How do i find....?

...the artist for me??





After months of searching i found artists i'm happy with but they're miles from where i live so i have to arrange things over the phone or emails. When i say i'm black can i see some photos of work u've done on black people i get NO REPLY!!! You have to tattoo black skin different to the way you tattoo other peoples skin, thats why i asked to see pictures of their work on black skin.





I now know i could be getting no reply because they're either racist or don't have the experince to tattoo black people. They are happy to take the appointment till i say i'm black/ ask for photos of their work.








Does ANYONE in the UK know a GOOD tattoo artist that has experience with tattooing black people or dark skinned people? I know black people with tattoos but they wasn't done good!! The ink looks like it's all blurred and not filled in proper.





If any1 has any GOOD tattooist i should try let me know please and any advice with choosing a artist would b great.





Thank you

How do i find....?
I have 4 tattoos and I had them all done at the same place...Original Skin in North London. I also have my piercings done there as well. They are very good and very friendly. I will always go back as I have never had a problems with either my tattoos or piercings.





Check out their website: http://www.originalskin.info/
Reply:try looking on the web. even people are put tattoo on ebay. I haven't seen many black people with them excepted those that been in prioson or running ina gang or some home made tatto. try the web and try going in to one, and look calling is not the best way to get a prices,
Reply:well i know that u should go in your yellow pages and look at tattoo parlors in your area,yea i feel u cuz some ppl dont know how to do tattoos on dark skin..so good luck!....
Reply:Go to a store that sells tattoo magazines


Look in the back for the classifieds


They also list the conventions in your area.


That is a great place to meet many different artist.


There will be a lot of their work on display. Ask the


questions and you will get the answers.


Never get in a hurry, to get your work done.
Reply:Into You Tattoo Studio.





Also check out...





http://www.tao-of-tattoos.com/tattoo-stu...
Reply:Perhaps its the way your addressing your situation that leads to them not getting back. Remember many people have had legal action taken against them for racial remarks, innocent or not. If your bluntly saying something like 'I'm a black woman' then maybe they think your trying to povoke remarks out of them, or they feel that your attitude in the email reflects that of a person who isn't legally old enough to have a tatoo. Try writing something like;





'I am of a asian origin and wondered if tattoos are still clearly visable on someone with dark skin. It would be of great help if you could send me a few pictures and some information on the affectness of skin tone in relation to having a tattoo done'





Or perhaps they just don't have any pictures to email over to you. All I can say is that if someone hasn't the time and patience to liaise with thier customer to accomodate thier needs, they don't use them. Try looking at Ratemyink.com for some pictures of tattoos on dark skin. Or use a search engine such as Yahoo! or Google to help you get the help you need.





If all else fails go to a tattoo parlor yourself and talkk face-to-face with the tattoo artist.