Also, don't over moisturize. Sometimes I baby my new tattoos too much and they start to bubble a little. Which means you just have to leave the guy alone and let it stay dry.
Cleen is definitely coming into his own. He wouldn't be the top of my list of people who I think bite Conn. That said! MUST GET TO CALIFORNIA AND GET TATTOOED.
@slayer9019 in with the solid advice.
I am not aware of any of the shops in Houston, not saying there probably isn't a decent artist in the area. However...if you go to Austin...oh man. Too many great tattooers to choose from for Japanese stuff. Off the top of my head, Jay Chastain would be a real good bet, and you might not have to wait as long as you would to get in with Chris Trevino.
@jayessebee sat like a rock on that neck tattoo! He said it best, it's really rad when internet friends become real life friends.
Haha, oh yes. Lalo, or whatever that Adrian Lee wannabe clown's name is, doing a standing tattoo. Sigh.
Did you try getting that book from Tattoo Elite International? They sell it there, if it's the book I think you're talking about, and I'm pretty damn sure.