Need shop/Artist recommendation

I could use a real good recommendation for a shop and/or artist in So Cal I could use for my first tat. I have given many years of thought and have the first of many ideas ready for inking. This has a lot of meaning for me and I would like it done right the first time and with someone that cares about the job they do. I am in Lake Elsinore, Ca and any willing to go most anywhere to get this done but would prefer local So Cal artists. Thx

myspace.com/artjunkiestattoo myspace.com/trustedtattoo myspace.com/bencorn bigbeartattoo.com jmtattoosyndicate.com

What type of tattoo are you looking for?

for black and grey, i like chuey quintanar at Good Time Charlies in Anaheim (gtcchuey.com, hes also on myspace) or Carlos Torres at Socaltattoo.com in San Pedro. for japanese, ben corn is really good. If your in So Cal go to the Long Beach Tattoo Convention next weekend, you'll find someone you like and maybe you can talk to them and setup an appointment. Since it is your first tatttoo, make sure you pick the best artist, it may take you awhile, since most good artists are book like 3 months in advance, but it is worth the wait.