Tattoo artists are super busy, and that is generally well known. So, between the tattooing sessions, design creation, client consultation, and overall preparation for tattooing, tattoo artists have little to almost no time to read potential client emails. But, when they do, there are a few things or rather information they want to have right away, from the very first email.<\/p>\n
This means that you, as a client, need to know how to properly approach a tattoo artist to grab their attention and actually be interested in replying and working with you. Let’s state one thing right away; asking the tattoo artist for the cost of the tattoo in the very first sentence is a no-go! No tattoo artist will take you seriously enough to even consider replying to your email.<\/p>\n
So, how should you email a tattoo artist? In the following paragraphs, we’ll provide you with a detailed guide on how to write a proper, effective email, explain the info it needs to contain, and provide you with the one and only way you should ask the tattoo artist about the price. Therefore, without further ado, let’s get right into it!<\/p>\n
Before you start writing the email, you need to ask yourself; why am I emailing this artist? Is it because I want them to do my tattoo, or is it because I’m just interested in their rate and tattoo cost?<\/p>\n
To write an effective email, you need to understand its purpose<\/strong>. If you want to ask an artist some silly question about tattoos, chances are you don’t really need to email them about that. Just Google the answer, and there’s that. You’ll be writing an email if you are interested in one of the following information;<\/p>\n If you want to write an email to ask about tattoo cost<\/a> or random info about tattoos, we advise you not to bother the artist. They won’t answer your email and consider it spam. We would also say that it is super nice if you want to write an email asking the tattoo artist about copyright and using their work as inspiration for another tattoo.<\/p>\n Now that you know why you want to write this email in the first place, let’s get into the information you need to provide. The email should contain some info about you, but mostly about the tattoo stuff. Here’s a quick list of information you should provide based on your tattoo-related questions and the overall purpose of the email;<\/p>\n If you want the tattoo artist to create a custom tattoo design, you need to;<\/strong><\/p>\n The purpose of this particular email is to get a consultation with the tattoo artist to discuss the potential design. The tattoo artist will be open to more questions, in person, so there’s no need to write a lengthy email. Make sure to be straightforward and concise; other information will be discussed in person anyway.<\/p>\n If you want the tattoo artist to do your tattoo, you need to;<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the general information you should briefly mention in the email. Make sure you’re straightforward and concise; you don’t want to be writing an essay since no tattoo artist has the time to actually go through it word by word. Once the tattoo artist replies, you’ll be getting an appointment for consultation either way, so then you can discuss the details in person.<\/p>\n And, finally, if you want to ask a question about the tattoo aftercare, you need to;<\/strong><\/p>\n Once your tattoo artist replies, you’ll know what to do. Either they’ll say everything’s good and provides you with further aftercare instructions, or they’ll invite you for an in-person check-up to examine the tattoo and see what’s your next step if it turns out that something might be wrong.<\/p>\n Hello,<\/em><\/p>\n My name is Sasha. I’m 28, and I live (state the city, country, state). I’ve come across your portfolio online and I really like your style. It would be amazing if you could do my new tattoo.<\/em><\/p>\n I do not have any tattoos; this would be my first one. I have a design in mind, but I’m open to new design ideas if you’re available for a quick sketch. I’m sending you the exemplary photos in the attachments section so you can check them out. The tattoo will be placed on the forearm and should be 8 inches, from top to bottom. I would like the tattoo to be colored, with some shading as well.<\/em><\/p>\n I’ll be available for a tattoo appointment in October. When it comes to prior consultation, I can make it whenever you’re available. Let me know if you have an opening for me during October, but I can make some adjustments if needed.<\/em><\/p>\n I would like to mention that I’m allergic to latex, so it would be great if you used non-latex gloves during the tattoo session; just a quick heads up.<\/em><\/p>\n I would greatly appreciate a quotation for doing this particular tattoo.<\/em><\/p>\n Thank you very much! I’m looking forward to hearing from you!<\/em><\/p>\n Sincerely, Sasha<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n And, this is how you should write your first email to contact a tattoo artist. The email is straightforward, concise, and professional. It is important to be informative, but not overdo it. As we mentioned, tattoo artists don’t have much time to spare between the tattoo sessions, so they need to have essential info in just a few sentences.<\/p>\n As you can see, we mentioned the quotation for the tattoo quickly, at the very end of the email. Asking about the tattoo cost right away is rude and no tattoo artist will take such an email seriously. When writing such an email, try to be polite, professional, and considerate of the artist’s art and craft.<\/p>\n We wish you good luck and hopefully, our little guide will help you get your dream tattoo!<\/p>\n Also Read:<\/p>\n Tattoo artists are super busy, and that is generally well known. So, between the tattooing sessions, design creation, client consultation, and overall preparation for tattooing, tattoo artists have little to almost no time to read potential client emails. 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The Info You Need To Provide<\/h3>\n
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An Example of an Email To a Tattoo Artist<\/h2>\n
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