Foot Tattoo???

Question

I want to get my first tattoo on my foot.....i know its supposed to be realllllyyy painful!....i want to get a blue butterfly i already have a pic of it, but i also want to add those sparkling looking stars and swirly lines to it.....i know how i want it all 2 look, but i suck at drawing!....if i let the person know and they draw something up, do they charge for that???...and if i dont like the drawing...do they draw another one and then charge again??? Please i need answers! I also wanted to know if sum1 can compare the pain on ur foot to any other kind of pain?

Im not getting a butterfly bcuz its pretty...im getting it bcuz....it was both of my sisters first tattoos (they have the same one) and so does my cousin...we are the only girls left so we wanted to share sumthin....but since i wasnt 18 at that time....i couldnt get it....now i dont want the same one as them...but similar!

Answer 1

first, don't worry about explaining what your tattoo means to anyone. as long as you know what it means to YOU and you know that it's something you can live with forever, that's all that matters. and i think the fact that it's something you and your sisters are sharing, makes it special.

every shop has slightly different procedures and policies when it comes to coming up with custom artwork. i've worked at several different shops, and they've all kinda done it differently. some shops don't charge anything, but they don't allow you to leave the shop with the artwork. some shops charge like, $20 but it goes towards to final price of your tattoo, so essentially you're not really paying extra. but it's a one time fee, you shouldn't have to pay it again, regardless of how many times the artist has to redo it. be picky, it's something that's going to be on your body forever. tattoo artists know this, so they will more than likely encourage you to really think about the final product and see if you'd like to make any changes so that it's just right for you. your best bet is to find a shop near you that you like the artwork/tattoos that comes out of there, contact them and ask them about their policies on drawing up designs.

as far as the pain goes, i don't have any tattoos on my feet, but i have tattooed A LOT of feet. everyone takes it differently. it depends on the persons pain threshold, and sometimes even depends on the artist. some artists are more heavy handed than others. i'm very light handed so i've rarely ever had someone complain while i tattooed their feet. they said it was a little painful but i've never had anyone fidget or scream or anything. i have witnessed a girl screaming at the top of her lungs and crying once when this guy tattood her feet....but he was extremely heavy handed. and i know this because i foolishly let him tattoo my back and i threw up i was in so much pain! and now my tattoo is scarred and raised up. i'm pretty much tattooed all over, but i have my ribs tattooed and barely felt it, and most people say that's also one of the most painful areas to get tattooed. so i know it was because he was heavy handed. you live and you learn. just remember that you are a woman, a bearer of children, and you can handle anything. i bet you'll be surprised at how well you will handle it. good luck with everything, i hope it turns out great!

Answer 2

generally you aren't charged for the artist drawing up the tattoo, or if you are you don't get re-charged for any changes that you make to it. my artist is a custom tattoo artist and what he charges takes into account that he is drawing the tattoo from scratch. it would be easier for the artist if you could find pictures that show what you want, even if you have to bring multiple pictures to show what you do and don't want.

i have a tattoo on top of each of my feet and they were by far the most painful tattoos i have ever had, i would say a constant 7 on the pain scale for the duration of the tattoo. however i have a friend who got one a few months ago and she said it didn't hurt very bad at all, so it really does depend on you.
good luck!

Answer 3

The artist will sketch it for you, it's part of the service. And I have stars on my foot, and it isn't as painful as you think it is. Actually, it was my least painful tattoo. Then again, I don't find tattoos painful because I have a high pain tolerance.

Answer 4

Ask the local tatoo shop artists concerning their rates and practices.

And depending on where on your foot you are discussing getting the tattoo, the pain level can vary from uncomfortable to intense.

Answer 5

The pain isn't what you should be worried about, it's the symbolism.

For tattoos, lots of girls get butterflies because they are pretty, but butterflies are a symbol of sexual promiscuity (being a $lut).

Better to talk to a professional tattoo artist and ask him what symbols best suit you and your personality, instead of just looking cute or nice. A good tattoo artist will ALWAYS make something look nice, but you have to work with them on that and come up with something just for you.

Yes, the pain is always an issue. You just deal with it. It is a statement of yourself as well.

Answer 6

The artist will be happy to help you out. I drew my daughter's butterfly tattoo and he did the rest. (He even copied for his wife) As for the pain, my girl friend got one on her ankle. She screamed the entire time!!! She said it felt like they were pulling the skin off of her. Be ready!

Answer 7

Not all places are the same..............
some will charge a little more for original art.........................if you are planning to go to the same shop as the others, they should do right by you.
Don't forget to take your "buddies" with
you.

Answer 8

no they shouldnt charge you but some artists do anyway. just ask them. also check around and find a respicted artist!!!!!! it might cost a lil more but its worth it for something thats going to be there ya know... and ps. touch up sessions should be free as well.

Answer 9

don't do it

Answer 10

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