Planning A Tattoo - ★ TATTOO ADVICE ★ by Tattoo Artist Electric Linda
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- In this episode of TATTOO ADVICE by Electric Linda: Planning a Tattoo. I´m talking about the most important things you should think about before getting tattooed, and before booking your appointment. If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up, and if you want to see more of my stuff in the future, subscribe to my channel! Let me know if you have any questions or tips for new videos. I am still pretty new here so I will not mind some feedback!
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I am Electric Linda, founder of Attitude Tattoo Studio, one of Norway's biggest and most well-known tattoo studios. I have been tattooing since 2000. I’ve had the pleasure of tattooing a lot of celebrities like Yosef and Tshawe from Madcon, Hank Von Hell, Mac Miller, Vinni, Omer Bhatti and many more. Over the years I have won over 50 international tattoo awards around the world as a tattoo artist. Read more about me: bit.ly/2GW9Dwi
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"A rose is not just a rose when it comes to tattooing" i love that
An artist once told me to get a henna tattoo before a real one. If you find yourself covering it up or trying to hide it, including for a job, you might not be ready for a tattoo or you may need to consider a new placement. Best advice I received.
Unless you're allergic to henna like me and you now have a scar because of it haha
@@hannak.5401ooh that's not good. Sorry to hear about that
I drew my first one on for years before I got it, great advice
@@viceb7 I did that too!
I like to try out placements and shapes with liquid eyeliner, so that's also an option for people who have an allergy to henna or can't buy it!
Please, please, listen !! Go to a professional, I can not say this enough!!! I was stupid and went to a tattoo party, BAD CHOICE people!!! Now I'm looking at a cover-up and spending more money🙄. Listen to this beautiful artist😉
Definitely! Make sure they’re a licensed artist. I have a messed up one on my wrist I will be getting removed and it’s not fun. It’s the only tattoo I have that randomly raises and swells. I learned when I was young. Never again.
Ohhhhh....you're in Norway. Your English is great.....and I like your videos. Theyre so informative and answer a LOT of questions.
All of my tattoos are the history my life...important people, important moments, important values. I can't regret any of them because they are me. The one thing I can guarantee someone SHOULD NOT GET is the name of a partner.
I started getting tattoos & piercings at 15... have small ones to large ones all over my body. I wish my tattoo artists told me the things you go over in your channel. Some I want removed , some I want covered & some I want touched up. I wish you & tattoo artists like your self get the respect in society you guys deserve. Please keep raising the standards of tattoos and educating us so as canvass we can also help to change the way the tattoo industry is viewed.
I love how frank and matter-of-fact you are, yet I can tell you are a kind person.
My dad always told me to get whatever I wanted but make sure it was in a place that I could hide it if I wanted.
The best advice I've ever got.
If I may, I have a tip for placement. If you are getting a small tattoo, you might not want it in a big area. I have a small peace sign tattoo on my shoulder blade and it looks very awkward.
Also the small tattoo will take up a big space you could have used for at bigger piece :)
An other tip with placement! Try it before. I didnt think i wouldn't be able to see mine on my ribs but guess what i have to move my boob to see it. Wanna take a picture showing it off? Bra is covering it. Yep should have been placed an inch or two lower
Yes! I have smaller tattoos on my wrists and next to my collarbone
Really depends on what look you like!
Do artists ever get mad when a client doesnt like what you've drawn up? Like do you ever get angry having to redraw a piece for someone? Does that cost more (i think it should but im curious) ?
For the life of me, Ive never understood how someone could walk into a shop and pick one of the generic tattoos off the wall, on the fly and feel good about that. Maybe I over think everything but I get my design, pick a placement and carry the picture with me for a year folded up in my wallet and look at it to make sure my excitement about it is building before I'll get it done, never regretted one yet.
