@buttwheat 131382 wrote:

Their work isn’t very good! Look for an artist not a studio.

i totally get that but what are your reasons that Al and Mike are not worth my hard earned $?…I just would like to know what to look out for in my searches.

Thanks Mr. Buttwheat

Just so I know what to look for..what are your reason that this place doesn’t make the cut?

so i am locked on on #1 of 3 tattoos I would like to get. Now on to research #2 which would be a Kraken wrapped around my existing tattoo of my son’s initials

this place is right around the corner of where I work so of course It would be convenient but of course skilled artist is the most important

Wondering what everyone’s thoughts are about…[Read more]

@peterpoose 131298 wrote:

How can I make love to my wife properly?

Wait your wife lets you do that still?!? :p

I am a member of other forums for years and I look to educate the noobs on those but I do get the frustration of seeing the same subject brought up every other week…as a noob here I appreciate the knowledge and look forward to leaning from all of you!

Welcome!
Maybe something like an anchor “to keep you grounded”
either way good luck and keep us posted!

Awesome thanks so much for the info.. I get beet red and hot when I get worked on lol no issues with getting cold. But I will def make sure I keep my sugar regulated.
I am looking forward to the longer sittings 🙂
The reason Oct will work for me because no beach time in NJ so no plans on water or sun.

What do you guys recommend for “aftercare” so…[Read more]

thanks for the offer PM sent!

What can I expect from doing a longer sitting (3 hours). Like I said the longest I sat for a tattoo on the inner bicep took about 1.25 hours…I also get very “flushed” in the face when I get tattoo’d anything I can do to “cool” down?

thanks guys–Oct can not come fast enough!!

Welcome!! 😀

Had my consultation yesterday. Rich seems almost as hyped as I do about the tattoo. I am scheduled for Oct. 2nd, 7th, 15th, 22nd.
Each session will be 3 hours of course he said it might not take 12 hours. I have never sat for longer then 1.5 hours so this will be interesting lol
Going with a Japanese Dragon holding a pearl of wisdom with air/maple…[Read more]

So I am locked in on the artist for my Dragon tattoo but I am looking to get a kraken on my right leg wrapping around my sons initials which is already tattoo’d on my leg.

what do you guys think of this place…any artist look good or should i keep looking?
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that is an awesome list!!
I am looking forward to working with this Rich and will get you all an update after our consultation 🙂
Still not sure about location due to my other tattoo locations

I appreciate the help / input!
Do you think his Japanese work leans more towards “steaming dog shit”..I rather not get that on my body lol
Should I be looking at a different artist to do my Japanese tradition tattoo? We all know this is a life time decision and I want to get the best possible tattoo. I dig his work and I havnt found many other…[Read more]

thank you all for the warm welcomes!

What do you all think is a reasonable hourly rate? I have spoken with “tv” tattoo artist that are around $375-450 per hour and that seemed a little bit too high for my taste.
Just trying to get an idea. I am thinking 7-8 total hours. I am not trying to be cheap I just want to make sure I have enough saved for…[Read more]

Rich Cahill –what do you guys think of his work?
I can not wait to work with him on this! 😀

http://www.richcahill.com/

I have my consultation on Monday, I am getting a custom tattoo by a great artist located in NJ. All I said to him is I want a traditional Japanese Dragon holding the pearl of wisdom in one claw and a skull in the other. Besides that all design is going to left up to him.
I will let you guys know how it goes. I just hope it fits into my price…[Read more]