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replied to the topic What do you drive or ride??? in the forum General Discussion

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:04:56 +0000

mrchen;111806 wrote:
Bdubbs that cobra is clean, congrats

Thanks! She got about 23k miles on her.:)

replied to the topic What do you drive or ride??? in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:53:31 +0000

My toy is a 2003 SVT Cobra, aka “terminator”.

replied to the topic My wifes new rib piece! in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:28:36 +0000

aaron_;75443 wrote:
That’s an amazing piece. 6-7 hours seems incredibly fast for that much coverage.

/jealous

Yeah are artist moves pretty fast and we really like his work. Thanks everyone.

replied to the topic My wifes new rib piece! in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:27:36 +0000

Sherav;75422 wrote:
That is a very sweet piece of work and I love big cat tattoos.
Really appreciate you sharing that piece it really brightened my day up.

Take Care
Matthew

Thanks, we’re very happy with how it turned out, glad it made your day better! 🙂

replied to the topic My wifes new rib piece! in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:46:17 +0000

I think it took 6-7hrs it’s a maltese tiger.

replied to the topic My wifes new rib piece! in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:13:57 +0000

TooManyNotEnough;75393 wrote:
Damn she’s a trooper for a rib tattoo. How many sittings and who did it?

Basically three sittings, the last one was only maybe two hrs work. Zack Kinsey at Uptown tattoo in minneapolis does our work. He actually goes to Europe for tattoo conventions and such.

replied to the topic So tuesday I got my first of many.. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:30:01 +0000

evoxbeck;74023 wrote:
Well thank you for your great response, I was looking for. I just feel flowers on a guy is kinda strange, but then again, its what is is toward that counts. I wanted to get a guardian angel on my upper back, under the left wing my mothers name in script and her bday and passing date. then under my right wing my dads name…[Read more]

replied to the topic Pictures of my healing tattoo, how does it look? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:13:40 +0000

Normal, you should see my lower arm right now. It looks like a snake shedding its old skin! I rarely have any scabbing, which might be how the artist works the skin/tattoo. But I do peel alot.

Normally when mine starts to peel alot I use less lotion as I don’t want to rip any of the peeling skin off. Also DON’t overdue it with ointment or lotion.…[Read more]

replied to the topic Why do others stare at people that have tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 08:17:05 +0000

ryannnnn;73567 wrote:
Nice response! I agree with You No other investment is lifelong!

I also hate when people ask how much they cost, about 150 an hr, and they say ‘whaaa… I know. So&so who could’ve done that for….” or they show me their tattoos, which aren’t great, and say.. ‘the homie did this for 20 bucks”.. really? Maybe that’s why it…[Read more]

replied to the topic Show yourself! in the forum General Discussion

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 08:13:14 +0000

Heres a little better pic’s of me. Just finished off my left arm sleeve yesterday!

replied to the topic Heaven/Hell sleeve complete in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:07:21 +0000

JRH;68842 wrote:
Now that is some real pieces of art, love it!

just out of curiosity how much has it cost you upto now for both arms?

Not quite sure, prolly around 4k U.S coin.

replied to the topic Heaven/Hell sleeve complete in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:44:26 +0000

KMFH;68802 wrote:
Simply awesome work. How much total time did it take?

Thanks! I believe about 17hrs total.

replied to the topic Heaven/Hell sleeve complete in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 26 May 2010 23:28:39 +0000

gnarly;68437 wrote:
Pretty awesome. I’d love to see some close ups.

I’ll try to get my wife to get some closer pictures to capture the detail!

Thanks everyone!

replied to the topic Red Ink in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:32:17 +0000

I just had alot of red ink added to my sleeve a few weeks ago, with zero problems. I’ve heard the same thing, also heard it takes along time to heal. I heal slow anyways and it took about the same amount of time as other colors.

I get pimples on fresh tats, I think its due to the aquaphor, I don’t pop it, normally it just goes away.

replied to the topic Full left sleeve in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:28:25 +0000

To each his own, not a fan of it myself. 15hrs of work in my opinion could have gotten something better.

replied to the topic For about 10 days, is this looking good? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:22:55 +0000

vizzielover;66104 wrote:
What is it? Sorry, don’t mean to sound rude, just can’t quite make it out.

LOL, haha you can’t see the peace sign?

OP- Looks normal to me, probably atleast another week before its healed.

replied to the topic New York, quarter sleeve, how much? in the forum US Tattoo and Piercing - Artists and Parlours

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:25:50 +0000

Rockysmom;65559 wrote:
my boyfriend spent about $2100 on his qtr sleeve. it took about 15 hours and the artist charged $145/hr.
good luck.

