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@Hogridertells it like it is. In the tattoo world, BS is rampant and a fresh word is always great to see 🙂

Hahaha I don't think Hogrider pulls any punches.

On one hand, which is first thing that came to my mind, is correlation doesn’t mean causation. Just because the top players have them does NOT mean that it helps performance. As for not holding them back, it hasn’t held THEM back. Who’s to say it didn’t have a negative impact on others, others for which the tattoo was a mental distraction. That said, confidence most certainly IS a huge factor in sports. I think it was Jack Nicklaus that said “It takes thousands of good shots to build confid

Take your shitty flash drawing somewhere else. This isn't eBay.

My latest rescue (actually, took almost a year and a half.) 1972 Triumph Trident T150V.

Hey, new poster here. After years of planning (and saving!) I finally started my back piece this week, with Nick Mayes at North Sea Tattoo in Scarborough, UK. I asked for 'the Kraken thrashing around in the sea while a flying saucer tries to beam it up'. The design did not disappoint!  As for the session itself, even at a relatively short 2 1/2 hours of actual tattooing, it was pretty tough. As others have said, your body doesn't get used to the pain like it does on a smaller piece. The needle is always on the move to somewhere fresh and so every line feels like the first. I'd say most of the back was an 8/10 pain, with one or two areas only a 7, but a couple were a good 9.5, namely the love handles, lower back and butt crack (that one is like some whole new type of pain!) We will be doing 2-3 hour sessions every month or so, which should keep progress moving well. As for now, I'll leave you with what we've done so far, and will keep you updated. It's an honour to join this legendary thread! 

No shortage of tattoo artists in Dallas. You should be able to find one who will accommodate you. Good luck.

No need to be sorry and I know it probably doesn't make sense  LOL  I have 2 tattoos and I'm over 40 years old.  I just got one last week and the other one I got 23 years ago, so my knowledge is very limited.  So far I've been able to get away with just walking in with a picture and saying "put this one here"  The guy I used for the latest one is very good, but his patience seems limited and I didn't walk away with the feeling that he wants to sit around and help somebody like me design something pretty involved.  I might need to find somebody else.  I live in the Dallas area so I'm sure there are a few.

Both scenarios are not ideal, but generally speaking, a great tattoo shop with a bad artist is worse than a bad tattoo shop with a great artist. A great tattoo shop with a bad artist can give you a false sense of security, leading you to believe that you're in good hands. However, the end result could be a poorly executed tattoo that you'll have to live with for the rest of your life. Additionally, a reputable tattoo shop with a bad artist may still charge premium prices, leaving you with a high bill for a subpar tattoo. On the other hand, a bad tattoo shop with a great artist may not have the best equipment or environment, but a skilled artist can still produce quality work. You may have to do more research and take extra precautions to ensure the shop is clean and safe, but at least you'll know that you're getting a good tattoo. Ultimately, it's important to do your research and choose a tattoo shop and artist that you feel confident in, regardless of whether they have a fancy storefront or not.