just a tattoo artist question - for anyone who might know.?

Question

If your tattoo artist does not talk to you while he/she is tattooing you, does that mean they would rather not talk during it or what? I feel like I should shut-up during it, should I

Answer 1

I just sat through a nine and a half hour tattoo session. Sometimes we talked.....sometimes we didn't. Some people are uncomfortable with silence......others have no problems with it. This is one of those questions that has no right answer. It is going to depend on the length of time under the needles ....complexity of the tattoo....and the artist. Take your cues from your artist.......

Hope this helped

Answer 2

No where reputable. Wait until you are 18. If you get tattooed by an amature, you could get hepititus, HIV, a staff infection, scarred or a just plain ugly tattoo. I have a full back piece, both upper arms to my shoulders, one on my thigh bone and one on my calf. I get many questions about tattoos because I have so many and the first thing I tell people is to pick a design, and wait at least 6 months, preferably a year. If after that time, you still want that tattoo. Get it and be proud of it. If not, than you saved yourself a lifetime of regret. Also remember that a good tattoo is not cheap, and a cheap tattoo is not good. I learned this lesson when I was 19 and had a cheap tattoo put on my back. It came out with crooked lines and crappy color, and I ended up having to have it covered and that ended up turning into a full back piece. I do not regret my tattoos but I would have forgone that one if I could do it all over again. Next, if you are a woman. Remember that as women mature and have kids their bodies change. If you get a tattoo make sure you get it in an area that will not stretch like the breasts, belly, or thighs. You don't want your little Nemo looking like a whale in a few years. Food for thought....Hope this helps

Answer 3

Personally if I were to be tattooing someone, I would be concentrating on that, not trivial and drab small talk. It may seem rude or like they dislike you but I strongly doubt that's the case.

Most of the artists I know are fairly quite while working and every once in a while will pipe up to make sure everything is okay. And usually you talking isn't a huge deal and probably doesn't bug them if they don't speak up. Everyone, artists and clients alike are different so you'll get talkers and the silent treatment.

I usually just read when I get ink done, so there is no talking.

Answer 4

In addition to what everyone else has said, it depends a bit on where you're having your new tattoo placed... Some locations make for easier conversations than others. If the artist is a bit of a way away from you (within the obvious limits!), or you aren't facing them, it can be difficult to have a sensible conversation over the buzzing of the tattoo machine without having to shout "What?" "Pardon?" every two seconds!

Answer 5

It depends. Maybe your tattoo is very detailed, and they just simply want to concentrate so it can look good. Or maybe they're not so much a talker. But if you feel compelled to talk, go ahead. It might help you relax. But try not to move aorund too much. Try and ask the artist if they mind if you talk. Have a conversation. Time goes by quicker when you're not thinking about the noise of the "gun" or the discomfort you're going through. I have 2 tattoos. And for me, I dont talk too much. I kinda get into "my zone" and try to "X" out the noise. Its comfortable for me

Answer 6

I am really good friends with a couple tattoo artist. Some talk and are more outgoing. But most i find a hard at wrok quite. Meaning they are working hard to give you a reall nice tattoo.

Answer 7

Some talk a lot and some don't.
When people are nervous (you)
they tend to rattle on and on. There
is no need for the artist to say anything.
It might be that it was your first time ,
or just your first time with that artist.
They are listening, but they are also
busy trying to do the best job on your
tattoo that they can. Trust me most
people talk a lot while getting inked.
It doesn't mean much, one way or another.

Answer 8

um, some artists are more into concentrating on tattooing and if they aren't chatty i wouldn't expect conversation. i would rather have a good tattoo than a good talk. my artist doesn't talk much at all while tattooing and that is fine with me. i just read while he works.

Answer 9

My tattoo artist didn't talk at all while doing mine. I brought my friend along and babbled to her when I needed to talk.

Answer 10

When I got my tattoo, the guy who did it talked to me the whole time. He was really nice actually, it helped keep my mind off how much it hurt.