Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Three things to remember when you're getting a foot tattoo...

1) Choose a reputable artist whose work you're familiar with. Go to a site like Chopper Tattoos (they are fantastic -- I wouldn't recommend a pay site unless they were amazing, and these guys are) browse the artist portfolios, and find one in your area whose work resonates for you. It's important that you respect the tattoo artist AS an artist before you let them create a permanent artwork on your body.

2) Know what you want. Find a tattoo design that is absolutely perfect before you decide to have it tattooed on you, and make sure it's unique -- the tattoo artist that you choose should be able to help you with this. They can customize a tattoo design for you, and it's all right to ask them to.

3) Make sure that the artist is using sterilized equipment, has a portfolio of their work available for you to look at, and that you don't get a shady vibe from them. Don't let anybody with a shady vibe poke you with sharp stuff -- always a good rule of thumb.

Best of luck! Enjoy your foot tattoo.