I fucking HATE most tattoo artists. Overly cocky, douchy, just all around lame folks. That being said a few of my best friends in the world do it. But I always think its funny when people (usually girls) brag about someone being a tattoo artist. Cool now I can basically assume they're lame. I really only go to those two guys and they've been solid good friends of mine for 10+ years. Whenever I'm on a trip I check out some shops and try and get something done, but more often than not the dudes bug me and I leave.
Are you in Phoenix?