Often we all think, "What should I get for my next, or even first Tattoo," "where should I put it?" Often I have customers ask me what they think would look nice, or if I have any ideas as to what they should get. I always tell every one that a Tattoo is a personal choice and that it should be thought about before any decision is made.
Yes we all know some one who got a Tattoo on a whim, we also know how it turned out as well... Ha ha ha, I fix a lot of those. So the next time you decide that you want a Tattoo, think long and hard as to what it will be, and who will do it for you. Ask your friends who have Tattoo's who they went to? Go in and check out the local shops, and don't be afraid to ask questions either. If an artist gets all cranky because you are asking too many questions, well that might not be the place to go. A good artist will be happy to assist you with any questions that you may have, and they should do so in a manner that is not imposing or threatening.
Take a good long look at their portfolio as well, not just the photos of the Tattoo's but the book it's self will tell you a lot about the artist or studio. Is the book all ragged? Are the photos blurry? Or, is the artist's portfolio really nice with clear photos. What if the artist has no portfolio? Well I will tell you that every Tattoo artist better have one, if they don't there is something wrong there.
Make sure you take a good look at the studio as well. Is it clean? If not well then I would go somewhere else, lived is is good but filthy is not. A true test is the bath room, dirty bath room.... well you get the picture.
Does the Tattoo Studio have a website? One of the first expenses to be cut is hosting service for a website when times are tough for some studios. A website is their online presence, it will have all the information that you will need to contact them, look at the artist's work, and generally let you know what you will need to have with you when you come in for you appointment if you have made one. Does the website look good? Or does it look like a buddy made it for them in their spare time? A studio website does not have to be all fancy with flash animation and all kinds of other distractions, but it should at least be professional in its appearance and easy to navigate as well. Facebook and Myspace are not a substitute for a professional looking website. Not to say that a Tattoo Studio should not have either of them, they should, it is a great way to stay in touch with customers and to let current customers as well as potential customers know what might be going on in the studio or point them to information that should be listed on the studio website.
How long have the Artists been tattooing, as well as the level of experience they have is subjective, I know some artist's that have been tattooing for 20 plus year and they suck, and then I know some who are just natural artist's and have become world class Tattoo Artist's in 5 years. I will say that the amount of years a Studio has been around is important, for the simple reason that longevity of the business is a good sign of a good Studio owner.
Just remember that getting a great tattoo is a combination of decisions, think hard and long and make the right choice of artist and style that you want to have done and you usually won't go wrong.
Since Wonderland Tattoo opened for business in 1989, we've gained a reputation as "THE" place to get unique, artistic body art in Metro Detroit. We have a wealth of experience in a vast variety of tattoos and body piercing that will play an important role in your tattoo experience. You'll be proud of our work for years to come. So if you're looking to get the exact tattoo that you want - look no further.
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