got a tattoo?

[nh_maclean]

A few years ago I got my mother's family crest on my upper arms/shoulder. But I modified/designed it to represent my hodge-podge heritage



Excuse the blurriness - awkward angle.

Maclean coat of arms with tower crest and motto "Virtue Mine Honor" below
Blue & Gold: around shield represents my Swedish side
Hungarian Flag (Red, "white" Green) and Polish flag: Hits my dad's side of the family.

I second the eat first... but also to talk to your artist and really make sure they get a feel of what you're looking for and you like what they've come up with. I designed this with a friend and then my artist cleaned it up and tweaked it/modified it for where i wanted it with size considerations, etc.

As for it hurting, the top-most part and the bits that are on the softer underside of my arm hurt, otherwise, I just got used to it.

Cheers and good luck!
-Noah

PS - not sure if I'm using "crest" and "coat of arms" correctly...