Wanted Someone to Draw for a Tattoo

[sorcererdale]

My wife and I are getting each other a tattoo for Christmas, unbeknownst to our kids or families. I want to include my interests, less kilt wearing, since they will see that when I wear a kilt.

I would like to have this on my right chest near the shoulder. I want a castle with a tower clock, the happy/sad theater masks on the doors of the castle, and a dragon in the image. I like wizards too, but think that might be too much for a 3 - 4 inch high tat.

The tattoo places said to bring in drawings or pictures, but I thought I would ask here and see if anyone can help. Don't be offended if I do not choose your drawing or if I have it changed.

Either send drawings to me via email or post here, and we all can see what you come up with, if anything.

Thanks.

DALE.

[Tattoo Bradley]

You should be able to go into any reputable tattoo studio and have a consulation with the tattooist. Explain to him what you want and he/she will draw it for you. If the studio you go to is only interested in doing a tattoo from something you bring in; it isn't worth the bother. Go find another tattooist. You'll need to give the tattooist a day or two sometimes (my guy draws it up for me right then and there) but waiting is worth gold when it comes to these things. You'll also probably need to pay a deposit. But, again, if the tattooist is worth commissioning, that deposit will count towards the tattoo cost. Good luck and let us see what you and the tattooist come up with.

[Archangel]

Odd request. My son-in-law is a tattooist and him and my daughter charge for drawings. Especially if another tattooist is going to do the work.

I'm going to agree with Tattoobradley on this.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Yeah, I didn't want to come out and say that. But, I've got to agree. Drawings cost money just like the tattoo. So, you do yourself a favor having your tattooist do it since the cost will go into the tattoo as well.

[Mike1]

Dale, without stating you are willing to pay for artwork, you are virtually assuring you will not get any.

If an artist is willing to come up with something for Dale, please use the Private Messaging system for all financial details. Thanks!

[Thebes]

Being inked myself I have to agree with Tattoobradley.

Any decent tattoo artist should be happy to come up with a design. If the artist couldn't or wouldn't draw it on paper, I certainly wouldn't let them permenantly mark my flesh. Also, spend some time choosing your artist, see their work and their style, ask many people in your area for recommendations.

There's a saying "friends don't let friends get bad ink."

[Tattoo Bradley]

Oh, and one last thought. When you do go to have the tattoo done, remember this old tattooist's saying:

"Tattoos HURT; Tips DON'T!"

Good luck.

[Howard Clark]

I had several ideas about what to do on my right arm. None of them really "spoke to me". I threw all the ideas at the tatooist, and he very quickly came up with a design that used elements from all my indecision, and made it all fit together very well indeed. I was tickled with the result, and the ink. Next session, colorizing the work.

I have to say that I am more concerned with the artist doing the work than the work it's self, personally.

[Riverkilt]

Aye,

My best tats evolved from taking ideas and "sorta kinda like this" art to my tattoo artist. He created some magic...that I got to alter a little bit until it was just right. Its a wonderful process and worth whatever the cost for the design time is. Its art you'll wear for the rest of your life. Why not love it?

Ron

[Improv1]

My wife is an artist, as well as a tattoo artist. Most of her clients come with some rudimentary drawings, or pictures of existing work that they like the feel of. She then adapts them to suit the client. It doesn't hurt to have the basic concepts sketched out, but you should leave the actual designing to the artist, as they will work within their own strengths to make the design the best it can be.
Best of luck on the ink!