This isnt related to this video but i wanted to say that u have been a great inspiration to me as a fellow female artist. When i first started doing cover ups i would always take the easy route and use simple and obvious things that i would use to cover things up and i was never truly happy with them even if my clients were, (fast forward some years), now ive been tattooing 10+ years and i never use the obvious anymore i really like to push the limits of what can be done and im constantly experimenting but i always think outside the box now when it comes to cover ups and i really feel like seeing your work helped me expand and grow as a tattoo artist and now i feel like im happier with my cover ups and my clients are amazed at what can be used to hide their old tattoos. U are amazing. One day i would love to have a piece from u if i can plan a trip to Norway. Cheers 😊💪💖
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I'm really big into symbolism, so I put a lot of thought into my tats before getting them. I choose the design, the color's, the culture, and placement due to what I want my tattoo to symbolize( even if I'm the only one who knows the entirety of the meaning). I don't regret any of my tattoo's because they all truly mean something to me even if they do need some retouching. My BFF though will just get whatever tattooed by whomever on a whim. We have 4 matching tattoo's which I made her go to a professional shop every time, and she tells everyone that's usually the only time because I'm too picky🤣. I always respond absolutely it's going to be there forever so.
Yes!! Totally agree on asking artists to copy tattoos of other people. And well.. If my artist is willing to copy from others’ designs I won’t trust them.. what tells me that they won’t “reuse” an idea of an original design of mine for someone else? I know it sounds selfish and egocentric, but unless it’s a flash tattoo(like a nautical star, for example), I really wouldn’t appreciate the thought of someone else going around with my same subject tattooed on their body, especially if that meant a lot to me on an emotional or artistic level.
agree 100%.
trending tattoos have been nothing but detrimental to the value of the tattoo art community. The artists who create the original never get the credit that is due, and it is a really sad to watch talent be wasted on the demands that trending tattoos create. references should be inspiration, not a duplication!
but, this current generation of client base definitely don't see it that way about the art.
We have become a part of a world where everyone values likes and views.
its a bit of a bummer
I once saw a guy, he had a tattoo like Dwayne Johnson. The tattoo he has on his left side of the chest going up to his arm. So I asked the guy ''okay, nice. But what does it mean?'' then he said ''ohh, nothing special, I just liked the tattoo''.
But I remember than Dwayne Johnson once told the world, that his tattoo means something to him, about family, protecting his family, and having a agressive warrior spirit. His tattoo, in fact, is very personal, and very spiritual. I remember that it has even a deeper meaning than only that, And the dude just copied it :') Like, WTH?! I always say ''a tattoo is almost as personal as your weener! You have yours, don't copy shit. Just, don't do it. Especially not, tattoos like the one Dwayne Johnson has. It's with a beautiful meaning, and the style is awesome.You can get one like that. But ''like that'' is just one, with your own story in it. Not with Dwayne's story. That ain't your story.
Johnson got a pe'a, traditional Samoan/Polynesian tattoo and it symbolises his new status of High Chief.
yes.. even when my friend went to fansign of her fav kpop idol... she saw a fan who just copied the idol's tatt bcz she wanted same like her fav idol... when she showed it to the idol , he was really shocked and we could tell from his face that he was hurt. that tattoo meant soo much for him.. but some fans just copy and use them as they like.. which is actually very disappointing .
sorry if my english is bad...
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I just found your channel recently and I watched plenty of videos because I want to get my first tattoo. Your advices are really helpful and they helped me a lot with some of my doubts and questions. Keep up the good work Linda! You are awesome!
I got tattooed on my ankle/foot as my first one and I can remember the artist saying 'you're brave' It's not the worst thing I've ever been through but it wasn't easy XD
I have learned a lot from watching Linda's videos!
My first tattoo was my foot, second was my ankle, and tomorrow I’m getting my right ribs and my hand. I can’t wait, love your videos😊
Tell me how was your first tattoo experience? I'm getting my first tattoo soon.
@@jenniferbullett7254 what’d u get done?
@@dunemae I got a bunch of things like a bullet to represent my last name, also teeth for being a dental assistant, musical notes, and a musical lyric..."What makes you different makes you beautiful." And flowers. I would like more ink for sure.
I personally love small tattoos. Both of my tattoos are small, and the other tattoos I’m considering/planning on are small as well. I really love simple and minimalistic tattoos. I don’t care if other people can see my tattoos or if it’s too small to see from afar, since the tattoo is for myself and myself only. Not saying big tattoos aren’t cool- they look awesome. I’m just saying that bigger and more detailed isn’t necessarily better!
"It's actually there for the rest of your life. It's even stronger than marriage." 😂 I'm gonna remember that line
Yeah. Never ever go with the trends w tattoos... you do you..
