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February 3, 2012 at 5:31 pm #120983

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I get what you’re trying to say Spidey.
You have your opinion and that’s great but do we really have to turn this thread into an argument.

February 3, 2012 at 5:27 pm #120981

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While I suppose Buttwheats exact comment “Just get it done better then that one.” could be perceived as insulting to the artist who drew it, especially since he/she is not an artist, I do believe buttwheat has the right to voice an opinion towards it.

I’m far from an artist myself but, I still can definitely have an opinion and general idea as to what is high quality and what is not. This applies to not only tattoos but anything really.

Also, I’m sure there are people out there who are very deeply involved within the tattoo industry who are not artists themselves but are more than capable of giving well educated advice/opinions.

Everything said, I do appreciate your comments Buttwheat.

I now have a pretty good idea of what I want. I’m just waiting on a few other things to fall into place before I can book a consultation with an artist at Hart and Huntingtons and get the finally pieces together.

January 19, 2012 at 7:20 pm #120065

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buttwheat;105474 wrote:

The first place you posted has better tattooists

Yeah I am most likely going to stick with Huntington.
Here’s my situation: I just graduated from school up in the Niagara region. I am currently living in Sarnia Ontario for the next 3-4 weeks as I wait to hear back from a probable employer back in the Niagara Region. If I were to go to the Perfect Image place, I would have to get the tattoo done shortly. I have a lot of spare time on my hands right now, but in all reality it is best for me to wait until I get this job back up in Niagara then go for a consultation at Huntington’s.

As for my current thoughts on the tattoo, I like the dark red colours as seen on the image posted on page one, I also like the shading and designs. I agree where the shadowing needs to be changed so it is as if there is only one light source to allow for proper shadowing. In order to avoid any of the white to bleeding away, I think I will have the entire leaf just be the red thereby reducing the resemblance of the flag but oh well. I still would like to have some white. I am leaning towards having the branches within the leaf to be white with a black outline and the red everywhere else. I also like the non-symmetrical life like appearance of the leaf. I am unsure as to what to do for the stem.

Thoughts?

January 17, 2012 at 6:36 am #119952

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http://www.perfectimage.ca/contact-london.php

This is a possibility

January 17, 2012 at 6:35 am #119951

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Two more questions.
How long would the healing process take for a tattoo similar to the one in the picture on page 1 be?
Also, if I choose not to go to Heart and Huntington, does anyone recommend a nice place in southern Ontario in perhaps say London Ontario?

January 17, 2012 at 1:36 am #119910

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buttwheat;105292 wrote:

Each artist works at different speeds. I would say an average time would be 3-4 hours.

Good attitude. My pec was a cakewalk but it did get a bit eye opening around the nipple. Tattoos hurt period.

From the shop you posted This would be my pick of artists for this tattoo: Maggie,Rich,Graham in that order with Graham a bit behind the other two.
Good luck

What is your reasoning for these three artists? Just from the info available on the website or do you know of them from anything else?

I just looked at their work displayed on the website and agree that they seem to have high quality work(It’s not fair for me to say much more because I really am far from a professional in terms of judgement).

On a side note, does anyone reading this thread know anything about Hart and Huntington in terms of their work or quality? I’ve heard nothing but good things myself.

January 15, 2012 at 4:55 pm #119801

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Thanks for the input so far guys.
Here is a link to the place I will be getting it done.
http://www.hartandhuntingtonniagara.com/

Unfortunately I am not living in the area yet so I am unable to go in and meet with any of the artists.
Once I move down there I will definitely speak with them and get much more input.

Basically before I speak with any of the artists, I want to be as knowledgeable and informed as possible.
How long do you think it would take to get a tattoo done with a similar design as the one pictured above.
The pain is really a non issue considering its a one time pain for something I’m going to have for the rest of my life, but out of curiosity, how would you rate the pain level for tattoos on the chest to other areas?

January 12, 2012 at 12:18 am #119500

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buttwheat;104912 wrote:

The line work is wonky. The shading is amateurish. The shadow under it should look like it is coming from one light source this one looks as if the shadow is just random. That is a fresh tattoo (note the blood) it should be crisp this looks dull. That much white won’t hold up for very long at all.

lol Thank you. I do appreciate the comments.

I see what you mean by the shadow appearing to be random and coming from one light source.
I also agree and understand what you mean with the white not holding up for very long.
I intend on the colour locations more closely resembling the Canadian flag(Red on outside of each sides, then white and one again red in the center). That would reduce the amount of white involved.

As for Mrchen’s advice to go over a design with the artist him/herself, I agree and will do so.
I will not be getting the tattoo for at least another 3-4 months and will continue to research before I decided on exactly what I want.

If anyone else has any more comments, advice or any general opinions, everything is appreciated.

Thanks

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