Once you’ve decided on a tattoo and an artist, it’s essential to establish an open communication with your artist so that you feel comfortable throughout the process. A good rapport and sense of trust with your artist will help you feel confident during the tattooing process.
To get this going, you should arrange a consultation before your tattoo so you can discuss your ideas with your artist, and so you can get an idea of what it will cost and what the process will be like. If you can be in touch via email before your consultation, you can take the opportunity to put your thoughts and ideas in writing, and send along some visual inspiration to give your artist a sense of what you’re going for.