^^ Nice reply ^^

Your employer can make you cover your tattoos, get over it.
Just because you want to show it off, doesnt mean you can.
Sorry.:(

Yes,
You should be fine. Sweat is not going to hurt your ink at all. I would give the fresh tattoo a couple of days to start the healing process before you go back to full marathin training. Keep it out of direct sunlight for the same time. Use sunscreen and you should be fine.

Relax, its not that bad!
The tattoo need professional help, but it can still turn out nice and strong.
I would add a graphic (such as a dove, or rose, or heart) to the right ofW the name to balance it out. The lettering needs to be re-lined bolder to clean it up. I would also add a drop shadow to the lettering for artistic reasons.
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Very nice Western (as opposed to Asian) stlye dragon. The perspective is fine imo. Very solid b&G work. With color in the dragon, that will really pop. Huge first ink, but worth it!
Good job!:D

No worries
You will be fine. Feet are always challenging spots for tattoos. Keep it clean and dry, and wash it frequently. Tattoos are suprisingly hearty. Worry about touch ups when it is totally healed. Your artist should work with you.

brnogf;71823 wrote:
…and this no money pay

Well,
You certainly got your money’s worth!:D

A design like you posted will likely cost you $ 400-700 US. (or more)
Plan on a deposit and get to a shop in your area for a consultation.

Its not a super painful spot. There is little underlying muscle, so it might feel pinchy. Elbows and knees are prone to some ink fall out, so you may have to get touch ups, but it depends. A bold star should cover the area nicely.

Tribal plays hell with cover ups. Black ink limits the effectiveness of any color laid on top. A few laser sessions will definitely open the possibilities of what you can do after. Any good artist can re-ink and smooth out your original design work. If you are on a budget, that might be your best option.

Hi,
Welcome to the forums and to being freshly tattooed. They are always a little sore. It gets better.

Welcome.
These forums are pretty laid back. But there are always some that dont play well with others!

Outlaw;71856 wrote:
Its a hard life being a tattooist, but someones got to do it lol..

😀

Welcome to the forums Sexy!
Feel free to post pics of your ink. We love hawk tattoos!:p

I have always liked big, traditional Japanese style for back pieces.
I think a full on, hardcore, Pirate theme wuld be sweet too.

Pretty much anything you can think of really.:p

TeamOrange;71894 wrote:
but still i would like to see the possibilties

Try this:
http://www.abstractfonts.com/search/script%20tattoo

1. Find a tattoo studio in your area
2. You already have the design, stop fishing
3. Artists dont work for goodies
4. If you cant pay for the design, you cant afford the tattoo

Very nice. Glad you went with the whip design. These are fresh, right? My one reservation is that they are a little dark. (color wise) But they should heal and show the true colors.

Congrats!

It should work like that, yes.
the more information they can get out of you, the more you will agree with the design work. Custom designs are to your specefications, not the artist’s. It is a collaboration. Panic if they ask you t help INK the design.:eek:

Google image search
Flikr

Do the legwork.

Metallic? No!
Glow in the dark? NO!
They do have UV reactive inks that flouresce (glow) under a UV lamp (blacklight).
Any decent artist can do passable metallic effects with color and shading. Find a reputable shop in your area and talk to an artist.

A cover up is certainly do-able. Keep in mind that a good job wont come cheap. The star was cheap, right?
Get her done!