I did, @Gingerninja! Ended up doing my knee and some gap filler, too. Still red, angry and swollen right now, so I'll post pictures as soon as it's healed.
SCORE! Found out yesterday afternoon that Henry Lewis would be doing a 1-day guesting at Eye Candy here, so I caught an appointment for TOMORROW. Glad I was paying attention. https://www.instagram.com/henrylewis77/
Agreed. Scott's work = http://www.tildeathdenver.com/scott-garitson/
Also Jacob Rivera = https://www.instagram.com/blackbearwhiskey/?hl=en
and Jared Rice = https://www.instagram.com/world.class.tattoos/?hl=en
there are lots of talented people there. I think there are so many in/around Denver that some who would otherwise be booked out for many months in other cities are living week by week there. You should do good booking this early.
Certainly doable (cover or re-work) given the right artist. Send us a link to whomever you are considering.
There are dozens of excellent blackwork and/or illustrative artists in the UK.
The photo realism style isn't something I personally track so much, but there is no doubt there are at least a few world class artists in that field over there. Take your time and keep up the research. The right artist will fall into place in time.
I personally don't know a lot about tattooing and tattooists in China. I don't remember much discussion here about it, but if you're not familiar with tattooing yourself I'd encourage you to to use the history on this forum to learn as much as you can about how to spot good work, competent tattooing and talented artistry. From there you'd be able to see what's available in your area and who is doing progressive work.