Tattoo Forum | Cledus985 | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/cledus985/activity/ Activity feed for Cledus985. Tue, 12 May 2026 03:03:48 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b33331affb970c574c9989d51839ccda replied to the topic Your thoughts... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/40460-your-thoughts/#post-139587 Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:07 +0000 @buttwheat 127643 wrote:

Oh crap I just actually read what you wrote instead of just looking at the pretty pictures.
yes an underwater theme is pretty common so I wouldn’t be pissed about that I would be pissed that it you pick the wrong tattooist at that shop.

Yeah im upset about that, but his portfolio and the work he usually does is mainly…[Read more]

]]> e5d7eb7ff4068d6a8cee6c6c13e2d9f7 replied to the topic Your thoughts... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/40460-your-thoughts/#post-139578 Tue, 14 May 2013 11:21:39 +0000 I know an underwater scene is quite common, I think I’m just looking at the more subtle things like the color, having two different blues in the same swooping action. The bubbles, the sea horse, and the red fish. I mean there are a lot more fish in the sea, sorry that just came out like that, that could have been used. Oh well I will just take it…[Read more]

]]> 6f16bf20ccfe094ebc068a2f2ea4235e replied to the topic Somewhat Oilfield themed sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37022-somewhat-oilfield-themed-sleeve/page/3/#post-138103 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:42:34 +0000 Geeze its been over a year since I have been back in the chair. I went in yesterday and set up an appointment for May 20th, was the first thing he had. Hopefully work doesnt send me back to South Korea around that time and I can get a couple hours in again. Would love to have this thing done before the end of the year! I will update with pics when…[Read more]

]]> 287bb09cd683b8a43e2b015a00e0cb29 replied to the topic New School artist - in the South. in the forum US Tattoo and Piercing - Artists and Parlours http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/us-tattoo-and-piercing-artists-and-parlours/40214-new-school-artist-in-the-south/#post-136077 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:44:03 +0000 Thanks for the info guys, Russ does some great stuff. Ill look into who you suggested CT. Im not really looking for a new school piece i just like how the new school artists really seem to bring out bright colors in everything.

]]> 734b4d30acab418c704c6f63474c9302 replied to the topic Favorite Cover songs in the forum Music - Video - Film http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/music-video-film/40211-favorite-cover-songs/#post-136024 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:30:14 +0000 No link to video but i enjoy Mudvayne’s cover of King of Pain.

]]> 764ac9b9a25364bd96ee0fb320a5ad14 replied to the topic Hi :) New here, no tattoos yet, nervous, finger tattoo intrigued in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40210-hi-new-here-no-tattoos-yet-nervous-finger-tattoo-intrigued/page/2/#post-136020 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:12:24 +0000 @Swansoda 123725 wrote:

That is true. Ok thank you for giving me your opinion.

I read that as “Im ignoring what you said because your comment was mean” HAHA

]]> a9764cbe1bba88d954226399bee3eac0 replied to the topic Random picture thread! in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/37921-random-picture-thread/page/150/#post-133894 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:01:53 +0000 598563_10152336870800037_397813358_n1_zps4b3caa93.jpg

]]> caa97631dbd96daa51d1a79fc3f3a12d replied to the topic what is a reasonable price to pay for this tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/39920-what-is-a-reasonable-price-to-pay-for-this-tattoo/#post-132691 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:05:27 +0000 I go to Tattooagogo on Magazine street. Donn Davis is who is doing my sleeve. TJ is also a great artist. I am nothing but happy with my choice to go there. Check him out.

]]> 3d0d1c8fa7494bd3ef22089eacca64e9 replied to the topic Filled in the cross!! in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/39875-filled-in-the-cross/page/2/#post-132331 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:09:10 +0000 @x561x 119524 wrote:

You can’t be serious. The tattoo community is honestly filled with the most ignorant people I’ve ever encountered..holy fucking shit I’m not even kidding.

You know who actually has valid points? Real tattoo artists I meet in person who don’t know anything about me besides what I tell them. Not a bunch of middle-aged men that…

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]]> 707ce155af883ff72d0fcf7a20bbc1b9 replied to the topic Filled in the cross!! in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/39875-filled-in-the-cross/page/2/#post-132329 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:58:43 +0000 Ill ask from an “artistic point of view, since i dont know you”. What exactly were you trying to provide by adding the fire and smoke and lightning, I guess its not smoke…sorry…clouds? That has nothing to do with the bible scripture which i guess is supposed to be Joel 2:25-26? It really seems to muddy things up. Also why the fire on the…[Read more]

]]> 5f4b80b0eaaf89ad3bae7a54b6827859 replied to the topic How to sleep on a sleeve tattoo? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/39206-how-to-sleep-on-a-sleeve-tattoo/#post-126413 Sun, 06 May 2012 12:46:52 +0000 I wore a shirt just to keep from getting ink on anything. If you wear a loose fitting long sleeve cotton tee it will breathe just fine. When im asleep i have no idea what crazy things my arm is doing i could end up with it across my forehead.

