My last one ended up being attached to another one so it didn’t up my count. That means that this Thursday I’ll be getting number 10. I think. Unless he puts it on my left arm and attaches it to another, then I’ll still only have 9. But either way I expect it to be less painful than an inner thigh. 😉

She just had the geriatric panel run, and didn’t come back as diabetic. I originally thought the episodes were from renal failure, then after the tests said everything looks normal for an older dog I thought it was because she wasn’t eating enough because of her teeth. They were removed 6 weeks ago but the episodes keep happening, and I’m…[Read more]

Yesterday my dog had a really good day, even tried to catch a crow while we were out for a walk. Then later she found a stuffy and played a new revised version of fetch where I throw it, she runs and touches it with her nose then waits for me to come get it and throw again. I guess she doesn’t like the feel of it in her mouth now that her teeth…[Read more]

Your wolf is a pussycat. Oops.

I only know it’s supposed to be a wolf because I saw the other picture first. It’s not wolfy at all. Sorry. You need a better artist next time.

@GrayCatLove 13490 wrote:

For the record, it’s a bad sign if your tattoo artist goes, “Oops,” under his breath.

I once asked my artist if she ever does that to freak people out, as a joke. She said only to people she works on a lot, and that can take a joke. Then she snickered and said I might be on that list.

Boobs out of proportion? Not if…[Read more]

Welcome to the forum!

Start thinking about the things you love to do with them, or their favourite things. It doesn’t have to be literal, either, because whatever image you get YOU will know the meaning behind it. I have a beautiful hummingbird and hibiscus flowers on one shoulder, but it is how I represented my dog’s personality rather than a…[Read more]

I guess that I have been pretty lucky because every artist that I have spoken to has always replied in a friendly and respectful manner. Even back when all my artwork was more likely to be covered. As they should since every person, tattooed already or not, is a potential client (and source of income to them).

@poxphobia 134937 wrote:

I actually saw Blink 182 on September 11th in New York. Listened to them a lot when I was like 15-16-17, was like going back ;D
And Lola; ofc you know their drummer, he is HOT!

B

Yes. Yes he is.

I like it. Didn’t know it was a Blink 182 tattoo, but at least I know who they are. And even who the drummer is. 😎 (but I’m not as old as Sam, after all)

Like BW said, it looks nicely done. Don’t panic. Weepy at this stage is normal. And it will get what I refer to as “a case of the uglies” soon too, when it peels.

Nice pick for your…[Read more]

I saw the full moon out there and felt really bad for GCL (if she’s working it).

But now I feel even worse for Butt. Sorry, man.

Welcome to the forum. I’m going to state the obvious: GOOGLE it.

Also ask your artist if he has any pictures in his own portfolio of colour and of b&g dragons. Even if they aren’t in their book, most tattoo artists have thousands of photos of the work they have done.

Nice one. Congrats.

I especially like how the colour is darker and more saturated at the bottom area than the rest. Gives it nice depth.

I agree with Bert. I am looking forward to seeing how things go with this one. Nice start.

@GrayCatLove 134804 wrote:

I have this feeling we’re being trolled. Come on. This is too obvious.

That’s exactly what I was thinking. And that clearly someone’s brother’s friend did that to them. Or someone tried to tattoo themself.

But if it is a serious question then the next best thing to laser would be SUN. Suntan that shit for a couple of…[Read more]

For a shorter sessions I bring Diet Coke. For longer ones I bring Diet Coke and a snack or two. Either way I go to bed early the night before and eat a meal before the appointment. Pox is right, those things make a big difference. I used to be so nervous it was hard to force food in beforehand, now I stop somewhere on the way and sit down to a…[Read more]

I keep picturing GCL showing up for her pelvic exam with a busted nose, two black eyes and *gasp* tattoos. Now THAT is how you start a good rumor around your workplace!

But really I hope all the excitement is done for you this week GCL. You deserve a couple of peaceful shifts to end your week. So you can have time to get excited about YOUR NEW…[Read more]

@yodaddynukka 134711 wrote:

I’m just a little excited so I thought I would post my upcoming sessions:

Shige, Robert hernandez, Jeff gogue on back to back to back days in a week and a half!@!@

FREE josh Carlton tattoo in Nov or Dec!

Robert pho more work on my sleeve in Dec!

Jason butcher in Feb!

DAMN!! No wonder you are excited!! That is quite…[Read more]

@GrayCatLove 134700 wrote:

I’m hoping the adrenaline kicks in. I ALWAYS get cold and wear a jacket. I was actually thinking of bringing a blanket for my leg he wasn’t working on for my next tattoo; I hate being cold.

During the sessions on my peacock I always brought a blanket because I thought I might get cold, what with one side of my skirt…[Read more]

@Sam-I-Am 134691 wrote:

When he started tattooing near my arm pit I felt like the heat went up about 10 degrees. He said that was my adrenaline kicking in.

During my 2nd tattoo I was sitting backwards on a chair, leaning into the chair back. I had to ask for a piece of paper towel because I was sweating so badly that it was dripping off the tip…[Read more]

I have had three sessions that were each between 7 and 8 hours, all with no problems healing. Before the first long one I always thought that I maxed out at about 3.5 hours but I have found that as long as I go in ready for a long sit I can go for at least that long. And I take snacks. The last two long sessions I felt like I could still keep…[Read more]