Tattoo Guides
The practical part of getting tattooed — how to work with an artist, what to bring, and what it costs. Written to be shown to your artist, not argued with them.
Can I Bring My Own Design to a Tattoo Artist?
Yes — artists love a clear design. What to bring, how artists adapt your design, what it costs, and how to hand over an AI or self-made tattoo design the right way.
Yes — artists love a clear design. What to bring, how artists adapt your design, what it costs, and how to hand over an AI or self-made tattoo design the right way.
What File Format Do Tattoo Artists Need?
PNG, JPG, PDF or vector? What file formats tattoo artists actually want for a custom design, what resolution is enough, and how to print at real size.
PNG, JPG, PDF or vector? What file formats tattoo artists actually want for a custom design, what resolution is enough, and how to print at real size.
How Do Tattoo Artists Feel About AI Designs?
Honest answer: mixed but warming. What artists actually object to, what they appreciate, and how to bring an AI tattoo design to a professional the respectful way.
Honest answer: mixed but warming. What artists actually object to, what they appreciate, and how to bring an AI tattoo design to a professional the respectful way.
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