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@oboogieim based in chicago, so lots of options around here. Most of my work was done at Speakeasy Custom by people who have been tattooing for a while. I’m curious what you think of the shop or if you have recommendations of other places.

@Dan @Hogrider Can I ask why you think that? They’ve all been done at reputable places with artists I’ve vetted before hand. I know what I think matters the most, and I like them, but I don’t understand why you think they’re ‘crap’ Here are some better photos of them fresh, I don’t know if that makes any difference. I guess it’s just a little disheartening to hear.

Kinda have fallen into a black red and green patch work situation. Thinking of sticking with that color scheme moving forward. All my tattoos are by different artists so far so I’m wondering how they look together as a cohesive unit if I were to continue to get similar work. Do they all kinda fall into the same style? Also curious about general quality of work ect. Someone said they looked like ‘scratcher’ tattoos lol. Apologies that the photos aren’t great. I can take better ones if need be. Thanks!

@oboogie that’s adorable. I want an old lady to touch my arm haha @Hollie yeah that seems to be the general consensus- doesn’t matter what people think as long as yr good with it. I think I was just seeking affirmation that it wasn’t a ‘bad tattoo’ / ‘done poorly.’ Ya know that pesky self doubt that a creeps around the brain!

Thanks @Fig1996! honestly I think I’d probably hate if everyone in met asked me about or commented on it too! Haha grass is always greener I suppose! What was your first piece? Is it posted anywhere on here?

@Queen Rocks thanks for the feedback! I totally agree. And yes to the social anxiety haha I think when people just didn’t really say anything about it the slow and creeping fear of ‘oh my god. Do have a bad tattoo? Is that why nobody says anything?’ Starts to creep in. But I worry what other people think too much just generally. I DO like it! I liked it when I got it. And I still do now. Which is the important part. And I guess with that since I like it I want to talk to people about it! I want share what I like, ya know? but hey I guess that’s why I’m here haha

Haha yeah that’s probably the best attitude to have and to more than just tattoos. anyway thanks!

I got this about a year ago. It’s my childhood house! It’s my first real piece and I assumed that when I got it people would give me sorts of compliments or general comments or say anything about it! But that hasn’t really been the case. But I’m super curious what people think! What do you guys think about it? What do you like? What do you dislike? What do you think about the style? What has been your experience with tattoos and other people? Do you find that people generally don’t really ask about them? Or when they do they’re pretty neutral?

Howdy! How’s y’all doin’?