I love how professional you look while being tattooed it only helps prove a point that I have been making for years..tattoos and piercings do not mean you are uneducated or jobless. You are amazing!
I know its been a long time lol but im so glad to see a bunch of comments about this! Im here because im about to get a tattoo my family doesnt approve of because of the workplace. I have some small ones but this will be more visible, and its comforting to know so many people don't think its unprofessional
I've been getting tattooed for 3 years now, and this still helped me! I always bring in reference photos, but I never thought to bring in references of the artists own work! As an artist myself, that makes perfect sense and the tattoo artist will understand immediately what it is you want! For my Pirates of the Caribbean sleeve I brought in multiple photo references for each different section, but aside from the location of the elements, I left it completely up to my artist to interpret and design it all herself. My mantra for finding a tattoo artist is: Look through their portfolio and if the artist can do no wrong by you, and you love everything they do -- then they're the artist for you!
When you're dressed like this it makes me even angrier at the people who say people with mods can't look sophisticated or classy or professional cuz YOU LOOK ALL THREE
Absolutely love! As a person who is planning on getting their first tattoo in the next few months, I find these videos extremely helpful and fun to watch. It makes me less nervous and more organized about what to plan for and what I should expect. Plus, you are an honest person and give your opinion, which is one of my favorite things about your videos!Love from the U.S.
I am currently planning my first tattoo so until I have saved enough money, I am doing research... which includes binge watching videos about tattoos, that's how I found you. I must say, it's really helpful so thank you for your work :D
NO WAY I had no idea your main artist was Jack Ankerson!! he's a legend, your tattoos are beautiful but they don't look like his known style at all! I live in Scotland but I'm dying to make a trip to Sweden to get something by him! wow my minds blown hahaha
I have a few tattoos but I always just dropped in and had them done on the day...my next one I am having art on me and I am so excited to be having a consultation but I am nervous. This video really helped me so I know I will do things right when I go to see them xx
All your tattoo videos are very helpful, great tips. I actually got my first tattoo today, on my wrist and it went really well. I'm happy with the result and plan to get more. I now know why people say tattoo's are addictive! Thank you :)
cant believe you don't have more subscribers than what you have right now, you are so sweet, interesting and insightful! also..beautiful, but you are more than just your beauty. Thanks for all the Swedish words of the days, can't wait to see where you will be in five years!!
These videos are so so helpful, thank you so much for making them. I have an idea of what my first tattoo is going to be, but these videos have been helping me feel more comfortable. I eventually want a tattoo of a character from a kids show, and for some reason I was embarrassed by this but I really shouldn't be! If I want something/someone on my body, then I shouldn't be embarrassed by that.
very helpful :) I have my first consultation on Saturday, but I do feel like what I want might perhaps be out of her comfort zone (half a sleeve), but since I loved her tattoos I thought I might give it a try and maybe she could come up with something amazing.
seka1213 it would only be looked down upon if you expect the artist to trace another drawing. If you’re using it just to give them a good idea of what you want and like, I think that would be very helpful!
Im going in very soon for my first one and im really excited c: ive drawn up quick sketches and i have references to the things involbed in it (although the tattoo itself isnt made its made from my head)
I know this is an older video but thank you so much for posting these videos! This is extremely helpful :3 I'm hoping to get a tattoo sometime around my bday. Will keep your advice in mind for future reference
I got my first tattoo a couple of months ago and thankfully I managed the consultation and the actual tattoo session pretty well because I had researched the topic thoroughly as well as what I wanted to get. However, even though I have experienced it all once already now, I still feel nervous about going to the consultations or even contacting tattoo artists (I'm already planning a few new tattoos). It just feels kind of intimidating since most of the tattoo artists have a lot of tattoos themselves and they are mostly badass looking men where I live and then there's me, a baby face with one tattoo. I know that looks are deceiving and the artist I went to to get my first tattoo was really nice but I just have kind of an extreme social anxiety. :/
Great video!I was wondering if you have tips for integrating new/ individual tattoos into a more cohesive sleeve/larger piece. I have a large tattoo on my side that I want to start to building around with more tattoos
What do you do in a situation where the artist does not show you the design until you arrive at the appointment? Even though you have put down a deposit. I have been to three very good artists here and none of them showed me the design until I was there. They refuse to show it before. The first three were fine, but this next piece i'm getting is HUGE. So I am nervous for obvious reasons. I have zero clue what it will look like and it's by a different artist, but I love her art so much. So I am trying not to worry, but I am giving her a great deal of creative freedom with this piece, so I really have zero clue what it will look like.
