hey guys. so basically i have one tattoo already on my back, in the middle of it. and people usually say that if u do tattoo near spine, it will hurt like hell, and yes, it does, but still bearable.

the question is, i wanted to add a new tattoo, maybe on my chest or my back, near the shoulder blade. I'm looking for a Nordic, Viking design. I google a few, and i kinda like the design, but i think its inappropriate to just grab a google pic and ask the parlour to ink it into me. So if i want the tattoo artist to design a Nordic/Viking tattoo for me, will they charge is separately, or is it included in the package? how much usually they charge just for design?

i see. maybe i'll go scouting around to see who's the best in term of these kind of tattoo. i got my last tattoo ay reggae tattoo at sunway. maybe i will go back there, or i will scout around sunway area. basically coz i live near there.

this friend of yours, where is he located? is he a reliable tattoo artist? is all the equipment are sterile and safe? I might wanna add some ink to my body. maybe about palm size, nordic style.