]]> b7af1f11bd17b3ba22a03097a283bfd7 replied to the topic How to sleep on a sleeve tattoo? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/39206-how-to-sleep-on-a-sleeve-tattoo/#post-126364 Sat, 05 May 2012 12:32:54 +0000 I put a little ointment on it and wore a long sleeve cotton shirt. No troubles.

]]> af87e3a32334a9ea3abf0d8c992409eb replied to the topic Totem Pole Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38990-totem-pole-tattoo/page/2/#post-126116 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:44:36 +0000 Looks great! I like the idea you had to fill in the inside, think it looks awesome!

]]> 8bb965acc55e19910c551eb4218a0281 replied to the topic Totem Pole Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38990-totem-pole-tattoo/page/2/#post-125081 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:16:57 +0000 Looks good, ive been lurking your posts waiting on you to actually get the ink laid down. I like it. I at one time pondered doing something like a totem pole but with Tiki masks, i was going to have the mask wrap around my arm the entire way as to have it seem to be wood all the way around. None the less, I like this and cant wait to see some color.

]]> 0d9625a99c8de5dcf4b9f094ece04409 replied to the topic Get some Feedback here on my Idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38932-get-some-feedback-here-on-my-idea/#post-124208 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:16:12 +0000 That sure does sound like 10 pounds of shit in a 5 pound bag. What i mean by that is your trying to put a whole lot into not a very large space. I dont see how your going to put that quote in it without it being very small and nearly illegible (SP)?

]]> 97aa7e703b9920ed703b3096223abe8d replied to the topic How Long? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38901-how-long-4/#post-123920 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:21:26 +0000 Mine kept it at a month or so gap. Said that would give it enough time to heal to where he felt comfortable getting back at it.

]]> 58d7ef388eae1574c8c5804aaaa024d4 replied to the topic Tattoo that I'm working on in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38842-tattoo-that-im-working-on/page/2/#post-123692 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:24:54 +0000 And I just googled clock faces using IIII and it does seem common practice. Learn something new everyday.

]]> e17a6c2803dc73a99a85a09052b0de4b replied to the topic Tattoo that I'm working on in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38842-tattoo-that-im-working-on/#post-123691 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:20:23 +0000 DavidJednat;109606 wrote:
I was given a painting to turn into a tattoo by the client. The original reads IIII. I didn’t want to deviate because that might be some special part of the painting. I don’t know. I just make tattoos.

No worries, please don’t take it as I was bashing I just noticed it and pointing it out. Looks great I appreciate any…[Read more]

]]> a904e3c8489d118ab3f382d591698c64 replied to the topic Tattoo that I'm working on in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38842-tattoo-that-im-working-on/#post-123541 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:23:08 +0000 Looks good, but I see a mistake in the numbers. 4 is wrote out as IV in roman numerals as I can only be grouped into 3.

]]> 86779626e2edbb287a83d14e9eab1434 replied to the topic best artist in az for black and grey? in the forum US Tattoo and Piercing - Artists and Parlours http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/us-tattoo-and-piercing-artists-and-parlours/38750-best-artist-in-az-for-black-and-grey/#post-122959 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:27:15 +0000 You’ll have plenty of summers to have it. Wait and do your research and it will be something that you continue to want to show off each summer. Good luck and keep updates.

]]> 33c0863e5b4801ec334c92de3d4f1d91 replied to the topic best artist in az for black and grey? in the forum US Tattoo and Piercing - Artists and Parlours http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/us-tattoo-and-piercing-artists-and-parlours/38750-best-artist-in-az-for-black-and-grey/#post-122943 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:41:22 +0000 So wait 7 months. You came in and asked who was the best because you have an intricate design and want the best detail. Then when someone tells you what you asked for seem to blow it off because you have to wait? :confused: If you want the best you’re rarely just going to walk into the shop and sit in the chair.

