Picking the right tattoo artist is the most important part of the tattoo process. This is the person that will ink your body forever, so you need to make sure it is the right person for the job. Here are a few tips to help you pick the right artist.
- Research, Research, Research. Researching different tattoo parlors and their artists is a great way to start the process. Look online on their websites to get a feel for the atmosphere at their parlor. Online there should be a list of their tattoo artists with pictures of their work and a description of the artist as well as contact information. Some artists also have Instagram accounts or other forms of social media where they post their work. It is very important to go through a good amount of their art to see if this is the right person for the job.
- Set up a consultation meeting. Never find an artist online and decide to use them for your tattoo without meeting with them first. They could be completely different than what you had thought. Talk through ideas at the consultation meeting and see if the artist can meet your requirements.
- Plan out your tattoo with your artist. Working together with your artist will help both you and them come to a mutual understanding of what you want your tattoo to look like. Plan and draw it out with them until you are satisfied with the look and the tattoo artist is confident that he or she can complete the job.
Making sure you pick the right artist is a crucial part in the tattoo process. You want an artist who is reliable, trustworthy, and dedicated to your tattoo. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you don’t like something the tattoo artist says and if you decide you don’t like the artist after the consultation meeting don’t be afraid to find a new one because after all this is your tattoo and it should look exactly how you want it to.
