Hi

There are several things you could add without making it huge.

You could go for a celtic knot around the ink.

As suggested stars or comets etc

Could have some fog or wind bars (or general shading added to expand it)

You could always have shadow drops added to the tattoo.

Scrolls can be wrapped around them or just add some more copperplate…[Read more]

Hi Derry

I have done a piece in my blog on how branding works.

As for legality it is a grey area if you brand yourself then that is seen as a self harm. If another person brands you (even with your consent) this can be interpreted as inflicting a grievious or life threatening injury.

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Thread has been cleaned and the poster(s) have been banned permanently.
On reading the content of them I have seen more inventiveness from spastic roadkill.
I guess that is what a diet of sweets and internet porn is doing to people out there.

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Matthew

Hi

It really depends on what sort of laser was used but it is common for peeling to occur by the third session as the pigments are slowly broken down and it takes time for the surface skin to react.

However some people begin to peel within a few days it really depends on the intensity and the type of laser used such as q-switch etc.

As a rule…[Read more]

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First of all it is not that bad – yes it is very heavy shading but with some white highlighting along the edges and fine outlining at the edges of the tattoo it will look a whole lot better.

I keep saying it but ppl really need to check a portfolio before you let anybody near your skin.

It can be fixed but avoid creams like wrecking balm et…[Read more]

That is a great mask you have had done.

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Mastthew

Nice piece of work.
How long did it take in the end?

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Matthew

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If you want my personal advice save up enough to do 3 hour sessions as it will take around 3-4 hours to outline a half sleeve by a decent paced artist.

You can do it by the hour but psychologically I would say it is better to do bigger slots and fewer sittings as that way you are not worrying over having part done ink.

Also if you take your…[Read more]

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You will be fine just wear a baggy T and it will be enough.
Tattoos are very resilient as long as you do not pick or constantly rub them.

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Matthew

There is always your chest or thigh.

However if the artist is drawing it up they will shape it to fit your calf and a decent sized calf will hold the tattoo very well.

Post up when you get it done.

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Matthew

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A piece like that screams chest piece to me – to do it justice i would do it big across a chest panel (pectoral) otherwise you can just as easily fit it on a tricep (upper arm).

It really depends on how comfortable you are with the size of it. The bigger it is the more detail you can add.

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Matthew

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As a cap it will work well my only concern is the yellow.
The yellow pigments do not always last well unless you go really vibrant.

Looking forward to seeing the end product and also very glad to hear the mole was nothing serious.

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Matthew

Hi

The design is very nice although it needs more detail within the wings which i am sure the artist can add.

It depends on the size of your calf really – if you have very thin legs I would suggest somewhere with a broader area but if your calf is quite big it will fit on very well.

You need a fair amount of space so you do not lose or crowd…[Read more]

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Matthew

Hi Al

Yes that is not a bad link there is a lso a discussion in my blog or on my wordpress site as well.

New Covenent Ink also have some interesting pieces on their website as well.

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Matthew

Hi

Something like that but obviously customised so it fits in with the design.

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Matthew

Hi

As a guestimate windbars is a couple of hours work at most if going big on them I would put aside around $150-$200 (prob see some change depends on artist and how much you tip but average of $80 p/h)

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Matthew

Well it is ongoing work so I am sure that this can be fleshed out as the artist carries on with it.
Personally I always found the hands and faces to be a bastard to draw.

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Matthew

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If I am honest maori would kind of odd against an asian style tattoo. Whilst tribal can work have you considered something along the lines of japanese/chinese floral or wind/smoke.

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Matthew