down with our owner Deanna, fresh from her own guest spot at INKED NYC, to unpack our questions about tattoos and guest spots. Why do studios ask other artists to come in when they already have a team of people? D: Several reasons! First, it’s always great to meet new people. It’s a lot of fun to network and keeps the environment fresh. It’s normally a great learning experience for everyone in ..read more

We love taking our tattooing talent on the road to conventions across the country. Our team recently brought home over a dozen awards for healed work at the Sinners Expo — including Best of Day (color; going to Monique Elizabeth) and Best of Show (going to Deanna)! We’re pulling back the curtain a bit as to what people can expect from a tattoo convention and what we love about them. People love conventions, but who would you say are the types of people going to these cons?  At conventions you can expect to see tattoo artists and clients alike! You can also find vendors of tattoo sup ..read more

At Eden, we see day in and day out how no two people are the same — especially not their bodies. That’s why we do everything in our power to give our clients the best experience and safest for them. For our piercing clients, anatomy checks play a key role in making sure people get the looks they want without potentially compromising their safety and well-being. We want you to enjoy your piercings for as long as possible, after all! What are anatomy checks? Why do they matter for piercings? Anatomy checks are a way for a body piercer to check to see if the piercing someone wants is even vi ..read more

When someone hears “pre-made tattoo designs,” they might think of quick line art or fun, simple designs that everyone has on their bodies or flash sheets posted in old-school tattoo parlors. They’re probably not picturing art like this: Like most services at Eden, we’re redefining the expectations of pre-made tattoo designs. Pre-made tattoo designs give our artists the freedom to explore their creativity and express themselves while also allowing clients to get a custom piece they don’t need to think of themselves. What are pre-made tattoo designs? Pre-made tattoo designs can seem like a con ..read more

A tattoo can be one of the biggest and most permanent investments you make for your body. That’s why our Eden artists stress the importance of aftercare and protecting your investment as long as possible. Why tattoo aftercare matters While most people associate tattoos with artistry and personal style, they’re also medical procedures. Tattoos work by using needles to inject ink into layers of skin over and over. As with any piercing or cut on the skin, you can leave the injected area open to germs which can lead to infections or scarring.  Tattoo artists know how to prevent those things ..read more

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