Hmmm it's very strange that the artist won't show you the design. I get that they might not want to send you a pic of it for copyright reasons but if you ask to come to the studio to check it out in person they definitely should agree to that. The bigger the piece the more room for error and they should in my opinion prefer getting feedback at 50% rather than when they've made the entire piece and you're like "NOPE" haha.
I had the same sort of situation with the artist who did my leg piece and i just asked him if it was okay to come into the studio a little in advance to see the design - he was a little bit hesitant but he did in the end! you can do no harm in asking and at the end of the day both you and the arrest have got to be happy with the design.
***** Thank you, those are really great points. I thought maybe I was just being unreasonable in my concern. I wasn't sure if this was normal or not. I assumed they may think I could run off with the design and go elsewhere for cheaper, but I definitely would not do that. No other artist comes close to the kind of art I am looking for. But I do understand her concern from that aspect. But that's a really good idea, I am going to ask her if I can come in before just to see it. Thanks so much again!!
im so glad ive seen this video, im 17, im from spain, and when i was 14 and discoverd jack, i said that i want to get a tattoo by him, hes awesome guy, and his prints are cool af, but i dont know if he steel doing them
This makes me want to get another tattoo! Lol. Pretty much anything tattoo related makes me think of tattoos (obviously) and of how much I want another. I have some ideas, but so far only one that really seems to be sticking with me. I got my first one earlier this year. But, I have to say that my experience wasn't the best. The guy was recommended to me, so I was like awesome! While I did make sure to be there on time, I ended up waiting for him to show back up to his shop because he forgot our consult/ payment AND he forgot completely about our appointment the day of, he went home early. Luckily the gal was there and was nice enough to do it instead. Not the 'first time' experience I was hoping for lol but, oh well. Hopefully next time I go to see an artist things go more smoothly.
Hey Katrin, first of all very nicely put video, second, sorry for asking but do you have the link to your gorgeous stretch-earrings you are wearing in this video?! Thank you!
Okay so I know you said to not bring friends to tattoo consultations, but I have really bad anxiety and it would make me feel more comfortable to bring my friend (just one) because she knows how to calm me down when I start to have an anxiety attack and knows she doesn't have a say in the tattoos I want so would it be okay to just bring her?
Hey, i allthroug this video was pretty helpful I still have some questions open which can all sum up in: how can you go through the back and forth discussing process that a tattoo brings when you live in aachen different country than your artist? like i really think about getting tattooed by the artist who did your portrait but I'm from germany and going to sweden all the times I would want to talk about a little detail would pretty much be unaffortable for me... you and your tattoos und are awesome and I really hope you'll answer because that's something I'm actually thinking about for months :)
Natascha S i don't know if it would be possible but couldn't you try to schedule skype time with the artist so you can talk and explain your ideas? I think it would be a great solution for you budget and also face to face is always better than email. But again, I've never done that and don't know anyone who has done it...good luck!
+Natascha S I lived a few hours away from the artist who did my chest and we did the whole process via email :) so you don't have to travel back and forth so much. No problem at all!
Oh that makes sense, I've had a small one then to alter some stuff on one of my tattoos, I'll definitely keep this video in mind when I get some bigger pieces done
Well i dont like when a girl wears clothes i wear. I think masculere is important. Maybe not an issue for you. It was not an insult on you, i just dont feel comfortabel with the fact i have the same shirt as a girl. Hope you understand:) btw i get a tattoo 13 july my first;)
I've been looking for an artist to do my first tattoo. I've looked into a couple that I love the work of, but they both say they cannot guarantee that I will be able to see the design they come up with before turning up for my appointment. :(
What if you are getting tattooed by someone out of state? All of my communication is being done via email and I don't know what to expect for my consultation with the tattoo artist.
Your plugs match your chest piece's eyes!!! So cool
I love how professional you look while being tattooed it only helps prove a point that I have been making for years..tattoos and piercings do not mean you are uneducated or jobless. You are amazing!
I know its been a long time lol but im so glad to see a bunch of comments about this! Im here because im about to get a tattoo my family doesnt approve of because of the workplace. I have some small ones but this will be more visible, and its comforting to know so many people don't think its unprofessional
If anything, they’re rich because tattoos are hella expensive!
I love the way you explain things. Easy and right to the point :)
going to my consultation TOMORROW!! :D prepping is half the fun
I've been getting tattooed for 3 years now, and this still helped me! I always bring in reference photos, but I never thought to bring in references of the artists own work! As an artist myself, that makes perfect sense and the tattoo artist will understand immediately what it is you want!
