Choosing a tattoo artist that fits your requirements is crucial if you want to be sure of getting the highest quality work that will live up to your expectations. So don’t be shy to ask questions, because that’s the only way you’re going to find out what you need to know about your tattoo artist and whether or not they’re the right person for the job.
Among the questions that you should be asking, are:
1. Samples of previous work
Almost every tattoo artist will have some samples of their previous work, mostly in the form of pictures taken of previous clients. Looking at these samples will give you an idea of what you can expect from the tattoo artist that you’re talking to, and that makes it very important indeed. Also, you may be able to gauge from the samples as to whether or not their work is similar to what you had in mind.
2. Past experience
Without a doubt, you won’t want a complete beginner working on your tattoo, unless of course they happen to be a real genius or something. Still, asking about a tattoo artists past experience should give you an idea of how long they’ve been in the business. Generally speaking, more experienced tattoo artists would also have developed a reputation and so they probably would have tons of references and previous clients.
If for some reason a tattoo artist doesn’t appear to have done many tattoo’s over the last few years, it would seem rather suspicious, and you should query why.
By asking these two simple questions, you’ll be finding out a lot about your tattoo artist and his past experience. All things said and done, this is the best way to go about choosing a tattoo artist, so remember: Don’t be shy to ask!
Source: Taking A Peek At A Potential Tattoo Artists Experience
