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Gundo · 07-20-2013, 10:28 PM

Doug Fink & Brando @ Bushido have done my arms, back and leg they are both phenomenal at what they do. Doug may not be taking new clients right now due to his work load but one can argue he is the best in town.

All that being said I have friends who have work from Paul Jefferies at Smiling Budda (Doug apprenticed under him I belive) and its amazing, same can be said about James Tex @ Deadly Tattoos both renowned in the tattoo world for their talents. I bring those two up because I have friends who have work done by them. Who knows who else is around.

Look at different shops, read reviews, LOOK AT PORTFOLIOS!!! See what their work looks like and don't be in a rush. Once you find someone who specializes in that style then talk with them and come up with an idea.

Lastly and most importantly DON'T BE IN A HURRY and you get what you pay for my sleeve was once quoted to me for $550-$700 it actually cost me over $1700 once I looked at the artists portfolios I understood why there was such a price difference. Good luck and post pictures when it's done.

07-20-2013, 10:28 PM	#2
Gundo First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2005 Exp:	Doug Fink & Brando @ Bushido have done my arms, back and leg they are both phenomenal at what they do. Doug may not be taking new clients right now due to his work load but one can argue he is the best in town. All that being said I have friends who have work from Paul Jefferies at Smiling Budda (Doug apprenticed under him I belive) and its amazing, same can be said about James Tex @ Deadly Tattoos both renowned in the tattoo world for their talents. I bring those two up because I have friends who have work done by them. Who knows who else is around. Look at different shops, read reviews, LOOK AT PORTFOLIOS!!! See what their work looks like and don't be in a rush. Once you find someone who specializes in that style then talk with them and come up with an idea. Lastly and most importantly DON'T BE IN A HURRY and you get what you pay for my sleeve was once quoted to me for $550-$700 it actually cost me over $1700 once I looked at the artists portfolios I understood why there was such a price difference. Good luck and post pictures when it's done. Last edited by Gundo; 07-20-2013 at 10:31 PM.