Have You Made One of These Tattoo Mistakes? | Tattoo Artists React

[@nathinu09]

I cant lie, I See Kelly, I click

[@jordyrommers6641]

Same

[@maikebaier8004]

I guess that is what brought us all here hahaha

[@Jhizzle473]

Same she’s so talented 🙊 she lost some weight too she’s looked great as well

[@Mfestt12]

She always has the most interesting stories 😂

[@rouse121291]

Same! I love her so much

[@Pailers]

I would LOVE a cat riding a unicycle by Kelly Doty

[@lesliesteele3926]

If someone doesn't do that when all of this is over, huge missed comedy chance!

[@sokratissuckacockalus2408]

Or a unicycle riding a cat?

[@sasha2924]

@@sokratissuckacockalus2408 or.... kelly riding a unicycle..... riding a cat....

[@hufflebuff82]

Sa sha Kelly riding a cat riding a unicycle...with jellyfish.

[@mid.life.crisis2955]

Normal stuff.....?

[@SuperShredder59]

Kelly needs a podcast where it's just her ranting... It would break the internet

[@slinkywhippet]

Just what I was thinking - she is a star & more people need to be exposed to her 😁

[@20BelowLizzy]

I would subscribe so fast to that; she's a freaking hoot.

[@hollybauer739]

Yessssssss!!!

[@Alex-jg2bc]

YES please!!

[@muffdvr5396]

She is scary looking and very conceited , She is not as good an artist as she thinks ive seen a lot of her work.Just my opinion

[@bethanyniermeyer2177]

I just got an old, faded tattoo (didnt research that one I'll admit lol) covered up and my 8 year old is telling me he wants a robot chameleon on his wrist. Part of me was like man that's badass! I love that! But I told him to write it down, and wait 10 years and if he still wants it I'll pay for it. Such great advice!

[@baileydunton6142]

Best. Mom. Ever. ❤️

[@psychodryad]

Love that! My rule is I will never get a tattoo that I have not wanted for at least 2 years.

[@FlagCutie]

That sounds pretty dope and that is an excellent advice you gave him!

[@kemsandbeyond7052]

Please talk to my mum

[@mycatisjudgingyou]

Shit, that's a kid with all the ideas

[@Kayd2111]

If you have heart problems you don’t go to the dentist, you go to a Cardiologist. So why do people go to an artist that specializes in let’s say portraits to ask for lettering? I never understood that.

[@longasicanseethelight822]

@KeisyDiaz. Probably because people just don't do research & expect wherever they walk in to, too be able to do whatever they want, as if every shop is like a street shop. Id hazard a guess that a large portion of people seeking a tattoo are completely unaware that these artists have specialities, let alone the names of them.

[@LadyBorgia]

I think it's because there's a fair amount of people who don't understand how various types of art differ and that each type of art and artist have their style and things they specialize in. They actually often don't fully get it when it comes to medicine too. I'm both a scientist and an artist who works in various different types of mediums (some vastly different from another.) I would have been a neuro or a cardio thoracic surgeon if I had not come down with severe rheumatoid arthritis on my way to becoming one. I've noticed with both medicine and art that there's a lack of research done to see who they're actually working with.

[@murdocsgreenasshole662]

iv'e come across people on these inked videos that genuinely think that if they walk into any tattoo shop they expect to get a perfect tattoo exactly how they want it. And they don't think that bc they're uneducated, they think that because they're ignorant pricks who obviously don't have any experience with the art world and that tattoos can just be copied and pasted onto skin no matter the tattoo or tattoo artist.

[@andreal1203]

I get your point and you are right but I have a heart condition and my cardiologist always asks when the last time I went to the dentist and how it went. That’s because there is a link between poor oral hygiene and heart disease. Just thought it’s a interesting fact that not many people know so I’d share

[@sarahwithstars]

But then there are artists who have zero creativity in their heads or imagination but can copy anything perfectly and they would make a superb tattoo artist for recreating existing images and portraits from photos, maybe even from real life... But they couldn't dream up a design from elements given to you to create a unique image. Peoples creativity manifests just differently

[@codexone2194]

It'so so cute how you always say that our connection isn't bad, but the connection of the artist is :D

[@inked]

Zoom is weird! When we interviewed Kelly she was in the middle of a thunderstorm, but powering through it because she's a trooper.

[@humanperson3960]

Inked Kelly does that, because she is great

[@brennan2268]

Inked powering through a not perfect internet connection? man you guys have no concept of struggle or powering through anything if you think a call with a bad internet connection is tough

[@codexone2194]

@@brennan2268 I think they meant the thunderstorm, not the connection. I could be wrong though.

[@redlupo6193]

It's the New Normal. In the USA the quality difference of the online experience between even two adjoining towns can be night and day, let alone ones two thousand-plus miles apart.

