Also, my wife and I have been discussing the tattoo for my son…I’m starting to like the idea of letters on blocks…maybe stacked in the shape of an L.

O
L
I
V E R

for a pattern with a monkey sitting in the L or doing something there (hanging or juggling something else…not sure yet). It’s a start for an idea.

I originally was liking the idea of a monkey hanging from his name and still like the idea, but I can’t really decide which I like more and I’m having trouble doing more than picturing it in my head. I can’t draw to save my life and my wife may take some time to help me with that later, but I wish I could get my thoughts out on paper as pictures. I can visualize but can’t draw.

So if there is any more feedback for this, I would appreciate it very much.

Also, I’m debating on where to put it…if I go with the blocks stacked in an L shape, I was thinking my back….left shoulder. I could keep it close to Abigai’s tattoo.

I had my tattoo done by “Alien” (Steve Butterfield) of Alien and Co. He’s actually based out of Sioux Falls, SD now, but he used to work in MN years ago. My sister-in-law and her family are very good friends with him so they host tattoo parties at their house with him 2-3 times a year. I had mine done that way last October.

My wife will be getting hers done at Captive Elements in Blaine. I’ve seen quite a few nice pieces done there. I’m considering them along with Ink Tailor, Adam Chiodo for my future work. Unless “Alien” is back in town when I decide to get some work done.

There are a number of other shops that I have seen good work from, but I only have the one tattoo myself, so I can only really talk about his work. I know a lot of people who have gone to many different places though.