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"Art Alliance" is now open. Come see what it is all about and help start the shop off right. We are on the South side of Indianapolis at 5135 S. Emerson Avenue Just south of Thompson Avenue in the Southpointe Commons shopping center (near Clancy's pub). Come get a new tattoo in the awesome new tattoo shop that we have put together to better serve you all. Custom tattoos by the best tattoo artists in Indianapolis.Indianapolis, Indiana - Custom Tattoo ArtistWhy should Ryan be the tattoo artist I trust to do my tattoo?When it comes to a new tattoo, most people want the guy that is going to put forth every possible effort to make their tattoo the absolute best that it can be. They want a tattoo artist who puts every ounce of his ability to work every time he picks up his tattoo machine. That is something that is hard to come by, and the more immersed people become in the culture of tattoo, the more they come to realize this. It is always best to find an artist who understands that no matter what it is you are getting, and how mundane it may seem at times to many other artists, the tattoo is special in some way to you, the client. With Ryan you are assured this: You will get top quality artwork, at a reasonable price. Just remember, tattoos are permanent, and should be approached with respect. On a more personal note, Ryan is 26 years old and grew up in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. He has a son who is the world to him, and is priority number one in his life. Everything else comes second. He served in the military for six years and his experiences ingrained him with a strong moral and ethical set. He believes in honesty, respect, loyalty, selflessness, and integrity above all, and is a tell it like it is type of person. He believes that if it has to be sugar coated, It probably wasn't good to begin with. Less talk and more action, because actions truly do speak louder than words. He tries to be as genuine as possible, and treat all people with respect, unless given reason to do otherwise. Ryan doesn't smoke, rarely drinks, and art is his drug of choice. Ryan Dearringer is an award winning, custom tattoo artist at Art Alliance Custom Tattooing and Body Piercing, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is among a breed of tattoo artists, who attempt to blend fine art, in all its wonders and splendors, into the world of tattoo. He pulls inspiration for his tattoo work from all styles and influences of art, and attempts to push the boundaries of tattoo to new levels. Whether it be Portraits, Old School tattoos, New School tattoos, Graffiti style, or Fine art tattoos, Ryan has a way of making it work in an innovative manner. He believes that the core of what makes a tattoo artist great, is that they are an artist first, and a tattoo artist second. He approaches each and every tattoo design he creates in a similar manner. He does his best to pull the fundamentals of art that have withstood the test of time together, apply them to the tattoo medium, and create tattoos that are not only great tattoos, but great artwork in general. He also believes that tattoos are an extension of the person wearing them, and that one's tattoo should suit them as an individual. In every tattoo design Ryan creates, he attempts to capture some of the personality of the person wearing it in the design, in order to further personalize and customize the tattoo to suit them, as well as to make his clients as happy with both the tattoo they receive, and experience they endure as they can possibly be. |
WELCOME TATTOO COLLECTORS, FANS, & ENTHUSIASTS!
Welcome to the website of Ryan Dearringer. Ryan is One of Indianapolis, Indiana's premier, award winning Tattoo artists. He is one of the featured artists at "Art Alliance." An Indianapolis, Indiana tattoo shop where you will find Tattoo, and Fine art at it's absolute best. Ryan works hard as an artist to bring his clientel the most original and creative custom tattoo work found in Indianapolis, and it's surrounding areas. After all, who wants anything less than the best when it comes to the art they wear on their dermal canvas. Ryan believes wholeheartedly that everyone deserves the best tattoo possible, by the best tattoo artist possible, whether it be Black and Grey, or color tattoo that suits their taste. Ryan is always persevering as an artist, and tattooist, and does his best to blend the art and tattoo aspects into a unique and personal style of tattoo art, and it shows in his tattoo work.
