I've been to at least a dozen tattoo shops, and I have 3 large pieces. I got tattooed by Dan M. a couple months ago and he was great. It's a black and grey piece on my side. Dan made me feel very comfotable, and gave his advice as far as size shading, etc. I always hate when tattoo shops have a "we're too cool for you" attitude, and this place had non of that.
I highly recommend Dan's work because he's talented, very nice, and not heavy-handed at all.