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My advice is keep that 8k go to a studio and offer to work for free for a year and stick at it (using that money you just saved to live on). Whats to stop him/her folding and making off with your cash?

The reason I say that is most artists will not let you pick up a machine for the first year as they want you to get hygiene, set up, and…[Read more]

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Personally I gauge a 3/4 sleeve at the mid forearm (starting from the shoulder).

As for the term sleeve you are correct it should really go all the way around to be classed as that – but for me I just look at whether it is great ink or not.

My backpiece is technically not a ‘full’ one either (even though I am guilty of using the term) as I…[Read more]

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Use some non-scented lotion 2-3 times a day just enough to cover it and let it breathe. Most tribal often needs a touch up due to the solid fill and the fact that black is so noticable.

It will not be as vibrant as when first done as will have layers of skin over it – that is natural but too early to gauge the full healing of it at 5…[Read more]

I love Koi always have and at some point will get one done – once I can talk the missus around to letting me have more ink.

The great bit is that you can actually make them really unique and when you look at them closely that is when the skill of the artist and details really shine through.

In fact when I do get around to Global Domination my…[Read more]

Hi and welcome

I am really looking forward to seeing your ink.
Just finishing off my backpiece but stopped at the base of the spine.

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Matthew

In all seriousness – what is it?
A map? Of where? What does the star represent (other than a pentagram)?
It is neatly done but I am scratching my head.

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Matthew

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I have seen this version several hundred times of varying quality.
In fact I think David Beckham’s angel tattoo must rate within the top 5 of copied tattoos around the world.

Whilst it is an awesome piece of ink you should consider getting something which carries your unique style as it is going to be on for life and it is going to be a big…[Read more]

That is a sweet looking tattoo.

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Matthew

Welcome to the forum.

I have removed your links and would suggest that if you want to advertise either speak with Turbosatan (owner) for advert space or put your link in your signature.

Further spams will result in suspension/banning.

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Matthew

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I did a tattoo tour across the states and called in at Miami – I would def recommend Tattoos By Lou great artists and very friendly place.

Good luck with it.

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Matthew

Hi and welcome Martin.

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Matthew

Hi and welcome.

Looking forward to sharing the ink.

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Matthew

Hi

The short answer is yes it can be done.

The longer answer is it can be done but will not look as good as the orig picture, or you will have to alter the orig to make it into a more tattoo friendly piece.

The reason is that the shadowing and shading there may not translate as well on skin even by a master artist. To get the tattoo to work the…[Read more]

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The above are correct the armbands you see are not perfectly straight it is usually an optical illusion from a distance that our eyes fill in the errors because we know it is meant to wrap around. What we see and what we interpret are different things and it will alter when you get close up and really look.

You can have an armband no problem…[Read more]

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The most common picture used for that was the artist Luca Giodano who I think simply called it ‘St Michael’. The tattoo is a modern interpretation of a famous oil painting. The orig is held in Germany and is quite stunning.

I would also recommend this artist if you like religious…[Read more]

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Well it depends on what style you want for it whether it is truely traditional or contemporary/modern – some artists do specialise in Japanese style as their main.

Personal choice really but will look great with crane in flight.

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Matthew

Without being offensive it must have had strong feelings for the guy who forked out a lot of money for some custom ink.

Personally if I saw my ink on somebody and it was identical to my own I would be extremely angry with the wearer and the artist. I paid a lot of money for my ink because it is custom – if it was flash I would expect to pay a lot…[Read more]

It will look great done by a potrait artist.

You having the crane resting/standing or even fishing by a stream and the koi swimming past or flying in the air and looking down?

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Matthew

Lmao

Here are a few links to chubby mermaids I found on the net…[Read more]

Hi Scott

The best thing to do is wait at least 6 weeks so that the area can heal fully. Otherwise you will end up butchering your skin and just leaving a scar.

Most stars can usually be fixed by a pro artist so I would advise starting to consult with artists in your area and check out their portfolio. Alternatively PM me your area and I would be…[Read more]