[@joan_of_snark]

my parents didn't understand why I spent months and months finding my tattoo artist. not only was it my first tattoo, but I wanted it done in the neo-traditional style and they didn't understand why I couldn't just walk into any tattoo place and get it done lol

[@justpassingby3409]

Actually finding a good neo traditional tattoo artist is hard, the style is so good and rare that makes it even better on your arm

[@teddy1873]

Kelly’s example of the girl and the spider tho I died 😂😂😂😂

[@katw5282]

didn’t miss a beat 😂😂 god i love her

[@lfcoolg]

I don't know how the hell Kelley keeps a straight face when she makes up these hilarious scenarios

[@michaelbond7213]

If you believe everything is absurd, then it’s easy to discuss absurdity without laughing at it

[@kristencattty]

Kelly’s story was too specific to not have happened 😂😂

[@krisoliveira9756]

Artist: "Don't ask how much" Me, just wanting to know if i can afford it: Sorry ;-;

[@narutofox180]

I think asking for their hourly rate and then generally how long they think it might take is okay to do, once they have the general design info/size. I'm not a tattoo artist so I could be wrong lol

[@CASHPABLOG]

Go there, tell them ur idea, the size and they gonna tell you

[@ninjapiratess]

Yeah that's my issue. Like I will get it, but I want to budget and figure out what it costs so I can save for it.

[@crittersinblankets]

@@ninjapiratess The artists in this video aren't saying "never ask for the price", they're just saying that leading with that question is rude. Know that if you are getting tattooed you'll probably be spending no less than $100 on average for something small, with $100+ being a fairly normal hourly rate. Find an artist you like, discus ideas, size, placement, and if you want to go ahead with it ask for a price range. I've never had an artist give me a price and expect me to immediately be able to shell out for a tattoo (though they may ask for a deposit to reserve your spot), they understand if you need to put it off for a bit before you can afford it. Still, I would definitely recommend building up that tattoo fund before you go in so that at least you'll have a head start.

[@Alex-oq1ub]

I think they mean when people ask what they charge without even a consultation of what they want. Some artists charge by the hour, but some charge by the size of the tattoo. Then, if they want color or just black and gray. It's a variety of factors.

[@onlyhalfbad333]

Common mistake: Expecting a tattoo artist, they did no research on, to tattoo the exact picture they brought in. I'm talking the same exact shading, tones, highlights. Every artist tattoos differently and a lot will not do a copy and paste tattoo.

[@haleyg8387]

Any good tattoo artist also won’t steal someone else’s tattoo you just pulled off Pinterest. 🙄

[@El-nd4it]

That's what happened to me. I brought in the reference image and even said I didn't want a copy paste, it was more for size and I gave full creative freedom because I went there for his style. Aaaaaand he copied it exactly :(

[@LadyBorgia]

@@El-nd4it Did you still get it done? (I'm just assuming that you saw the image before he started...or maybe I'm hoping😊)

[@El-nd4it]

@@LadyBorgia The image he drew on me was three empty circles and two lines on either side, he said they were his "guidelines". Now, I'm an artist myself, so that made sense to be because it was supposed to be centred, down my spine, I would have textered in guidelines too. But, no I trusted him completely, and didn't see it until it was done, six and a half hours later. It's ok, idk, I ended up removing it. :(

[@malw6323]

I had a woman come in with a buch of references of shitty badly done pinterest tattoos, I designed her a tattoo based on them, but fresh and not as repetitive, anatomically correct, spent 6 hours drawing the whole thing, she came into the shop and bossed me around to the point of me finally giving in and now she has something that barely resembles my work, but is a lot closer to the shit she started with. She could've picked a much cheaper artist who didn't give a fuck to begin with and we'd both be better for it.

[@EggGorlComics]

I work by appt only and I frequently get folks trying to book a double appt. like “hey girl! Can my friend come in as well? She just wants something super small” ahhhhhh. Everyone’s idea of “super small/easy/simple” is totally different. I always feel bad saying no, they’ll have to book separately and pay a deposit for me to draw up the art. But hey, that’s how it goes! It’s not even that it can’t be done, but as an artist, you have to be mentally prepared to tackle a tattoo. Last minute tattoos are the worst. If I have ample time to draw it out, it’ll be WAY better! Patience is a virtue, folks.

[@henrykillinger9533]

Don't feel bad about saying no, that sounds annoying as fuck lol. People act like it's hard to respect the time of someone providing you a specialized service and that's never made sense to me

[@SuperTinkerbell1985]

Oh I get the old "oh it's really simple and easy" about cake decorating when people find out the cost. If it's that simple and easy do it yourself and then you won't have to pay me $200 to do it. Oh you can't, not so simple and easy is it love?

[@redlupo6193]

@@SuperTinkerbell1985 Same thing for textile art only the refrain tends to be "You want me to pay you for your *time* AND your *supplies* -- NO!!!"

[@steinistein8611]

Like they're trying to sneak in their friend in their appointment that's already been booked? Then no. That's not okay. But me and my friend booked a double appointment, however we said that in our first email to the artist and it was fine. And we both payed separate deposits. If it's done like that I don't see the problem?

[@kc-wh8ce]

SuperTinkerbell1985 oh my god yes I get reactions like that for my photography prices (which are low to begin with). People don’t realize how many nuanced details there are for someone that’s specialized in an area that someone inexperienced just won’t be able to match

[@Secret_Troilus]

How foes Kelly Doty not have a KZbin channel yet? Like i get she’s busy...but we need more of her JS 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fancyrobot6889]

I’d really like for you guys to expand on the idea of not having the right artist, wrong placement etc. How is the best way to decline a tattoo if you realize the sketch/placement isn’t right for you once you’re already at a shop.

