CodeZed - Thanks Man. Yeah Like I said I stopped by a few shops but I told myself I wouldn't sit in a chair until I found a place with a good vibe when I first walked in the door and I thin I have definately found that. It was a huge bonus to find a barber with an awesome beard and a startup beard product line. Good Luck on finding you a place.

ClintN - I checked on a few artists and finally decided on a guy that owns two shops and has recently won a few awards. The most recent being a free hand sleeve competition that was gray scaled so I think I will be in good hands. 

Stayxtrtue - Color can work for many people but I know I would be much happier with the grayscale look. I really like the ship design that I posted as prior to decided on the ship I was thinking of a compass/old map scene and the ship design integrates both of those as well as wrapping around the ball of the shoulder which is something I knew I wanted but wasn't sure if it just just be wind/clouds or something else and this design has brought everything I was envisioning ful circle.