]]> 12fd9bc4b183cb2b5f38c3e095d54908 replied to the topic Single Full Sleeve in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/38645-single-full-sleeve/#post-122853 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:37:14 +0000 I have a couple mismatched tattoos one one arm, with no real way to tie them into a sleeve. They are all above a tshirt sleeve line. So after dabbling around with those then i decided to do some research and go full force with a cohesive full sleeve on the other arm.
One day maybe ill figure out how to bring the whole arm together and make it a…[Read more]

]]> 5b633199c2f68e377c58ba64464ccacd replied to the topic Anyone got any timeless tattoos? in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38722-anyone-got-any-timeless-tattoos/#post-122684 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:19:43 +0000 My original reponse was actually sarcasm. I didnt think thats what he actually meant. :confused:

]]> 73e5f99a3a6922c9f8839e83b0779801 replied to the topic Anyone got any timeless tattoos? in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38722-anyone-got-any-timeless-tattoos/#post-122662 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:59:42 +0000 Thats kind of what I was trying to imply Morwin, a little more info would be helpful.

]]> 7f0b5038104c3410651e632658de2355 replied to the topic Somewhat Oilfield themed sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37022-somewhat-oilfield-themed-sleeve/page/3/#post-122645 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:17:20 +0000 Thanks guys, im digging the color as its progressing.

]]> 0130af954a4eb9a0501b67947e217c30 replied to the topic Phoenix tattoo sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38715-phoenix-tattoo-sleeve/#post-122643 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:31:13 +0000 The colors are awesome! Very vibrant. Definitely something to be proud of.

]]> 2eb7138fa348b1aae5002fb5daa94dd6 replied to the topic Anyone got any timeless tattoos? in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38722-anyone-got-any-timeless-tattoos/#post-122598 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:49:47 +0000 “Timeless” like a clock with no hands or numbers on it?

Maybe elaborate a little more on what it is your looking for, it may help get a more serious response.

]]> bf4abcdc49b8199ad9872a9268c02b9f replied to the topic Somewhat Oilfield themed sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37022-somewhat-oilfield-themed-sleeve/page/2/#post-122597 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:04:53 +0000 Put in a couple hours yesterday. Got the sea horses and the barracuda wrapped up. I think he nailed both of them. I let my kids and wife pick the colors of the sea horses since they were a representation of them. Now they really need some background done around them so they arent just standing out against nothingness. That will be next time. The…[Read more]

]]> 69e22c74d2be324e044a3109c9cbad62 replied to the topic A question mainly for artists (but others too!) in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-questions-and-experiences/38593-a-question-mainly-for-artists-but-others-too/#post-121770 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:55:34 +0000 This is not how my artist operates either. Maybe its because he schedules me on days that he is not busy but we have never stated how long we would be sitting each time. I book a time to start and we just go until i say ok thats all i can take or have the money for this time. As far as what im paying for in an “hourly time” he “starts billing me”…[Read more]

]]> 707273741fba9593204b97942d1febde replied to the topic Somewhat Oilfield themed sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37022-somewhat-oilfield-themed-sleeve/page/2/#post-121763 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:02:23 +0000 Thanks guys and gal. Im on the edge of my seat waiting for the 28th to come. The rush of waiting for the day to come goes right along with the feeling of getting the work itself.

]]> 36dbf7cd7298d08d61e2bf731d23657d replied to the topic Somewhat Oilfield themed sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37022-somewhat-oilfield-themed-sleeve/page/2/#post-121504 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:59:54 +0000 Thanks guys, yeah couple lines went off on their own but hopefully they get lost in the color. Just gonna sit till I can’t sit any longer on the 28th. I’ve figured out my pain threshold is about 4 hours. So far have 7.5 hours in it.

]]> 8b8570ae6c49940bf997ceaf4d3c9d32 replied to the topic Somewhat Oilfield themed sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37022-somewhat-oilfield-themed-sleeve/page/2/#post-121481 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:12:50 +0000 Finally getting back to work on this! Appointment on the 28th! Feels like its been a year since i had some work done. Pics to follow.

]]> 18b9910a494d0f5e1f518aab25946f72 replied to the topic Random picture thread! in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/37921-random-picture-thread/page/32/#post-121456 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:25:40 +0000 washyourhandspeen.jpg

]]> 4d94ce7203b80b0ec8dd624fbb635c00 replied to the topic Josh Woods, Black 13 Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38112-josh-woods-black-13-tattoo/#post-120152 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:14:54 +0000 What is his style considered, the cartoony, vibrant colors with thick lines? Is there a “group” that fits into?

