Lana Katsafanas
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I cannot put into words how happy I am with my new tattoo (but I'll try)! I had wanted a sea turtle tattoo for a while but couldn't get past the idea of a mandala-style sleeve (that I couldn't swing). When I met with Gareth, he sketched up a sea turtle with a mandala shell in about two minutes and it was exactly I wanted (I just hadn't known it!).
The tattoo process itself was seamless and comfortable. All of the paperwork and waivers were done on a tablet first, which I thought was kind of cool (and a lot quicker for someone like me, who has terrible handwriting). Once he got going, Gareth checked in several times to make sure I was doing okay. I was really impressed with him -- it seems like tattooing comes naturally to him and you can tell he's been at it for a while! The whole process was a lot quicker than I thought but I never felt rushed. He took care to make sure I was 100% happy with the design before we started, during the process, and again before we wrapped things up.
I honestly intended this tattoo to be my last one, but Gareth made me want to get more of his art. It's pretty clear he absolutely loves his work and is a pro at it. Can't wait to go back again!