Okay, so I've decided to get a tattoo. For a long time, I've played with the idea but never followed through. Here's my thoughts on the design, any opinions, knowledge and input is appreciated since I have absolutely no idea what I'm getting into.

What I think I want is a single tattoo that encompasses that part of my life and my heritage that I value most: the crossed Canadian and US flags, full colour on staffs. Over the intersection of the staff and just below the flags, the Clan Barclay crest in black only. Just south of that a banner scroll that reads "Alba Gu Brath".

I can't decide where to put it, but I've narrowed it down to (1) over the heart; and (2) on the calf. If I put it over my heart it will only be seen infrequently, but I'm not sure how I feel about putting flags and national symbols on my leg - it seems, well, less than honourable in some way. But it will be seen much more frequently when I'm casually kilted and in shorts.

Also, is there any software where I can draw this out for a tattoo artist, or should I just find one that comes highly recommended and let him or her take the reins?

Any thoughts on any of it? Thanks for any input offered.



Chris