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replied to the topic Best Tattoo You have seen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:49:53 +0000

OK scrub have at it with the queen stuff but this by far the coolest set of tattoos I’ve ever seen.
http://www.thesword.com/2008/04/logan-mccree-discusses-his-tats.html

He has more then you can see but I wasn’t sure if I could post a nude one of him. They even go up into his scalp.

replied to the topic Do lots of gay people have tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:31:00 +0000

I do, but I’m trying to think of how many of my gay freinds have ink and really there aren’t that many. The leather guys of course all do as do the gay biker guys as well as piercinngs. PAs and nipple piercings are popular. I’ll bet the percentage of gay guys with tats is somewhere around 25%. Gay men can be incredibly conservative – it always amazes me.

replied to the topic Do tattoos make people look sexier in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:20:45 +0000

As far as I’m concerned that is reason #2 for having a tattoo. Tattoos are hot.

replied to the topic temple guardians in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:01:21 +0000

That’s awsome. I think that’s what tats are supposed to do – protect us.

replied to the topic Lower back tattoo... skanky or cute? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:36:42 +0000

scrubmuncher;33553 wrote:
I agree and change does occur, rightly so. Although a daily assault on society does very little in small numbers. Minorities are seldom seen yet alone heard. Portray a whore and expect to be tret like a whore, it is pesonal preference, and for the most, people don’t give a toss. My point being only that of do not be…[Read more]

replied to the topic Lower back tattoo... skanky or cute? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:20:16 +0000

scrubmuncher;33551 wrote:
I don’t agree, we have to be responsible for the way we are perceived by others. People who don’t give a shit are the same people who will complain constantly about some form of social rejection. It is in your face that society does not accept certain steriotypes, like it or not. If you choose to follow a steriotype…[Read more]

replied to the topic Parents think my tattoo idea is somehow "wrong", I disagree totally in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:09:55 +0000

Xavialune;32996 wrote:
Parents usually are unwavering on this issue. Why not just get something else and when you turn 18, go crazy like I did! lol

I agree whole heartedly with this suggestion – some battles just aren’t worth the trouble. Next year you’ll be able to do what you want.

replied to the topic HOW long should u wait? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:03:56 +0000

My artist and I were just talking about this. He said that your body actually takes a lot of energy to heal a tattoo – the more the coverage the more it takes. So your immune system can be comprimised. He said that at one point he was getting so much work done in such a short period of time that it actually made him sick. Also for that reason you…[Read more]

replied to the topic Lower back tattoo... skanky or cute? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:47:04 +0000

Demure;33001 wrote:
That’s like saying… wear really short skirts that show your skivvies and shirts that allow your tits to fall out. No one cares how much sex you’ve had and by calling someone a slut or tramp for wearing that kind of clothes is SEXIST!

The idea is… what kind of MESSAGE do you want to send to others around you?

Are you…[Read more]

replied to the topic Centipede...What ya think? in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:07:31 +0000

Nice guns dude! The centepedes are great too – have you named them yet? lol

replied to the topic Best Tattoo You have seen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:52:42 +0000

Just give us some ideas about what you might want. Like size, color or black and white, are you thinking anything content wise. This may sound crackers to you but my tattoos have to give me special powers – they have to be magical. My Buckeye butterfly protects me from my enemies while my salmon helps me swim smart and fast with purpose and also…[Read more]

replied to the topic Divide society into three bits - in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:41:35 +0000

I think it depends on where you live and the age group you are dealing with. I live in St. Louis, MO in the states which is a liberal bubble in a very conserviative state. Around here most people over 50 associate tattoos with trailer trash and bikers but under 50 well….. we all have them. I swim at my gym and I would say that at least 80% of…[Read more]

replied to the topic Portrait Tattooist in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:13:58 +0000

St. Louis is no tourist destination but we have Mo. I’ve never used her but I’ve seen her work – phenomenol.

See it here.

http://www.ironagestudio.com/portfolios/mo.html

replied to the topic What is a good place for a skinny guy to get a tattoo at? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:05:50 +0000

Demure;33359 wrote:
Yup that was pretty hilarious to read, I must say. Skinny GAY guys get tats on their lower abdomens but straight ones get them on their sides or upper back.

Oh, no, not another stereotype.;)

replied to the topic What is a good place for a skinny guy to get a tattoo at? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:02:56 +0000

Sketchytattoos;33430 wrote:
Whats wrong with skinhead ink

What is skinhead ink?

replied to the topic first tattoo apprehension in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:21:42 +0000

smallville_hero;33421 wrote:
Thats the thing as well I dont really know where I would have it?

