Nothing wrong with that at all.

Sorry, I’ll be the dick here but I like the rose buds but don’t like the leaves as much. Maybe it’s just me but I think there’s too many straight lines (or veins or whatever they’re called) running through the leaves that just don’t look right to me.

bornpoor;99131 wrote:
November 18 in Richmond. Va

Wow, she wasn’t booked already for the conference? Good for you, that’s a good get and a great job by briscogun for the suggestion.

Like what was just said, depending on location and unless there’s a huge gain it shouldn’t matter. You’re just turning 18, though, take your time and gain some weight and then get a tattoo.

Nice, love the Jerry stuff. Definitely a different color scheme to this one which I’m a little iffy on but it’s a nice piece.

bornpoor;99119 wrote:
Thanks. Got a appointment with her in Richmond va

Congrats, just curious where and when?

I always take a couple of weeks off form the gym after I get a new tattoo whether it’s needed or not. I’m not a professional bodybuilder so I’m not going to sweat it (pun intended) if I miss some workouts. I don’t want to worry about sweat, stretching, dirt, … during the healing process. I would rather be overly cautious than not enough.

Looks ok, but for what it is 3 weeks seems slow. Make sure you’re not using too much lotion.

The tattoo looks great, congrats. I’ve had two LONG 10+ hour sessions on my pinup on my back that were not fun but worth it. I just got the side of my calf done and it was one of the easiest tattoos I have. Granted it only took a little over two hours but there was very little pain in that area for me.

chesscakes;98914 wrote:
i decided! i’m going to get sylvia plath, ‘i took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart. i am. i am. i am’… very excited!

Another lame text tattoo idea. Forget the words and come up with an image to represent them. Personally, I don’t like long text tattoos, they lack artistic creativity and really…[Read more]

As with most aftercare products, I’ve read both good and bad about bepanthen so I guess it’s up to personal experience and preference. A lot of people in Europe use bepanthen because they can’t get other stuff, I’d be apprehensive if it was me.

Welcome, I’ve heard of you since I live in CT also and have been tattooed by a few different CT artists.

Jimmyson;98610 wrote:
Yes, I understand that but is it fine for it to come off when washing it, dabbing it dry with towel, applying cream or sleeping or anything like this as long as not picking it? How did yours come off?

Yes that’s normal, just be gentle when washing or applying lotion so you don’t accidentally force off a scab that isn’t…[Read more]

I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this. If sexual comments were made that’s inexcusable so I kind of get it but it still feels like walking on egg shells and looking over a shoulder at all times wondering if I’ll say the wrong thing to get banned. I’m usually not too bad but I think I’ll become more of a lurker and less of a poster.

Don’t overdo the lotion. It’s normal to be sore, you want it to peel and flake a little but scabbing isn’t great.

august6677;98396 wrote:
Gotcha! So, I could tell the artists I want a japanese oriented design and he could spitball up something? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on good tattoo shops/artists in the NJ area?

Yeah but I think that would work better if you were sticking with one artist to do the entire sleeve. Again, you can list some…[Read more]

Cool, sounds like exciting news. Vince does some sick shit. Glad we could help get you off your duff.

You don’t even need a sketch. The key is finding a GOOD artist, one that is capable of doing a sleeve. Like mrchen said, give the artist freedom. You can let them know which specific elements you’d like to see in the sleeve and the artist should be able to put it all together to make it flow. Let the artist know your short and long term sleeve…[Read more]

Good job for a first tattoo, congrats.

buttwheat;98290 wrote:
Don’t buy anything with the word tattoo on the label. It is just a way to separate you from more of your money.

Yeah, just get a good sunscreen and not something supposedly specifically for tattoos, most of that stuff is expensive garbage. And don’t use sunscreen on a tattoo unless it’s fully healed.