]]> 2a7960028dc0a74e6f4d292f108bdf4a replied to the topic New to forum and newest tat in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/38395-new-to-forum-and-newest-tat/#post-119935 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:53:15 +0000 I like it. Only question is if the blade starts at the top left and is long enough to pass behind the skull to the bottom, why is the bottom of the blade curving up so sharply on the right? Seems like that would make the blade only an inch thick behind the skull. Not that it really matters just an observation. Overall i like it!

]]> c89fa0061276d067f1fa22775bdfb584 replied to the topic Progression of my black and white music sleeve - finished yesterday in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37887-progression-of-my-black-and-white-music-sleeve-finished-yesterday/#post-115957 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:35:29 +0000 Are you from north MS or did you sell your soul at 49 & 61 as well?

]]> 829fdf3e9b2d0a504baa36db39798c47 replied to the topic Your favorite movie of all time! in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/37919-your-favorite-movie-of-all-time/page/2/#post-115127 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:58:58 +0000 Gladiator
Running Scared
Derailed
Dewey Cox

Just listing them makes me want to go watch each one of them again.

]]> 4f1aec8ade8dbe0467694c324de5b670 replied to the topic hellou in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/37733-hellou/#post-113678 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:13:26 +0000 Cool-story-BRO.jpg

]]> 443152786ec7e67004cccf9381797df1 replied to the topic Monkey in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/37664-monkey/#post-113148 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:42:02 +0000 http://shirtshovel.com/movies-supertroopers-johnnychimpo.shtml

kind of like this?

]]> 6af7edf325355ee3e3e50c081d5b90fa replied to the topic first tattoo first post in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/37452-first-tattoo-first-post/#post-111481 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:46:40 +0000 loblegonst;95340 wrote:
Hello

finally found a place to converse to others about tattoos, and show off my own

Yet you dont show off any of your own… =-/

]]> a519925baac1bf9e328dc93ee861d3dd replied to the topic how far around the arm? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/37494-how-far-around-the-arm/#post-111431 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:16:38 +0000 I assumed half sleeve meant it covered half the arm in length, to be a “sleeve” sould have to wrap the entire arm around whether half the length or not.

]]> ff53e2d738c429f9ae85c6bff25214ab replied to the topic Gettin' Dubby in the forum Music - Video - Film http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/music-video-film/37357-gettin-dubby/#post-111392 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:02:52 +0000 Cant figure out how to embed it.

]]> 1a13bccbdc3bf1eac81f0e5fc1c218b2 replied to the topic Gettin' Dubby in the forum Music - Video - Film http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/music-video-film/37357-gettin-dubby/#post-111062 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:22:17 +0000 2db6f6a279286d07972289a6b5da0531 replied to the topic Batman Sleeve - Evil Villains in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37456-batman-sleeve-evil-villains/#post-110999 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:42:48 +0000 Looks real good. Only thing that looks like it could have been done better is the card. Looks out of focus sort of. Also is the J supposed to be backwards?

]]> 40ee9c576d846b8432da7fca22135ddc replied to the topic I got a Tebori tattoo today. in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37446-i-got-a-tebori-tattoo-today/#post-110983 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:18:52 +0000 That is bad ass!

]]> 4192b1e10264723450587aefdef1c16b replied to the topic Help!, skull/demon redesign or coverup? in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/37395-help-skulldemon-redesign-or-coverup/#post-110502 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:10:15 +0000 make a photobucket account. upload it there then post the img code into here.

]]> 3d9e7b6f8156b8b8f6c2b396ea22fe74 replied to the topic does your partner like your tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/37385-does-your-partner-like-your-tattoo/page/2/#post-110495 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:06:54 +0000 My wife likes most of mine. She doesnt like the reason i have one but as far as the over all appeal she gives them a thumbs up. She will be getting one on her ribs next month which i completely approve of!

]]> dcfaac84fbc3111b7bf5a52d046d8ae9 replied to the topic My second tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37372-my-second-tattoo-2/#post-110390 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:09:54 +0000 I like it! Will it have eyes, or is the no eyes an intentional thing?

]]> 7b94cb687a3d524d8a32b5d6c5957e97 replied to the topic Future Tattoo Plans? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/37380-future-tattoo-plans/#post-110384 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:00:57 +0000 Finishing my sleeve obviously. And next month putting a key hole on a heart i have on the inside of my bicep.

]]> 2cceff7f6d8d74c8b879f7835fe5c990 replied to the topic Somewhat Oilfield themed sleeve in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37022-somewhat-oilfield-themed-sleeve/page/2/#post-110380 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:17:57 +0000 Thanks for the compliments and criticisms. Im very excited about how its turning out so far, I too can see the finished product in my head and am extremely excited about it. Cant wait to get back in the chair for sure!

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