Tattoos

I have ideas for my first tattoo and advice would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to get something along the lines of this on my ribs (this would be the image, not really the style, although saying that the style is pretty cool too):

In terms of the look I am really drawn to this style of illustration:

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However, obviously it's quite fine, delicate lines, do you think this sort of thing will work for tattoos? Plus could it end up looking shit in time? If it is workable could anyone recommend someone who works in this style? Many thanks.

The other option would be to just go for an outline, sort of like this:

Three words: Duncan Fucking X. The man is awesome. Does that woodcut thing beautifully.

http://www.duncanx.com/nowhere(tattoo)/2/%20gallery.html