Holy crap! On a 1/4 sleeve? I got about that many hrs of work and same price on my full sleeve. I have only a couple hrs of work left.

replied to the topic First tattoo (beneath the ear) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:22:15 +0000

In my opinion not a good place for a first timer tattoo. I was just talking to my artist about neck tattoos. He said that he refuses to tattoo someone in that area for there first tattoos. Even people that have a few smaller tattoos, he mostly wont do it. He stated plain in simple it a “poser” thing to do. He stated having neck tattoo doesnt…[Read more]

replied to the topic How much generally for a quarter sleeve? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:24:16 +0000

Mark23;65550 wrote:
Hey, sorry I know this is very vague but I am just trying to get an idea of how much it will cost to get from below my shoulder to just above my elbow sleeved? I am pretty small and slim so there isn’t a huge amount of space, also I’ll be keeping it all black shading. So taking this in to consideration, can anybody please…[Read more]

replied to the topic Angel/Demon sleeve tattoo progress in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:23:00 +0000

Thanks everyone, final sitting in about 3 wks, I’ll post up final pics onces its done and healed.

replied to the topic Pain when getting a tattoo, advice?I in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:43:08 +0000

DizziDip;65106 wrote:
As everyone else has said, its not that painful. Okay so i admit my tattoos are not on the sensitive areas (ribs etc) but i find i end up asleep when i have had mine done.

If you have this irrational fear then maybe its your subconcious (sp?) telling you that you shouldn’t be getting a tattoo in the first place?

Me too!…[Read more]

replied to the topic new tattoo and delayed shock?? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:08:30 +0000

Well said everyone. My last session was 4hrs and I was more tired than others and had a slight fever, who knows though I had a sore throat a couple days before.

replied to the topic My first tattoo (and new to the forum) in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:40:32 +0000

welcome to the forum, and thats some sweet ink you have! Very different and I love the colors!

replied to the topic Most sensitive area? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:33:21 +0000

eatatjerms;65169 wrote:
Most of mine were pretty easy to deal with but with my sleeve I’d say the elbow and top of the shoulder were pretty bad. The crease on the other side of my elbow hurt like hell. I wish I didn’t have more work to do there.

I agree 100%! Those are the worst areas for me, damn that elbow just sucks, all bone! My artist…[Read more]

replied to the topic Question for those with Japanese style tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:37:41 +0000

Greyhound;65167 wrote:
Did the negative connotations with tattoos in Japan being linked with Yakuza ever cross your mind before getting your tattoo? Or does being a westerner remove these connotations and the tattoos become just art?

Non of that crossed my mind or dictated my outcome of getting a traditional style japanese tattoo. Most of my…[Read more]

replied to the topic Second Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:08:41 +0000

very nice work there!

replied to the topic Angel/Demon sleeve tattoo progress in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:30:03 +0000

Sherav;64884 wrote:
Hi

It is looking great but I figured the devil would look sweet with a satanistic symbol on the shoulder

http://www.religioustolerance.org/brimstone.jpg

It is an infinity sign (a figure 8 on its side). A shortened Lorraine Cross is placed on top. [A Lorraine cross is a Roman ‘†’ cross, with a second, longer cross piece a…[Read more]

replied to the topic Im thinking of getting a forearm tat, Can you give me ur opinions? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:04:50 +0000

kennyx8;64882 wrote:
Yeah i have an Ambigram on my right tricep thats visable when i wear a t-shirt

My bad…I’m good at skimming through stuff as it goes to show. Just make sure your fully ready to get a totally visible one!

replied to the topic Angel/Demon sleeve tattoo progress in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:09:05 +0000

ppornan;64871 wrote:
The demon is rad. awesome expression on his face. Your sleeve looks awesome. who is the artist. What is left to be done or is that it.

Patrick

Thanks the artist is Zack Kinsey, works out of Uptown tattoo in Minneapolis. He still has to finish the moon on my upper arm, the skull, angels hair and his sword. Along with…[Read more]

replied to the topic Girls and tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:02:01 +0000

5-10yrs ago I would have never thought I would have two sleeves, but I do! And my wife have a rib piece and she will be getting the otherside done end of the summer. I think there sexy and cool on women. I’m very grateful that my wife accepts me for who I am and has zero problems with all my ink.

I agree with what some others said on here. Of…[Read more]

replied to the topic Im thinking of getting a forearm tat, Can you give me ur opinions? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:30:33 +0000

I personally don’t think a forerm, full sleeve or neck tattoos is a good idea for a first timer.Having one thats always visible can be a big deal. Most people start out small or in a less noticable place that clothing will cover. If sounds like your already kind of unsure if you’ll even like it sometime down the road…But my brothers first…[Read more]

replied to the topic Did I do something wrong? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:15:18 +0000

I am NOT familiar with your aftercare products. But I personally take a long time to heal. I’ve had bigger areas worked on which can make the healing process take longer. Up to 4wks sometimes for me to fully heal. Just be patient with it. Maybe someone will chime in on the products your using if there ok or not.