I spent months talking to people, playing with different designs and checking out different studios before I made the plunge with both of my tattoos. I would say you just aren’t ready yet. Do you have access to Photoshop? With photoshop you can play…[Read more]

replied to the topic first tattoo apprehension in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:20:57 +0000

I think it depends on how big you want it. The fish on my shoulder took about an hour. In my album you can see the butterfly on my back that took about two hours.

replied to the topic first tattoo apprehension in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:16:04 +0000

Maybe start with the outline – see how you like it and think about having if filled in later.

replied to the topic first tattoo apprehension in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:44:10 +0000

I this what you want?

or do you want it filled in? This would make a great tattoo. My first tat hurt like hell then but it was on my upper back right on my spine and I think the guy was really heavy handed, my second one is on my shoulder and was not at all painful and healed very quickly. I think the pain factor has three variables – location…[Read more]

replied to the topic My tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:56:44 +0000

Very cool! And really beautiful. I’m going to have to study it for a while to get all of the nuance. What can you tell us about the design.

replied to the topic Tattoos in the workplace in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:27:37 +0000

It depends on what you do. I’m a desinger – I could probably get away with more then say a banker could. Fireman and policeman seem to get away with a lot as do truck drivers. The Navy has a rule that you can have a much ink as you want a long as your uniform will cover it. Like I say it just depends on what you do and where you do it.

replied to the topic What is a good place for a skinny guy to get a tattoo at? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:15:04 +0000

No harm, no foul – you’re cool with me dude.

replied to the topic What is a good place for a skinny guy to get a tattoo at? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:08:20 +0000

That probably sounds gay because I am gay. lmao And I don’t mind telling a straight guy he’s hot when he is.

replied to the topic to swim or not to swim in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:30:33 +0000

zamc08;33299 wrote:
you should wait really about 3 – 4 weeks for any tattoo to compelety heal and settle down

Sorry, that would kill me. I’m in and out of the pool in an hour and I’m swimming indoors for the winter so no sun until June. I waited a full two weeks for my first one and it has mellowed but not really faded. I’ll wait the full two…[Read more]

replied to the topic What is a good place for a skinny guy to get a tattoo at? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:52:19 +0000

I think that really slender guys look hot with a tat on their hip just to the inside of the hip bone and above the waist band of your jeans. Especially if you have a really flat stomach.

replied to the topic to swim or not to swim in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:45:55 +0000

Now I’m bummed – I was hoping to get back in the pool tomorrow – oh well I guess it will have to be another day on the boring treadmill. It’s just few more days. I was wondering if speading petrolium gel on it before I swam would help protect it from the chlorine. In the future I mean. And does anyone have a recommendation for water proof sunscreen?

replied to the topic tipping in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:15:48 +0000

I really like my guy – he’s cute as a bug and a fun conversationalist and he also slaps on a damn good tat with minimal pain. He is a gentle soul. He deserves a little extra.

replied to the topic Tatoo on a guy's ankle = feminine? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:44:33 +0000

AvonBarksdale;33190 wrote:
Hi.

Is getting a tatoo on a guy’s ankle considered feminine?..

I’m just wondering why you would think that this is feminine. I know a bunch of weight lifters with tats on their ankels – they are hardly feminie. It’s a good place for a gym rats to get ink – it doesn’t distract from musculature if you are competing.

replied to the topic Shoulder tatoo inspiration? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:31:29 +0000

scrubmuncher;33225 wrote:
picking flash off the wall on the day is absolutely stupid, if you haven’t even thought about what you want until the day before the appointment why on earth did you book the appointment.
People like you cost me a fucking fortune in wasted appointment time that could be with someone with a little common sense, get it…[Read more]

replied to the topic Cliché Ink in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:52:19 +0000

I’m not saying it’s cliche’ but I see an awful lot of crosses and crucifixes around town. I’ve often wondered if this is an expression of religion or something else. The wearers don’t act terribly Christian.

replied to the topic Cliché Ink in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:31:27 +0000

I think if the image is meaningful to you it can’t be cliche’. It certainly isn’t your fault that a gazillion other people like the same image. I have a butterfly but it’s a Junonia coenia, aka the common buckeye. It’s a tallisman from my childhood and repersents among other things my acceptance of change and metamorphasis. Also the eyes on it’s…[Read more]

replied to the topic welcome to my new adventure in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:13:48 +0000

Thanks for the warm welcome. I’m still trying to fiugure out how this site works. Once I do that you’ll be hearing from me.