What you should Know

All tattoos will eventually fade and blur. The extent to which your tattoo loses color intensity and sharpness depends on:

  • your after-care
  • your particular skin/health qualities
  • the tattoo size/type/location
  • your environment/sun exposure
  • ink quality
  • the skill of the artist.

*Ink Bar shop policy is to offer a free, complimentary touch-up session within a month after your final session to correct any issues or problems due to ink lost during the healing time, or to add any minor details left over at the artist's discretion. In the case of scheduling conflicts, it is the responsibility of the client to make arrangements with the artist to schedule corrective work time. Failure to take advantage within the specified time releases the artist from responsibility to offer free work time to correct any problems. After one month's time, Ink Bar allows the artists to decide for themselves if they will charge or not for further work on the client to correct issues.

 

Different artist:

different cost/skill/attitude/ability/availability etc.....

Tattoo artists are not copying machines and no two are alike. Some prefer to work within a limited range of art styles. Others are open to any project. Some are slow and diligent and some are very experienced and fast. Ink Bar recommends that the client perform due diligence in selecting the right artist for his/her needs.

Things to keep in mind when choosing an artist:

  • Some flat rate and some work hourly. You aren't necessarily getting a "deal" if he flat rates and you aren't necessarily getting over-charged if he charges hourly.
  • Some artists will not attempt certain types of artwork or copy original art from other artists. Many will refuse to do tattoos on certain body parts. You should respect their decision to turn down any request they are not comfortable with. Usually this is for your own good.
  • If you are from out of town, keep in mind that you may not easily be able to come back for retouch work.
  • Look at their books. Generally speaking, you can get a good idea of the skill and ability of an artist by browsing their portfolios. It may not show EVERYTHING they are capable of but if you are impressed, chances are they can accommodate your needs. Conversely, a thin book with not much to show can reveal that the artist is young in his profession and he may be open to new projects.
  • Custom artwork can be very time consuming to create. If you must have a totally fresh and original art piece, you may be charged a fee or required to leave a large deposit prior to having the artwork created for you. This is to commit the client and assure the artist that she isn't wasting her time.
  • If you back out of your tattoo project after your artist has already invested time in creating the artwork, your deposit is non-refundable.

  • An apprentice or upstart, who is slower and less experienced, cannot command the standard shop rate until he/she reaches full proficiency. He MIGHT charge as little as half the shop rate or bargain at a flat rate BUT A very experienced and specialized artist who is in high demand may require a much higher rate and have a long wait list

  • Shop artists aren't employees as understood in most professions. Rather, they are independent contractors that share a percentage of what they charge to the house and whom could have particular policies unique to themselves.