Sunn’s Ink Lab

I was scared at first to get a tattoo… Its something I have wanted to do because it’s been on my bucket list of things to do by the time I turn 40. Well I turned 40 a several months ago and I figured I would have it mean something to me if I am going to sit through hours of torture by needles (an illustration of my Laoatian birth name, which means waterlily in the year of the Tiger). The 3 water lilies represent my 3 children, protected/​guarded by their mother (me, I was born in the year of the Tiger). The water symbolizes her love, strength, and spirit, nurturing and reflecting in the water, where her lilies thrive.
Sunn listened to what I wanted and he understood that it was important that I designed it myself. Being an artist as well, I have often given away original artwork as gifts to friends and/​or family. Rarely did I do artwork for myself that I would keep. So this would be one belated birthday gift to myself.
Sunn did a fantastic job with shading, outline, and talked me through the process and how much pain I would endure (which wasn’t bad considering it was my first time, but then again I also went through 53hrs of labor pain with the birth of my son, getting a tattoo is only a fraction of that type of pain). Sunn made tolerating needle pain easy as he has skillful hands and knows how to treat each and every intricate line carefully and meticulously. I rarely, if at all bled from his tattoo gun. He uses quality ink and products and also went over skincare to help keep my tattoo clean and looking fresh.
Sunn did a fantastic job with keeping the idea and concept I had with the sketch I did quickly while on a plane to see him. His brilliant shading technique, artistic talent, and control with the needle gun has made this one memorable milestone that I am proud to share with my friends and family. I would highly recommend Sunn’s Ink Lab for your first tattoo (or 2^nd, or 10^th) experience… here’s some photos: (well worth all 7hrs!) If you want to see more of his work, he has more work up on his Facebook fan page, like him at Sunn’s Ink Lab. :)

Very good tattoo artist. Real laid back listens to what you want and is very patient. Keeps you calm and entertained throughout the entire process. He did all the work on my body and I couldnt be happier with it. Beats any shop price guranteed. Hes licensed and certified for Blood Borne Pathogens. Very sterile new needles and barrels everytime.