Sometimes you know exactly what you want your tattoo to be…you just have a feeling inside your head and heart, a genius idea, but you aren’t quite sure how to even express what you Ink Fanatic want it to look like. But even if you know exactly what you want and regardless of how you come to your tattoo idea, there’s going to be some conversation and negotiation with your artist about what is possible.
Invariably, your tattoo artist will ask you things like “How big do you want your tattoo?” “Do you want color or black and grey?” “Where do you want the tattoo to be on your body?”…all of which are good questions that you should definitely know the answer to right off the bat. It’s okay to be flexible about these things, but that’s also good to know. We’re just saying…know as much as you possibly can when asking for a custom tattoo. The more you communicate with your artist, the better off you’ll be. Obviously…moderation is key. 60 emails or DM’s to your tattooist is a bit overboard!
Don’t overly art direct your tattoo artist. Changing sizes a million times, moving the stencil ¼” several times around your body, freaking out about insignificant details just to stall or make sure, just one more time, that it’ll be perfect…all of this can be so stressful for your artist.
Please also keep in mind that if your tattoo artist has made some changes to your original idea: ask why they made certain choices, rather than take issue with them immediately, and you’ll be able to understand the work better. Skin isn’t paper — there are logistical, practical decisions your artist is making as well as artistic ones.
Really though, you should also contemplate why you’re making tons of tiny changes in the first place. If you’re not sure about a tattoo, or not ready to commit, then go back to #1 on this list. This is why thinking about your piece, and committing to what you want, is so important! As is choosing the right artist for your idea, which brings us to our next point…
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