For my Pirates of the Caribbean sleeve I brought in multiple photo references for each different section, but aside from the location of the elements, I left it completely up to my artist to interpret and design it all herself.
My mantra for finding a tattoo artist is: Look through their portfolio and if the artist can do no wrong by you, and you love everything they do -- then they're the artist for you!
Getting business woman vibes from you here :) yaaaasss!!
When you're dressed like this it makes me even angrier at the people who say people with mods can't look sophisticated or classy or professional cuz YOU LOOK ALL THREE
EmtheGem Well said! I totally agree, I got 6 tattoos & firmly believe you can look very sophisticated, classy & professional with body mods
am i the only one who thought the song was "can't stop" by miley cyrus?
Haha yes it's so similar! ^^
for like half a second until you hear the actual words.
😂 First thing I thought of in the into and shortly after I seen this
You always have the right words for any topic. I love your way of expressing. xx
You look so lovely with your hair back.
Your Jaw and cheek bones. I can't even. Sooooo Coool.
This is exactly the video I was looking for! I have my first consultation in a few weeks so this came just in time. Thank you Katrin!
A very informative video!
Also I love the pearly plugs you're wearing, they look absolutely stunning on you!! 😄
This video was a good idea, things to have in mind when u have a consultation is good to know. Btw love those plugs on u! Gorgeous!
Absolutely love! As a person who is planning on getting their first tattoo in the next few months, I find these videos extremely helpful and fun to watch. It makes me less nervous and more organized about what to plan for and what I should expect. Plus, you are an honest person and give your opinion, which is one of my favorite things about your videos!Love from the U.S.
I am currently planning my first tattoo so until I have saved enough money, I am doing research... which includes binge watching videos about tattoos, that's how I found you. I must say, it's really helpful so thank you for your work :D
You look so sleek this is such a look Katrin I love you sm 💖✨
Omg your makeup is perfect. Love the whole look too! Such an inspiration!!!
Your plugs you have in look absolutely stunning with this shirt, and it goes with your chest piece tattoo as well. I'm totally living for this 🙋🏼♂️
You are absolutely stunning. Everything about this video is perfect. Your make up, plugs, shirt, tattoo piece, back ground! Looks awesome 👏🏽
This shirt is soooo flattering! It makes your chest piece look amazing. 10/10.
your tattoo videos are always so informative and nice!
you look like an office employe or something :D so formal kinda with that shirt and hair pulled back
When people say tattoos don't look professional just show them this tbh
taryn w truuuuee
NO WAY I had no idea your main artist was Jack Ankerson!! he's a legend, your tattoos are beautiful but they don't look like his known style at all! I live in Scotland but I'm dying to make a trip to Sweden to get something by him! wow my minds blown hahaha
I have a few tattoos but I always just dropped in and had them done on the day...my next one I am having art on me and I am so excited to be having a consultation but I am nervous. This video really helped me so I know I will do things right when I go to see them xx
All your tattoo videos are very helpful, great tips. I actually got my first tattoo today, on my wrist and it went really well. I'm happy with the result and plan to get more. I now know why people say tattoo's are addictive! Thank you :)
I LOWKEY THOUGHT SHE SHAVED HER HEAD
This comment predicted the future
Ah I love your videos! They're so helpful and your voice is so lovely :D
Nice video. Your chest tattoo is stunning!
You are so pretty...Thank you for your advice! I just stumbled across your channel while looking up some info on getting my first tattoo!
Great video! Also I love your makeup! 🖤
cant believe you don't have more subscribers than what you have right now, you are so sweet, interesting and insightful! also..beautiful, but you are more than just your beauty. Thanks for all the Swedish words of the days, can't wait to see where you will be in five years!!
These videos are so so helpful, thank you so much for making them. I have an idea of what my first tattoo is going to be, but these videos have been helping me feel more comfortable. I eventually want a tattoo of a character from a kids show, and for some reason I was embarrassed by this but I really shouldn't be! If I want something/someone on my body, then I shouldn't be embarrassed by that.
youre plugs are so amazing oh my goosh *-*
i love your plugs omg
very helpful :) I have my first consultation on Saturday, but I do feel like what I want might perhaps be out of her comfort zone (half a sleeve), but since I loved her tattoos I thought I might give it a try and maybe she could come up with something amazing.
Excellent video really good things to think about x
Love your channel!! Getting my first tattoo next Friday 4/14
what do you think about a client bringing in their own drawing? is that looked down upon?
seka1213 it would only be looked down upon if you expect the artist to trace another drawing. If you’re using it just to give them a good idea of what you want and like, I think that would be very helpful!