[@rodrigoandrade256]

Wrong placement can be something VERY subtle that makes A LOT of difference. For example, if you want a portrait on the upper part of your arm, if the piece is just a little bit higher than it should, it will mess up the whole design (You can end-up with a grandma picture with a HUGE forehead, for example). It also has to do with the natural curves and flow of your body, that can make an otherwise great tattoo become weird to look at just because of a wrong angle. And about right artist is just research the style the artist do. Don't go to a black and grey specialist asking for an watercolor fish, or to a old school specialist asking for a realistic portrait

[@Servinah]

I think preventative Steps are best, advice I heard once is when you pick a tattoo artist, look at their work and think about if you would be happy with any tattoo they've done previously on you. Obviously not a hard and fast rule but it's a good way to think about it- if you like a majority of their art and how they place it it's less likely you'll have any issues by the time you get there

[@HJ-si7hd]

Most custom tattoos require a consultation beforehand where you discuss what you want, where you want it, size, and your budget. If possible it's always best to do this in person so the artist can see your body and let you know right away if they think something won't work well. But if you don't like what they come up with on the day of, just speak up! They want you to be happy with their work, so don't feel that you have to say "yeah that's fine" if it isn't.

[@mottyreef]

I learned about placement with tribal tattoos because they always follow the flow of the body, have the curves and "straight lines" of the body part, and fill up an entire part to look complete. More complex art is the same in the sense all the lines and curves and size fit the body.

[@anayd7403]

I'm a simple human being, I see Kelly I click 💚

[@slinkywhippet]

Ditto

[@shelbyb9965]

I think they know she's a fan fave which is why they used her in the thumbnail. Or at least that's what I choose to believe haha

[@rebelwithacause666]

A good tattoo is about listening to your artist and telling him your preferences. My artist suggested roses and I HATE roses because everyone has them. He suggested another flower that's awesome and then literally freehanded it on my body before having me jump on the table. I was shocked and thought he would do the blue stick on stencile and ask him where the stencil was he looked at me and very nicely said 'That's what I just drew' Very nice guy and still can not believe he freehanded it because it's amazing.

[@estefvf]

Kelly: looking younger than ever. Gian: Jesus.

[@juggalo9783]

U look cute

[@kfizzey]

She looks great the harsh black hair ages her

[@togapika]

Gian: Porn-stache

[@EldritchCloak]

Gian looks Alabama now

[@coteisnotaweasel]

man, I'm so in love with Cavan, I've followed this quarentine interviews and every answer is so spot on. Also, Nikki's got the best answer, "if you want that much ideas, get a bunch of tattoos".

[@TheReubenShow]

When I went in for my first tattoo, I knew I wanted a Phoenix. Since that is the name of my city, I had seen come cool phoenix tatts. I had some ideas but my artist was basically like, "that's not how tattoo's work" in a tone that suggested that I was some kind of lame tourist getting tatted at 42. I told him I was an artist, too, that I had worn black for 27 years and wanted color on me, how I moved to Phoenix on 9-11-2001 from New York and lost someone in the towers, how my parents house burned down when she was pregs with me, and how I loved birds. Plus, about what size and placement. An artist can let an artist work. Just do it, and I will pay what it costs. When he saw I was serious, so was he. I don't think the stencil was his drawing, but I did not watch him as he worked. When he told me to look, I was so excited. he went at least twice the size, and quite different placement, from my hip to my armpit, with the wings and flames sweeping towards my back. My idea sucked, this was awesome. He tattooed it while I was breathing, or in the times I held my breath; I could hear him holding his breath in concentration, I could feel what he was putting into this work, in the placement he chose. the phoenix's belly is at the edge of my ribs--it breathes when I do. no natural movement I do will distort the bird to look wonky, but as I do move, the feathers and flames move as the skin is pulled across my back ribs. (I'm skinny). There is nothing special about a phoenix tattoo, the shop has a great vibe, but neither it, or the artist are famous. I wanted an awesome tattoo that I thought might need a unicorn scull, or a scarecrow version of myself burning in an antique cart, but my artist did not think that was awesome. I was like, can you still do it awesome? he said yes. He did a better job than he had to because it was his art, his project, not mine. He took something standard and made it extraordinary. Trust the artist if you want it to be art. .

[@Neenerella333]

"You did a portrait of the girl with blood dripping down", "But that's is not your mom"- Hahahaha!

[@haylimyers119]

When I ask "how much" is "how much money do i need to bring and I need to be able to properly calculate your tip and guarantee I can afford it." You can't take back a tattoo if someone can't afford it lol.. Price is important to clarify

[@sleepy-peepy]

It just can't be the first thing you ask, an artist needs to know things like placement, size, style, color to give you an estimate. If you tell an artist your budget when you tell them your idea they'll even be able to tell you if they can make it happen for that cost. You wouldn't walk into a store and ask "How much for some clothes?"

[@FirstLast-mf5fj]

Asking a straight "how much" question without introduction or explanation of what youd want to get is plain rude. I wouldnt even answer to those DM's

[@jujup6386]

@@sleepy-peepy Speak for yourself. The first thing I do when I go into a clothing store for the first time is check out the general pricing to see I should even be shopping there. It saves time and heartache.

[@sleepy-peepy]

@@jujup6386 ? Metaphor aside, how do you expect an artist to tell you how much a tattoo by them would be if you refuse to lead with any information about what you want? Just flipping through an artist's flash you might find some pieces are $250 and some are $750. So are they supposed to read your mind, or?

[@BlenderMadness]

@@jujup6386 a clothing store with already made items can't be compared to a tattoo that's yet to be made yet. Sure, it could work for flash, but not custom stuff. It's better to compare it to a seamstress making custom clothes on commission.

