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Monday  Jan 23, 2006

Beyond the Basics: Talking to Your Artist

When choosing the perfect studio for your tat, there are many factors to consider. Hygiene and the quality of the artist’s artwork are of course, the two major concerns. However, another thing to think about when choosing an artist is whether you feel comfortable talking to this person.

Getting a tattoo can be a very private experience. If you combine this feeling with a tattoo that has personal meaning, or is in a place that you normally cover with clothes, it is possible to feel a little (or a lot) shy.

Sometimes people have fabulous ideas for tattoos, but when the artist draws them out, they are not quite what the client had in mind. Of course, the best thing to do is to have your artist continue to work on your image until it is perfect. Finding an artist that makes you feel comfortable taking the time to perfect your image is imperative. Though tattoo artists know a lot more about tattoos than you do, they do not know your style as well as you do.

The best way to find out if you are comfortable talking to your artist is to ask questions! If you feel shut down, it’s not working. If you feel encouraged, you’ve found a good match.

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