Sude Erdem Ink · Tattoo Guide
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Yes. If you are deciding between two areas, send me both options before the design process starts. I can compare them based on anatomy, available space, how the…
Can I Send You Several Tattoo Ideas If I Can’t Decide Between Them?
Yes. You can send me all the ideas you are considering. I can compare them based on the placement, size, anatomy, and how well each concept will work…
Can I Send You References That Aren’t Tattoos?
Yes. Your references do not have to be tattoo images. Photos, paintings, movie stills, illustrations, sculptures, fashion images, or anything else that shows the mood, subject, lighting, texture,…
Can I Send You AI-Generated Images as Tattoo References?
Yes. AI-generated images can be very useful for showing me the general direction, composition, atmosphere, or subject you have in mind. They do not need to be anatomically…
Can I Bring My Own Drawing or Sketch for the Tattoo?
Yes. Even a rough sketch is useful if it helps explain what you have in mind. It does not need to look professional or be ready to tattoo.…
Can I Get More Than One Tattoo in the Same Appointment?
Yes. If the total amount of work fits into the scheduled time, we can do multiple tattoos in the same appointment. Send me all the ideas, placements, and…
What If I Don’t Know the Name of the Tattoo Style I Want?
You do not need to know the exact name of the style. Just send me a few examples of tattoos or images you like. From those references, I…
Do I Need to Decide Between Color and Black & Grey Before I Contact You?
Ideally, yes. Color and black & grey can change the entire design approach, contrast, background, and composition. If the design itself stays the same and you are only…
Do I Need to Know the Exact Size Before I Contact You?
No. An approximate size is enough when you first contact me. You can describe it in inches or simply tell me how much of the area you want…
Can I Get a Tattoo If I’m Afraid of Needles?
Tattoo needles do not really look or feel like injection needles. Visually, the tattoo machine looks much more like a pen, so it usually does not trigger the…
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