Yesterday, my friend Jill was frustrated because she had created a tattoo design, taken it to an artist to get it inked next to another piece of art she already had as well as get that one touched up, and she was refused by four tattoo artists! Unanimously they claimed that the artwork, both her new design and the work she already had done, was too small!

Apparently the design she had gotten earlier was tattooed by an artist that used a larger cluster of needles and the lines had become blurred over time. Her new design was detailed to match her old design, not the way her current tattoo appeared on her arm. The artists she approached did not want to work with single needles to get the fine lines she wanted, telling her that they would fade to a blur as before over time.

I asked her about how she came up with her new design. She said she just sat down and drew it. Well that's a fantastic way to start, but if she had used a tattoo design service, such as one of the ones available online or approached an artist before finalizing her drawing, she would have avoided this problem.

Online service, for instance, provide at least three things:

1. The artwork is electronic so that it can be resized to fit the needs of the space considerations presented by the recipient's body.

2. The artwork can be merged with other (existing or future) art to ensure a well-fitting final inking

3. Many of the online services provide consultants that respond to design questions and offer assistance the same day as they are contacted, allowing for redesigning the artwork in a timely fashion with advice from professionals.

A tattoo artist or an online service would have explained that tattoo needles are rarely a single needle and can combine in varying configurations, which are conducive to being used on varying line types or tattoo strokes. Also, an artist would have been able to look at the body area on which the tattoo will be inked and they would have given placement and size advice accordingly. Using an online service or visiting a trusted local artist is essential to avoiding problems surrounding size and the logistics of tattooing.

Many reviews of online tattoo services are available on the web. Read this one to get an example of for what to look: customtattoos.bravehost.com Use one of these services and/or visit your local artist when generating you next tattoo design in ensure a smooth experience on all fronts when getting your next ink.