[@LaysiaPrincess]

Can we talk about how hilarious and accurate Kelly's reaction is in the thumbnail to the awkward botched but oddly perfect edit of the head and chest lmao

[@9melissal]

It's definitely a picture of Kate Goslin's head on some guys body lol

[@ApsaraMenaka]

When I hear that people that ask for the price are labeled "price shopping" and put money over art I always think: "But when you finished with your tattoo I am sure you expect for the customer to have enough money to pay for said art". Tattoos are art, hands down but when you sell your art you have to accept that people ask for how much you do that. It is cheap for a customer to try and haggle but just asking how much it will cost is not.

[@162Jenni]

Yeah but if the first thing you ask is "how much for a tattoo?" then I understand that the artist is not very pleased. I think most artists are completely fine with you givinig them your placement and idea and then asking for an estament. Maybe even telling them your budget first so that they know what they are working with and can maybe do something simpler and smaller based on that.

[@stephenbarrett8861]

Tattoo artist- do your research. Also Tattoo artist- don’t ask about price.

[@StarScreamX]

Kelly looks amazing Nikki finally looking like she's on her 20s and not on 50s Gian looking like oliver pecks long lost son

[@ndtcssh]

Can we please just have a full video of just Kelly talking for 15 minutes 😂😂😂 she fucking kills me

[@rodrigoandrade256]

Once for all, guys - They're not saying you should never ask prices. They're saying that it is only possible to give prices after they know the DESIGN, SIZE and PLACEMENT - And you can only know those things after one design session or after many e-mail exchanges. So, asking for a price before you have a deeper conversation with your artist is not only stupid (because it makes no sense) but offensive (you are treating as if the artist can make a design like an industrial printer)

[@tysonmadding8559]

Ok bro but if I only have 150 to spend how the fuck do I know what I can get

[@HJ-si7hd]

@@tysonmadding8559 That's when you say, "My budget is X. This is what I like. What might work in that price range?" I always give my artists a budget for them to keep in mind before they draw for me, because I don't want them putting effort into a $3000 design if I can only afford $1000.

[@tysonmadding8559]

@@HJ-si7hd on all these videos they make it sound like you can't ask shit ..just let them be artists and what not afford all the work they did .....I'm fucking broke it takes awhile to save money for me and I don't have alot to spend on a art piece ...so I want the best I can for what I have ......

[@scorpioquarius]

@@tysonmadding8559 bruh u sound so dumb 🤣

[@whonotyou.1984]

@@tysonmadding8559 yeah it's cool to have a budget and discuss it with your artist but you can't go in with 50 bucks for a a half of sleeve. If you really like someone's work you might have to save up for months or years to get a tattoo that's what you are going yo have to do. If you have 300 bucks lets say and they say it cost 550 after you talk about everything most artist will be fine if they just do the outline and you come later to finish the tattoo or say hey can I come back in like half a year to come and get it when I save up enough money to pay.

[@KassMcCormack]

There's a tattoo I've wanted since I was 18 (I'm almost 26 now). Nothing about the design has changed over the years. I was finally planning on getting it done as my first tattoo for my birthday in November. Then the rona happened and I had to put it off for at least a year.

[@UpstateBeard]

I've been getting tattoos every year since I hit 24. I turn 29 in 2 days. Have faith that it will happen and that you will love what you get and above all else trust the artist's opinions. I cannot emphasize that last part enough. I would even recommend telling the artist that you eventually go with that if they want to improvise that's totally fine. My favorite tattoo on my body is of a wolf that has blood dripping out of his mouth. When my artist and myself went over the design of that tattoo he never had the blood. When she tattooed me she put the blood on him and it was a total surprise until I saw the actual finished product. Now I love it even more and I haven't gone to anyone else but her since.

[@KassMcCormack]

@@UpstateBeard There's a couple tattoos that I want where improvising wouldn't really work (I plan on getting some Vulcan calligraphy on my ribs and improving on that could make it literal gibberish) except for maybe the color. And for my first one there really isn't room for improvising because of how simple it is. But other than those two the rest of the ones I plan to get (at least as of now) are just nebulous ideas.

[@Apathygrrl]

@@KassMcCormack You want your first tattoo to be on your ribs? Yikes! That's going to hurt like a MOFO, and ribs aren't easy to tattoo because they're so bumpy.

[@KassMcCormack]

@@Apathygrrl No! My first is going to be on my forearm. My second is going to be on my ribs. And either way I pretty much don't feel pain anymore so it wouldn't bug me that much anyway.

[@Elguapo93]

@@KassMcCormack "don't feel pain anymore" it's not the type of pain where it's like "bang" off you go now and deal with it.. when you sit long enough or depending on how you react to it your body goes into shock.. it's prolonged pain. I've got the whole side of my head tattood that's going to join my sleeve.. and I reckon the ribs would be brutal.

[@andrewzucker8388]

I live for these videos... Kelly never disappoints 😂❤️

[@itsovertonite]

I enjoy these videos more then the studio style ones, these feel way more natural and genuine.

[@inked]

Thanks! But give the style videos another shot, we've been making some pretty killer once recently.

[@itsovertonite]

@@inked i've been watching for years.

[@inked]

@@itsovertonite Again, THANKS!

