It can take a long time to find the right tattoo artist. It is safe and simple to book and find the best artist that suits your needs. This article will help you decide on the perfect artist for you, from the technique to the price and location.
What Is Your Style?
You’ll probably have an idea of the style you want, whether your tattoo is a fully formed design or a vague concept. The ‘ style’ of tattooing refers to the kind of art your artist will use and how the tattoo will appear on the skin. Styles include Black & Grey Stick and Poke Neo-Traditional Blackwork Tribal Realism and many others.
Tattoo artists tend to specialize in certain styles. Most tattoo artists can do a simple tattoo with a line. However, if you want something more complicated, choose an artist who uses your favorite style often. After all, you want the best. And if it doesn’t work out you can always opt in for tattoo removal.
What Is Your Budget?
Budget for the tattoo that you want rather than rushing into something you don’t. It may be worth saving for a tattoo that is truly special if your favorite artist’s prices are higher or they are more booked than you expected. Experienced artists (and sometimes, just exceptionally talented ones) will cost more. Costs will always be higher. You should ask yourself how much you are willing to pay and for how long.
Don’t forget that you may need to travel if your tattoo artist of choice is not in your locality. Budget for this. Some tattoo lovers fly around the globe to get inked. You might only need a few extra dollars to take a train.
If in Doubt, Reach Out
A tattoo artist who is worth his salt will be glad to talk with you about your ideas and give you expert advice. If you feel like you are being annoying by asking questions, we assure you that you are not. Your artist will often draw several different versions of your tattoo whether it is complex or artistic. This is not the moment to be polite. Speak up if you don’t like it or you will be permanently tattooed.
You can even request to watch a tattoo in progress if you live close to the artist. Ask permission before you show up.
This post was written by J Michael Taylor. J Michael Taylor is an artist and owner of Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery. Looking for Tattoo shops in St Petersburg Florida? Black Amethyst has you covered! They provide an art-first approach to custom tattooing in a gallery setting.
