Recommendation for an artist for Japanese back piece in DC or surrounding area

[Hogrider]

I would like to get a recommendation for an artist to do a Japanese back piece in the DC and surrounding area. I looked on the forum and viewed the profiles of some of the recommended shops in this area, but didn't really find anyone that thrilled me. I found someone I like, Josh Egnew at Three Kings, but would prefer not to have to drive all the way to New York. However, my prime concern is getting a good piece of work, so I'm somewhat flexible about how far I go.

[BoMcConaghie]

Eric Doyle at Jinx Proof.

[David Flores]

Brian Bruno is in Richmond VA, not super close, but closer than NYC?

[hogg]

Dana Helmuth is in Baltimore. Between him and Brian Bruno, you have choices of two very different but equally awesome variations on Japanese style tattooing.

[Joe Shit]

Brian Bruno is in Richmond VA, not super close, but closer than NYC?

Brian would be my first choice just on talent alone.

Andrew Conner | Artist is very good.

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Dana Helmuth :

TONY MORRELL l 2012

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[MoistTowelette]

if you dont mind the drive i would vote for dave fox. i love his punkish take on trad japanese.

[CultExciter]

I can't say Andrew Conner more than enough. He has done my arm and my chest. And he's also one of my mentors. So........

[Hogrider]

Thanks. Some great recommendations so far!

[Joe Shit]

These guy's work at Little Vinnie's in MD.Trent does traditional Japanese work,and Eric does his own version of Japanese inspired designs.

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[Brock Varty]

RedLetter1 or Dana Helmuth

[hgiles]

I've been tattooed by both Dana Helmuth (18 hrs.) and Brian Bruno (7 hrs.), among others. When I go back to get some more ink they are really at the top of my list. Hmm, tricky call. They were both super professional with me and hard working (fast) guys even though they were both really light handed.

I really like Tony Morrell's work too, but he's expensive. Someone mentioned RedLetter1, but they're nowhere close to DC.