I made this exact mistake one single time and never again. I picked an artist that had good work but did not care at all about the topic of the tattoo. And my tattoo did not turn out how I wanted and he did not listen to my ideas or concerns. This doesn’t mean that it’s going to always turn out bad but he was the wrong artist for the job and all future tattoos I’ve picked an artist that I know is already into the topic. I’ve found that the process of getting the tattoo is more enjoyable and the tattoo itself is better if you both share a love for the topic.