moderninkfremantle: The Tattoo How-to, Part Deux

So a few weeks back we started talking about how to get the best tattoo you can, and then we had some other exciting news that we had to interrupt the flow with. We’re back on track now, so this

Tattoo by Sophia Lee

Week we’re going to look at how to prepare yourself for a consultation or query about your ideas for a tattoo.

Tattoo by Jaes Bidwell

So you have an idea for a tattoo. You know basically what you want and where you want to put it, but you’re not 100% certain on the details. You can see it in your mind, but you don’t know how to explain it. Gather REFERENCES. Look for images on the internet that are similar to what you were thinking of, check out Instagram, Pinterest can be a great resource for ideas too! Google is everyones best friend, the internet is useful, make use of it.

These references can be taken into the studio or even emailed along with a general description of your idea and the size placement and colour choices. This is usually enough information for us to be able to supply you with a quote and an idea of when the piece can be done. If either of us think it is a design that should be discussed in person to clarify details, then we book a free consultation and meet up in the studio so we can shake-hands and talk-tatties.

Tattoo’s by Sandra Saar

Tattoo by Jaz Winters

If you see an artist who you think does great work, request them! But put some thought into your choices, if you see someone who does great work but the work that you want is not similar

to what they generally produce, maybe they aren't suitable for that work. Or maybe there are other tattoos you could get with that artist so you can still wear their work. The more the merrier.