Choose a Tattoo Artist
Though you can simply walk into a tattoo shop, choose a piece of flash and then take the first tattoo artist that who seems decent, a tattoo is a permanent addition to your body. Giving your choice of artist a little thought will help make sure that your tattoo will come out just the way you want it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Talk to your tattooed friends about who they would recommend. Ask who worked on each of their tattoos and where they got them done. Find out what they thought of the experience.
2. Visit tattoo shops and examine portfolios. Most larger shops now have artist portfolios available online. If your chosen shop doesn't, you can find a portfolio of each artist's work in the shop.
3. Meet with tattoo artists whose work you admire. Let them know that you are looking for a tattoo artist and describe your idea. If you have a sketch, photograph or other source material, bring it along. Even if you want flash, ask the artists what kind of custom work they specialize in.
4. Travel if necessary. If you aren't happy with the tattoo artists or shops in your area, expand your search. Pick up a few tattoo magazines at a bookstore like Barnes and Noble and mark the artists whose work you like. Look them up online and send an email or give them a call. Traveling to their shop could be a good investment!
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