I walked into my local tattoo shop a few friends had recommended and I feel like this guy tried to rip me off. I wanted a small line drawing maybe twenty minute tattoo and he asked for $300 dollars. So i said "no thanks" and walked out. I have a few big tattoos and have a lot of friends who work in shops ....... for what it was it shouldn't have cost more then $200. it only took me 20 seconds to draw it. Yet I feel conflicted as a painter who wants to be paid for my hard work. It is going to be a small chest tattoo. The size of a cigarette box.
I'm trying to redo my tag because I have always like Basquiat.
I treasure your options as I feel you are all wonderful and amazing people. So am I being hypercritical?