I have committed completely. I have 5 hours of a japanese sleeve on me now. It is amazing looking. It is my first tattoo. The outline didn't hurt. The shading and coloring did. It feels like a mild sunburn the day after. My parents are mildly to moderately supportive. The artist is Tony Morrell at Jinx Proof Tattoo in Georgetown (Washington, D.C.). He is super talented and awesome. A tad expensive, but only the best.
schadenfreude:
It looks awesome so far! Love the picture here and in the tattoo group. I've wanted a Japanese 1/4 sleeve forever, but am too much of a puss to get it. Many congratulations (and a little jealousy!)!!!!!
maximumac:
Holy balls, that's awesome that someone actually looked at my profile. Many thanks to you! I say go for the quarter sleeve. I was also a real puss for 4 or 5 years, and then all of the sudden...out of nowhere...I was on the phone, making an appointment for some huge ink (after 3 or 4 shots of whiskey). It all went off without a hitch though, and was way easier and more comfortable that I thought it was going to be. Mind you, I was only drinking during the appointment making process...I was quite sober for everything else. The outline was way easy, but by the time he got to the shading, it hurt like hell. More shading on Friday the 13th...wish me luck!