Tattoo artists and creative people...

[WOMACK03]

Steve is right, call my brother Payton. 972-369-5011. I'll be able to get you a hell of a hook-up if you let me know when you want to go. Plus he is family, so I know you will be treated properly.

[hotrod66stang]

Actual tattoo ARTISTS hate it when people bring in a pre-drawn design....

Then they can F off! I"m sure someone that takes the time to design something that will be on their body FOREVER will have it mean much more to them that they designed it, rather than some douchenozzle who gets pissy because they didn't get to design it. Now, if the design is really horrible, or they just select a butterfly tattoo out of the book, I totally understand.

Happy early Bday, Leah. Good luck!

[Leah]

Steve is right, call my brother Payton. 972-369-5011. I'll be able to get you a hell of a hook-up if you let me know when you want to go. Plus he is family, so I know you will be treated properly.

Have a link to some of his work? Chili is wanting a sleeve, too.

Then they can F off! I"m sure someone that takes the time to design something that will be on their body FOREVER will have it mean much more to them that they designed it, rather than some douchenozzle who gets pissy because they didn't get to design it. Now, if the design is really horrible, or they just select a butterfly tattoo out of the book, I totally understand.

Happy early Bday, Leah. Good luck!

Easy, turbo. I'm pretty sure that's not exactly what he said. I don't think he said they get 'pissy', just that they enjoy putting their spin on things, also. I don't know anyone that's going to turn away money to put something on someone if they bring in something.

[hotrod66stang]

Easy, turbo. I'm pretty sure that's not exactly what he said. I don't know anyone that's going to turn away money to put something on someone if they bring in something.

I understand that, and I have seen artists get perturbed when someone asks for the most popular tattoo out of the book, or from the wall. I can totally understand the frustration. I would welcome advice at that point, because I don't want a tattoo that everyone else has.

[Chopped54]

Then they can F off! I"m sure someone that takes the time to design something that will be on their body FOREVER will have it mean much more to them that they designed it, rather than some douchenozzle who gets pissy because they didn't get to design it. Now, if the design is really horrible, or they just select a butterfly tattoo out of the book, I totally understand.

Happy early Bday, Leah. Good luck!

Holy shit, what set you off???

I said artist, not some limp dick with a tattoo "gun". You go to a tattoo artist because of their skill, basically comissioning them to do the work on you. Not like they are not going to work with you, and if your design looks decent they may work off it, but most brought in designs are a starting point only for reference, but also realize most look like shit. Tattoo artist get business by referrals based off their work. If they did your shitty design because you like it then their name is on that FOREVER as a walking billboard of shit.

Leah, I know quite a few shop owners and artists. If you want me to point you in any direction just hit me up....

[Leah]

Leah, I know quite a few shop owners and artists. If you want me to point you in any direction just hit me up....

You were actually one of the few names that popped into my head that I hoped would respond. Thanks!

[Binky]

I'm biased, but i think Sneke Rone over at AE in Dallas did awesome work on my back piece which was total freehand. I think the best advice I could share would be to find an artist who does the work and style you like, give them some inspiration and let them stretch their artistic ability to come up with something unique.

[Cannon88]

Get the big chili tat'd on inner thigh or labia and stick the smaller chili's dangling from c-section scar (assuming you had a c-section).

Gold.

[Sean88gt]

Wait for it...


LMMFAO! Now THAT is keeping it classy.

Make sure to get the fish hooks tattooed as well to properly support the lil chili's.

[Leah]

So, let me ask you 'veteran' guys this: What is the preferred method here: Talk to one guy at a time? Ask several to work on it and see which one I end up liking? What is the etiquette if I don't like what they come up with? Like, if I like something, but want to tweak it a little, will they get offended? Or what if I don't like it at all-do I just not call them back, tell them, what?

That's one of the main reasons I hadn't pursued this before-just kind of intimidating and I don't want to insult anyone. lol

[Silverback]

So, let me ask you 'veteran' guys this: What is the preferred method here: Talk to one guy at a time? Ask several to work on it and see which one I end up liking? What is the etiquette if I don't like what they come up with? Like, if I like something, but want to tweak it a little, will they get offended? Or what if I don't like it at all-do I just not call them back, tell them, what?

That's one of the main reasons I hadn't pursued this before-just kind of intimidating and I don't want to insult anyone. lol

Find an artist who's style/work you like, and has a good rep. Look through their portfolios, etc.

Tell him what you want, some will want a deposit, others won't. Let him draw it up, then schedule a time to come back and look at it, if you want something changed, let him know, if it's major, come back another time and repeat. Once you're happy with the work, most will tattoo you that day or schedule you an appointment if they don't have time that day.

Remember, it's your body, don't put anything on your body that you aren't 100 percent happy with, just to make the artist happy. You are paying, and you are the canvas to show his work, so you definitely get your say

[Leah]

Find an artist who's style/work you like, and has a good rep. Look through their portfolios, etc.

Tell him what you want, some will want a deposit, others won't. Let him draw it up, then schedule a time to come back and look at it, if you want something changed, let him know, if it's major, come back another time and repeat. Once you're happy with the work, most will tattoo you that day or schedule you an appointment if they don't have time that day.

Remember, it's your body, don't put anything on your body that you aren't 100 percent happy with, just to make the artist happy. You are paying, and you are the canvas to show his work, so you definitely get your say

Right, but what if it's sooooo far off or I don't like their style with it at all? How do I tell them, do I tell them, do I just not go back...??

[Silverback]

Right, but what if it's sooooo far off or I don't like their style with it at all? How do I tell them, do I tell them, do I just not go back...??

yes you tell them. Just say "that's really not what I was wanting", then explain what you want again

take a style you like, hell take other work, and say, something like, this is what I like, but I want you to put your spin on it.

if after a few tries the artist doesn't get what you want, just say, that you appreciate the work, but you two obviously are having artistic differences, and you think you'd like someone else to work on it. He may offer another artist in the same shop, or say KTHNXBI

[Leah]

yes you tell them. Just say "that's really not what I was wanting", then explain what you want again

take a style you like, hell take other work, and say, something like, this is what I like, but I want you to put your spin on it.

if after a few tries the artist doesn't get what you want, just say, that you appreciate the work, but you two obviously are having artistic differences, and you think you'd like someone else to work on it. He may offer another artist in the same shop, or say KTHNXBI

Cool, thanks. I just didn't know the 'etiquette' of that.

[ceyko]

Leah, did you find an artist you liked? Wife and I are probably going this weekend for some tattoos and are starting the process of finding someone.