How do I talk to my tattoo artist what I want?

What Should You Do?

1. Think About What You Want. Your artist will never tell you exactly what tattoo you should get.
2. Bring References.
3. Say What You Want.
4. Listen to Your Tattoo Artist.
5. There’s No Such Thing as a Silly Question.
6. Voice Your Concerns.
7. Don’t Ask an Artist to Copy Someone Else’s Work.
8. Don’t Over-Communicate.

Is it rude to ask a tattoo artist to change a design?

If it can be changed, fixed, altered, whatever, the artist should be happy to do so. If there is a reason it was designed that way, it will give them a chance to explain that to you, and possibly give some ideas for a different approach. End of the day, it’s your tattoo, you should get what you want.

What won’t your tattoo artist tell you?

Dirk has literally performed thousands and thousands of cover-ups and together we’ve compiled a list of things your tattoo artist won’t tell you that just may save you from tattoo drama and regret. 1. Your Tattoo Artist Wants To Make Money, Not Your Decisions

Why do my Tattoo lines Keep Coming Apart?

There are varying degrees of tattoo damage due to infections, which each depending on the individual tattoo and the severity of the infection. Over time but especially after the healing process, lines spaced closely together, as seen in small script tattoos, will begin to blur together.

Should you tip your tattoo artist?

Save a little extra cash for your work of art and not only will you be showing your artist some appreciation, you’ll put yourself in a good position for getting a deal on a future tat. According to sources at Tattoo Artist Magazine, tipping your tattoo artist is a very good look.

How long has designdirk been tattooing?

Dirk has been tattooing for over 20 years and while the bulk of his work featured on A&E’s Bad Ink features his amazing ability to cover up even the worst tattoos, he has a few things that he’s just not willing to do for money. Can anyone say tribal band tattoos?