[@AvaAdoreArt]

Kelly’s response is everything 😂 I laughed so hard at the email bit

[@mikes252]

#getkellydotygoodinternet

[@inked]

It wasn't her internet's fault nearly as much as it was the stupid thunderstorm that was happening while we talked. But as you can see, she's still hilarious and wonderful, thus proving that even an act of God can't stop Kelly Doty.

[@mikes252]

@@inked no doubt

[@cactus4president]

I never truly understood the idea of dumping 6-7 completely different and somewhat sentimental ideas into a single small tattoo, but I've seen one of those recently. It was a dumpster fire before we can even begin to talk about the obviously horrendous quality of the tattoo itself.

[@redlupo6193]

Unless it was exactly what they wanted and having it on them is a constant warm fuzzy sweater every time they look at it. Then it's a fine tattoo no matter how *bleh* it is to anyone with taste!

[@EX7RUD1CON]

My bro is an artist and I’m learning so I’ve sat in on a bunch of consults and almost every one is like that, people want to cram like 20 different things in a tiny piece, gets a little annoying to listen to after a while

[@Travelbyailsa]

Don’t understand when they get annoyed at people asking how much it will be, they need to know that they can afford it so they will ask and if it is too much for them they won’t waste your time and they might even just want to go back to save some more money to ensure they can get that same tattoo

[@alpharail]

Tattoos aren't just priced arbitrarily. It takes about 5 minutes to do the research required to understand pricing and almost every artist charges around the same hourly rate. The question should be "what's your typical hourly rate and how many hours/sessions would something like this take?" Even then, if you're getting a large piece you should be prepared to be flexible. Every client is different so it's a little silly to think of pricing in super concrete terms.

[@PortuguesePirate99]

I agree, its fucking stupid how they think that. I had the money to pay for my tattoos but i still asked cuz you cant go blindly not knowing what you have to pay. Im not talking about bargaining or something to see whos cheaper and trying to get a better deal, im just flat out asking how much the artist i want will charge for what design i want and nothing more. They often say if you have to ask how much a tattoo is you shouldnt be getting it, that is by far the dumbest thing ive ever heard lol. if ask how much the food is going to cost at the restaurant if they dont have it listed on the menu i shouldnt be at the restaurant? dafuq lol

[@ndtcssh]

He was making the point that you have to ask how much the exact tattoo you want is. They can’t just give you a price if they don’t know what they’re tattooing, size, placement, etc.

[@alexsmith2885]

It depends on how you ask. If you walk into a shop and just say "hey how much?" then yeah thats annoying. If you walk in and look through the artists book and say yeah I like your work, how much do you charge per hour/session thats reasonable and understandable youre probably trying to save up. At least they know you want their work though

[@Travelbyailsa]

Brennan Summerlin but it shouldn’t, most people ask how much everything that they buy is going to cost because the want to ensure that they can afford it, if I wanted a piece of art (tattoo or canvas) I would want to know how much it was going to be so I know if I can afford it at that moment or if I have to wait and save a bit more. Because I shouldn’t make the artist do the work (or even just prep) just to waste their time because I can’t afford it! It’s the same with when I am buying furniture/food/picking a utility supplier etc.

[@skyylarr14]

Kelly is so fit now its Incredible she's always been my favorite artist and personality on inkmaster and her angels show :)

[@CETcharles]

Kelly looks so different with all the weight loss. Proud of her. But at the same time. I liked the chubby cheeks. Lol

[@sharki11]

I don’t understand why tattoo artists get so Annoyed at people asking for a price. I am poor and I need to know if this tattoo is going to bankrupt me before I get it. Literally any other artist will give you a quote for a commission if you ask them to do a painting mural etc.

[@youthrevisitedagain]

Just don’t have the price be the first thing you ask about. Yes, knowing the price is necessary, but not the first thing.

[@kemimin4950]

i think they were referring to those shouts "how much" out of nowhere or asking for price without specifying the piece - how big or complicated design etc...

[@mollyskye3216]

It's okay to ask price but they get annoyed by people who are obviously "price shopping" and looking for the best deal

[@Rainart520]

You can do this politely by telling them you want to book them in advance (several months to a year), mentioning that you’re saving up (always save for a 20% tip), then ask a rough estimate about a vague tattoo; and example would be say black and grey to fit a half sleeve. Don’t go into any other detail but that. That way, you don’t seem like you’re price shopping for the cheapest, but are actually doing research on the artist. I’ve done this and the artist was so patient with me, I was able to get it after six months

[@inked]

Yeah, they aren't talking about people who are trying to respectfully find out the price range. The artists are talking about the countless folks who DM, "How much sleev?"

[@TravisBeckMusic]

I’m very fortunate to have a lot of good friends who are also phenomenal tattoo artists. I love being able to give them ideas and letting them run with it and do their thing. It always turns out sic and exceeds my expectations!

[@rorydonaldson2794]

That last piece of advice is brilliant. I made a list of all the things I wanted tattooed when I was in highschool, 4 years later only one of them ever made it into my skin

[@victoriarose3603]

Kelly is such a queen i loveeeee her

[@sarahay3437]

Noone- Everyone's shitty ex - *has pocket watch, rose, compass, wolf*

[@jesslesinski]

My shitty ex didn’t have those! ...He had two shitty Batman symbols and a tiny dragon 😓 #WhatWasIThinking

[@helpyourselfimbusy5747]

I’m gonna get a dapper wolf with a pocket watch in a field of roses, the compass surrounding it.