GENERAL TATTOO Q&A
1. How do I heal my tattoo?
First of all, we need to understand the nature of a tattoo, to be able to best formulate the method to effectively heal one. A tattoo is essentially a colorful equivalent of a large scratch. The main difference being that we want to keep the foreign bodies in it, instead of taking them out. This is the main reason that I stress NOT TO USE NEOSPORIN or similiar substances in the healing process. These substances are intended to take foreign bodies out of wounds, and ink is a foreign body... mostly made up of alcohol, glycerin, water, and various suspensions to get different pigmentations. The best substances to use are Plain, non-scented, original formula lotions(Lubriderm or curel are best in my opinion). These are the only thing that any given tattoo artist will agree on for healing a tattoo. Many artists have different methods that they believe work better, but 99% will agree that this method works. If you are going to use an ointment, it is best to use something formulated for moisturizing and helping skin renew, such as Vitamin A&D ointment, or Baby Eczema cream. These substances are more like thicker lotions, than healing ointments. They are good because of the high content of Vitamins A,D,& E, which are excellent for the skin, however, tend to be a little bit greasy in comparison to a lotion, so they take a little more care during application so as to not overmoisturize, or irritate the tattoo. When using an ointment you should cease using the ointment when the tattoo starts to peel, and switch to one of the above said lotions. This is because lotion is thinner, and takes less to work into the skin, and when a tattoo is peeling, you want to retain as much of that skin as possible. Here are a few things to remember when healing a tattoo.
-For the first week of the healing process, wrap your tattoo with saran wrap at night while you sleep, immediately following application of lotion or healing ointment. Upon waking up, remove the wrap, clean the tattoo, then keep it uncovered/unwrapped throughout the day to allow it to breathe. This keeps your tattoo moist during the night, and also helps your tattoo heal faster with less trouble.
-Only use a non-scented antibacterial soap to clean it... no perfumed soaps.
-Never soak your tattoo in standing water, only cleanse with running water over the top of it, not directly on it, and hand wash. Never use anything abrasive like fu-fu sponges or washclothes... be gentle. This also means no soaking or swimming until the tattoo is completely healed otherwise it can get soggy and excess skin can come off. I shouldn't need to tell you why this is bad.
-Keep your tattoo lubed up. If your tattoo starts to feel dry, give it more lotion. it should need moisturized between every 2-4 hours, Possibly up to five hours with a thicker ointment. Apply more lotion Right before going to sleep, and immediately after cleaning it.
-Pat your tattoo dry gently with something soft, or just let it air dry... No wiping over it, until it is healed up.
-Sun is your tattoo's worst enemy, especially when it is healing.
-Any other questions regarding tattoo aftercare... call a professional, prefferably the one who did your tattoo. Don't listen to your friend just because they have a lot of tattoo work on them, this doesn't make them a viable source on the topic of tattoos.
2. How do I find/Pick a good tattoo artist?
-If you are in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, call Sacred Ink at 780-1470 and ask for Ryan Dearringer. If this is not an option, refer to the next segment for further advice.
-Contrary to popular belief... just because a tattoo artist is at a reputable shop, doesn't mean they can do what you want them to. With this said... if they aren't at a reputable shop... the odds are way against them. there are a few diamonds in the rough however. Odds are tho, that one guy your friend knows, isn't one of them. Maybe 1 in 20 people tattooing out of thier house are the legit artist they claim... maybe less than that. Don't try your luck. The odds are against you.
-Search for a solid Tattoo portfolio. Make sure the artist is consistent, and that the tattoo work speaks for itself. Nevermind what the artist says or promises, does thier work say the same thing that their mouth does? ALWAYS VIEW THEIR PORTFOLIO. Many tattoo artists will promise you the world and then not come through on thier promises. I find myself covering up these so called artist's mistakes on a regular basis. Be smart... It is permanent, and I get sick of cover-ups... especially when a smart decision could have prevented the need for it. You get what you pay for... cheap tattoos are not good, and good tattoos are not cheap. Most of the time a good artist is worth what they charge... don't go for the artist/shop that charges the least... base your decision on quality... View the portfolios!!!