Question for those with tattoos and significant others
I have two tattoos that I love, even though they are somewhat lacking in quality and need to be touched up. Both where from before Husband and I got together.
Here's the issue now. He wants me to wait until we can go spend thousands on the best artists in the country. I want to get tatted locally by good artists. They may not be the best of the best, but they are good and I like their work. Make sense to anyone? So tired of waiting to win the lottery just so I can get some ink.
Why, yes he does think I'm the Sistine Chapel, stretch marks and all! Never really thought of it that way, but I think that's part of it. The other part is that he used to have a really high paying job before he met me, so he still thinks in terms of being able to fly to New York and get tattooed. It's just not our reality. Anyway, thanks for listening and chiming in. I'll let you know how that conversation goes.
we have our good bad and ugly of tattoo artists here ..... i kinda think the artists here are more concerned with making a quick buck then spending the time and effort into working with you to design a peice that is truley all your own.....
i say go local but dont be overley cheap about it , really make sure that it fits you and its something you will love for years and years to come because its on you for life
cover ups can only do so much .... your limited
and laser removal isnt perfected just yet it still leaves some scarring ... id rather have a beautiful peice of wearable art than some ugly scarred skin
tattoos should not be done on a whim think long and hard !
I think it depends on what you want. I wouldn't settle for a crap tattoo because its cheap and local, KWIM? But there may be good artists where you are. The furthest I've driven for a tattoo is an hour and a half. But it really is your body.
I think it depends on what you want. I wouldn't settle for a crap tattoo because its cheap and local, KWIM? But there may be good artists where you are. The furthest I've driven for a tattoo is an hour and a half. But it really is your body.
Agreed. I wouldn't settle for just an "okay" tattoo. It's a permanent choice, but if you can get something that looks great and is local and less expensive, go for it.
If you found a local artist you like then you should go to them. I was told when I was young "Good tattoos are never cheap, and cheap tattoos are never good." and it's true. I have some cheap, ugly tattoos- but I also have some expensive lovely tattoos, and some reasonably priced good tattoos. I'm saving up for my next few, because they're intricate..
If you are just looking to have the existing tattoos touched up, I don't see an issue with finding someone local who can help you out. Just as long as you like what you see in their portfolio!