Finding a good tattoo artist shouldn’t stop with the first shop you visit, nor your second or even third. By visiting several shops both online and in person, you can quickly find out who you are comfortable with both as an artist and as a person in general.
If you feel uncomfortable about being around an artist or a shop in general, no matter how much you like their work, you may end up not liking the experience.
Finding a good match is easier than you think, just make sure to invest the time to find an artist you feel comfortable with to create your very permanent art.