Custom tattoos have special meaning for the wearer.
Choosing a tattoo design can be an exciting but major decision. Selecting the artwork that will be permanently displayed on your body is a process that should be given careful consideration. While many shops offer a wide variety of pre-made designs, it's generally a better idea to create your own tattoo that symbolizes or represents something important to you. Creating your own tattoo ensures that your design is distinictive and meaningful for as long as adorns your skin.
Instructions
1. Find inspiration. Look at sources such as artwork, other people's tattoos, tattoo magazines or nature to determine what style of tattoo you want and to get some general ideas. If you want your tattoo to be symbolic, research or reflect upon what components will come together to represent your message.
2. Determine the placement of your tattoo. This should be thought of early on because the placement will affect the size and shape of you tattoo. Remember that tattoos with more detail will require bigger areas for the design to stay sharp over time. For small areas, simple tattoos will work best. If your tattoo will be placed near other tattoos, you may want it to complement or blend with its surroundings.
3. Get a clear vision. Use your inspiration and chosen tattoo location to decide exactly (or approximately) how you want your tattoo to look. Decide what colors, components or words you want to include.
4. Gather high-quality visual resources for your artist. Photographs, artwork, clothes, images from the Internet and your own drawings or sketches are essential in conveying your design idea to your tattoo artist.
5. Listen to your artist. Your tattoo artist will give you advice on the design, size, detail amount and, perhaps, location of your tattoo. Remember that the artist is a professional and knows how the tattoo will look now and over time. The artist's goal is to give you a tattoo that will look good and that you will be happy with for life.
