About Tattoo Aurea
Welcome to Tattoo Aurea - a creative corner for tattoo lovers, Pinterest scrollers and weekend makers who love turning a simple idea into something worth saving.
How Tattoo Aurea started
My first real tattoo idea came from a sketch I couldn't stop thinking about, and I kept circling the same questions about size, placement, and how it would age. I went back and forth for weeks, then sat in the chair and realized how much the artist's process mattered. After that, I started collecting references, asking friends what they wish they'd known, and tracking what I liked after healing.
Tattoo Aurea started as a private list, then became my way of sharing the notes that saved me time, money, and second-guessing. I write alone, so every post is something I'd want to read before I walked into a studio.
What you'll find here
On Tattoo Aurea, I share tattoo design ideas, placement thoughts, and practical aftercare guidance based on my own sessions and what I've learned from watching how artists work. I also dig into style details like line weight, contrast, and how different inks look once the initial redness fades. I'm careful with recommendations because I'm not trying to sell you anything, and I only write about what I can explain from real experience.
Why you can trust Tattoo Aurea
Tattoo Aurea is written and edited by one person - me, Scott Miles. Every guide is hand-picked and checked for accuracy and usefulness before it is published, and older pieces are refreshed as trends move on. No clickbait, no padding - just ideas I would genuinely make and save myself.
Have a question or an idea to share? I would love to hear from you - visit the contact page.