This trick helps me every time!
By David Meek
Hey friends
I always do my consultations on Tuesday afternoons. I keep a routine schedule because my ADD, if left to its own devices, will help me get exactly nothing done.
And just like my schedule, I have a routine series of questions I ask during the tattoo consultation.
First the basics.
- Whats the main idea for your tattoo?
- Where is the tattoo going?
- How big are you thinking for your tattoo?
- Do you have any references of tattoos you like or don’t like?
But the question that helps me the most, gets asked when I do coverups.
I’ve been asking this question for easily 15 years. And I actually overheard an old tattooer use it and I stole it immediately.
If you’ve needed me to do your cover up you’ve heard me ask.
” If you didn’t have your current tattoo, what would you want in that spot?”
I love asking this question. Its so honest. It makes people think about what they really want.
I’ve started using a variation of this question with all tattoo consultations. Now
I’m able to get real answers about the tattoos my clients actually want.
And sometimes that answer is… Not to have a tattoo at all.
Thats my job. To help get you the best tattoo possible.
The tattoo you actually want vs. settling for some OK idea.
Asking this question reveals so much.
The result.
I deliver something (or nothing) that my people actually want and maybe never considered.
#clientsblownaway
Heres a quick story.
Years ago, I had a client walk in to the studio. They had a name tattooed on their wrist and they wanted it gone. Like forever gone.
I asked what she wanted.
“Would a black rose look good and cover it up?” she asked
“Yeah of course” I said. But then I asked her the question
Her answer…
She actually would like a tattoo of The Liberty Bell. She was from Philly and wanted a tattoo for her hometown.
Thats waaay better than settling for a black rose*.
She never considered anything other than a black dark design for her coverup. I mean how would you cover a back name with a bronzey goldish bell?
After a little brainstorming we came up with a Trompe L’oeil (fool the eye) design.
We used the drop shadow of the bell to cover the name while making everyone look at the bell!!!
Bing Bang Boom.
Click here to see some recent Coverup Tattoos.
I love that I’ve been able to do this for you and countless others.
I’m already ready already to work together on your next idea and knock it out of the park!
Just say when!
If you’re good right now, tell a friend to head my way.
Right now I’m booking for April and May (my 18th tattoo anniversary month)
Book your consultation and lets plan the next masterpiece!
You can book your tattoo consultation for a coverup by clicking here
The moral of the story… You are lucky I was eves dropping on that old dude when he dropped that knowledge bomb on his client!
Your friend
David
PS*
Black rose tattoos are pretty freakin cool. But you don’t have to start there.
PPS
As always you can see my NOW page to see whats going on in Davids world
