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replied to the topic Medic alert ink in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:56:11 +0000

Thanks for the replies. It’s not my tattoo, but one I did for someone. Apparently he doesn’t wear his bracelet so he wanted something permanent… I was happy to do it, but I’m not nearly as judgmental as some. The cancer comment is rediculous.

Wardy, I think you are right, this tattoo is designed to get attention in the case of an emergency,…[Read more]

replied to the topic What is your tattoo, and why did you get it? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:58:44 +0000

Wardy, I love your back piece dude… I always wanted to do a splattered ink or paint graffiti tattoo.

replied to the topic New ink today in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:48:40 +0000

Too bad it healed like that, was it a reaction to certain colours? Glad she managed to pull it back, that’s on a nice piece of real estate!

replied to the topic Art Of TypH in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:54:14 +0000

I like some of the simpler flash and cartoon stuff but not so much the portraits, they need quite a bit of work. IMO they look rushed, spend more time gettin the proportions right.

Thanks for sharing

replied to the topic Conceptual drawing (b&g wildlife portrait) in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:57:03 +0000

Thanks guys. Arni, this is pencil. Buttwheat the ridge above the eye is normal, it casts a shadow over the birds eyes preventing glare from the sun.

This is just the concept, the final piece will be a bit different depending on what we both decide on the day he gets inked. Also, I’d like to add a bit of background but again… We’ll decide all…[Read more]

replied to the topic The tattoo below is... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:36:43 +0000

WardyInk;89627 wrote:
a frog isn’t a animal buddy.

What the fuck is it then?

replied to the topic The tattoo below is... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:19:53 +0000

The tattoo below is a portrait of a person or pet

replied to the topic Tattoo disaster...advice please in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:29:53 +0000

mjllewellyn;85123 wrote:
Yes it appears there are some real attitudes here, I may have joined the wrong forum I think….

Yep, welcome to thetattooforum. It’s a good place to see fresh ink, but not really worth posting anything unless you want to here all the bs that comes with it.

replied to the topic Advice on tattoo concept, translating well or not in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:35:36 +0000

It wouldn’t work.

replied to the topic Tattoos - personal meaning vs just visual appeal? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:22:45 +0000

As Long as it looks good, who cares what it means!

replied to the topic Help! I want a tattoo in latin saying "to live with no regrets" in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:52:38 +0000

Don’t mind my freaky wife!

It means “so many species, so little time”. The word species has no authentic Latin translation so I used the relatively new Latin addition speciei.

It is simple and stark and is a reference to my love of birdwatching, nature, environmentalism, wildlife art and taxonomy all balled into one phrase.

replied to the topic Help! I want a tattoo in latin saying "to live with no regrets" in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:22:52 +0000

Whatever you do don’t use a translation tool for Latin, have it translated by a Latin professor and then get it verified by a different one. I have a meaningful Latin phrase on my ribs and googles Latin translation wasn’t even close to the true Latin translation I received from an expert.

replied to the topic Tattoo sketch? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:12:52 +0000

Hey Brit,

Here’s a memorial piece I did a few weeks ago for a fishermans son, he liked Muskie. Use it for inspiration if you like but please don’t copy it.

Russ

Ps what part
Of England are you in, I’m a Brit too

replied to the topic Hi I am new here and this is my 4th Tat2 in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:36:51 +0000

I can see it.

replied to the topic New tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:54:15 +0000

I like the idea of a red tinted wash, I’m gonna check that out.

Cheers,

replied to the topic let me know what yall think in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:47:00 +0000

Black and grey.

replied to the topic My problem with tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:06:15 +0000

Just choose a design and get it, lifes too short.

replied to the topic TikiTurtle in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:27:19 +0000

I like it… I maybe woulda made the head bigger, but it looks good regardless.

replied to the topic Tattoo Design (street art inspired)- any specific qualities to look for in an artist? in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:20:23 +0000

I don’t think you will have a hard time finding an artist who can do this, it’s pretty simple. If you want the face to be paler than your skin your artist can make that happen with paler inks. Cool design man, Iv done a couple graffiti tattoos and they are fun.

