Hello and welcome to the board!

I am by no means an expert but looking at the portfolios I would go with the first one. What exactly are you looking to get? The artist is showing some very different styles on the myspace link, so just asking out of curiosity.

Im sure youll get some more answers from more experienced users 🙂

I agree with the first tattooist as well. Both are indeed good, but the first one shows more consistency in many different pieces that expand to certain body parts as well as different styles, shading, and coloring.

I’d go with the first tattooist.

That sounds interesting! Would love to see a picture when you get it done 🙂

Hi, while I agree the fist guy’s folio looks nicer the second guy is a better tattooer. Remember most of what an artist tattoos is dictated by their clients, so horrible designs don’t necessarily equate to bad tattoos. Their grey-wash is about equal, the second guy’s lines and colour are technically better though. Having said that, the first guy might be a better Artist and more capable of drawing your design. Maybe meet them both and see which one makes you more comfortable.