Here's a small one I got yesterday. It's a snail warrior, a symbol of the band Heilung. They play music derived from pre-viking northern tribes. Very ancestral.
I have an appointment next month with didac (@didactattoo on ig) for a big black panther covered in red hearts. I am so excited! It is going to be my biggest piece so far (about 35 cm)
Comparing the ribs to the calf is like comparing getting beaten by a professional boxer to getting a massage from a porn star.
And to OP - don't use numbing cream - earn your tattoo; respect tradition.