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Originally Posted by KC_Lee
I have some ink, 3 in total with another 4 planned, and some free advice.
First, do as much research as you can on the shops you are considering. They need to be friendly, professional and clean. If you get a bunch of D-bags walk out, if the place looks like a frat house after a weekend party walk out.
Talk him out of the wings. For the size he wants (from shoulder to elbow) they will look like crap. If he insists talk with the artist. Any tattoo artist worth their salt will tell you if a tat will look like crap before starting and will suggest (size or location) a better alternative.
Hope that helps.
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This! I only have one, but I spent a lot of time finding the right shop and the right artist. A lot of the big shops are just factories.
I found a nice clean shop with an artist that was really into her work. When I showed her the picture that I wanted, you could see and hear the enthusiasm. At other shops they were just meh.