Hi and welcome to the forum.

Look forward to seeing your ink.

Take care
Matthew

The spider is ok but I would get the pin up reworked by a pro.

I know you are prob helping a mate out as practice skin but they shouldn’t take offence if you get it reworked by a professional.

The pin up has a lot of potential in there and could easily be saved.

Take care
Matthew

In response;

Adler is correct this is primarily a tattoo enthusiast forum not a licensed tattoo forum. (There is a private section on the forum for licensed tattooists but license copy needs to be sent to TS for access).

Unlicensed tattooing discussion is banned by the owner of the forum Turbo-Satan.

So nobody is being a dick and there was no…[Read more]

A tinkerbell on your neck??

Take some serious advice as I do not often say this….

Do not get this done.

Put bluntly it sounds tacky.

It is something that every wannabe thug will rag you on and every employer will think stoner for getting it done.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

The simple answer is if you have the slightest of doubts don’t do it. You are the one who has to be comfortable with the choice you make for rest of your life.

There is plenty of skin to work with on your body and if the idea of wearing long sleeves is off putting then get tattooed elsewhere on the body.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

When it is healed it might need a little touch-up on the outline to cover any blow-outs.

Touch-ups are often a fact of tattooing and it so you can the best out of your ink.

I would also suggest maybe some white, or white/blue, or white/silver on the skull to make the colour pop a bit more.

Take care
Matthew

I had some comments passed at work (as could see my ink through a white shirt) that ‘I was not giving the right impression that the workplace needed’.

To which I responded that getting drunk at the work party, burying your face in a colleagues breasts, in full view of everybody (whilst your wife and young baby are at home), is ok? – As long as…[Read more]

Aussie_Al;107198 wrote:
aww what have you got against rats – super intelligent little buggers and can chew through about anything

The above sums up everything I have against rats – oh and the diseases they can carry.

I did visit NYC and did happen to see a rat near the hotel it was damn near size of a cat! It soon ran when I lobbed a bottle…[Read more]

Hi

The red would work well as would maybe some yellow and red in the plumage. Maybe also a bit more contrast shading.

As to ‘finished’ how far and how big do you want to go?

You could have a couple of swords or spears crossed behind the spinal column.

The whole tattoo could be embossed onto a shield as a motif by itself or as part of a larger…[Read more]

That is looking very nice.

Hope to see some updates.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

The artist I use will give an idea of how much time for each piece and I tend to pay for 3 hour slots or all in advance (he has done a lot of work on me and sometimes easier to balance my budget upfront so I know it is covered).

That said if there is any time spare at the end he will hand me the change or knock it off the next session.…[Read more]

Not a fan of skulls and personally I hate rats and would exterminate the lot of them 😀

However that is a really nicely done tattoo and placement.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

They are not bad for a start – noted the lettering and shading issues, as well as a few wobbles but certainly a lot of raw talent.

You have some strong areas in the bird portrait and feather – realism type ink.

Keep at it and you will def get there.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

The balm is merely a mild acid that is eroding the skin and pigment slightly. It is not massively effective.

Laser is best option but that would mean having to pay for anything upto 12 sessions (although more likely 6) to get rid of the visible pigment.

The way to look at is not how much laser will cost but how badly you want into the corps…[Read more]

Hi tbh,

I know hardly anything about them except it was some kind of card game and cartoon. Is there any characters have magic or breath effects that could be used as filler?

Do you have room for one of the ball things which could be exploding open/closed as it releases/captures one of the creatures?

Take care
Matthew

Hi

My advice is always save up enough as though you are paying for a world class artist as the basic price.
That way you don’t have to pause or take a cheaper option if you find an artist who you really love.

If you are going to save up aim for around $400-$500 that way you are covered for a decent artist rates, a decent tip, and also more ink…[Read more]

It is one of those bitchy put downs that deserves no heed or merit.

If it looks good and you want then get it done – we get inked for own pleasure. If others like it then that is a bonus.

Looking forward to seeing the design.

Besides if somebody called me a slut I would ask if they were jealous that ppl find me more attractive than them to be…[Read more]

That is very nice.
I have always like Judeo-Christian art.

Would look great on the wall.

Take care
Matthew

Hi DS

I read the article and to be honest before i got even halfway I was laughing because I could see exactly what the outcome of this article would be – a shit storm of abuse.

My opinion is an apology is not really required from the author because deep down she believes what she is saying and all the ‘I never meant to hurt anybody’ is just…[Read more]

Hi

The problem you are potentially facing is that you can increase the damage already there by puncturing the tissue above it.

Burst capillaries by themselves are not really harmful as such bit it is bleeding under the skin which can eventually seal up but leave the effect on the skin surface.

Tattooing can possibly create further damage…[Read more]