[@Imnotacreativeperson393]

My ex has all 4 of these........on the same arm🤦‍♀️

[@dylanelmore5070]

@@helpyourselfimbusy5747 or hear me out here, you could do a wolf on a cliff howling at a compass in the moon, the pocket watch hanging from a root popping out of the side of the cliff with a rose garden underneath.

[@Preservestlandry]

My shitty ex had superman symbol. And a cross because he'd go in and out of religious phases. 🙄

[@a6ty785u]

Kelly Doty is the best!!! I want to be friends with her so BAD!

[@leesadushane4379]

This is actually great

[@duellegend71]

Kelly has lost so much weight! And omg is that Gian with the crazy long flowing hair?!

[@17Jroach]

I was looking for this comment

[@martinagoldring]

Kelly looks great!

[@aigistone6784]

Honestly without the green look I'm not sure if I would have recognized her! She looks super different

[@ivyzhang5895]

Gian looks like Oliver now hahahah

[@loverdeadly6128]

When I was younger I wanted all my tattoos to be really meaningful and significant and all that lame shit. I quickly discovered that I HATED explaining the significance to people. It felt painfully cringe every time. Also, predictably, I discovered that those meaningful things weren't as meaningful to me anymore. Then I started focusing on getting *quality artwork.* and I'm way more satisfied with my ink now. It's way more fun to enjoy good art than muddle through unpacking the semiotics of your ink. Good art is gonna be good art forever. Also, Kelly, I'll have you know that virtually all my tattoos were inspired by gazing into a witch's eye.

[@Bananacustardcostuming]

A lot of my tattoos are very specific and weird and connected to odd fandoms and ideas, so I’m forever explaining things to strangers that they cannot hope to understand 😂

[@amandaevans8765]

Dude talk about “why isn’t it finished? Well cause it’s not Karen!!” I’m dead 🤣🤣

[@ironmom77]

This is So refreshing. Thank you for making this video, without bashing those clie ts that just dont understand. Thank You for this!

[@Junitunes]

Why would asking price be an issue? Dont you want to know how much it would be before you get a tattoo? It's kinda a super important part of getting a tattoo.

[@axolotllan]

I think its a case of asking price before properly looking over the person's work asking them if they are available/capable of the kind of piece you are looking at getting. The reason I think alot of them like the idea of e-mail requests is it allows the person to specify what body part/subject matter they are looking at which can allow an artist to assess time and effort and calculate cost and even look over references the client may provide as to what they want. If they work anything like any other 'custom' style work field they wanna quote appropriately but there is likely wiggle room in rates. At comic conventions artists doing custom pieces for fans often have different commission rates for different mediums * ink/pencil/colour * and for whether it is a full body pose or headshot or multiple characters and some will even have a list of characters they will do without reference provided for a lesser charge. Thing is most of these artists want you to have looked into them and their work and what they do and get an idea of their prices before your come up with your request.

[@mollyskye3216]

It's okay to ask price but they get annoyed by people who are "price shopping" and asking multiple tattoo artists for their prices just looking for a deal

[@rect7840]

Ask for the price at the end of the consult not at the beginning.

[@mandoschMUh]

I definitely made the mistake of having so many thoughts and details I wanted to put into one piece, and also having a specific style in mind that my artist never could've achieved a satisfying result for me. In the end, I "distilled" the essence of the idea I had in my head, and my artist created an awesome sleeve. Always trust your artist. If you cannot do that, you'll have to find another one. Or just don't get tattoos.

[@dy9278]

The problem with most tattooers is they fancy themselves an artist extraordinaire

[@jacobw6276]

This would be the coolest zoom call to be on 😆

[@thehorriblebright]

8:58 That's some solid advice. I really wanted to start getting tattooed at 18 but couldn't get enough money for it. Waited until 26 and I'm extremely happy that I waited. I would, at 18, been right on the tail end of tribals in my town and would 100% have gotten a whole mess of too much black. Oh, and I would absolutely have drawn them myself and been super precious and, well, 18 about it.

[@TheRevolverLady]

"...every single idea in one tattoo", you got me there :D I think I have to reconsider my idea ^^

[@kbp341]

It took me five years to research both the idea and the artist. So glad I did thAt I couldn’t be happier

[@mrsellenj.a1740]

Lol I made the mistake of getting my ex husband name on my neck, and now wherever anyone asks what's on my neck I say dumb ass ,they always take a second look at it and I explain, and I give advice not to ever EVER DO THAT lol . I love Kelly's comments Stay safe,stay well much love and appreciation #inked

[@trelyles1583]

Get it covered up lol

[@mrsellenj.a1740]

@@trelyles1583 its massive size but only four letters lol I have been searching for the right cover and I am more nervous about getting it removed so I will in time get coved

[@justpassingby3409]

Worst decision ever, I always encourage my friends not to do that, one of them got her ex girlfriend’s name and after two months they broke up, now he got some dope black and grey tattoo as a cover up but I was like bruh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mrsellenj.a1740]

@@justpassingby3409 best advice EVER lol.

[@trelyles1583]

@@mrsellenj.a1740 how about a classic rose

[@megannewman8917]

OMFG thanks for including David Corden!!! He's such a fantastic artist.

