Noob. Need a artist recommendation

[stevenh]

I'm new to the area, and only have one tattoo which I got a long time ago. Just got out of the Army and would like to get a large fairly intricate cross on my back that is three dimensional, if that is the correct terminology. So it looks like it is floating over my back. I've been told that isn't always easy so I need a good recommendation for an artist. Willing to travel throughout the bay area. Thanks for your help, and for letting newbies ask questions.

[OutOfIdeas]

I would look into Juan Puente or Jeff Rassier, both at Blackheart Tattoo in SF, on Valencia near Market st. Actually everyone that works there is top notch... If I was getting that tattoo I would take it to Juan personally, I just really want a Jeff Rassier tattoo myself!

[OutOfIdeas]

Actually scratch that. Dunno why this slipped my mind, but if I wanted any sort of religious imagery I would take it to Freddy Corbin, Temple Tattoo, Oakland.

(Sorry I'm not tech savvy enough to link to instagram accounts, but google should turn them up easily)

Edit: we'll see if this works

http://i.instagram.com/jeffrassier/ Jeff Rassier

http://i.instagram.com/classicjuan/ Juan Puente

http://i.instagram.com/downtownoakland/ Freddy Corbin

[hogg]

Welcome, @stevenh. Listen to @OutOfIdeas--he is giving you very solid advice.