if i had any bad tattoos i'd be sure to post them here..although i did have a bad experience at one of those "tattoo parties" but its since been covered..if you have an artist stick with said artist. anyone can tattoo not everyone can do it well. if you're in the va/md/dc area check out these shops for great work..jack brown's tattoo revival..www.myspace.com/1tattoos and salvation in richmond..www.myspace.com/salvation