06/06/2026
10 things tattoo artists genuinely appreciate 👇
1️⃣ Clients who trust the process
You came to an artist for a reason. Trusting their experience often leads to the best results.
2️⃣ Showing up prepared
A good meal, plenty of water, enough sleep, and arriving on time makes every session run smoother.
3️⃣ Being open to advice
Sometimes a design needs to be larger, smaller, or placed differently to look its best long-term.
4️⃣ Bringing a unique idea
We love inspiration, but tattoos with personal meaning are always more exciting than a direct copy-and-paste.
5️⃣ Sitting like a champion
Less moving, fewer interruptions, and staying relaxed helps us create cleaner work.
6️⃣ Sending healed photos
Seeing a tattoo healed and settled months later is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
7️⃣ Coming back for another piece
There’s no bigger compliment than a returning client who trusts us with their next tattoo.
8️⃣ Following aftercare properly
Great aftercare helps your tattoo heal the way it was intended to.
9️⃣ Thinking bigger
Sleeves, back pieces, leg projects and larger concepts give artists the opportunity to create something truly memorable.
🔟 That reaction at the end
The smile. The excitement. The first look in the mirror.
That’s the moment every artist works for.
Which one surprised you most? 👇
📍 Tattoora Darlinghurst
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