You'd look awesome with super short hair! :)
she'd look awesome no matter what imho lol.
Never doubted that.
Hi Karen - Even though this video is a couple years old it is still great information. 😁😊👍. I am definitely taking notes.
you look amazing! lots of love from Chile
Your make up is stunning!
GoT! Yay! Dragon and wolf tats! OMG that would be AMAZING. Thanks for your info.✌🐲
Great advice!
Thanks for your advice.. very helpful love your tattoo very nice
Thank you for making this video! It really helped 🙂
Thanks a lot, Kat!
Great tips!! Thanks for sharing!
Your plugs are beautiful!!!!! 😍😍😍😍
I Lovee Thosee Plugsss !
You look awesome in this video i fell in love with your make up
Im going in very soon for my first one and im really excited c: ive drawn up quick sketches and i have references to the things involbed in it (although the tattoo itself isnt made its made from my head)
This video was great and just in time since I'am planing on getting a tattoo soon
Thank you!! such a helpful video 😃
YOU'RE SO PRETTYYYY
Very helpful thanks!
I have a consultation and then I have my appointment in a week from the consultation thank you for this video ☺️
I love your makeup here. Would you mind doing a tutorial?
Thanks KATRIN!
You look so damn amazing!! Thank you so much for all these amazing videos, they are so appreciated and so are you ^_^ !
Such gorgeous lipstick color! It it suits you beautifully, what's the name/Brand? xx
Posie K by Kylie :)
you look beautiful and sophisticated with your hair like that
Those plugs are amazing.
I know this is an older video but thank you so much for posting these videos! This is extremely helpful :3 I'm hoping to get a tattoo sometime around my bday. Will keep your advice in mind for future reference
I got my first tattoo a couple of months ago and thankfully I managed the consultation and the actual tattoo session pretty well because I had researched the topic thoroughly as well as what I wanted to get. However, even though I have experienced it all once already now, I still feel nervous about going to the consultations or even contacting tattoo artists (I'm already planning a few new tattoos). It just feels kind of intimidating since most of the tattoo artists have a lot of tattoos themselves and they are mostly badass looking men where I live and then there's me, a baby face with one tattoo. I know that looks are deceiving and the artist I went to to get my first tattoo was really nice but I just have kind of an extreme social anxiety. :/
Great video!I was wondering if you have tips for integrating new/ individual tattoos into a more cohesive sleeve/larger piece. I have a large tattoo on my side that I want to start to building around with more tattoos
hey, i love you💜💜💜
God I wish was brave enough to get chest piece similar, not the same obviously just somewhat same coloured head design yours is SO gorgeous 😍
Great video 😊 getting a tattoo end of november 😀😁
great overview :) I wish I could've watched this a few years ago instead of learning all of this on my own lol
I'm not usually a fan of ear guages, but those are really pretty
What do you do in a situation where the artist does not show you the design until you arrive at the appointment? Even though you have put down a deposit. I have been to three very good artists here and none of them showed me the design until I was there. They refuse to show it before. The first three were fine, but this next piece i'm getting is HUGE. So I am nervous for obvious reasons. I have zero clue what it will look like and it's by a different artist, but I love her art so much. So I am trying not to worry, but I am giving her a great deal of creative freedom with this piece, so I really have zero clue what it will look like.
Hmmm it's very strange that the artist won't show you the design. I get that they might not want to send you a pic of it for copyright reasons but if you ask to come to the studio to check it out in person they definitely should agree to that. The bigger the piece the more room for error and they should in my opinion prefer getting feedback at 50% rather than when they've made the entire piece and you're like "NOPE" haha.
I had the same sort of situation with the artist who did my leg piece and i just asked him if it was okay to come into the studio a little in advance to see the design - he was a little bit hesitant but he did in the end! you can do no harm in asking and at the end of the day both you and the arrest have got to be happy with the design.
***** Thank you, those are really great points. I thought maybe I was just being unreasonable in my concern. I wasn't sure if this was normal or not. I assumed they may think I could run off with the design and go elsewhere for cheaper, but I definitely would not do that. No other artist comes close to the kind of art I am looking for. But I do understand her concern from that aspect. But that's a really good idea, I am going to ask her if I can come in before just to see it. Thanks so much again!!
Jess Taggart Great points! Thanks to both of you :)
im so glad ive seen this video, im 17, im from spain, and when i was 14 and discoverd jack, i said that i want to get a tattoo by him, hes awesome guy, and his prints are cool af, but i dont know if he steel doing them
I want a tattoo soon, so this has helped me out. 😊
This makes me want to get another tattoo! Lol. Pretty much anything tattoo related makes me think of tattoos (obviously) and of how much I want another. I have some ideas, but so far only one that really seems to be sticking with me.
