text: Disclaimer I do not have any other tattoo experience other than this one so I cannot compare Ultimate Arts to other shops that saidnnI got my first tattoo earlier this week and so far I could not be any happier with the experience I had been considering one for quite some time years and finally decided to hulk up and get it done do not tell anyone but I am a huge chicken when it comes to needlesnnThe process was extremely straightforward I wandered into Ultimate Arts on a weeknight and met with Tonia I showed her what I wanted to have done we kicked around some ideas and then settled on a price date and time I put down a deposit to hold my appointment and headed home anxious excited and a bit nervousnnAppointment day came and I made sure to arrive plenty early for my appointment Tonia was consulting with some other folks and when she was done she showed me the final design of which I approved I completed a brief questionaire and then we went back to the chair and began the worknnIt starts with her placing the tattoo stencil in the appropriate location and having you verify that everything looks good Then she preps her tools helps put you at ease a bit by explaining what is about to happen and then encourages you to take some deep breaths relax and enjoy the experiencennAnd you know what I did I really enjoyed it I am not going to lie and say that some portions of the tattoo felt a little more lively than others but for the most part the tattoo process was relatively painless It felt a lot like getting a sunburn and having someone slap at it It was not horrible by any means nnTonia did a great job of taking it easy on me when she knew there was an area that I was not really enjoying she would give me a break and work on another spot for a whilennThe whole process took about hours and the results are simply awesome The colors are bright the lines are incredibly crisp and sharp and I am simply thrilled I look at it and smile nnThe aftercare instructions have been fantastic as well and I am happy to report that as of yet I have no major scabbing and no complications at all It is barely even tender or sorennSo if you are thinking about a tattoo give Tonia and the folks at Ultimate Arts a shout They have been fantastic to work with and I cannot wait to go back for tat D