Scrutinize the Work Closely: Now, if you happen to find a dedicated tattoo artist’s studio; the next thing you want to do is check the quality of their work. Ask to be shown some of their previous work which might be present on their own or their colleague's body or any of the existing customers or any photographs. However, photographs cannot be trusted so it’s better to stick to real tattoos on real bodies. Inspect the design clearly, and ensure that the lines are smooth that proves a steady hand; if you see circles looking like ovals unless they were meant to be so then you should look into the work of other studios. From afar, most tattoos will look great if done by even a mediocre artist but when you look closely you can see signs that may dissuade you from choosing him or her. Remember, once you get the tattoo done; then you are going to look at it from close quarters every day and you want to be pleased and proud of it!