Hi Linda, your videos are very informative and fun. I live in Australia which is kind of opposite to Norway in the weather... where I live has extremely hot summers, hot autumns and warmish springs. The UV levels in summer are extreme (11+). I'm very careful when planning the timing of a tattoo to do it in winter or put it in a place I can esaily cover if it's hot :-)
hello!!! i’m a new subscriber of yours & i just wanted to stop by and say that i totally agree with you. my artist is so great. she told me she will NEVER copy anyone’s work but use it as an inspiration piece, and make it to fit your specific taste and style. she does anything you could possibly imagine and she does it well. i’ve never met someone who acts like a mom in a tattoo artist ever. she has done all of my tattoos and she is just the best artist i’ve ever seen. after care is super important because tattoos aren’t a joke they’ll stay on your body for the rest of your life and if you decide to not take care of it then you face the consequences of having a nasty looking tattoo. my artist did recommend something to me and i wanted to maybe share it with you guys. but she told me it’s gross but she told me to try hemorrhage cream or ointment. she said it works just as well as the lotions you’re recommended for after care. and she said that it heals up faster since it’s not as thick as your normal after care lotions.
Agree. It took me 3 years to decide exactly what I wanted to have forever❤️
Did you ever get your tattoo? If so how was it? I'm getting my first tattoo in November a little nervous.👌👍🙂
@@jenniferbullett7254 How did your first tattoo go Jennifer? I would love to hear about it myself since now I'm the one waiting to get my tattoo! haha
@@Time2Quack My first tattoo went well however it did hurt in some areas though especially around the spine. My tattoo is on my right shoulder.
@@Time2Quack Thank you for asking. 🙏🌸💜😁
I tell people have you had a root canal your tattoos don't hurt your root canal was a lot worse. Ask the tattoo artist where it hurts the most chests feet fingers head ribs knee elbow neck...
I'd like to see a video of what to expect when getting your first tattoo. Sorry if you already made a video covering this. I have not yet seen all of your videos. They're great, BTW! Very helpful!
Great video and advice!❤
Thank you. I appreciate what you do!
I'm glad I talked myself out of every tattoo I ever though about getting though the years. I might get one some day but I'm glad I didn't get what I thought was cool 20 years ago.
Love your videos, very helpful and informative! Thanks
This video was honestly so helpful, thank you so much for all the information ^^
I got my first tattoo this year (I’m 52) and it was the constellation and zodiac symbols for my children. My second is a cardinal getting ready to land on some roses. The cardinal represents loved ones who have passed (my father who passed Nov. 2021 & uncle 3/22). I do want 1 or 2 more and they also have meaning.
Awesome thanks for the info!
I love your accent. My family is from Sweden. You give great advice and I always find myself over here when thinking about my next tattoo.
Awesome advice from a master. I love her videos and thank you for your tips ❤👍
If I ever want to get aTattoo in any part of my body.You're the one I will come for even if you're faraway!I'm sure of it that you are a Professional Tattoo Artist and a really,really realistic artist too.BTW,I like your videos very much, keep it up and I feel so much great subscribing your channel.Thank You very much.
I have no tattoos but I'm loving seeing this and putting some thought into maybe getting a first tattoo that is meaningful to me. Thanks for your thoughtful videos!
Just found out about your channel! You videos are so awesome and accurate- please keep making more!!
I love your honesty
This is a great video! Actually, I stumbled upon your channel because I’m getting my first tattoo on my birthday. Your advice has prepped me for my appointment and I can’t wait!! 😁
Thank you. Well said
Just ran into one of your videos, really enjoyed it. This is the second one, I sub’d. Great channel
I'm lucky to have a great tattoo studio right by my house they done my last 2 tattoos and they are amazing I'm counting down the days for my next one. I can't stop binge watching your videos they are amazing all the info is perfect keep it up 😘👍🤘
Your so honest xx
Thank you so much! I‘m going to get my first tattoo soon and I’m very thankful for your advice!
I love the way you give us this information and i just here crying because we can’t find any artists like you in my country but you are my goddess tattoo artist
great advice thank you
Have you ever considered doing, or attending to a tattoo show? Here in Upstate New York we have people that put together shows and artists come from across the country and world to display their. And from what I've seen of your work, you would do phenomenal here!