I got my first one earlier this year. But, I have to say that my experience wasn't the best. The guy was recommended to me, so I was like awesome! While I did make sure to be there on time, I ended up waiting for him to show back up to his shop because he forgot our consult/ payment AND he forgot completely about our appointment the day of, he went home early. Luckily the gal was there and was nice enough to do it instead. Not the 'first time' experience I was hoping for lol but, oh well. Hopefully next time I go to see an artist things go more smoothly.
Great info and very on point.Everyone considering the 1st tattoo a must see.Smell ya later.
perfect skin and bone structure
omgg where did u buy ur plugs? they are so nicee
i love love love the lipstick, what is thaaat? :O
Ska skaffa min första tatuering nästa vecka och är riktigt nervös. Dina videos gör mig lite lugnare dock haha!
Where are those plugs from?? Do you know what material they are? SO PRETTY
+Hannah Wadleigh crazy factory :)
Thanksss!
Hey Katrin, first of all very nicely put video, second, sorry for asking but do you have the link to your gorgeous stretch-earrings you are wearing in this video?! Thank you!
+Zozzy crazy-factory! ^^
Oh Snap! I shop all of my earrings from there, didn't spot these ones you got! Thanx anywayyyyyyy!
for a second i thought she shaved her hair off
How early do you recommend getting to the studio when you go to get the tattoo?
Okay so I know you said to not bring friends to tattoo consultations, but I have really bad anxiety and it would make me feel more comfortable to bring my friend (just one) because she knows how to calm me down when I start to have an anxiety attack and knows she doesn't have a say in the tattoos I want so would it be okay to just bring her?
I Must say in this Video you look the most beautiful ever ever. the tunnels & the Shirt!
so pretty!
I heard Jack's name I instantly clicked thumbs up :P
Your plugs look amazing!
(it's not weird that I'm a guy who's saying that? I have 16mm tunnels myself)
Omg where are those plugs from?????😯😯😯
+Olivia Gordon crazy factory :)
Is it better to call the place and ask to make a consultation appointment with specific artist or email them?
Matu says that you're pretty!!
omg you are so pretty haha
Great advice. How many tatttoos do you have?
+Stan McInerney kinda lost count but 16 I think haha!
Nice. I'm getting #24 in two weeks.
Hey, i allthroug this video was pretty helpful I still have some questions open which can all sum up in: how can you go through the back and forth discussing process that a tattoo brings when you live in aachen different country than your artist?
like i really think about getting tattooed by the artist who did your portrait but I'm from germany and going to sweden all the times I would want to talk about a little detail would pretty much be unaffortable for me...
you and your tattoos und are awesome and I really hope you'll answer because that's something I'm actually thinking about for months :)
Natascha S i don't know if it would be possible but couldn't you try to schedule skype time with the artist so you can talk and explain your ideas? I think it would be a great solution for you budget and also face to face is always better than email. But again, I've never done that and don't know anyone who has done it...good luck!
+Natascha S I lived a few hours away from the artist who did my chest and we did the whole process via email :) so you don't have to travel back and forth so much. No problem at all!
Katrin Berndt , I felt like maybe the artist might be annoyed by that but if it's normal it's oviously a solution, thank you :)
What kinds of tattoos do you need a consultation for? I know small, simple ones can be done by a walk-in artist, but where do you draw the line?
When you want an artist to create a custom piece for you that they have to draw up is when you need to book an appointment and have a consultation. :)
iv'e personally never had a consultation for any of my tattoo's, iv'e just taken in what i wanted, booked the appointment and then had the tattoo done
+Victorian Prince You have consultations when you want the artist to create the piece for you :)
Oh that makes sense, I've had a small one then to alter some stuff on one of my tattoos, I'll definitely keep this video in mind when I get some bigger pieces done
Omg we have the same shirt! And i m a guy. Emberassing.
Yeah. Totally embarrassing to wear the same shirt as a woman. How will you survive.
Well i dont like when a girl wears clothes i wear. I think masculere is important. Maybe not an issue for you. It was not an insult on you, i just dont feel comfortabel with the fact i have the same shirt as a girl. Hope you understand:) btw i get a tattoo 13 july my first;)
I've been looking for an artist to do my first tattoo. I've looked into a couple that I love the work of, but they both say they cannot guarantee that I will be able to see the design they come up with before turning up for my appointment. :(
What if you are getting tattooed by someone out of state? All of my communication is being done via email and I don't know what to expect for my consultation with the tattoo artist.