Behind the Scenes: Pros & Cons
(2025, June/July Las Vegas)

🖤 What’s the Deal?
Yes! I’m offering the first 4 hours of black & grey tattooing completely free – detailed, gradient, artistic, and meaningful work. Why? Because I’m rebuilding my tattoo portfolio and promoting my business.

This is not a scam. It’s a passion project. I’m a licensed professional with a real body art studio in Las Vegas – MicroLV PMU. You’re welcome to check the shop address before booking. Everything is legal, sterilized, and follows Nevada Health Department standards.

 

💬 So Why the Deposit?
Simple – no-shows hurt small businesses. The deposit proves you’re serious and it’s fully refunded when you show up on time. You can even drop it off in person if you're more comfortable!

 

😎 Real Talk About Expectations
Let’s get something clear —
Free doesn't mean unlimited. I’ve had people:
• Ask for full sleeves for free
• Say another artist “can do it in 3 hours” (then go book with them 😅)
• Try to sneak in hand or finger tattoos (which are more advanced and risky)
• Show up with 10 ideas and no direction

My answer? Respect the artist. Respect the time. This is a 50/50 project – we BOTH need to agree on the design, size, and placement. Let’s make it awesome together.

 

❤️ Why I Love This Project
I’ve met so many amazing people through this event – each with their own story. We talk, we laugh, sometimes I feel like your part-time therapist 😂. We design tattoos that reflect YOU – your message, your struggles, your motivation. It’s real. It’s beautiful.

And guess what? Some clients loved their piece so much, they brought friends from other cities and even paid for their next tattoo. That’s how we grow – through trust, honesty, and art.

 

😩 The Not-So-Fun Side (But Still Important)
Unfortunately, I’ve had to deal with:

• No-shows with no call (one even blamed their car, another their gas money…)

• Pushy people demanding too much for free

• Bad reviews from people I never even tattooed 🤷‍♂️

• People who ghost after confirming appointments

One client even called me “unprofessional” because I said no to a second free tattoo… with 6 colors… no tip… and 10 reschedules. Come on. 😂

Look – the world’s a mess right now. I get it. We all want something nice without spending a lot. But taking advantage of someone offering free art? That’s not the way. Think about it:
Would YOU do that to a friend?

 

The true story:
I recently got a bad review… why? Because I didn’t reschedule someone who no-showed.

Hey man, you left me a review saying “This is not a free tattoo” — Seriously???
You didn’t show up. You said your car broke down. But we spent so much time chatting and planning your tattoo. I even prepared everything.

Look, I don’t care what your excuse is — if you want to reschedule, fix your car first, then do 100 push-ups in front of me.
And if you need support, I’ll do them with you — that’s how serious I am about what I do.

I always try to stay positive. Don’t act like a kid (some kids today are stronger than adults, honestly).

And yes… of course, some problematic people or haters reported me and got my Facebook Marketplace account suspended.

I was just trying to post low-cost ads — offering FREE tattoos, not selling anything shady. But now Facebook won’t let me post anymore.
Yeah, I got a few great clients from there, but it was a small percentage anyway.

Now? I’ll find my people — the ones on the same frequency, living in the same parallel universe. 😎

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Of course, there will always be people with excuses…
“My ankle hurts,” “I got injured,” blah blah blah — all BS.
In the United States? It’s full of BS. We’ve had enough of it!

Okay fine — let’s sit and meditate together for an hour.
But don’t move your ass during meditation — sit still and reflect.
After that... maybe I’ll think about rescheduling you. 😤

Damn… these are tough times for everyone.
We’re all just trying our best to enjoy each day.
If you're still carrying negative energy — man, this event is not for you.

People have literally taken a day off just to come get my tattoo.
I even have returning clients from other cities!

Sorry for being so real — but I’m just showing my passion.
If you don’t have that same energy, this event isn’t for you.

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💡 Final Thoughts
Tattoo is luxury. It’s art. It’s a story on your skin.
Let’s create something meaningful together – not just for Instagram, but for life.
And if you’re that rare unicorn who actually reads all of this:
You’re exactly the kind of person I want to work with.

Thanks for your time. Let’s keep it real, positive, and fun.

– Jimmy T.
🎯 PMU/Tattoo Artist | MicroLV PMU | Las Vegas
🌐 www.microlv.com/freebodyart

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