Thanks! I have actually done maybe 100 shows during my first 15 years tattooing, and won over 50 Awards. Now I am older, and focus more on my home and family.
Family is the most important.
Right on ! Said it well thank u♥️ soooo true
I’m thinking of getting my second tattoo and am learning so much from you!
You are so inspirational
I love this channel. I can’t wait to tattoo my body up to my neck and ears down to my feet and knees
Great advice and the exhasperation in your voice at some points is hilarious.
This is so helpful!! :) I'm now subscribed cause you seem super lovely and helpful, thank u!!
very good information! thank you.
Love your advice 🤗🥰🤗 I'm in the process of finding my artist to fix my ink and add some beautiful work 💖💖💖
Very helpful. Thank you.
I'm having an appointment in a week and I couldn't be more excited. It's gonna be the first one and I've been wanting to do it for a couple years but never found the right motive until now. I know it doesn't always have to have a deep meaning but for me it does and that's why I am even more looking forward to it.
Thank you, I was gonna get in 2 weeks but after watching your video I’ve changed my mind to January. I already know what I want a crescent moon that says “love you to the moon and back - Mom”. It’s for the person that believe in me the most, I have been through a lot with her and I wanna get something that she likes and i like. So I just wanna say thank you and thanks for the tips.
I am an older client and have taken all of the advice you have offered. It matches advice from a host of others. It is so right and as a result I have artwork on both upper arms and a half chest panel that are unique and special, three different artists all were allowed to design from a consultation and some stimulus images result happy artists and happy me.
Just got a new tattoo, I had something covered with a neo traditional owl! Can’t believe I picked such a perfect artist! He was amazing and was so clean and hygienic! I’ve actually never had a tattoo heal this well before! It’s a very large piece too. Takes up my whole upper arm. I sat for 8 hrs and going back for another 3 hrs. of touch up in two weeks. I will say I paid for this quality though, was a bit more spendy than the quote! But thats ok with me, I love my new tattoo!
Good point about distance visibility. I hate staring at people trying to see what their tattoo is, but all I can see is muddled skin.
So you never scratched anyone in your life? Your first tattoos were perfect and you never scratched anyone? I think that as we are getting older and wiser we are forgetting the mistakes that made us better in our job. You have to fell from the bike so you can learn how to ride it. I respect your work and your channel.
Keep up the good work and stay humble.
:).
I like your voice, So calming👌
One tattoo studio in my country has a motto: "A good tattoo is never cheap and a cheap tattoo is never good"
I am currently planning my sleeve and you have given me so much more to think about. It means a lot to me and I want it to be the best it can possibly can be. It's a pity you are so far away , I'm in New Zealand
Number one and the artist that did my custom Tattoo told me this "Don't even look at the wall of flash." Getting a Tattoo is a collaboration!
Welp getting my first tattoo today! I really like your videos and can def. agree with thinking about picking the right artist and thinking about a design, style etc. I was thinking about wanting a tattoo back when I was 16. I’m 29 now and only getting my first one only now. And I’m glad I waited and did not get anything when I was that young because I really would’ve gone for something overly done where as now I’m getting a piece of art personal to me 😊.
I know it's a bit late for me to comment, but i hope you see it, i have a pink rose on the back on my hand, i love it so much and when i was picking the artist, i made sure to pick someone who is great at doing those kind of tattoos, i don't have a sleeve but i also have a lettering, a poem by myself on the inner arm, i am going to make it slowly into a sleeve and yes, i almost forgot, i got it in the beginning of june, "last year" and i made sure to keep it out of the sun while it was healing, i actually love taking care of the tattoos, don't love the itching that much but it's just what happens and a good thing, it's a sign it's healing correctly, i hate when people get tattooed and think they could just go swimming and lay in hot tubs afterwards, i think people should know before hand what they are getting themselves into before getting a tattoo, sorry for the long comment, i really enjoy your channel and you are an AMAZING artist, i am in awe seeing your work, i would be honored to be tattooed by you :)
You are so pretty and good at makeup and tattoos I love you're videos they are helpful so thank you very much
I'm planning on getting a lot of very beautiful tattoo's, all minimalist (I think) styled. I'm planning on getting a star and moon over both my ankles, I've designed and thought about a pretty shoulder tattoo and a geometric pattern going all down my arm. I'm buying a bunch of Henna soon to test them all out, but I've drawn some on with just gel pen and I love the style already, I'm super excited. I considered all your tips and they made me even more sure that they will turn out exactly how I want them to :)
I remember when I had to talk to the owner of the studio for like 10 minutes because he kept wanting to change my mind about my hand tattoo, it wasn't even him doing it in the end!
