What do you say when contacting a tattoo artist?

Be polite and straight to the point in your email. Tattoo artists don’t have much time between their tattooing work to spend time answering emails, so keep it short and provide them with useful information. Provide information like the style, colours, size and location that you want the tattoo.

What is the hardest style of tattoo?

Realistic And Portraiture The most difficult form of realism in tattooing is probably portraiture, because it requires the artist to capture both the likeness and character of a real person. Realistic tattoos can be created using colour, or in black and grey form.

How to choose the right tattoo artist for You?

Before contacting an artist (or a salon manager) carefully review their work. It will help to understand the style in which they work. For example, it is not a good idea to ask an old school artist for a watercolor tattoo. Even if you don’t have a picture, it is better to think about the idea behind and meaning of your tattoo.

Can you choose your tattoo artist’s sketch drawing?

As a rule, artists always have sketches that you can choose from for your tattoo. If you have an idea, discuss a sketch drawing based on your idea with your artist. Don’t be afraid to make suggestions about the sketch – your picture should meet your requirements.

How to write a business letter to a tattoo artist?

Follow the simple rules of business correspondence: be friendly, show interest, compliment their tattoo portfolio if you like their work. As a rule, artists always have sketches that you can choose from for your tattoo. If you have an idea, discuss a sketch drawing based on your idea with your artist.

How to make your tattoo artist not talk to you?

Let the artist take the lead or ask them what they prefer. Do bring a book to read or movie to watch provided you can do it without moving. Do let your artist take the lead on whether or not to talk. Don’t stare at the tattoo while your artist is working. This is stressful. Don’t talk too much unless your artit is the chatty one. Sit still!