Helpful tips 

What do you say in an email to a tattoo artist?

Joe Ford

What do you say in an email to a tattoo artist?

Be polite and straight to the point in your email. Tattoo artists don’t have much time between their tattooing work to spend time answering emails, so keep it short and provide them with useful information. Provide information like the style, colours, size and location that you want the tattoo.

Is it okay to DM a tattoo artist?

You can see both emails and DMs are accepted, so pick whichever option works best for you. On the rare occasion a tattoo artist doesn’t list a contact method in their bio, you can DM them and ask what the best way to book in is.

How do you start a conversation with a tattoo artist?

Custom Tattoos: How to Talk Art with Your Tattoo Artist

  1. DO: Think a lot of your tattoo before you set up an appointment.
  2. DO: Bring references of what you’re picturing.
  3. DON’T: Ask your artist to directly copy someone else’s work or photo!
  4. DO: Ask for what you want.
  5. DON’T: Demand tiny changes over and over.
  6. DO: Trust your artist, and their ability.

What do you say to a tattoo artist?

While it’s fine to get ideas from pictures of other tattoos, talk to your artist about what their ideas are for creating it. Tell them what you would like to change so the piece is uniquely yours. Remember, you selected your artist because they have strong portfolio and you are attracted to their style.

How do I ask my tattoo artist for an appointment?

What to email a tattoo artist when booking an appointment:

  1. A simple description of your idea and any photo references you may have.
  2. The size and body part you’d like to have tattooed, as well as your budget.
  3. Any particular style, colors, details, and similar, that you’d like included.
  4. Dates that work well for you.

How long should you wait for a tattoo artist to respond?

You should expect for a delayed response. Reviewing booking requests and responding to emails is a time-consuming process, so you shouldn’t expect to hear back from the artist right away. Sometimes, it could take weeks or even a month or two for artists to get back to you about scheduling a tattoo appointment.

How long does it take to do a forearm tattoo?

An intricate tattoo with different colors may take up to 4 hours while a simple design can be done within a hour or two. Also if you are getting a tattoo for the first time it will hurt a little thus making you take more breaks in a tattoo sitting increasing the overall time taken in the making.