How To Find The Right Tattoo Artist
Finding a tattoo artist is like finding a doctor-it is a personal decision and it takes a lot of thought. One way you can make sure that you are going to find the right tattoo artist for you is plan ahead when you want to get a tattoo.
Tattoo Designs
You will want to decide on a tattoo design before you step foot in the shop. You will be wearing your decision on your skin for the rest of your life, so it is better if you are sure of what you want before you go into a shop.
Friends
Involve your friends in the process. If any of your friends have a tattoo, ask them about their experience. Get references. If you are the only one of your group of friends that is contemplating body art, have your friends go to the shop with you. Ask them their opinions on the designs you are deciding. Ultimately it is your decision, but it doesn't hurt to collect an opinion or two.
You will also need to visit more than one shop in order to find the right tattoo artist. This is the point where you will need to ask a lot of questions. Some of the most common questions are how the long the shop has been open, how long has the veteran artist been there, how many years experience do they have and how young is the rookie of the shop. These questions will help you make your decision on the right shop to get your tattoo from.
Most artists charge by the hour, so ask them how much they charge by the hour in order to get an estimate of how much your tattoo will cost. Also make sure to tip your artist after they have completed your tattoo. The same rules as a restaurant apply when tipping your tattoo artist. The most common tip is about 20% of the total cost. Remember that the artist will only get a percentage of the cost of tattoo, so be sure to tip well.
Picking an artist is an important decision. If you are thinking about altering your body more than once, then you really want to find an artist that can work with you and your designs in order to create the picture that you want. It is up to you, but you can involve people in your decision to make yourself better informed about the process.
