Hi Peeps

Here are the links to my ninth sitting as I got 'Tramp Stamped' lol

But seriously I take my hat off to you ladies because damn did this session hurt the sting on my fat handles was particularly uncomfortable but I think it caps the piece off nicely. It was looking a little unfinished.

Healing on this has been tough as my cd count has been down so a lot of blood, bruising, and after a shot heavy scabbing. There is a bit of the dreaded silverskin but it is healing up ok so should be gone soon.

It has been 2 weeks since I had it done.

The next step is the geisha and horns/talons (3 hrs) then a final touch-up session and some purple smoke adding to fill in the blanks. (Also my wife took the shots and damn they are at funny angles )

Here are the links (I am too lazy to get it to work as image cos it never works for me)


http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/u...1.jpg&newest=1

http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/u...2.jpg&newest=1

http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/u...1.jpg&newest=1

As always constructive criticism welcome.

Take Care
Matthew

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Just so you know, it's amazing. I still want to lick it.

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looking absolute muts nuts mate, kudos to ya for the amount of work you have done on it



ps... i did try sorting the links out to show the images but they wont have any of it mate
im thinking it might be the stored size being to large for the forum settings

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sherav love the piece. i have a lot respect for you. thats whole lot of pain and dedication. look forward to seeing the end product. any plans for more work when done?

Construtive critisism? What's to critisize? It's stunning. So will it be finished when the giesha is completed or do you have plans for the tiny bit of space left between her and the dragon?

This is why I was asking for criticism because both me and my artist are looking at that space and thinking 'needs something'.
I am adding some purple mist but that is just as a refiner.
I am thinking maybe some floating leaves and petals.

@ ppornan I am considering a full chest piece which was inspired by the lovely April's hourglass & roses my artist fell in love with the idea and is currently sketching an interpretation of that piece. However due to health issues I think I am gonna need at least 6 mths to recover from this one - and I need that time to convince my wife to let me get more

@ April he wanted to know if you were a tattoo artist and said that if you are not get training with those art skills.

I appreciate the support as my area and circle of friends/peers are not keen on ink in the slightest.

Take care
Matthew

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Hi

Just as a quick up date I have had my 10th session and have pretty much finished up the tattoo. I am down for a 2 hour (max) touch up and a few power lines around the dragon to thicken it up and add some purple mist.

The session went well it was damn painful on the kidneys - all battered n bruised. I also bled a lot it got to the point where I was feeling all warm n fuzzy and tired.

I will post up pics in a few days when bruising goes down as cannot really see the colours at the mo.

Thanks
Matt

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I may be a little "late to the party" but let me just say that I absolutely love the tiger! Looks amazing! Great piece of art overall, congratulations.

after all that you can take that last two hours stood on your head

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