15/07/2012
how much does a tattoo cost?
Transfer this question to any other art form. Think of the difference between asking your friend to draw a picture – or commissioning Picasso. Single tattoo pieces of course are not comparable, on a purely financial scale, to the current price of a Picasso but the contrast of recognizable quality and artwork holds. You can either commission an artist or you can pay a much smaller fee to someone who knows how to trace a picture. If you do not want to pay for quality do not get a tattoo. You are deciding on something you will wear and display for the rest of your life. This is the last place you want haggle for a cheaper price. And although there is not a 100% positive correlation between the price and quality of the artwork - the two usually match up. Meaning if you think you've found someone to offer a great deal that's below market price then the standard is highly likely to be below market standard. What tattoo would look good on me? Where should I get it? When you are creating your piece a good artist will sit down and discuss these options with you. However, you will need to bring some information to the table. Ask yourself what you personally find beautiful, appealing, powerful or inspirational? What do you want to be reminded of or carry with you the rest of your life? Your artist can guide and advise you for the style and direction but in the end, you are the only person that can state your preferences.