[@aristotlen21]

1:50 I love the fact that its the name of the guys from Jersey Shore except Ronnie cause he's toxic af 🤣🤣🤣

[@thedude7071]

5:54 I love how after she said that Tool's logo poped up

[@Lamby495]

I like a lot of small tattoos better than some huge thing. No filler in between the tattoos. Some people have different styles.

[@alfonsocanoiii7225]

They not lying I see atleast 3-5 pocket watch tattoos in a week at the shop I work at. (Shop manager)

[@ace.l.w]

For getting a tattoo, I started voicing wanting one to my mom at 12 or 13. My mom’s rule was that I’ll have to talk to my aunt (who is heavily tattooed) before getting a tattoo. She definitely saved me from a mistake on my ribs! Instead of getting a smaller design now with a smaller budget, I’m waiting a few more months or years so I can get a bigger one there...

[@yesterdaydream]

"look into a witch's eye" 💀💀💀

[@katia_g213]

I love the first point that the first tattoo artist brought up. This is why I don't have tattoos, yet have always been a huge fan. I don't want to look like a patchwork quilt. I know a lot of people are, and that's fine, but that is most definitely NOT me. Those Friday the 13th flash tattoos are not usually worth it lol

[@raoulduke8794]

Live the patchwork look. So much history with that style

[@sheenashroder5315]

I don’t know why asking for price is such a big deal. A lot of people like to budget for their future tattoo. Having a rough estimate for the tattoo you want can help you gauge how much you should save, and really force you to think about what you want on your body. Cost is always going to be a big factor in whether or not a person gets a tattoo. It’s not a factor that is easy to ignore unless you have spare money.

[@fafafa2803]

Kelly’s last bit made me want to do a death day tattoo

[@inked]

When that day comes up and you don't die, do you feel relieved or disappointed? CONUNDRUM!

[@fafafa2803]

Inked Then I can do another an alien Virgin Mary next to it written life spared. That would be a celebration tattoo for staying alive. Reverse Mementos!

[@GamingWithPie1]

I have designed my own tattoo twice before, and loved both of them. but i also brought the idea to the artist, asked their genuine opinion of the idea, and listened to the tattoo artists advice. my second tattoo i got a bit bigger then i wanted because the artist said it would last longer that way. I also have a degree in graphic design and have been an artist myself for 8 years. So like, i know art. for my next tattoo though, im letting my artist design it entirely for me, i gave her the idea and placement (half wreath of blackberries, below the knee) and she is doing the design work, and im thrilled to see the result next month when i go in to get it done! Bottom line; listen to the artist. they know what theyre talking about.

[@DragonDancer]

Okay but the list for the kids point at the end was really cute!

[@mariapaz6379]

I was going to get a tattoo this year and the first thing I need to know its the price, not because I want something cheap, but because I want to know that I have the money needed.

[@WILD4X4D]

The end, so true. Knew my first tattoo since age 14. Still didn't get it till I was a month from 20

[@nicebergslim]

i already messed up with the first mistake lol, but i chose to get something medium sized over wait 5 years till i could afford a sleeve

[@JustAnInternetDude]

I can respect whoever put the Tool logo at 5:59

[@keldakellie9164]

This is the best start to every weekend on my Saturday to your Friday. :)

[@mimiandy1683]

As someone, who worked in an eyeglass apparel store as an optician and a salesperson, I totally... totally... TOTALLY... understand why the "How much?" right off bat is annoying. In my old line of work, that question was always given the answer of "Depends on what you want". You never gave a definite price right off bat, because you could end up doing a $500 job for $150/$200. And that's because you told a client that you'll provide a service for a cheaper price without consulting with them. Now, when it comes to tattoos, I think it's safe to say that a potential client should save up to $1,500, just in case. With a saved-up $1,500, you'll might be close to having the right amount for a custom job. Or, you might be surprised by learning that your desired piece is lesser than that amount.

[@keaneleiter585]

everytime Kelly gets done talking, I gotta pause the video so I can get my laughter out and compose myself enough to watch the next artist talk

[@jessikarabbid4720]

Wow!! Not to be a basic witch but, I am living for Kelly Doty in this video. AMAZING personality.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Getting a tattoo and getting a pet: both things turn out better with research, preparation, and a good relationship with the person you're getting it from

[@madisonmahaffey7181]

I love that they used the jersey shore guys names for the names crossed out 😂 it’s the little things haha

[@Brocc1]

Kelly Doty is my spirit animal

[@slinkywhippet]

Please give Kelly her own show ❤💜💙💚💛

[@broke602]

6:18 is the best freeze frame ever lol

[@FayRyzval]

I think that for a while - not as much nowadays - the idea that your tattoo has to have a meaning was widespread and people want to justify themselves by adding meaning to stuff that don’t need it. It can just be a cool piece of art on your body, it doesn’t need to be deep!

[@Bananacustardcostuming]

I disagree about asking about price. I’m a self employed artist myself, so if I’m getting inked, it’s a luxury I’m saving up for. If my tattooist says “that’ll be £500” then I know how much to save up. Sometimes the sessions are shorter and easier for me to budget for. Not all of us have bottomless income and you should encourage people to budget and be realistic about what they can afford and when.

