Is it a bad idea to let a tattoo artist draw an original tattoo design if you don't want anything on the wall?
Let’s say he’s one of the top tattoo artists in your city; you’ve seen his work, he works in the best tattoo shop in the state, and he’s done some of the coolest tattoos you’ve ever seen in person. Do you just tell him, "draw something up" as long as it’s a cool design and "go with it"?
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No it’s a great idea to let your tattoo artist custom draw something for you. You will have to tell him an idea of what you want or what you want and then he will draw it up for you. Custom artwork is the best because it was specifically drawn for you and you will be the only one to have that design on your body forever. It’s bad to just pick something on the wall and say tattoo that on me, it shows you have no creativity and just want to get a tattoo to be cool or something.
It is actually better to get a custom drawing than one on the wall. But if you don’t have an idea of what you want you probably want to wait.
Having a custom drawing makes it unique. I personally don’t like flash are (wall art)
If you tell him ”just draw something up" he wont do it.
He’ll want an idea, because in 2 years you could not like it anymore.
No, in fact it’s best to let an artist do what they are best at, IF;
You choose the style, theme, or idea for them to work with, AND
You see a sketch first.
You can, at that point fine tune it with them!
To be honest and blunt, that’s the absolute best thing you can do. If this guy does some truly sick work, and tells you to get in the chair and let him have at it, chances are you’re in good hands. If this cat has a waiting list, hold out for the work. That’s a surefire sign it’s worth waiting for. If you bring an idea to this artist and he can whip something out with a sharpie wherever you’re wanting it, go for it. I have tattooed over half my life and the pieces that are the best are the ones that people give me an idea and let me go to town on. I have done sleeves like that, and never have had a negative response. By doing this, you accomplish two things. One, you’re ensuring you are walking out of the shop with a one of a kind piece, and two, you are showing the artist you trust his judgement to give you what you are wanting.
Get in the chair, what are you waiting for?
When I took in my idea for my foot tattoo, my artist said that a lot of people had brought that same picture in. He suggested that he should just draw something up on my foot. I was a little apprehensive at first b/c i wasn’t sure if his design was going to be what I was looking for. I wanted cherry blossoms that looked real. I was afraid he would make them look cartoon-ish. When I went in for my appointment, I let him do what he wanted for the drawing. When I looked down when he was done, it was exactly what I wanted. I was completely happy with the results and he did an amazing job free-handing my cherry blossoms. I can’t imagine it being better.
You are definitely going to get a one-of-a-kind tattoo by letting your artist free-hand it. But if you don’t like what he draws up, tell him and he should work with you until he has drawn something that you like. I’d say definitely go for it!
As long as you approved it before he starts tattooing then it should be fine. It’s better to have an original tattoo anyways!