replied to the topic Angel/Demon sleeve tattoo progress in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:10:22 +0000

Well I got the demon worked on yesterday. Damn that elbow area freaking sucks! Pictures suck, but you get the idea. The angel healed up nicely. Only stuff that are left are the skull,moon,sword, angels hair, and touching up areas. Should get it done on my next session! Then I can finish up my othe arm.

replied to the topic Lotions or Creams in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:13:59 +0000

IMO dry healing created more scabs for me. I use aquaphor for the first two days, then switch to curel non sented lotion.

replied to the topic Choosing the right artist? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:25:24 +0000

The best advice I can give is that you look over artists porfolios. You may have to go into shops and look, but also you may find some on the internet. I searched for tattoo shops in my state online, and found the portfolio of my artists work. I really liked his style. Hes done both of my sleeves which are NOT done yet. Good luck

replied to the topic is this even possible in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:31:35 +0000

To much stuff going on there, l agree the whole back would have to be used.

replied to the topic Side of neck in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:15:40 +0000

HAHA WTF?

A tattoo forum judging a guy for having a tattoo! Whats next?

Who cares if he’s got what, where, and how many?

I think it looks cool! Who cares what others think, fuck’em…

replied to the topic Update on tattoo too dark. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:05:53 +0000

I really like the inner forearm!

replied to the topic Pain when getting a tattoo, advice?I in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:44:36 +0000

Bring some tissues with. Seriously my wife has a big rib piece, only once did she have to stop to use the ladies room. Zero complaining, zero tears, now she wants to do the otherside all ready.

Maybe you should get some fake tattoos I heard those are less painful…

replied to the topic Little Concern: Red scarring/Irritation..? (Pic) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:43:40 +0000

NeverBSatisfied;64430 wrote:
Okay, that’s comforting news.

I am involved in many fitness programs around the community and I train a good bunch. I tend to sweat a lot too. I try to pat my tat as much as possible when it sweats.. there’s just nothing I can do. Will the lotions tame it down once I wash it after sweating?

Don’t worry so much…[Read more]

replied to the topic Jobs that discriminate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:36:08 +0000

Ddenzik;64340 wrote:
I agree, the only reason i wanted the job there is because of the girls that come through lol. The mall its in is a very very busy mall located by an airport in tampa florida.

True, I worked at a sporting good store located in a mall years ago as a shoe salesmen! Plenty of pretty women I got to help!

replied to the topic Jobs that discriminate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:27:00 +0000

Shit screw that store anyways, you coudn’t pay to shop at that prep store!

replied to the topic Tattoo & Fear Opinions in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:13:41 +0000

-DMD-;61817 wrote:
This guy sounds like a real jackass =s
I hate those gym freaks thinking they are better than everyone else.
I’ve been doing sports for many years, and i would never start showing off, like “oh dude, i can totally run xx kms in like a hour”
Those people make me sick, I mean sports is about taking care of yourself, but being a…[Read more]

replied to the topic Is there A way to make hurtless to have my own tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:45:12 +0000

stop being a wuss, this is a tattoo forum! 🙂

replied to the topic What do you guys and girls think of this tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:58:15 +0000

KnightHawk;63694 wrote:
Copying someone else’s tattoo is a serious dick move, something only an inconsiderate child, or a complete asshole adult would do. If you’re dead set on getting inked right now, go talk to your artist, tell him what you want, and have him design something specific for you.

Besides, tattoos are supposed to reflect your…[Read more]

replied to the topic Why do people say they have sleeve tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:50:58 +0000

NeckTattoosRock;63798 wrote:
So you mean that the entire arm has to be covered in tats to be considered ‘sleeved’? Yeah that makes sense.

pretty much yeah. I guess if you have tattoos everywhere on your arm you could call it “sleeved”. Stay on the forum awhile and you’ll find out some people consider a bigger tattoo on there arm a sleeve.:)

replied to the topic Why do people say they have sleeve tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:34:43 +0000

Sherav;63779 wrote:
Hi

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…[Read more]

replied to the topic Why do people say they have sleeve tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:33:08 +0000

KnightHawk;63750 wrote:
Do you not call the fabric that partially covers your upper arms when you wear a t-shirt a sleeve?

Love. Peace. Metallica.

I call it a t-shirt or a short sleeve t-shirt

replied to the topic Latest tattoo with pic in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:08:13 +0000

Looking good, so what else is to be added or finished?

replied to the topic Why do people say they have sleeve tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:03:49 +0000

vaglocker;63737 wrote:
Although it shouldn’t really bother me, it is a pet peeve of mine as well. Currently I’m in the process of getting a “sleeve” done but since I”m stopping a few inches from my wrist can I still call it a sleeve? 😀

My artist normally doesn’t go right to the wrist and either does my brothers artist. Just a little bit…[Read more]