Be careful not to over moisturize, that’s not good either but a very common mistake. 2-3 times like you were doing should be plenty.

bradgrogan;78120 wrote:
Sorry that the link failed to work, Here is a corrected one.
http://www.simpalife.com/wp-content/uploads/Bonsai-Tree.jpg

& Adler, I can see where you can get confused. I want “You can take my last breath” down my right side and “But my heart will forever stand strong” down my left side. And the placement the same as in…[Read more]

I’m not sure but I do know I’m not a big fan of word tattoos, unless they are few and accent an image. To me a poem would be too much writing and if you used words instead of lines like you mentioned I think it would look like a blob unless done pretty big. Maybe you can use something like flowers or symbols to represent the birth months or…[Read more]

Very nice, I’ve seen many not done nearly as well. If you don’t mind, who’s the artist?

KnightHawk;78105 wrote:
That is flash. Flash art is for drunken coeds, rednecks with the IQ of mayonnaise, and other worthless, creativity devoid, pieces of human trash who make the rest of us with ink look bad.

So it might actually be appropriate for you.

Show some pride, take that flash to a reputable tattoo artist and have him draw you up…[Read more]

I don’t know, definitely talk to Litos about the ink. Two days is quick for peeling to start but I still say don’t rush to judgment until it’s fully healed. And be careful, you say you think you let it get too dry but too much moisture isn’t good either. I know people that have successfully dry healed an entire piece so again, wait until it’s…[Read more]

I’m not sure if I understand correctly but are you saying you’re getting the same quote down the right and left sides of your body? If so, I think that would be lame. Personally I’m not a huge fan of script tattoos but they can be done nicely so to each their own. Also, as mentioned, the tree link isn’t working but be careful you’re not cramming…[Read more]

Cram;77986 wrote:
a friend of my got his back done by Chad Koeplinge. Awsome artist.

I am thinking of a big ship in the strom. kinda “sailors grave” like

Another question… Does anyone know a shop/store where they sell sailor jerry t-shirts. In holland it’s impossible to find em

Another great artist in Long Island but in more of the…[Read more]

Be patient, hold off judgment until it’s fully healed.

NY is loaded with great traditional style shops and artists. Some that come to mind are:

http://smithstreettattoo.com/

http://lotustattoo.com/

http://www.threekingstattoo.com/site/artists.php

http://www.daredeviltattoo.com/

Also, look up Chad Koeplinger and Bailey Hunter Robinson. They travel a lot but are two of the best and based out of NY.

No problem, and if you’re still thinking about NY, these guys are pretty good too…David Sena and Rodrigo Melo at North Star Tattoo.
http://northstartattoo.com/index.php

Keep me posted about Hope Gallery and how you do with Julio. That’s JoeCapobianco’s shop and all the artists are great and all cool people. One of my pieces is from Tim Harris…[Read more]

Nice start, who’s doing it?

Interesting concept, pretty cool. I’m a strong 2nd Amendment advocate, also (mainly handguns), and have wondered about an appropriate representation also. I might just go with a traditional style revolver or flintlock and roses or something.

On a similar topic but non tattoo related I just went on a tour of the Smith and Wesson factory and museum…[Read more]

Looks nicely done, congrats.

I’m not a woman but you certainly don’t want anything like a bra strap rubbing against a fresh tattoo during healing. Either adjust the placement of the tattoo, use an alternative for a regular bra or plan on going braless for a little while. Maybe there’s a female here who will offer a different opinion or an alternative solution but that’s my…[Read more]

It looks like if you go to a good artist it should be able to be covered from this point. It really doesn’t look too dark so covering it shouldn’t be that huge of a problem, although th enew piece would have to be good size and bold. Research local artists and find someone who is comfortable doing coverups and also a reputable, skilled…[Read more]

maxx1221;77831 wrote:
Yeah it was lots of fun…. Ha. A couple cigarette breaks helped break it up. But i absolutely love how It came out, and it was a great first experience. I’m still looking for an artist. I live in ct for the summer and go to school in new Hampshire. I’d be willing to travel a little. I’ve checked out ct a little, because I…[Read more]

xxTOPDOGxx;77788 wrote:
I think you will find that the German Eagle design is mostly associated with Nazi Germany. Probably not the best idea for a tattoo, unless you are in prison or consider yourself a White Supremisist. The people of Germany, were fighting in the war, not for country, not for patriotism, and not for good. They considered…[Read more]

goldengraemes;77725 wrote:
The pin up is ace! Two of the best things women and bikes!

My thought exactly! I’ve been riding all my life but didn’t want a typical “biker” piece and I’ve always loved the Elvgren pinups (and women in general) so when I found this image I knew this is what I wanted.

chemik;77693 wrote:
thats a nice back piece there (the bike one)

Thanks for the compliment, the pinup is from an Elvgren painting and was recently done by Shane O’Neill.