{"id":87,"date":"2021-08-16T07:21:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T07:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/?p=87"},"modified":"2022-01-29T11:07:06","modified_gmt":"2022-01-29T11:07:06","slug":"how-to-tell-a-tattoo-artist-what-you-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/how-to-tell-a-tattoo-artist-what-you-want\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Proper Way to Tell a Tattoo Artist What You Want"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A lot of people have tattoos that are nothing like what they envisioned. To make sure that the tattoo design that your artist is working on is the design you are envisioning you have to be able to talk to the artist and convey your desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several things you can do to make sure the artist understands what you want and you understand what the artist is creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do You Say to a Tattoo Artist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Artist Prior to the Tattoo Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One thing that many people do not do is have a session with the artist before you are ready for the ink. During this little talk, you and the artist can discuss the design, the details of the design, and other things that may affect your tattoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have sat down with the artist prior to the inking session then you can be confident that they understood what you wanted, and you give them an opportunity to sketch what you are describing to them on paper for your approval prior to stencil creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring Your Own Drawing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you know exactly what you want in a design you can bring your own original drawing or a picture of a design to the artist. The artist can then use your drawing to help create a transfer stencil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most artists show the client the transfer stencil<\/a> they have created so they can get the approval of the design before they transfer it to the skin of the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Bring the Picture of Someone Else\u2019s Tattoo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can bring a picture of a tattoo your friend has and tell your artist that you want to incorporate some aspect of the design in your new ink but most artists will refuse to directly copy a unique creation another artist has done. Do not be surprised if the artist recommends you visit the shop where the original ink on your friend was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Honest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honesty is the best policy when talking with your artist. If you give the artist an idea of what you want and they create a drawing do not be afraid to point out the things in the drawing that you do not like. If you simply say that you like what they have drawn then you are likely to wind up with a tattoo that is not pleasing to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be kind when you criticize the drawing, but be honest about what you like, what you do not like, and changes you would like to be made. The artist is working to create a design you will like and they will not be offended by your honest opinion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Be Prepared to Answer Standard Questions Before You Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a few questions that every artist has to ask every client before they can begin to create their body art. Think about the following questions, and come to a decision on them so you can answer your artist without hesitation or being wishy-washy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n