Do tattoo artists mind if you bring your own design?

Many people expect tattoo artists to make all their design dreams come true, without offering any input. Artists can even take your design and add their own creative spin. So if you want something truly unique, let them know you want them to include their own flair. This is, after all, a type of collaboration.

Is it rude to ask a tattoo artist to copy a tattoo?

So, Is It Rude to Ask a Tattoo Artist to Copy a Tattoo? Of course, it is! Such a request is considered rude and disrespectful on so many levels. First of all, you’re directly or indirectly trying to get your tattoo artist in some serious legal problems.

Is it rude to listen to music while getting a tattoo?

Many tattoo artists will be happy for you to wear headphones when listening to music or watching a movie. In fact, most will insist that you do. It’s not seen as rude to wear headphones while getting a tattoo, as long as you communicate when needed.

How do you trust a tattoo artist?

Look at the detail in the pieces in the artist’s portfolio. Minute details are the difference between someone who wants to get you in and out of the seat for money and someone whose focus is solely making a great tattoo. Look for saturation and boldness of colors.

Why don’t tattoo artists work with other artists’ tattoos?

Most artists would rather not work with another artist’s tattoo. It adds constraints to their design potential and it forces them to either: (a) Vandalize an existing, nice tattoo or (b) Have their work seen alongside an existing ugly tattoo. Either way, this won’t be a portfolio piece and won’t get the best work from the artist.

What colors do tattoo artists hate the most?

Tattoos artists Dave ‘Azma’ Knauer, of Mythic Ink Tattoo in Pittman, N.J., and Nick Busher, who’s based in Atlantic City, N.J., agreed on one specific thing: they don’t like using light or pastel colors, specifically blues and greens.

Why are some tattoos harder to fill in than others?

“The lighter the color is, the harder it is to get a smooth fill in because the blood comes through the pigment and makes it very difficult to see how well it is laying into the skin,” explained Knauer, who has been a tattoo artist for nine years. “They dry up too easy with certain brands.

What should you not do when getting a tattoo?

DON’T: Demand tiny changes over and over. Don’t overly art direct your tattoo artist. Changing sizes a million times, moving the stencil ¼” several times around your body, freaking out about insignificant details just to stall or make sure, just one more time, that it’ll be perfect…all of this can be so stressful for your artist.