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Ultimanecat
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So, I'm thinking of getting a tattoo. Basically, I want gothic writing of a Latin translation of a Sun Tzu quote from The Art of War.
...no, I'm just joking. I do want a tattoo, on my upper back between my shoulder blades, of an empty circle. The circle itself would probably end up about 6 - 8 inches in diameter, and the line thickness maybe about 3/4 of an inch. I admittedly don't know anything about tattoos, so while I thought that this wouldn't be a terribly difficult proposition, I've now been told otherwise.
What I'd like to know, if anybody is familiar with these things, is about how much should I look to spend on this? I live in a pretty quiet area without a ton of places to get one done, but I can easily go to LA if it's going to save me a lot or if I need somebody with some degree of skill.
So, any ideas / suggestions?
...no, I'm just joking. I do want a tattoo, on my upper back between my shoulder blades, of an empty circle. The circle itself would probably end up about 6 - 8 inches in diameter, and the line thickness maybe about 3/4 of an inch. I admittedly don't know anything about tattoos, so while I thought that this wouldn't be a terribly difficult proposition, I've now been told otherwise.
What I'd like to know, if anybody is familiar with these things, is about how much should I look to spend on this? I live in a pretty quiet area without a ton of places to get one done, but I can easily go to LA if it's going to save me a lot or if I need somebody with some degree of skill.
So, any ideas / suggestions?
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As for time I am completely certain yours will take 2 hours maximum, even if you take breaks (which you probably will, since tattooing over the spine HURTS like a mofo), since it's simple in terms of both shading and coloring. You might want to split it up - one hour for the outline, give about a week or two for healing, then another hour for filling in. It's all up to what you think you can handle and how your skin reacts to the tattooing.
So, in conclusion, I'd say be ready to pay about $200 for your tattoo.
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I have a few other local places to check out - obviously I don't really want to haggle with more experience people, but should I just shut up about not knowing much? I don't really want to get grafted.
It's possible that quote might be a little high though, so it's not bad to keep shopping around. But there's really no point in getting a bad tattoo just to save $100. Over the course of your life, you will not miss that $100. But if you get a crappy tattoo, you WILL regret it.
Any of your friends have tattoos? They might have specific artists they can recommend.
The place I went to today said the opposite and that it was a difficult tattoo. My personal friends aren't artists, though, they just happen to have tattoos, so I don't know what to think now.
I'll go to the few other places in town and get some more ideas on price and difficulty.
I forgot to quote. I'm not targeting you here, or your tattoo, or even your question really. But as a tattoo enthusiast, (I have about 30 sittings under my belt.) I have to say that at first glance seems really convoluted and impulsive. It may not be, and I don't know your motives. But that is four cultures at least in one tattoo. Tattoos are about cohesion, and most importantly meaning. I'm not asking you to explain your motives, that's on you, but communicating them clearly to the artist and future viewers of the tattoo should be easy.
As for price, and your question. A good artist will take a deposit and work with you over a period of time on the design. Usually 50 bucks for 3 days to 3 months depending on the work. Phrases and text can be designed in less time, like 30 to 60 minutes. The hourly cost for a first timer who knows what he or she wants should be 60 to 120 dollars an hour, depending on artists. Always talk to the artist about casual shit, make sure you connect on a level above service alone. Ask for recommendations if the artist doesn't suit your style, or isn't comfy with your idea. Talk to people with tattoo's you like.
Also, what city are you in? Chances are I can make a good tattoo rec.
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He was joking about the Sun Tzu quote.
Since it's a pretty simple design, I don't really know how much artistry or anything else comes into play. Obviously it should be well-centered on my back, and hopefully reasonably round given the difficulty of the "canvas", but other than that and the aforementioned possibility of a "scratch job" I'm not too sure where it could get too messed up. And really, even the roundness isn't a huge deal, since there's a large possibilty I could be bulking up and slimming down in my shoulders over the course of my life.
But then again, as the place I went to said, maybe its simplicity is all the more reason to make sure it is done exactly right.
This. If it's just a plain circle, you'd better make sure that circle is perfect/looks perfect or you're going to hate it forever. A small flaw in a more complex tattoo can add character to it, or just not be as noticable, but something on a simple design will drive you NUTS.