Hard work pays off. Good stuff.

Thanks for sharing (… and showing off). 😉

Totally worth showing off, by the way. They are very cool.

Aw shucks, Wardy. You made me blush.

@walmartwolverine 126130 wrote:

I also have my name on a list that didn’t require a deposit for Bob Tyrrell and a spot on my arm that I will wait for him if he ever calls. I live about 20 minutes from him so we will see.

I would surely appreciate it if you spent all your money on someone else and dropped your name off Bob Tyrrell’s list. That…[Read more]

The last two ‘big boys’ that I scored appointments with needed deposits nearly that high – but neither work with long waiting lists, they only book out a few months at a time.

I can see that asking for a deposit that size means that only people willing to wait, who are serious about wanting work from that artist, actually put their name on…[Read more]

@gobeavers 126120 wrote:

So after my consultation I realized this is going to cost way more than I thought. What is the etiquette on trying to go lower on price? I realize this is going to be expensive and I’m willing to pay, however he gave me a flat price (not hourly) and it’s way more than I thought. Do you have to just roll with the price or…

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I started late, didn’t get my first tattoo until I was into my 40’s, so I don’t expect to run out of run out of room any time soon.

Although at the rate I’m going this year I better start to pace myself. I don’t know what’s happened but somehow I have been in the chair 3x since last November, another one scheduled in 2 weeks, then another…[Read more]

I use a 30 sunscreen everywhere else, but a 45-60 on any tattoos. I really like the continuous spray as well, but I apply it indoors so no wind. I am so pale that if I applied it outside I would start to burn before it could even start to take effect. Melanin deficient I guess. I’ve never had a tan in my life, if I try really hard I can get to…[Read more]

@yodaddynukka 126063 wrote:

If I were in canda he would be the guy I would be getting work from. And john wayne.

Why? Why did you make me go look at what John Wayne can do??? Do you have any idea what it would cost just to fly there and back?? I could spend a week in LA, including flights, for that. It was all fine. But now I know what I’m…[Read more]

@yodaddynukka 126060 wrote:

Get some work from james tex!

Thanks for the recommendation. I took a look at his site and I really like the way he works with colour, it’s different, striking. And a wide variety of styles. He’d be worth a road trip to Calgary from here.

I like imagining what my new tattoo is going to look like. I probably spend way too much time planning it and thinking about it and trying to picture it. Especially since I tend to just give the artist my concept and then let them run with it. I guess it is all part of the anticipation. Love the anticipation.

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Well – I am by no means tiny. But my biggest tattoo is my peacock and it is totally hidden, except in swimsuit weather or shorts. He starts on my lower ribs and goes down my side to just above my knee. It took over 25 hours total, done in nine months of monthly appointments. Then I swore I was DONE. Addiction sated. No more I said. Ever.…[Read more]

@ChristineCamaro 126012 wrote:

Thanks guys! I wouldn’t say some of them are bad, I’d describe some of them as HORRID lol. I recently just started working with a great artist, and the first 2 that are going is the ugly ass pin up and the barb wire arm band. I hate them. I got most of the work done between the ages of 17-20 and didn’t have my head on…

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Well, I enjoyed looking at that!

@Ben9393 125997 wrote:

Been searching for some new artists for after my dragon is finished I want to know what youse think.
Medway Tattoo & Piercing :: Martin
Medway Tattoo & Piercing :: Ben Sked

Also wanted to get some Japanese or oriental stuff soon as after my dragon and I’ve heard this is the man to see.
Pete Oz | Seven Star Tattooing

Also…

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@Thaela 125932 wrote:

Sorry you’re not happy with your tattoo, it’s got to be a horrible feeling 🙁 I have to agree though that it’s not well done.

I was a tattoo newbie too, but I researched tons of shops in my area, and then joined this forum to read and lurk for awhile to get an idea of what makes a good tattoo good, and a bad tattoo bad. I…

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I’m so jealous. CARLOS TORRES!!! AAAAHHHHHH!

I want to make it down to LA for Ink & Iron sometime. Won’t be there this year. 🙁

Pretty pretty pretty. So much nicer than your older one.

It’s funny how you start thinking about the next one so soon, isn’t it?

@MusiCA99 125904 wrote:

I know what you’re saying…but all you can do as a tattoo newbie is look into places, ask people for recommendations and check out previous work. I paid $160 Canadian.

Welcome to the forum.

You are right about it being difficult when you are a newbie to tattoos. When you look thru someones portfolio you aren’t quite…[Read more]

I’m no artist so I don’t have any colour suggestions for you, but I really like the direction that you are going with this. Really cool concept.

And welcome to the forum!!