Talking during a tattoo session?

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Permalink Reply by Chris aka Creepinbean on July 10, 2008 at 8:07pm

Same here Ms. J i say a couple things here and there but i like to get into that zone where your there just relaxed about everything. But then again my artist is real cool with me so we talk a good amount of time.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel on June 29, 2008 at 11:59am

i need more design of biomechanics

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Permalink Reply by JD LaRish on July 10, 2008 at 6:28pm

i chat a little bit
but for the most part i'm just trying to keep my mouth shut so as to not cry out in pain.

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Permalink Reply by Janice on July 10, 2008 at 8:07pm

Depends. For really painful spots (right up the backbone, anyone?), I need every bit of focus and concentration to deal with the pain and not jump up screaming. Otherwise, it varies based on the individual situation. Some days I'm in a chattier mood than others - likewise for the tattoo artist.

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Permalink Reply by Dachi on July 25, 2008 at 1:29am

My artist told me something interesting today. She stated that she talks a lot more when she's tattooing virgins, particularly if she's doing a back piece and can't see their faces. She can gauge from their responses how they're reacting to the process and if they might be feeling faint.
It also helps to distract them a little and keep them in the present.

With veteran collectors, she lets the client set the tone or pace of the conversation

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Permalink Reply by Raj on August 26, 2008 at 11:47am

My artist talked to initially as I was a " virgin" and every now and again asking if I needed a break, asking me if I was okay and telling me I was doing a good job keeping still . That really helped me get through it.

Once I was used to it, he did not talk much .My artist loves to sing along so when a good song comes up he will suddenly burst into song which was quite funny!

I try and disappear into my own with with my music and not talk much.

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Permalink Reply by Marisa_DiMattia on August 27, 2008 at 10:14am

I agree with the statements that you follow the tone of the artist. But also, if you dont like to talk, you can make that indication to the tattooist as well.

For example, Dan tattooed a guy from Norway who went into a complete meditative state for the hours and hours he got work -- not a word said or a muscle moved. He told Dan that he prefers to stay quiet and go in a zone when getting work and Dan respected that.

I'm the same way actually -- surprisingly. I never stay quiet in my daily life but when i get tattooed I prefer to just zone in on that one sensation and not talk. That's why Dan says he loves to tattoo me: it's the only time I shut up!

Oh, but he does hate when I talk to Jude while she's getting tattooed. I'm almost banned from the premises because we giggle and gesticulate -- not good for precise lining.

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Permalink Reply by jude on August 27, 2008 at 10:30am

yes but you take my mind off the pain and i have so much more fun :)

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Permalink Reply by FXS on November 2, 2008 at 8:41pm

well, I know this thread is a little old, but thought I'd add my two cents :)

The first time I got a tattoo, the guy said absolutely nothing. Granted it only took a little over an hour, but it was strange for a first tattoo. I was also exhausted, and it was a late apt.

The second time I got a tattoo, there was a language barrier, and I had a few people with me, so we talked and there was a bit of translation going on but it was a very small tattoo, it didn't last long.

This time, we chat quite a bit. But since I am sitting for 4 hours at a shot, and we are going to be doing this for months, I am glad. I like the distraction, we enjoy talking, but we don't talk so much that it interferes with him working and I am careful not to move around a lot.

We do laugh, but we usually do that inbetween....

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Permalink Reply by bil on November 3, 2008 at 10:53am

i agree about the cell phones being a no-no. my regular artist has it posted "cell phones off during sessions" in his shop and it just feels rude to me maybe because they are so ubiquitous these days with everyone spouting thier personal conversations in public...
we'll get caught up at the beginning of the session, but then it's mostly quiet work except for getting or giving input on the work at hand.

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Permalink Reply by Noelle on November 3, 2008 at 2:21pm

depends on who's working on me, some of my artists we sit and bullshit the entire time, kinda helps keep me distracted. working on my leg though, Hugh and I typically talk a bit, he asks how I'm doing pain-wise, never understands why I don't complain (that's not why I'm there.....) about it hurting, and tries to make me laugh when he knows he's coming up on a sensitive area. my main thing is keep me distracted if it's gonna hurt and I'll be just fine. when his wife is in there though, there is no such thing as silence in the room, we all get going on some insane topics.

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Permalink Reply by ronnie hix on November 3, 2008 at 6:32pm

talking's better than a quiet session,...for real,.......someone who doesn't talk at all comes off as untrusting or weird kind of,......not to rip on people that can't talk to strangers very well, but it helps a tattoo artist with a longer ( or bigger ) piece if conversation is a part of the experience!,......

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