I want a custom tattoo designed. How do I go about that?

In today’s tattoo industry, many shops specialize in custom work. This is a great thing! Gone are the days of simply choosing a tattoo off the wall that has already been tattooed on countless other people. Today, you can have your perfect tattoo designed specifically for you. This, of course, can cause some anxiety all on its own. After all, choosing something off the wall can seem less daunting than having custom artwork created for your body. You don’t need to worry, however, reputable tattoo shops will work with you every step of the way to ensure you love the outcome of your custom tattoo.

The first step is to find the right artist. You want to make sure that you love their work and absolutely trust their judgment. Tattoo artists do this for a living so trusting their guidance and listening to their ideas leads to much nicer tattoos. That being said, you definitely want to work with someone who listens to you and works with you to bring your ideas to life. As always, visit the shop and speak with the artists. Look at their work and make sure the shop is clean and the equipment is sterile. Next, your chosen artist will sit with you listen to your ideas and create a sketch for you. An appointment will be set and you will eventually walk away with a beautiful custom tattoo that you and your artist will be proud of.