Tattoo Forum | dhurley40 | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/dhurley40/activity/ Activity feed for dhurley40. Tue, 19 May 2026 06:12:01 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 5ebf8ad33fa9dda18d987f092ef7cd5c replied to the topic Kraken on my leg with pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40905-kraken-on-my-leg-with-pics/page/2/#post-147286 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:31:22 +0000 I had my doctor look at it on Friday (he had no idea what he was looking at and ordered me to the ER to look for blood clots –I am not kidding you) He prescribed me antibiotics for the red lines above–which I have not taken yet. He was poking at it so maybe that is the reason this happened.
but I can honestly say that I clean my hands and follow…[Read more]

]]> e931bcf90605217bcd6904d37d02f8a7 replied to the topic Kraken on my leg with pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40905-kraken-on-my-leg-with-pics/page/2/#post-147281 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:37:35 +0000 So I didn’t cut my leg off (yet) but I wanted to share the pic of the two white dots on the eye bulb.
They are not hot to the touch a little more sore then the rest of the tattoo. Any ideas what this is or how to care for it? Any help/info would be much appreciated 🙂
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]]> 1a8fd00117daafd55242fd7be62743a7 replied to the topic Kraken on my leg with pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40905-kraken-on-my-leg-with-pics/#post-147183 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:39:31 +0000 I noticed some “red” coming from some of the line work …not sure if it is just irritated or infected. I spoke with the artist and he gave me the warning signs to look for. Of course the tattoo is a little sore still but no extreme pain, oozing, or heat coming from it. I got this done on Sunday.. I am leaning towards just going to the DR and…[Read more]

]]> f2bc521d7311d26134366c3486500209 replied to the topic Second horror portrait, this one showcasing the 2 biggest horror icons of the 80's... in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40900-second-horror-portrait-this-one-showcasing-the-2-biggest-horror-icons-of-the-80s/#post-147164 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:47:50 +0000 nice! congrats I like the design

]]> 14bab5247a7ef9725832a0283e58ef80 replied to the topic Kraken on my leg with pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40905-kraken-on-my-leg-with-pics/#post-147162 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:49:35 +0000 thanks guys for all the kind words and help..my ankle/foot seems to be getting back to normal(slowely) and the tattoo is healing nicely
Going Nov 23 rd for round 2 🙂

]]> eb6a5c22ecf7d61b9b3bdf83d745ae10 replied to the topic Kraken on my leg with pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40905-kraken-on-my-leg-with-pics/#post-147126 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:48:01 +0000 thanks guys!
Also just a quick question my leg/ankle is swollen. How long does that usually last for?
Any suggestions on how to make sure it doesn’t turn into a problem?

]]> 8c25b143e1ea80dd7951fd66ba3ad3c5 replied to the topic Half Sleeve with Pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40865-half-sleeve-with-pics/page/2/#post-147084 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:18:47 +0000 Also two days ago (Sunday) I started a leg piece by a different artist.
Should I start a new thread of keep going with this one?

Sunday 6 hours on my leg
Monday 3.5 hours on my arm

Trying to get an appointment for today to keep the streak alive lol

]]> c6e206db80499c4d6c1bdff0c292841e replied to the topic Half Sleeve with Pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40865-half-sleeve-with-pics/page/2/#post-147083 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:17:05 +0000 Ok so we finished last night!! Pics are from right after we finished
The scales are a dark green which will of course “lighten up” once it heals
Around 12 hours in total to complete..of course I will post pic once it heals up a little
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]]> af030fa2b96d2f05239196ac81cff131 replied to the topic pics of my robert hernandez, jeff gogue, shige sessions! in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40892-pics-of-my-robert-hernandez-jeff-gogue-shige-sessions/#post-146946 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:31:57 +0000 Wow those are amazing!

]]> 561f5f1616921add01beebbbd31e072b replied to the topic Half Sleeve with Pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40865-half-sleeve-with-pics/page/2/#post-146944 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:10:57 +0000 So we only got in a couple hours last week…finished the shading. I am schedulled Monday to touch up the shading and hopefully color the dragon. After that we should be finished.
Session 4 pics.
Broke out really bad on my upper arm..just starting to go away. First time this happened

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]]> a617283d7b4fc540093cc73c65f5d6cb replied to the topic Half Sleeve with Pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40865-half-sleeve-with-pics/page/2/#post-146654 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:11:06 +0000 Ok finished up session 3 on Tuesday …here are some pics. Session 4 (which should be the last one-finish shading and color) scheduled for next week.

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In side of my arm–in case you can’t tell
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]]> 72956a4785d397ed46a1032e924b7264 replied to the topic 6 hours on chest in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40875-6-hours-on-chest/page/2/#post-146653 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:40:10 +0000 Nice..congrats!!