[@joanfergusonsgirl4774]

Pricing doesn’t matter when you find the right artist who’s style you like and are after for your piece to be done by. I’d only be asking about a price purely so i know what amount of money to have saved (for those of us who need to save our asses off) and that would be if after the artist still hasn’t given me an estimated pricing after I’ve made my booking paid my deposit and given them my ideas for my piece. I don’t care how much it’s going to cost, I’m just happy with a ball park of what to bring. Personally if an artist tells me around $1000 for example, I’ll bring double that just to be on the safe side 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Madmij]

I honestly don't think I've ever asked how much before getting the tattoo, it's more of a "what's the damage" once the seasons over.

[@amandaethridge352]

Must be nice lol? 😂

[@nickj12]

I asked after I gave them my idea. I need to make sure I have enough money beforehand.

[@kateblackworld3767]

Well my connection is bad too😂

[@mollyg4980]

2:23 I’m a barber, I hate it when clients say do this “ uh are you going to blend that”?”

[@ijustdocomments6777]

I feel like a rose and a pocket watch is something only a Doctor Who fan could unironically get.

[@sergins29]

i have a rose and laurel tattoo, but thats because my grandparents were called rosanna and lauro (rose-anna and laurel in english). Does a rose in this instant pass the vibe check or am i unoriginal

[@johnnutter6146]

My first tattoo was a tiny 3x3 dragon on my left arm right in the middle of the arm. The literal worst placement. At least it’s small enough that I can cover it with something black.

[@christakimbrough615]

I just recently got my first semi-big color piece. Me and one of my best friends wanted to get BFF tats, but I wanted to get something that didn't necessarily look identical just with the same theme. So we both agreed on Alien heads with a Galaxy inside. Just the simple generic silhouette. We gave the artists freedom to do what they wanted with that preface and we both got amazing work done because of it. Moral of the story is if you let an artist have creative decision it usually turns out amazing and people comment you on your weird ass alien galaxy tattoo all the time.

[@elizabethcrossley6853]

yep i let my artists have creative free reign... i say... i want such and such on such and such a body part... in YOUR style and i like the vibe of these pieces you have done... da da da... it allows them to feel comfortable and i chose that person for their vibe and their art so why wouldnt i let them create.

[@ImmolationVenus666]

I’ve definitely had the trouble of having too many ideas, like I’d come to the shop with references in my phone, of course I started at 18 any there are some tattoos I’d like to get covered up but because I was anxious and so excited at the same time, I overthought some things

[@katharinegarrison2568]

I mean. I designed my tattoos. I’m an artist too (not tattoo) but I asked my artist all the question…longevity, composition, healing and more. They barely changed them and they still look great 20years later. So. Idk? It’s ok to micromanage sometimes. I have to live with them for the rest of my life.

[@kinn4086]

For some people, price is a real concern because you just don't get the opportunity to save much. Some people are paycheck-to-paycheck. It isn't always about being cheap, it's about seeing what your options are because you are limited financially. If your "shop minimum" is greater than their budget, just let them know so they can spend elsewhere or continue to save.

[@disastermidi1990]

For me it’s my face tats 😬 they were done by an amateur, and most shops near me refuse to do faces so I can’t get them fixed!

[@sophywilson5260]

Kelly makes total sense!

[@katelldrouet5977]

3:00 I've actually had the other way around experience when I was going from shops to shops in my town to get my first tattoo... I entered a shop, asking to see the portfolios of the different artists working there, to see if the style fitted what I was looking for, and immediatly, this guy (the owner of the shop I guess?) just blatantly asks we "what is it you want?". So I answer, explain the plan, the size, where I want it, that it's my first tattoo, and then he just tells me "Ok, that's gonna be €350"... So, being young, inexperienced, and a tad too nice, I smiled, said, "Ok thank you very much! Can I have your card to see what you usually do?" and got out of there. Needless to say, I ditched the card in the nearest bin the moment I was out, and trust me, that bin wasn't far from the shop... XD In the end, I got my first tattoo somewhere else, and I don't regret it one bit, and i've had many afterwards. Artists, run away from clients who immediatly ask about the price, but clients, run away just as fast from "artists" who only want your money, and don't think about your wellbeing... ^^ Lotsaluv!!!

[@DiabolicalAngel]

Died at the Karen references lol

[@matthias8122]

What is a good, non-judgy way to inquire about price or to work your budget into the design process? Most people do have a budget of how much they can spend for a piece, but I wouldn’t want to make an artist feel like they cost too much.

[@sleepy-peepy]

When you're emailing an artist after you share your idea you can literally just say "I have a budget of about $______" and they will tell you if they can do it for that cost or not. They just need information about the idea before they can make an estimate. Don't overthink it.

[@AK-ob9bx]

I disagree completely with 9:18, just get those young ones hidden. I got my first at 14 (innocent emo girl in canada) I’m now 25 and I love all my shitty teenage tattoos but I was smart enough to get them on my stomach/ upper high so they aren’t visible. But Now I’m 25 and I can say I’m so glad I didn’t get a visible tattoo till I was 18, and even now the only tattoo you can kind of see with a full professional suit is the edge of my neck tatt. If you are trying to be “rebellious” and just being dumb and acting out because you are “trapped” in your teenage years at your parents ... dont fuck up your face please. Piercings... sure if you heal well but tattoos on the face while young... have fun in mechanics if you got a high school diploma, otherwise I hope you’re good with cash

[@KniteWolfe13]

Literally the FIRST mistake I hear and I have done it. Used to have a tiny cat outline in the middle of my back that I later realized is on every other person on pinterest. It was so cute, but just looked odd where it was so I got it covered by a big succubus lol