Tattoos all too often get a bad press, but not here! As experts in providing the best possible tattoo
Fair to say we love tattoos and appreciate that they are not simply pictures on your skin, they are a part of you and can have huge emotional or personal significance. Even when tattoos are only there for the sake of looking good they fulfil a purpose, they are living art, they become one of the few absolute constants in your life and can be incredibly intricate and beautiful. One of the biggest stumbling blocks toward people getting their first tattoo is the idea that they will come to regret it in future; in this
So you’ve decided that you want to get a tattoo but you’re not sure of the exact image and style that you want? The first place to start is not a tattoo artist’s studio; far too any people make the mistake of heading straight for the tattoo studio and assuming that the flashes on the wall are their only options. The first place to start is actually the internet, it contains literally billions of images, from the latest celebrity mug shot to the Mona Lisa they are all on there and your future tattoo could well be waiting for you. It is also important to bear in mind though that all of these images can be altered and personalised to further suit your personality.
It is important to make sure that your tattoo is a piece of art in its own right as well as being able to add to it if you see fit. A heavily bordered piece is very hard to add to if you do choose to get another tattoo, the large majority of people that get a tattoo do not stop at one! If you decide that you only want that tattoo and do not want to add to it then you can always add the bordering in to help it stand out later.
When choosing an artist it is important to keep in mind that the piece will be on your skin forever so you want to make sure that you choose wisely. Tattoo artists usually have a flair for certain styles so look up one with an especial flair for the types of piece that you want. All tattoo artists will gladly show you their back catalogue and you will be able to tell from this whether or not they are the artist for you. Do not feel that you are limited to the artists in your local area, going a little further afield and spending a little more is a small price to pay if you are getting a better tattoo out of it.
It is rare that you will find an image that will absolutely encapsulate everything that you want, but worry not, there is a couple of ways that you can make it perfect. Firstly if you are blessed with an artistic flair then you can alter the image yourself and make it the perfect image for you. If you are not one of those blessed few then the next stop is your tattoo artist of choice, they will be happy to alter your tattoo to your exacting specifications. Some tattoo artists will expect a small deposit as a guarantee before undertaking the work but this will be money well spent when you get the perfect tattoo.
Once you have followed all the above steps then it is important that you live with the image for at least a week to make sure that you have no further changes to make and that you are completely happy. A good rule to follow is to print the image and then give yourself a minimum of two weeks in which you spend time every day looking at the image. This simple evaluative step will help to make sure that the tattoo that you end up with is something that you will be completely happy with.
The final step before you head down to the studio and get your ink is to be completely honest with yourself and make sure that you definitely still want it. A second opinion can be helpful but keep in mind that the tattoo will be on your skin so your decision shouldn’t be influenced too heavily by other people’s opinions.
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