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replied to the topic Another Koi...what you think? in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 07 May 2009 19:06:15 +0000

It’s his last name…

replied to the topic Unfinished business...Asian Dragon-need feedback in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:04:16 +0000

Yeah, I’ll post it as soon as I get it done…

replied to the topic wazzzzzzap ! my new tat in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:01:33 +0000

You know, I agree with KnightHawk, not the tattoo I would’ve chosen at 16…the funny thing is that in Hawaii, it’s part of the culture, like a right of passage, where teens start getting polynesian sleeves around that age. I think since tattoos have hit the mainstream, the youth are turning it into a fad, but if you were to walk around the high…[Read more]

replied to the topic A little color... in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:17:31 +0000

Took three sessions about 2 hours or so each…

replied to the topic Magnum shaders in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:09:32 +0000

Mags are good for shading, and filling, and covers more ground than round shaders. You’ll get more of an even gradient when shading with a mag when you “whip”. I don’t recommend using circular motions when trying to get a nice gradient from dark to light cause you tend to leave what some may call “chew marks”. When trying to get a nice gradient…[Read more]

replied to the topic Memorial Tattoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:04:34 +0000

Banners are great, but if you are deciding on going that route, I would try to leave the design open so that you could add to it later…unfortunately, your design may look incomplete…if done right you could probably use some background shading to fade out the banner that way if you want to add later, you could use the shading to fade another…[Read more]

replied to the topic wings on the back MEN! in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:50:10 +0000

I’ve got a friend who put wings on his back, regular style, but using more broad feathers from upper to lower back…looks great to me, and it didn’t look feminine at all…he trains Jiu Jitsu and MMA with me, and no one else saw it as feminine…maybe they just didn’t want to be F’d up…LOL!

replied to the topic MMA, Martial arts in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:46:50 +0000

I put the Jiu Jitsu triangle on my arm…lots of guys have done the same, or put school logos…I’ve seen some sick designs with the triangle using flames, or even silhouettes of fighters. I even heard of an idea tattooing the cage like a sleeve…hope that helps.

replied to the topic Aloooohaaa! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:13:25 +0000

When I’m not inking, I’m either training MMA, Jiu Jitsu, or bodyboarding…oh and working 🙂

replied to the topic Lion Black & Gray...comment! in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:12:00 +0000

I want to add, but in the end, it’s up to my client…he may let me do more later.

replied to the topic Freehand Polynesian Hybrid Tribal...Comment in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:08:49 +0000

Got some older pics on my myspace…it’s kinda hard out in Hawaii…everyone wants poly tribals, so it’s hard to get into other mediums, I personally love Asian work, and anything out of the norm…like the centipede I made for a friend that I posted…

replied to the topic newbe showing off the work. in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:43:31 +0000

I like it…I would suggest putting a thicker line on just the outline of the vines though (bottom pic), it would pop a little more. Good work though.:)