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Well, you can do whatever you'd like, right? I got stuck on the Three Year Rule. <grin> I think that asking for two designs is a bit much (okay, a lot too much). If your legs aren't done, save one the concepts for your leg. To me, it's like asking a chef to plan two menus complete with a tasting menu before you decide but only paying for one menu. The other thing is to ask your artist, conceptually, which idea would make a better sleeve.

I don't think there is anything wrong with getting one artist to do full cohesive and integrated pieces. Those tattoos are quite spectacular. I think though when you mix up styles, work with different tattooers you get a different experience and new perspectives. The tattoos become very collaborative between the receiver and the maker. You get to keep going on the neverending journey. You may make some mistakes, you may make great decisions, but the mash up of style and experience makes for very very interesting and real tattoo collections with many life lessons and realizations woven into your skin. You become a living quilt or "colouring book" as i say. At least that's what I'm going for.

Topics of and/or subject matter for something as major as a sleeve shouldn't get much input from strangers . . . 🤐

Not to be harsh, but if you can't decide then you probably aren't ready to commit thousands of dollars and 75+ hours in the chair. Or, as @Gingerninja said, get the second idea someplace else.

Shit, I'd be thrilled just to get the artist I'm interested in to respond to my email.

Man, that's the best advice I've heard in years! 👍

Yep. Getting it wet isn't a problem but you don't want to soak a new tattoo in anything. Water or ointment.

But you need to stop sugar coating it. What are you REALLY trying to say???? :-)

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There are worse aspirations to have!