Tattoos

Some artists work freehand, some with a combination of transfers and freehand etc.
The artist that did the majority of my work (Bugs) used about 30% transfers and freehanded the rest on so that it flowed over the area.

I found giving a rough brief, asking to see some preparatory sketches and then giving an artist a decent amount of skin has resulted in the work I am happiest with. Make sure you're on the same wavelength and remember at any point up until the needle hits your skin you can ask for revisions.

Spot on!

I've not got a lot of ink but that's the way my leg sleeve is being constructed.

Giving a few ideas and letting the artist do their thing is a great process and it turns out better than you could imagine in your minds eye.