Tbh at that point I only had one tattoo (ankle) and it was actually pretty impulsive, he was a cool guy that was just worried about me and I can respect that. This happened in 2017 and I still love that tattoo so much, I also shortly after got a similar one on my other hand to make it more matchy!
Just started watching your videos pretty cool stuff, you are so right on. I love my artist she is amazing. Pain? none of mine hurt until I got on that went on to my sternum... holy crap, my whole chest cavity just vibrated lol. This is fun too that I watched a very recent video of you now watching this one, looking at the changes in your ink!
hey Lindaa i really like your informative content when i got my tattoos i didn't know anything about different styles thaat being said i do not regret any of my tattoos
Thanl you for the video!
The marriage jokes made stop what i was doing and laugh out loud
Thank you for all the info . My dear 😘😘😘😍
Yes exactly...
Just recently came upon your site.
Like your opinions.
My main tattoo artist is great. Funny as she went to school with my son.
Her suggestions are always great and she tries to blend them together. I started 40 years ago a bit later in life. Did military career so a lot of military themed ( 11 names of lost) and motorcycle themed.
Find it odd that at 69 have one day a month booked with her. She has health problems so cancels at times
Travel the world and started getting some in different countries ( only one bad as she overworked the skin)
As you can tell, tattoos are a passion. When take shirt off, get a lot of looks, but also compliments.
Take care
you'd ROCK a shaved-on-the-sides short cut. I just had to tell you.
Good tips, thxs.
Great video.
After care video please you are helpful I'm debating 2 long on tattoos.
wery good video Linda. super and keep going 👏👏👏💐👌
+Darius M Thank you so much!
I love your videos! Especially your cover-ups they are gorgeous! the portraits, the women. Gosh I wish I could get to Norway!
Can you do a video on your box braids experience? I would love to know more!
New subscriber, your channel is great 👍
I'd say that if it a visible tattoo and it is just words be prepared for answering things like "What does it say?" or "What does it mean?" ect. I saw a girl once and she had writing tattooed on her chest in a font that took longer than a glance to read. So instead of a long uncomfortable look at her chest to read it, I asked "What does it say?" She told me it was a song lyric. But I noted in her voice that she was kinda tired of people asking. I was just being nice. And thought that because it was visible that maybe it was something she was willing to share.
Thank you so much for making these videos. I’m 13 and I’m a psychic medium. I have a lot of tattoos I want for sentimental meaning, I’m from England so I have to wait till I’m 18 which is awesome so I have time to make sure I’m 100% sure I want. Watching your videos is really helpful and inspiring ♥️♥️
She gives me cher vibes and u absolutely love it
Hi love your channel and information.
Can you advise I have eczema scars can my current tattoos be reworked to expand and cover the scars?
Also who is the artist that sings your closing music?
Thanks
You are superb
Please could you do a video on laser removal and what to do if you don’t like a tattoo? X
I'd love to see a video of you tattooing!!!
2:20 you really just unintentionally named my aunt and uncle, lol
My first tattoo was (is) a small moon and it is popular so many people have it also or a variation of it anyway but I think its funny when I see someone who also has a moon tattoo its like hey dude we got matching tattoos look at that!
Two small questions :) :
How/where do you look for a good tattoo artist?
And if you come up with your own design to an artist, is that okay?
Look at their Instagram or Facebook
My friend has one guy in our area and I used him as the artists portfolio and he has the highest praise for the artist.
If you have a lot of artists in your area go to every one of them see how the shop is CLean is a tattoo artist friendly. Check out their books with their tattoo pictures that they've done. It may take you a couple of months to try different shops out but it's well worth it. Recommendations from other people that have nice tattoos.
I love what you do, thank you! ♥️I need to know your opinion.🙏🏻 How much time do I have to hide the tattoo from the sun after I did it? I use sun protection but I am afraid to go to the beach😂
This is why I drew parts of mine and most was freehand. Obviously I had a real artists make what I drew better than what I can do but looks like a good version of what I did.