He might be better know to you as Nathaniel Constantine, Sir Brendan's squire. Great guy, good friend, does great art and would do it on the cut rate for a SCAdian that was recommended by Perin or I.
I don't have any ink myself, but have had several roomies into it. (You should see Tara's back and shoulder pieces sometime...) I'm a big fan of a tattooist being: a. professional. If they aren't avidly promoting sterile technique, avoid them. Hold them to the same standards you would a physician. Also, a tattooist should never be willing to work on someone who's been drinking... for so many reasons. b. an artist who's work you like. Don't be afraid to look at their portfolio or ask around. After all, this is a piece of art that they're going to be transcribing onto you. It's going to be there likely the rest of your life. c. someone you're willing to trust. Take them your artwork design and then talk about it. They may have some good insights, will produce a better work if they have a sense of involvement and ownership, and their own style is going to influence the final no matter what. d. willing to consult with you prior to actually inking. Great tattoos don't "just happen". There needs to be some communication before hand about the prices, art, and schedule if it needs multiple visits. Best is if they're the kind of artist you can take to dinner or something, chat, and let them think on it for a week before the ink.
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He might be better know to you as Nathaniel Constantine, Sir Brendan's squire. Great guy, good friend, does great art and would do it on the cut rate for a SCAdian that was recommended by Perin or I.
I don't have any ink myself, but have had several roomies into it. (You should see Tara's back and shoulder pieces sometime...) I'm a big fan of a tattooist being:
a. professional. If they aren't avidly promoting sterile technique, avoid them. Hold them to the same standards you would a physician. Also, a tattooist should never be willing to work on someone who's been drinking... for so many reasons.
b. an artist who's work you like. Don't be afraid to look at their portfolio or ask around. After all, this is a piece of art that they're going to be transcribing onto you. It's going to be there likely the rest of your life.
c. someone you're willing to trust. Take them your artwork design and then talk about it. They may have some good insights, will produce a better work if they have a sense of involvement and ownership, and their own style is going to influence the final no matter what.
d. willing to consult with you prior to actually inking. Great tattoos don't "just happen". There needs to be some communication before hand about the prices, art, and schedule if it needs multiple visits. Best is if they're the kind of artist you can take to dinner or something, chat, and let them think on it for a week before the ink.
Cheers!
Cheers!