]]> 8f1a92ef550c923eb8165c6a5160e019 replied to the topic Clean Solid - my leg in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40866-clean-solid-my-leg/#post-146340 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:17:58 +0000 Color “pops”–very nice!

]]> ead683fd97bd243a6c2f20a40faca942 replied to the topic Half Sleeve with Pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40865-half-sleeve-with-pics/#post-146333 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:08:02 +0000 @jerryatrophy 134865 wrote:

Nope…zero points.
But it does look good so far.
Credit the artist?

Fair enough about the points lol
The artist is Rich Cahill –he has been great to work with!

Thanks guys for all the kind words and I will def post more pics. Session 3 is Tuesday 🙂

]]> ecd7ce5e8def8da133f4789d6c885c91 replied to the topic Half Sleeve with Pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40865-half-sleeve-with-pics/#post-146282 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:56:53 +0000 @buttwheat 134813 wrote:

And just think that is one of the easiest part of the body to get tattooed

Looks good nice and clean linework

thanks so far so good!
Do I get any points since he only did shading on the insides of my arm/bicep. 🙂

]]> 2ce8e0d35664caf787e79b2056df1f78 replied to the topic Half Sleeve with Pics in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/40865-half-sleeve-with-pics/#post-146275 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:35:34 +0000 Session 2 pic – detail and the start of shading(which feels lovely)

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]]> 2fbad946fff94371ec1a0647a6971ab2 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/4/#post-146274 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:59:50 +0000 Finally started–figured it was better to start a new thread..if I am wrong please be gentle on the noob 🙂

http://www.thetattooforum.com/half-sleeve-pics-t23269.html#post134805

]]> bc9423bf0e62ac47ad71ea07a8c4c64a replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/4/#post-143833 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:57:12 +0000 welcome!

41 days away until he begins working one me..can’t wait!

]]> bf3ae59711f7e8f27888879a412ff245 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/3/#post-143322 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:06:06 +0000 Welcome aboard!

]]> 9aea12fec0848218589014ad36b9b2c5 replied to the topic Worth the 24 hrs? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/40707-worth-the-24-hrs/#post-143083 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:23:34 +0000 no not me lol
Saw this on Yahoo ..the guy plays for the Detroit Lions
i know people love threads with pictures lol

]]> 973c7145eff93c15e0b878ed23d4cd54 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/3/#post-143074 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:11:13 +0000 @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.

]]> b8386e7023eb9695398ec27c3434a725 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/3/#post-143063 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:38:43 +0000 Thanks Mr. Buttwheat

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

]]> f7eb5a07270dde854954e7782336cf31 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/3/#post-143026 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:53:43 +0000 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]

]]> ee25a7b68ad365ed230be326aeb32c1c replied to the topic What happened? in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/40696-what-happened/#post-143007 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:05:57 +0000 @peterpoose 131298 wrote:

How can I make love to my wife properly?

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

]]> 2e587bd7bea0e2e82e5afcae5cf30de0 replied to the topic What happened? in the forum General Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/off-topic/general-discussion/40696-what-happened/#post-143004 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:50:54 +0000 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!

]]> d704bb40a88dacaca148c9ef200f92fc replied to the topic Need Advice on First Tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/40698-need-advice-on-first-tattoo/#post-142980 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:13:55 +0000 Welcome!
Maybe something like an anchor “to keep you grounded”
either way good luck and keep us posted!

]]> c23492f243fa489a807cb5f5ced31f46 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/2/#post-142822 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:46:01 +0000 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]

]]> 6c7733034cb3618c80a185dbcb0204f4 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/2/#post-142816 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:56:36 +0000 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!!

]]> 56b73b0ef6f834c2072356fb53d49a6b replied to the topic New Member in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40680-new-member-19/#post-142729 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:06:25 +0000 Welcome!! 😀

]]> 0610e04d20509165dd166e2d3456e4a1 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/2/#post-142721 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:21:04 +0000 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]

]]> d8f6b85cb4941d9c584942b244066cf7 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/2/#post-142640 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:07:08 +0000 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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]]> 7a67223d025a0a589d3e6ba378b4e41d replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/page/2/#post-142531 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:03:31 +0000 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

]]> 7528eca84fde195a2f51ca7a1c79e4e6 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/#post-142519 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:26:14 +0000 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]

]]> 38b4aa9853e0efbf5e7dfaf6902427f4 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/#post-142508 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:21:35 +0000 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]

]]> 988de8747595e60be9d5dad80bff8ed0 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/#post-142468 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:35:03 +0000 Rich Cahill –what do you guys think of his work?
I can not wait to work with him on this! 😀

http://www.richcahill.com/

]]> fee2ff0a5ec0fe3fe1da114f75793353 replied to the topic Hi from NJ in the forum Introduce Yourself http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/introduce-yourself/40668-hi-from-nj-2/#post-142460 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:47:54 +0000 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]

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