I have a love hate relationship with my tattoos. I have/had 2. One I love, it's my son's birthday - the other? A nice idea executed badly in a hurry and by a charlatan. Yes, a charlatan. I don't use that language lightly, folks...
Thankfully, Screamin' Skull in Lanark advised me superbly. I wanted to get something tattooed round what I had, but my tattooist looked at it and where it was placed (off centre of my arm) and advised a cover up instead.
I gave him 3 or 4 photos and a rough sketch of an idea I had to incorporate the old tattoo, and left it in his capable hands.
I returned a week later to see the final draft, and was utterly blown away. His design was incredible, and included some negative space work which I'd never thought of to distract from where the covered part was.
I paid the equivalent of 2 hours of custom work, but thanks to having to leave the first sitting because of bus times and school closing times, he was fine with me coming back and going slightly over time. I probably got double what I paid, and would happily have paid more (I tried to give him a bit extra, but he declined!) for what I got.
The work was simply incredible. Quick, accurate, and extremely artful, it went above and beyond what I expected and hoped for. I've spoken to 2 or 3 friends who have several tattoos and they agree with me that this is excellent work, so it's not just post ink bliss,
Honestly, if you're anywhere near the area and thinking of getting something done, I would not hesitate to recommend Screamin' Skull.
I hadn't planned on it... but I'll be back for more, I think. I has the bug now! read more