Inside: Custom Tattoo Ideas.
What is a Custom Tattoo?
A full custom design is one you and your artist design together. Custom tattoos can be something you present with specific reference photos or one you describe and allow the artist to take creative rights over. A custom design is best if you want a tattoo that is unique to you or holds a lot of meaning.
Key Takeaways:
- A custom design is best if you want a tattoo that is unique to you or holds a lot of meaning.
- The best way to be involved in designing your own tattoo is to collect reference images and give them to an artist who works in a similar style.
- It’s your body! If it’s exactly what you want don’t let them change anything.
The artist alters the representation, sends it to the customer, who then may request more changes. once the client is satisfied with their custom design an appointment is made and the artist moves on to the next stage of bringing the drawing to life!
The best way to be involved in designing your own tattoo is to collect reference images and give them to an artist who works in a similar style. That way, they can design the tattoo based on their experience placing and sizing tattoos on the body.
It’s your body! If it’s exactly what you want don’t let them change anything. It’s going on your body. It shouldn’t be a problem but you could earn some make-it-hurt-less points by doing a sit-down and collaborating the dimensions of your tattoo, how it will sit on your body and the core idea behind the tattoo.
Hiring a tattoo artist typically costs $120 to $150 per hour, and prices depend on how long it takes. For a large tattoo, like a half or full sleeve, prices start at $500 and can go all the way up to $4,000 for a full-back or custom tattoo.
Examples of Custom Tattoo Designs
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