Will a tattoo artist draw your tattoo?

The consultation you have with your tattoo artist is the time to be clear with your expectations, ideas and bring all your references. From this meeting, they’ll be creating a drawing that will be used for your tattoo, and in most cases, it’s done on their own time.

Is it rude to ask a tattoo artist to redraw?

Come in with an idea and let your artist run with it. If he doesnt nail it after 2 or 3 redraws, go somewhere else cuz you have different visions. , Always thinking of the next tattoo. Yes.

Can you ask a tattoo artist to cover up their own work?

It depends. If it was a very early tattoo by that artist and they have greatly improved since then, they may be very happy to give you a cover-up.

What should you never say to a tattoo artist?

Here are some things you should never say in a tattoo shop:

• I Let My Dog Sleep In My Bed With Me.
• How Much For A Sleeve?
• Can You Draw Something, And If I Like It, I Book An Appointment?
• I Am Just 17, But My Parents Approve.
• Can You Hurry Up, Please?
• I Had A Few Beers To Man Up.

Should you talk to your tattoo artist?

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.

Can you negotiate with tattoo artists?

When your tattoo artist quotes you a price for his or her services, you should not try to negotiate. The artist has chosen this price for a reason and asking him or her to lower it is insulting. If you aren’t comfortable paying the quoted price, simply go to another artist.

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.

Can I Ask my Tattoo artist to copy someone else’s work?

DON’T: Ask your artist to directly copy someone else’s work or photo! Unless you’re going for a realistic portrait of your newborn nephew, don’t ask your artist to copy something directly onto your skin, especially someone else’s artwork! You came to them for a reason, so let their personal artistic abilities shine.

Is it important to not ask questions when getting a tattoo?

At the same time, it is important to NOT ask stupid questions and to be very polite. Tattoo artists understand that you don’t have much experience in the sphere of tattooing. Generally, a tattoo artist provides all the necessary information without needing to ask additional questions.

Can a tattoo artist read your mind?

Tattoo artists are not mind readers – they are artists. And before you ask an artist to draw something custom make sure you are both on the same page AND they draw in the style you like. The above example is a true story. Not only did she waste her time on that original sketch she spent another 3 hours drawing a new one.