Here's the good news - you don't have to! Well, it helps if you have an idea in mind, but bringing the design to life is the artist's job. We want the finished tattoo to be unique and exactly right for you. If you're looking for something simple, a phrase or a small linework image, then that is very straightforward. However, we don't necessarily need any images at all from you to design your tattoo. A list of items that you want included and a general idea of the style you're looking for are enough. You don't need to search far and wide for examples or references; it's the artists job to articulate your vision into the drawing. If you do look at other tattoos for inspiration, please do it with an eye for showing the style you want rather than trying to find an exact tattoo of the exact subject you want. We want to help you create YOUR tattoo, not simply copy someone else's tattoo. A small selection showing shading styles, color combos, or elements you like is helpful for your artist hone in on the finer details and can aid communication during the consult. A word of caution on AI: sometimes a prompt can help you visualize your thoughts or how the placement may look on your body. HOWEVER: AI images are usually not "tattooable" because AI does not understand the limits of line weight and how ink works on living skin to hold up over time. So if you must use it, please think of it as a starting point for discussion of the design rather than the final result.