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Hi there,  
 
Looking for suggestions, I’m looking st getting my first tattoo. However, I have ideas in my head but no design and I am not very artsy!  
 
Suggestions for someone who would listen to me ramble and be able to design something small specifically for me.

I would recommend looking at various artists portfolios, at the different shops. It's easy now with social media. Then when you see an artist who has done the subject you want, in the style you want, make an appointment to go for a consult with them.  
Example - I wanted a specific bird, done in black and white. I 'liked' the different tattoo shops, and looked through the artists photo albums. There were many artists who had done birds, and they were all very good, but TJ at Blood and Iron had done a number of black and white birds in the style that I wanted. I went and saw him, took some photos of the particular bird, explained what I wanted, and he drew up my new tattoo! I am beyond happy with it.

Set up a consult with a tattoo artist, they will listen to your ideas and create a tattoo for you. This also allows them to create something that fits well as a tattoo and maybe meets their style as well.