By Gwen Lowe


A good number of people have no idea that tattoos are permanent, especially when they are getting them done. One will see a pattern on the wall or in a book, fall in love with it and decide to have it drawn on their skin. Problems arise when they realize they chose the wrong design and they now want to get rid of it. Use the following tips to choose an experienced tattooist, towards custom tattooing.

While most people are quick at walking into the nearest tattoo shop to have a drawing on their skin, that is not the way to go. Customized tattoos are much superior to the designs you decide upon on impulse. You should take your time to personalize your design into something that will still make sense to you many years to come. This is when you may begin looking for a potential tattoo artist.

Some of the most obvious places you may begin looking for this artist include tattoo shops. You should understand that the word of mouth is the biggest form of advert for these shops. Even the most skilled tattoo artists rely on this mode of advertisement as their biggest source of customers. This is a more reliable way to find these experts than looking through your phonebook for adverts.

Most of the people looking to express themselves using body art are usually first timers. This means that they may not have all those skills required to get a perfect artist. However, such persons must have come across impressively done tattoos on friends and neighbors. Ask these people the tattooist behind the job. It could also be shop, whose address you need to have. In addition, ask about quality of their services.

As if that is not enough, you can also approach anyone with a striking tattoo even if you do not know him or her. Remember that asking has never been a crime, but simply seeking knowledge. In fact, the biggest percentage of persons with nice tattoos is normally too happy with the work done to resist sharing information. This is especially so when you tell them you are asking because you love their design.

There is another unique group of people who hail from the countryside, and are interested in customized tattoos. The only disadvantage they have is that they have to spend more time and resources in conducting their research. Numerous magazines feature artwork and winners of tattoo contests. Driving to other destinations is another possible solution of accessing quality services. It could be the only viable options if your area is too remote.

After going through all those processes, you must now be ready for the big job, choosing your artist. Walk into the parlors you identified during research. Ask to see their portfolios. This is where artists keep records of their best works. Determine how good they are, and if you can use the expert.

Inspired of that, verify that their fees are manageable. The tattooist should also confirm that they are in a position to work on your design. This is when you can make payment.




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