Yes because it can wrap around and flow rather than being scrunched into a small space.

The artist will be able to make it fit the shape of your body I was just saying don’t try to cram something that complex into a small area.

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With regards to UV ink here is what I have taken from my research

UV Ink (Black Light Ink)

This type of ink is a relative newcomer to the tattoo scene and has been around approximately 10 years for human consumption, although it has much more recently taken off for use as a tattooing pigment

The ink in essence glows in the dark especially…[Read more]

That is some excellent work you have had done.

I would really love a chest piece and this is just pushing my decision further to get it designed 😀

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Hi and welcome.

Can I ask why you don’t have a koi piece – they make excellent tattoos! 😀

Looking forward to seeing your ink.

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The design is great and I love the picture.

However to get that much detail in the piece you are going to have to go big even if you just have the dog standing alone.

It will make an awesome tattoo though!

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The tattoo surface heals in around 2 weeks but the underneath is still healing as scar tissue is forming.
The min you should wait is 4 weeks for a touch up but 6 weeks is ideal if you can wait that long.

It is possible to touch up in less time but you run a risk of butchering your skin up.

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Damn I got some ink envy going on here.

I just told my wife we are heading back to LA for a holiday – I really love that work.

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Sorry but discussion of inks and ink types (as opposed to colours) can lead to somebody being tempted to do it for themselves. (So closing the thread).

My advice is speak with a reputable artist who will know the effect you want.

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You could always get it on your collarbones or as an upper arm piece.
Very true statement though.

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Just as a side issue I have seen many Russian prison tattoos that are fantastic in detail based on the fact they often applied with the crudest of tools.

This is not a bad blog for a few examples all of these have been documented in archives (I have the books they were taken from) and I think the only ones that are not usually done in prison…[Read more]

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To be honest you are best just living with the tattoo because if you pick the scab it will leave a scar outline.
If you abraid it off with sandpaper, wire wool, grater it will leave a very nasty scar.
If have it surgically removed by a scalpel it will scar as will acid removal.

Laser is possible but you may have to hit the lines again as it…[Read more]

I am sure it is going to look very sweet!
Looking forward to seeing it.

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I actually quite like the concept as many truths are damn well questionable 😀

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It is possible to replace the animal in a Japanese style but if it is very traditional it will have an almost cartoon look (big eyes long limbs etc).

More contemporary Japanese pieces are less cartoon like but both contain some of the 4 elements (earth air, fire or water) as a backdrop.

Floral (blossoms, lillies, etc) do tend to be…[Read more]

It can be done as the ink is quite faded but the wing/body area is going to have to be quite dark to cover the outline.

I would also suggest an artist who can really do animal portraits so you do not end up with a cartoon type tat (unless you are into them).

Are you having some leaves and branches added for a bit of colour?

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That is some nice ink.
It must have smarted on the rib area.

Really looking forward to seeing the finished product.

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That is very nice tattoo – he has filled it in really well.

Gratz on getting it.

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Hi and welcome

Looking forward to seeing your work.

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Ontwo do you mean something along the lines of this? 🙂

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I do keep in contact with a few on msn which works for me.

If you have contacts you want to keep up with maybe PM them your preferred comms contact?

I suggest it because I know T (owner) is really busy.

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