- Browse the internet and look for actual tattoos from different artists around the world. Learn to distinguish between a good, mediocre and a bad tattoo. You are looking for crisp lines, great shading, true lines (not crooked or jagged) and tattoos that aren't too dark or too light.
- Find great local tattoo artists. Look at actual work or pictures from a particular artist. Get referrals from people that you see who have tattoo designs you like. If you can't find a great artist in your area, consider traveling.
- Look on online forums for suggestions on great artists.
- Go to your local bookstore and read some tattoo magazines to learn about artists and their work.
- Find out what a tattoo artist specializes in. Be sure that they are good at the type of new tattoo design idea that you have.
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How to choose a great tattoo artist for your new tattoo design
If you don't already have a preferred tattoo artist, here are some tips on finding a great one:
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