It's a common tattoo stereotype that people choose art on the fly from a flash poster on the wall, and that artists bang out work quickly all day.  It's actually most likely that you'll meet and chat with your tattoo artist days or maybe even weeks before you get into the chair for your first sitting. 

If you're going into a tattoo shop to talk with an artist for the first time, you may be nervous and not know what to say.  Don't worry!  The artist will help guide you through the process.  They will have an important, experienced perspective on the art you want done so be sure to listen to and co...