| When it comes to deciding on a tattoo, ask | | | | smaller piece that they are thinking of getting |
| yourself the following questions. What does this | | | | later down the line. Starting small isn't a bad thing, |
| mean to me? What am I getting the tattoo for? | | | | if you can't tolerate the pain at least you can get |
| Will this image mean something to me ten years | | | | through the 15-20 minutes it would take to |
| down the road? | | | | complete something small, and be proud of the |
| All too often, in the world of tattoos you see | | | | finished product. I can't count the times I've seen |
| people come in spur of the whim. But, in an | | | | people writhing in pain while under the needle. |
| honest opinion tattoos aren't something you just | | | | Most, don't even make it through the first hour. |
| do. Take the time to think about what you are | | | | They often leave with line work, and possibly a |
| getting, if you plan on getting other work make | | | | shade or two here or there, which in anyone's |
| sure there is a continuity between pieces so that | | | | mind isn't attractive. |
| your body doesn't look like a hodge podge of | | | | Looking for inspiration for tattoos is at your |
| pictures. | | | | fingertips. The internet is now used by client and |
| If you find that you keep coming back to an idea | | | | artist alike. It provides a quick, and easy |
| in your mind, over and over again. Chances are | | | | reference. Using search engines such as |
| that it is something that you could live with. | | | | Google.com, and is a good resource for anyone |
| Tattooing is one of many ways to permanently | | | | looking for meanings behind images, or something |
| alter your body. Again, I can't stress enough that | | | | to reach out and grab you. |
| this is something you will have to live with | | | | If you find an image you like, print it out and bring |
| forever. | | | | it into your local shop. Most artists will be happy to |
| While deciding on getting a tattoo, if you find | | | | assist you in making sure your tattoo comes |
| yourself thinking " I can just get it removed if I | | | | together the way you'd like. One of the best |
| don't like it." Just stop there, not all pigments can | | | | tattoos, is one where the client gives the tattoo |
| break up under the laser. It is not only a painful | | | | artist creative control. Most artists, when given |
| process, but will most definitely cost you | | | | the opportunity to express themselves come up |
| thousands of dollars more, than the original tattoo. | | | | with breathtaking work. Trust your artist, if you |
| Through the past few years, I have found that | | | | can't, ask yourself if you are truly ready for this |
| many "tattoo virgins" want massive tattoos. | | | | step in your life. |
| As an artist, I often suggest starting with a | | | | |