Hi could always add a triquetra so that the legs pass through each hoop.

The latin would work but there is also the various runes that could be used from norse mythology.

Just tossing some ideas in there.

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Matthew

Hi

That is a tough set of circs – I understand the family issues mine were not close and many of them were career criminals.

I know what it is like to spend a bit of time in and out of cells – the trick is either don’t get caught or show the MF’s up by succeeding in life and really sticking it to them that way.

The tattoo idea I had is quite…[Read more]

That is a damn fine addition!

Looking forward to further pics.

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Matthew

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That is one beautiful pic and it would be an honour to use that in an up coming project I am working.
Full accreditation will be given to yourself and artist – it looks really sweet.

Personally I would just class it as custom with tribal influences – but yep it looks like a shark to me.

I think because it is so eye catching that people are…[Read more]

Hi 2Quik

Nice font problem is there are thousands out there on the net so unless a person uses that style it is often difficult to name.

As already a said a decent artist can do something in that style for you.

Good luck with the tattoo(s)

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Matthew

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Just a few thoughts on it

You could laser it which would open the possibilities to just about any other tattoo.

You could have Stu altered to Star and have a several coloured stars surrounding it.

Another is that you could have the words turned into a lattice around some floral design so they eventually turn into vines or similar.

A tribal…[Read more]

Hi and welcome.

I responded to your question I hope it helps.

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Matthew

Hi Diabolical

Yes they do exist no I do not suggest you get one for several reasons;

1. There is no regulation on the dye that the artist can use. It could be a form of veg dye (some of which can be toxic unless the artist knows what they are doing) or could be permanent tattoo ink.

2. It would take a very pro artist to know what depth to goto…[Read more]

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First of all I would look into the guy’s commitment to have the backpiece done. I base this on the fact you have offered to do this for $600 – he is not ripping your arm off?

The average cost of a backpiece in the UK is around $3000 to $4000+.

The changes to a famous piece(s) of work is rather irrelevant to an extent in that it is personal…[Read more]

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That is some seriously sweet ink you have there!

I had to prise my wife from the screen she was practically licking the monitor – dude I don’t think it was the ink that was impressing her lol 😉

But seriously that is piece of art to be proud of.

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Matthew

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I wrote a small bit on UV tattoos as part of my PhD it is a mixed bag response to be honest.

The concept of UV tattooing has been around for a lot of years but this was mainly used on animal tracking and animal operations/experiments so there are 2 types of UV out there.

There is currently no FDA or similar regulation of pigments used in…[Read more]

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Sorry but at that size the ink will blur into an unsightly blob after a few years of wearing it. 😮

The problem you have is that the lines of the drawing are far to close together and as the ink fades the pigment breaks down in the scar tissue of the skin that holds it in place.

This creates a spreading effect and with the ink being so close…[Read more]

Hi and welcome Eddie.

Looking forward to sharing your ink.

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Matthew

Good luck!

Looking forward to seeing the completed piece.
Who is the artist?

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Matthew

That is really sweet looking forward to seeing the new ink!

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Matthew

Hi

On a practical note did you check with your bank to see if there is any protection from fraudulent transactions of goods not received?

You also need to register the loss as a crime with your police dept and also maybe consider running a trace on the website owner and see if they have any other websites that are linked to this ‘business’ -…[Read more]

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Thank-you for your response.

I am replying to your post in the sense to apologise if you think I was being arrogant or unpleasant – which was far from my intention.

With regards to the bit about fucking up your skin – it was not meant to say that you have a bad idea it was meant to say that they translation of design to skin may not be as…[Read more]

Hi

I am from Leeds myself but lived in middle east and really just enjoy travelling when I get the time.

I am hoping to visit Belfast and Dublin shortly get some photo’s done. I have to say the guinhess from th abrrel just rocks.

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Matthew

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Here is a few examples

http://image04.webshots.com/4/2/18/34/99621834YYrDIu_ph.jpg

http://th06.deviantart.net/fs7/300W/i/2005/248/0/6/dog_tags_wrapped_on_rib_cage_by_sindeepmywickedangel.jpg

http://www.vaevict.us/art/drawings/joshribtattoo.jpg

I would suggest maybe having the name either on some exposed chest plate above or maybe in a…[Read more]

Hi Francie

I have a good reference site for Celtic crosses they have some really sweet ones.

http://www.religioustattoos.net/Other_Tattoos/Crosses_Celtic/index.php

There are 40 of them might give you some inspiration.

I have been through Louth on my travels nice place and some great pubs!

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Matthew