My partner is a tattoo artist and as such, we're pretty active in the industry. I'll be honest; you'll be hard-pressed to find a respectable artist who will tattoo a 14 year-old, legal or not. Tattoo artists rely a huge amount on their reputation, and while you seem like a very responsible young woman who's thought this over and has great reasons for wanting to get this done, "so-and-so tattooed a 14 year-old" can have terrible consequences on a tattooer. My advice would be to visit your local shops and look at the artists' portfolios in detail. Find someone who does really clean linework since that's what you're getting. They'll be more likely to do it if you talk to them in person and explain why you want the tattoo done. Take a parent or guardian with you so that they know you're serious. You may be asked to pay a deposit. A word on positioning, also... Foot tattoos are painful. All tattoos are, but the foot is one of the more painful areas because there isn't a whole lot of tissue between the skin, the muscle and bone. It will be a quick tattoo (I'm guessing 30 minutes max, depending how you sit) so I imagine you'll be fine if you choose to do it. Remember that if you can't sit still it will absolutely affect the quality of the work, especially because it's just a simple outline. I have seen people with full sleeves and extensive work on their ribs struggle not to twitch when getting their feet tattooed. I'm not trying to scare you, I just want you to be as prepared as possible! Pain is only temporary. Foot tattoos also fade quickly in comparison to tattoos on other areas of the body because there is a lot of friction on the skin and a lot of constant movement. I would probably suggest moving it up onto your ankle, but of course that's up to you. The most important thing really is to find an artist that you trust to permanently mark your body. A lot of people see tattoos as just a trend, but the truth is that they require an incredible amount of artistry. You want a tattooer who sees it that way, too. Hope that helps a little. Best of luck!