This is a work in progress, we have some awesome ideas for it as it…[Read more]

replied to the topic Memorial in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:02:16 +0000

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I think fish tattoos are my favorite, or at least one of my favorites 🙂

replied to the topic Help with adding to design of not quite right tattoo. in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:01:04 +0000

Give it a few months to fade, if it’s still too bold go tanning, that will tone it down a bit too

replied to the topic And another one on my right arm....hot devil chick playing piano!!! in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:34:30 +0000

It’s sweet dude, I thought the lettering On the signs was real good, would be easy to screw that up. Also I love black and grey 🙂

Peace

replied to the topic Covering this mess up- ideas needed in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:39:02 +0000

A bonsai tree would look cool and could be as elaborate or simple as you want.

replied to the topic Family Crest First tattoo and love it in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:30:42 +0000

Looks just like one I started a couple weeks ago, still needs a few things, including banners… But similar designs

replied to the topic Bird Tattoos in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:20:30 +0000

It’s an eastern screech owl. The angle of the photo makes it look a bit distorted, I’ll get a better daylight shot when I finish it. I’m excited about this one, I like black and grey realism.

replied to the topic Am I being charged a reasonable price? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:28:05 +0000

DavidJednat;82864 wrote:
As long as he’s a killer artist and not working out of his house it sounds pretty fair.

Some of the most accomplished and respected artists I know have studios in their home. I have a health board inspected and certified studio in my home, I would never work anywhere else. I turned down 3 offers to work at shops in…[Read more]

replied to the topic Bird Tattoos in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:46:20 +0000

Here’s an owl I’ll be finishing up in the next little bit, I’ll post it when
It’s fInished… And I’ll get a better picture of it too lol.

Ps what’s your nature site? I am a wildlife artist and avid birdwatcher, I’d like to check it out!

replied to the topic Some of my Tattoos in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:27:51 +0000

buttwheat;82630 wrote:
What do you think could be done to it? (the face of the Snow Miser is leaking blood and plasma in the photo).
I do value your opinion as long as your not just sore because I thought you rushed that leaf as compared to the snake.

I think it could use some linework, it is cartoony so why not sharpen it up with cartoony…[Read more]

replied to the topic Some of my Tattoos in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:23:19 +0000

buttwheat;79450 wrote:

This one could use some work, the rest look decent, not something I’d want but that’s just a matter of taste.

Cheers.

replied to the topic Was this tattoo poorly done? in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:56:46 +0000

Somethings wrong here, maybe you are rejecting the new ink. You should see a doc if it progresses.

You are keeping it clean and moisturized right?

replied to the topic Some of my Tattoos in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:05:52 +0000

buttwheat;81290 wrote:
Just thought I would update this with the latest one. This is when it was fresh It didn’t heal well.

I like this concept but whats up with the fishes bill? The water looks nothing like the original reference either, the original looked better. I won’t even offer an opinion on the the two fisherman. Not horrible but…[Read more]

replied to the topic my first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:09:20 +0000

lostrocker815;82278 wrote:
I was actually wanting it smaller but the tattoo artist said he wouldnt go any smaller than that size. Dont know why though.

Time for a new artist, the final say should always be the clients decision. I will make suggestions and give opinions but at the end on the day it’s up to the person getting inked.

replied to the topic Koi Dragon done right in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:16:17 +0000

It’s a nice tattoo, nevermind what others think. No tattoos are perfect, it’s the nature of the art. The ones you see in mags are photoshopped to make them appear flawless. Just my .02

replied to the topic Snake tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:43:54 +0000

buttwheat;82036 wrote:
Dude chill your artwork is truly great and your tattoo work is real good. I’m not an artist nor do I play one on TV. That doesn’t mean I can’t have an opinion on artwork or tattoos.

No it doesn’t, thanks for your thoughts. Just remember, art is subjective and there is no right or wrong, just different styles. Example:…[Read more]

replied to the topic Snake tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:08:55 +0000

buttwheat;82025 wrote:
Am I the only one that thinks the line work on these tattoos are pretty wonky? The shading and realism are great but the line work just looks a bit off.

Realism and perfect linework do not work together with animals and wildlife… Alot of my lines are done with a greywash and will fade out more than black, it is what…[Read more]

replied to the topic Snake tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:07:56 +0000

Thanks guys! Reefdiver, I’m located in Windsor Ontario and work out of Downriver Ink, see http://www.russ-jones.com.

Cheers!

replied to the topic Snake tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:23:56 +0000

Thanks Tajen and Rick, I appreciate it. Adler, here’s a couple more of a related theme…

Cheers!

replied to the topic Snake tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:37:15 +0000

Reefdiver, thanks for the words. I though a maple leaf was fitting since most of the worlds population of foxsnakes is in Ontario, Canada… Which is where I am.

Buttwheat, odd response… But thanks.

Adler, thanks for your thoughts. The leaf and snake are completely different textures in life, I tried go capture that here… Maybe some finer…[Read more]

replied to the topic Some of My Work.. in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:43:53 +0000

Take your time, make each piece special and always strive to make the one your working on the best you have done… You owe your client/canvas at least that much. With your work I see a simple outline, probably done with a #5 and without any attempt thicken or thin the lines. Try using multiple sizes and various greywashes, you would be amazed at…[Read more]