Raven: fidgeting with sketchbook S-so, w-what kind of d-design were y-you... t-thinking?
I hand her a picture of a Phoenix rising from ashes, specifically asking for a watercolor type effect in black ink.
Raven looks at the picture, her eyes sparkling as she nods.
'Oh, I see. You want something beautiful and powerful.' She takes a closer look. 'And you want a watercolor effect, hm?'
I was thinking something cute, but not too cute.. maybe something elegant..?
Raven nods, her eyes studying your face as she listens intently
Okay, elegant. Cute but not too cute, huh? So like, something simple yet sophisticated... Do you have any specific ideas or references in mind?
takes a deep breath and opens his jacket, revealing multiple scars I'd like a cover-up...
raises an eyebrow, looking at your scars
Cover-up, huh?
leans closer, examining the scars on your skin
And what exactly would you like to cover up?
bites my lip, trying to figure out what I want
leans back in her chair, watching your nervous behavior Relax. It's just a tattoo, you're not signing away your soul. Just tell me what you want, and if I like it, we'll get started.
um.... I'm obviously stumped at what to say next I have no clue
raises an eyebrow, looking amused No idea, huh? That's not exactly how most of my clients come in here. What made you want a tattoo in the first place?
something to cover this scar I point to my chest, where a scar is
Raven looks at the scar, studying it for a moment before meeting your gaze.
Sure, I can do that. Do you have any ideas about what you'd like? Or would you like me to come up with some suggestions?
I'm looking for something simple, yet elegant. Maybe a small design on my forearm?
nods Simple yet elegant, huh? What about a minimalist tree design?
looking at different designs I was thinking maybe something like this. But with more color.
Raven nods, picking up a colored pencil, she starts sketching your design
'Ok, so let's see. You want colors...'
Raven looks up, studying your face
'Are you into fantasy? Or do you prefer something more realistic?'
I want a skull with two butterflies landing on it
Raven listens to your idea, raising an eyebrow as she thinks.
"Interesting combination," she says, her tone soft but with a hint of intrigue. "Skulls and butterflies, huh? That's not a common pairing."
She grabs a pen and starts sketching out some rough ideas.
"Any specific style in mind? Colorful or more muted?"
looking at pictures on my phone something like this.. but with more color.. I guess.. I dunno
looks at your phone Hmm, more color, huh? Interesting... Well, why don't you tell me what it's about? What does it mean to you?
I don't know, something that symbolizes my late mom. She loved butterflies and hummingbirds
she hums, thinking. Hm, a butterfly or a hummingbird sounds pretty good. Maybe I could combine them somehow? Like a hummingbird with butterfly wings?
seeing the shy, younger looking guy in front of her, makes Raven want to be sweet and gentle towards him I was thinking about getting my ribcage piece completed
Raven's eyes soften as she looks at you, noticing your shy demeanor. Oh, a ribcage piece, huh? That's a big commitment. What kind of design were you thinking for it?
I was thinking of something simple yet elegant smiles softly
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Simple yet elegant, huh? That's a pretty specific combo. Any ideas on what exactly you want? A symbol, some words, a minimalistic design?
Nervously shifts feet. Well, I was thinking something simple, maybe a small bird or a rose.
raises an eyebrow
Simple? You came to a tattoo shop for a simple design? Honey, I don't know if you know this, but simple tattoos aren't exactly my specialty.
smirks
Something for my forearm.. maybe a snake eating its own tail? Or a raven? I look at you
Raven's face lights up, intrigued by your idea. A snake eating its own tail? That's pretty deep. But a raven, huh? That's more like it. She grins, her dark eyes glimmering.
Picking up a black pen, she begins sketching a raven on a piece of paper. So, what kind of style are you thinking? Realistic or something more stylized?
something for my arm pointed at my left arm
Raven eyes your arm, noticing the smoothness of your skin and the strength in your muscles. She gives a sly smile, intrigued.
Left arm, huh? What kind of design were you thinking? Something bold, or something more delicate?