Do tattoo artists care if you go to another artist?

Nope. Some people stick with one artist, while some people like to get work done by different artists. Getting work “finished” by another artist is another thing. That can be looked upon as rude, unless the artist is dead, or he did such a poor job you never want to see him / her again.

Is it rude to ask for a different tattoo artist?

Most tattoo artists are in fact artists. They want to tattoo you with their own art and not somebody else’s. This isn’t just a creative preference. Also, remember that good artists won’t copy another artist’s design so don’t ask.

What should I not tell my tattoo artist?

Here are some things you should never say in a tattoo shop:

• I Let My Dog Sleep In My Bed With Me.
• How Much For A Sleeve?
• Can You Draw Something, And If I Like It, I Book An Appointment?
• I Am Just 17, But My Parents Approve.
• Can You Hurry Up, Please?
• I Had A Few Beers To Man Up.

When tattoo artist say books are closed?

If the artist’s page that you are interested in says “books are closed”, that means that you cannot request an appointment now, and will have to wait for the next time window when that artist is booking.

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

I usually tell people you can expect up to two weeks before a reply. If you don’t get a reply in two weeks, then it’s okay to resend your email and check in, just in case your message did end up lost in cyberspace.

How far in advance should you book a tattoo appointment?

You may need to wait for your tattoo appointment. If you’re looking to get a sleeve started or bang out a big thigh piece tomorrow, all I can say is good luck and Godspeed. While all artists operate on different timelines for booking, most will book appointments a few months—or even a year—in advance.

How often do tattoo artists open their book?

To keep the administrative processes of booking to a minimum, many tattoo artists will only open their books or schedules for one day or a couple days at a time. This might happen every month, every couple of months, or only once a year—it depends how far out the artist chooses to book her schedule.

Can a tattoo artist change the design on the day of appointment?

Many tattoo artists do this to try and minimize major design changes and a lot of back-and-forth nitpicking by clients. Almost all artists will make minimal changes and adjustments to the design on the day of your appointment so that you’re sure to get the piece you want.

What happens if you don’t show up for a tattoo appointment?

Not showing up for a tattoo appointment will cause you to lose your deposit and likely upset your artist, making rescheduling unlikely. You might not see the tattoo design in advance. While this isn’t a policy across the board, know that some tattoo artists may not show you the design until the day of your appointment.