Tattoo designs. Review plenty of books (remember the library? There are MANY books there with some amazing unique designs), articles, or web sites written by tattoo artists in which they discuss what they think makes a good design. Stop in at the tattoo parlor near you and look at the flashes (paper drawings or pictures of designs that hang on the walls), or ask to see a portfolio. This will give you an idea of some design styles. RESIST the temptation to get a tattoo at this time! Please remember, the design you choose will be with you for the rest of your life. You will want to make sure you get a tattoo that represents the true you, and that it is meaningful. Getting a tattoo is not an impulse decision. If you plan on adding more tattoos at a later time, this would be a good time to think about what theme you want them to represent.
The making of a tattoo. A strong, quality tattoo generally originates from a simple, uncluttered design. After you get to this point, start looking at the world around you, and all of the design ideas in it. T-shirts, other people's tattoos, advertisements, cartoons, can all offer inspiration. It is always wise to bring a picture of what you want to your tattoo artist. This will help him accurately recreate the design from the beginning stages forward. Tattoo artists are incredibly talented, but they can't read your mind. To help ensure the exact design you are looking for, help the artist any way you can. You don't want to leave the shop without what you imagined because you were not communicating properly. It is also possible that your artist will refer you to another after he sees your design idea. It has nothing to do with his opinion on your design, just that he thinks someone else's style may be a better fit for your design.
Finding an artist. After narrowing your search to a few artists, see if you can visit their shop, or talk with them before making your appointment. It is very important that you are fully comfortable with the artist, and that they are properly trained and licensed. Also, look around the shop. Does it look clean? How are the restrooms kept? Are there current inspection certificates displayed? And of course, ask friends and family about their experiences.
Some tips about your session. You want to be prepared for the cost. Ask about pricing. Some pricing may have a little room for negotiation, but be prepared to accept the fact that this is not the case. There is nothing wrong with saying you need a little time to save up the money for your visit. It is a general rule to tip 10%, but feel free to go up to 20%-25% for a job well done. Keep this in mind while you are saving up your money. It is absolutely ok to cancel or postpone your appointment if you are not sure you want to proceed. Don't worry about what someone thinks, it's likely that deep down, they will respect you for making a decision that is right for you. It wouldn't hurt if you had someone else drive too, one less thing to worry about.
Just be sure to do your research, and make sure you trust your artist, and his design before you move forward. The tattoo is permanent, and you want to be comfortable before you get inked.
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