Question for those with tattoos?

I agree with K, if they have a license that's all I worry about. Besides, it does not show their work, because they probably didn't do their own tattoos!

The person who gave me my last tattoo didn't have any herself, but she had 4 piercings and worked in a tattoo/piercing parlor so I felt comfortable having her do it. I talked to her quite a bit before hand and she really knew her stuff. On the other hand the people I don't trust are the ones who work out of their homes and are covered with tats, but most of them look like they were done by a first grader just learning how to draw. I wouldn't trust them as much if at all. It's more about quality over quantity for me.

Not having tattoos is probably a bad choice for someone who does that for a living. I know a few artists and most have a bunch of tats and I know one with only one tattoo. I also know someone that owns a parlor and has few but is into the piercings. Those things come with the job. Doubt I would take one from someone without any ink though.

Yes, But I would want to see pics of his previous work.

Maybe he is waiting on the right tattoo... I really get creeped out by tattoo artist with a million tats. Maybe this guy has a little class?

I've eaten a lot of good food from people who were skinny as a bean pole, so that really doesn't say anything about his work. If he has a binder and great credentials, make sure you check him out thoroughly -That everything is clean and it's good to even talk to others who have used this same artist.Take all the necessary precautions and explore. This is very serious and vital for your good health.

Good Luck!!

Most tattoo artists are reallly into thier work. Its more than a job to them, its art, its thier lifestyle.. I dont think Ive ever met a tatoo artist who isn't covered in tattoos come to think of it...

But I dont base my decision on getting inked on what the tattoo artist has on his or her body.. I base it on thier art work, and their abilty.. so in conclusion.. It doesn't matter..

On a side note. I like my tattoo artists to be like beauticians.. I like to talk to them, and have good conversation.. but the most important thing is results. Im getting something permenantly placed on my body.. it better look damn good!

Of course !!!

IF he worked at a tattoo parlor and not some freak off the street

Im sorry, but I have yet to see an actual GOOD homemade tattoo .

Sure. That is like asking if you would go to brain surgeon who has never had brain surgery:) Because the artist has no ink themselves doesn't effect their ability to give tattoos. I know a great tattooist that says he would never get one because he doesn't want one but he is probably one of the top 5 tattooist I have ever seen.

most tat artists i know keep a folder or binder of some sort with pictures of their work...go over his folder. if he works in a profesional parlor and he is legal then i say it should be okay! go with your gut though...if anything makes you uncomfortable pick someone else. rememember LOL its permanant! good luck!

I would need to see some of his work on others first