color change

[thetricky]

So, I have a question. A while ago, I got my first tattoo, and I love it. The shading is awesome, the artwork is lovely. I'm happy with it, overall. The only trouble is that I wanted it to be purple, very clearly purple, and it came out blue. I would just leave it as it is, except that the memory it symbolizes for me is clearly purple, and I want to stay true to that memory. It is the reason I got the tattoo, in the first place, after all.

I'm wondering what goes into changing the color of a perfect tattoo. Assume I know nothing about the process. Does it work like water color or oil? Would one be able to go over it with a light read, and thereby change the color without altering the shading or detail, or would it have to be a full cover up? If it would have to be a cover up, how easy is it to go over another artist's lines and shading without altering the original? Is any of this even possible?

Also, I am wondering about etiquette. I love the original artist's work, and would love for him to alter the color as well, but I don't want to offend him. I feel kind of stupid because he showed me the color of the ink first, and I agreed to it, but it looked much different on his glove than it does on my skin. I just don't want to look like an idiot or an ingrate. So, all you artists out there, would you be offended by such a request, or think the customer was stupid? Shall I go to another artist just to avoid that sort of thing, or stick with the one I know?

Also, have any of you gotten something similar done, changed the color of a tattoo? And, how did it come out for you?

[seanherman]

First, definitely talk to your artist. You should always have a positive relationship with your artist and feel free to talk to them about stuff like that.
second, you can change a color somewhat of a tattoo. Depending on the color. You could make something that is light blue purple easily. But it all depends on the tattoo and the circumstance.
We always keep a positive repore with our clients and make sure to give them exactly what they need, even if its changing a color or changing a tattoo all together.

[rainyeyes]

I just got my first tattoo last week at a very reputable place in NYC. It is supposed to be pink. I brought in a shirt to show the shade I wanted the color to be. It looks like red. I'm so disappointed. I haven't called the owner yet. Just doing a little research on the internet. Is it possible for this to even be fixed since pink is a lighter color than the color it looks now. It looks like a light red, but not pink at all. I'm really hoping someone will tell me what I want to hear.

[travelingtom]

let it heal, it might look red, because of irritation. when it heals it should lighten up. if not talk to the artist.