What Every Tattoo Artist Wishes You Knew

Thinking About a Tattoo?

Before you go to any tattoo shop, there are a few things that you should consider to make the experience enjoyable for you, the other patrons, and the artist. All artists will want to hear your opinion, and want you to express your ideas, but some folks can get carried away. Tattoo artists are all highly trained in their field, and usually very passionate about their art. Like most artists, they tend to bruise easily, so tread lightly with your criticism, and Be Nice. That being said, here are a few things that they would like you to know (and remember) before you step into their shop.

Do not show up drunk for your tattoo. 

 Aside from the obvious health and sanitation issues, it's obnoxious. If you're not sober, most studios won't even let you get the tattoo. The Board of Health is rather particular about that, and no artist wants to work on a drunk.

Have some idea of what you want done. 

You don't need to show up with a drawing, in fact most artists won't use someone else's work, but you do have to have some idea of the kind of tattoo you want, including size and placement. Tattoo artists are experts at this and are used to looking at tattoos on the human body, so if an artist gives you a tip that a certain piece won't look good where you want it, or that the size is off, trust them and take their advice. Your input is valuable too however, so don't ever let an artist bully you into something you don't want. You will be living with it for the rest of your life (unless you want some laser tattoo removal  next).

Don't be cheap. 

When you're shopping around for an artist, price should be the last thing on your mind. Just as you wouldn't go to a backwoods, bargain-basement for a medical procedure, you need to remember that a tattoo is a sterile procedure done by a professional in a sterile environment (a good tattoo is at least). If you're looking for a bargain in this area, keep in mind that you'll get what you pay for.

Inflicting Ink Tattoo in Portsmouth RI offers custom tattooing by licensed professional tattoo artists in a sterile, comfortable environment, as well as laser tattoo removal by fully trained technicians. Contact them now for an appointment, or feel free to walk in during regular business hours.

Call Inflicting Ink at 401-683-5680 to schedule a free consultation to learn about laser tattoo removal for yourself, or to learn about adding the Quanta USA laser to your tattoo studio.
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Inflicting Ink is a Rhode Island Tattoo Studio that embodies quality, consistency and pride, and offers a sterile, safe, comfortable, artistic environment to its customers.  Nominated multiple times for the Best Tattoo Parlor in Rhode Island and Best Tattoo Artist in RI.

You may contact them for an appointment for a tattoo at (401) 683-5680 and of course walk-ins are always welcome.

For more information, please visit our home page at www.inflictinginktattoo.com.