Let me preface with: I love my artist. They did my first tattoo, and every one since.
I'm looking to get a thigh sleeve done thats a video game collage. So, lots of different styles, and specific colors.
Now, I'm not actually in the treasure valley so, I road trip into Boise as needed. The last time I mentioned wanting to start the sleeve, it was met with hesitation due to needing several appointments before even getting to the tattoo part.
Which like, totally fine with me. Its my time and gas money. I knew that going into the request. Not looking for special treatment due to distance.
After some radio silence, I pitched another piece on my list to get done & was met with a much more enthusiastic attitude.
I like to think I'm a good client. I tip well, I've never rescheduled, I'm always early/on time, I take my artists advice to adjust designs, and I sit well. We bullshit, it's chill.
But, if they don't want to do it then they don't want to do it. I would like to start researching someone new at least for this piece.
And yes, it feels like I'm cheating on my spouse doing this 😂