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Tattoos by Dylan Carr A showcase of my tattoos and artwork. Message me with any questions and inquiries. Check out my Etsy

Swipe to see this process on this fine line portrait! Steven had this perfect reference photo for the tattooSatisfying s...
10/14/2026

Swipe to see this process on this fine line portrait!

Steven had this perfect reference photo for the tattoo

Satisfying stencil peel as always

How the magic happens

Finally our finished piece

Thanks so much for the trust Steven!

10/09/2026

The industry isn’t dying. It’s filtering.
The artists who treated this like a trend are leaving. The ones who treated it like a craft are still here busier than ever.
I’ve been doing this for 12 years. I’ve watched people pick up a machine after a weekend course and call themselves artists. I’ve watched clients come to me for cover-ups of work that should’ve never been done in the first place.
What’s happening right now isn’t a collapse. It’s a correction.
If you’re looking for a tattoo artist this is actually the best time to find one. The ones still standing earned their spot.
Save this for when you’re ready to book 📌

10/07/2026

Most aftercare advice online is written for traditional tattoos.
Fine line and single needle work heals differently. The lines are thinner, there’s less ink in the skin, and the margin for error during healing is smaller.
These are the 4 mistakes I see most often that ruin single needle tattoos in the first 2 weeks — and they’re all avoidable.
I put together a full aftercare guide specifically for fine line and single needle tattoos. Not generic stuff from Google — this is exactly what I tell every client who sits in my chair.
DM me the word HEAL and I’ll send it to you for free.

North Carolina → Philadelphia, round three.A fine line, black and grey tattoo for Mike, who made the drive up from North...
10/05/2026

North Carolina → Philadelphia, round three.

A fine line, black and grey tattoo for Mike, who made the drive up from North Carolina for his third visit.

Having someone travel that far—and keep coming back—is something I’ll never take for granted. Thanks for the continued trust, Mike.

📍 Crown & Feather Tattoo Co. | Philadelphia

10/04/2026

Most people think the tattoo comes down to the artist. Half of it comes down to your photo.

After hundreds of pet portraits, here’s what I’ve learned. I can only tattoo what I can see. If the reference is blurry, dark, or shot from across the room, I’m guessing on the details. And I don’t want to guess when it’s your dog.

The best photos are taken in natural light, at their eye level, and close enough that I can see every whisker and marking. But the one that matters most is the photo that shows who they are. Mid-yawn, head tilted, giving you that look. That’s the one I want to work from.

Give me a great photo and I’ll give you a tattoo that actually looks like them. Not just a dog. Your dog.

Want to see good reference photos next to bad ones? DM me the word PHOTO and I’ll send you my free reference photo guide.

Pietá tattoo for Annabelle!Here is our stencil! What an honor to do such a iconic pieceThis fine line piece took us abou...
10/02/2026

Pietá tattoo for Annabelle!

Here is our stencil! What an honor to do such a iconic piece

This fine line piece took us about 4 1/2 hours of tattooing

I love anytime I get to tattoo sculptures

Thanks as always for looking ❤️

10/01/2026

I stay booked out with tattoo appointments for 6-8 months at a time and this is why. DM me the word BOOK for a booking guide so you know what to expect!

A tiny house, Tattoo for Krista 🙏This was the reference photo she brought meThis was the stencil for the tattooAnd a sni...
09/30/2026

A tiny house, Tattoo for Krista 🙏

This was the reference photo she brought me

This was the stencil for the tattoo

And a snippet of the fine line action

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