I once had an old retired Chief Petty officer who worked for me for awhile who had many tatoo’s and I remember one in particular very well. It was located just below his belly button and it said “USDA GRADE AAA MEAT. When he showed me that one I couldn’t keep from laughing my head off.

Also if you see someone with art you like on them? Ask! Seeing a finished product after healing is always good. - Remember to eat a good meal before you go for work. (Not kidding). I went hypoglycemic on my first tat. That wasn't embarrassing at all. - Be really sure this is the tat you want as well. - If you plan to do in black and white as the pic shows - also check artists who work in this medium. Good luck!

It's a tree with giraffes... and birds.

Ask around locally.

And I've suggested this to a few. Get some temporary tattoos that you like, and try out different locations for a few weeks. Examine how you feel seeing it there every day. How it blends with the kinds of clothes you wear.
If you're in the work world - think about locations that can easily be covered by clothing. Even though there should be no discrimination - it's out there ! And it can be very subtle. And you might be passed by in an interview, in deference to someone who has no visible tattoos.

Things to think on ...

That picture is so cool!

I got my first tat a few years ago. Now have two. One is a custom piece and the other is Groot. (Surprise!). I found my artist by Googling and viewing samples of their work. Found stuff I liked and met with the guy. He did an awesome job of collaborating with me and helping to evolve my idea into something I think is pretty wonderful. I attached a pic of a pic of both which does neither of them justice.

I chose my shoulder blade for my first. Mistake. Go for somewhere fleshy where it doesn’t get a lot of sun. Also, ask around or if you see someone with some impressive ink, ask them. People love talking about their tats.

I chose my shoulder blade for my first. Mistake. Go for somewhere fleshy where it doesn’t get a lot of sun.