When a person decides to get body art, it can be a very poignant as well as exciting time for them. After all, body art is supposed to be a permanent way to celebrate various aspects in the life of a person. While some people are very prepared when it comes to knowing what kind of body art they would like to get, there are others who do not take body art very seriously.
However, the reality is that getting body art is a serious thing, so any prospective client should be well aware of the tattoo process before they embark upon it. The first step in the tattoo process is, of course, figuring out what kind of tattoo would be the best. Some people have a general idea of what they want, which already places them at an advantage.
If these people tend to have artistic abilities, then this places them at an even further advantage. They can make several different drawings to show the tattoo artist. However, people who just have a general idea of what they want, but no artistic ability, should find a photograph and bring that in to show the tattoo artist.
Speaking of tattoo artists, one of the most important steps in the tattoo process is finding the right artist. Many tattoo parlors have websites these days, so it is important for the person planning on getting the tattoo to check out any applicable websites. On the site should be a listing of the tattoo artists at any given place, as well as their portfolios.
It is extremely important to see a tattoo artist's portfolio, because tattoo artists usually specialize in different kinds of art. For example, some artists might specialize in color, while others might prefer to do black and white tattoos. Once the person has found a tattoo artist that he or she feels would be the best fit, the next step in the tattoo process is to have a consultation with the artist about the placement and type of design.
The artist will listen to all of the ideas that the client has, and then present his or her own ideas for the design. Then, the artist will work on a rough sketch of the tattoo, that the client will approve and suggest additional details to.
When the consultation is completed, the final step in the tattoo process is to actually have the tattoo. How long the appointment will take will depend on several factors, including the size and the placement of the tattoo. For example, if a person is going to have a large tattoo, then that will most likely need to be completed in more than one session.
The tattoo itself is applied to the skin via an electric needle that injects ink into the upper epidermal layers. It is important for the person to stay as still as possible while the tattoo is being done, for obvious reasons. Once the tattoo is complete, the artist will have the client look at the tattoo and approve of it. Then, the artist will wrap a sterile bandage around the tattoo to allow it to heal.
