I have an idea for a tattoo I’d like to get for my cat when she goes to the rainbow bridge but I’m not sure how to best execute it. I have two tattoos but both of them are simple symbols so this is one is going to be more involved. I would just like to have the idea more formulated before finding the right artist.
Most tattoo artists stylize their work. I’d recommend finding a tattoo artist who’s work/style you like, and then work with them on the piece. Everyone will be happier that way.
I agree. And to add to this, you can usually find portfolios of an artist’s work through their shop website and/or instagram page.
I spent about 4 hours looking up shops and their artist’s portfolios before finding a style I thought best fits me.
Personally, I like to give a concept, idea, or a few elements for my artist to work with. She in return will tell me her perspective or understanding of what I said along with additional suggestions. She’s been great so far so I haven’t really had to ask for changes in her designs but the option is always there. Your skin, your body so the final design choice will be up to you.
I’ve also tried looking up tattoos using search engine and websites for generating ideas but it seems these days there are an over abundance of pictures, it gets overwhelming. I find it easier talking directly with the artists.
dumb question but once I talk to one tattoo artist, am I stuck with them? is talking to multiple artists frowned upon in tattoo culture?
If you’re wasting someone’s time, then yeah it’s frowned upon. If you can’t agree, or they can’t give you what you’re looking for, then no.
The reality is that if you find a good artist, whose style you like, there really shouldn’t be a reason to look elsewhere. That’s where you doing your homework on the artist comes into play.
I wouldnt go to my regular tattoos artist for some hyper realistic piece, because that’s not what he does.