depends what you’re copying, no good tattoo artist will copy someone elses tattoo

Hi Barnballs

Copying any image without permission is illegal unless the image is in the public domain or expressly given usage consent by the owner.

That said….

If you get a series of images off the net and take it to an artist to draw up your custom piece then I cannot see the tattoo police chasing you about it. 😉

Have a look at google images, deviant art, books and even art galleries for inspiration – the artist just needs an idea of what you want as many will not do a straight copy of somebody’s tattoo from a picture.

Take Care
Matthew