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replied to the topic Not happy with most recent tattoo, need advice. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 04:24:59 +0000

I think it turned out much better IMO… in terms of matching the reference photo. The 1st one took your painterly looking tree and turned it in to flash art, the coverup definitely looks more like your reference pic. It’s certainly not some amazing tree, but I think he did okay matching the fuzzy tree in the reference…I think everyone is …[Read more]

replied to the topic Satisfy the urge or save up $ in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 02:54:26 +0000

Ha i do like both artists though… We’ll see. I’ll keep you posted!

replied to the topic Satisfy the urge or save up $ in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:10:20 +0000

Appreciate the info… I’ve got some deciding to do! I’ll upload a pic once I get something, it could be a while. Looking to have John Barrett do an Oregon inspired river/nature piece, but Lianne Moule will be in Oregon on May, so that’s who I’m considering for a rose. Although she’s only here 1 day so no guarantee that I’ll get in with her…[Read more]

replied to the topic Making that final decision on an artist in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 03:59:16 +0000

All great points… thanks. I’ve been thinking about this for over a year and Silvano has always been my front runner… doesn’t help that he’s booked out 18 months and a $1000+ flight away…ha. I do like the idea of contacting multiple artists too, def wanna have them excited to take the project on. Thanks again.

replied to the topic Artists in Miami in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:38:16 +0000

@jerryatrophy 146371 wrote:

barba_tattoo
andy_g_tattoo
Ronny_ink.tattoos
alexchiong_inkaholic
payaso187
Joanzuniga_art
Gabrielink_art

Thats all i got!

It was Gabrielink_art, thanks the help!

replied to the topic upcoming tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:42:23 +0000

no immediate plans.. but how hard is it to book w/ Silvano Fiato and do you know if he ever comes to the US?

replied to the topic ink&dagger appointment in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 04:18:30 +0000

That’s awesome! Can’t wait to see it later on!

replied to the topic Choosing Reference Material in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 02:59:41 +0000

@jerryatrophy 140929 wrote:

Good luck nailing Russ down. I want to see the new shop….Preferably at an appt. But I’m not holding my breath.

I’m not sure exactly when I’ll get it, but sometime in the next few years. I think he goes to the Portland, OR tattoo expo, so that’s where I’d try and catch him.

replied to the topic My very first laser thread :) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 04:11:25 +0000

@NorCalDan 138257 wrote:

so I talked to this Doctor today & found some good info, Home | Laser & SkinLaser & Skin

this office is the only one in this entire area that has a picosecond machine (which is the latest & greatest,from what I have read)

of course we all have read that black goes away the best,blues & greens are harder to treat,

it is…

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replied to the topic My very first laser thread :) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 03:11:00 +0000

I’m no expert, but I did do a laser session last year. I went to a place in the US with the most up to date technology, so I presume it’d be similar. The laser is very accurate and hits your skin in little spots. Then again, I wasn’t lasering between other pieces =). So I bet it depends on how good the person is with the laser.

I waited 3…[Read more]

replied to the topic A little self conscious in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 02:52:24 +0000

You can be perfectly happy with who you are and still learn more about the topics… No matter how content you are there is always room to improve your life.

I do apologize if it came across the wrong way, as I was simply recommending some great books.

replied to the topic A little self conscious in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:04:24 +0000

Hey I was reading the thread and had 2 books to recommend. Sorry I’m diverting away from the sexual conversation ; )

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman: Timothy Ferriss: 9780307463630: Amazon.com: Books – I did one of the diets in this book. Although it’s not a lifelong type of diet,…[Read more]

replied to the topic Nikko Hurtado in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 05:13:50 +0000

What do you do for a living? Just curious, as you seem to be traveling and getting new tattoos all the time. You must be doing real well!

replied to the topic Honest opinion...what do you think of my new ink? in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 05:11:52 +0000

It does seem rather conceited to get a tattoo of yourself, but whatever floats your boat 😎

replied to the topic Joshua Carlton Lion Cover up Finished in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:54:43 +0000

Thanks, gotta add that he was a super great guy to talk to too , a real nice guy.

replied to the topic Joshua Carlton Lion Cover up Finished in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:26:02 +0000

Thanks, I’ll put another pic up down the road after it has healed and I do a quick touch up session.

replied to the topic Differentiating artists who draw vs replicate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 02:10:06 +0000

Eh I guess I have no need to. I love B/G, but in a neo traditional look I think the color pieces look way better. I like b/g for realistic looking pieces, but I prefer color for traditional or neo traditional tattoos. He’s had all sorts of ideas, but left off talking about getting a rose compass and a sun in b/g, seems kind of plain to…[Read more]

replied to the topic Differentiating artists who draw vs replicate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:13:20 +0000

I’ve showed him a time of artist and he likes Nate beavers work the best. So I have been trying to find similar artist. He also wants in black and gray but I’m trying to get him to do it in color.

@buttwheat 135848 wrote:

Some of the guys stuff is great like his flowers but other stuff is pretty mediocre. What is he looking to get? Seattle is a…

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replied to the topic Differentiating artists who draw vs replicate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:01:24 +0000

Thanks for the links, I like Peter Koskela the best out of those. I’ll pass the info along.

@peterpoose 135841 wrote:

Not sure on distances in the USA but some others I…

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replied to the topic Differentiating artists who draw vs replicate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:56:17 +0000

@yodaddynukka 135833 wrote:

Why not go with aaron bell or derek noble in the washington area?

He likes a neo-traditional look. Derek Noble has way too much horror looking stuff and Aaron Bell isn’t quite what he was looking for either. He really liked Nate Beavers, who will be at the tattoo invitational in Oregon in Feb. However, Kyle Wood…[Read more]

replied to the topic tattoos with rainbow colors question in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:07:06 +0000

I don’t think it screams gay…a rainbow would though ha

replied to the topic upcoming tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:19:54 +0000

I keep saying it’s going to be done, but my Joshua Carlton lion will be done next Saturday finally!

replied to the topic Artists Similar to Jess Yen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:50:24 +0000

@yodaddynukka 135359 wrote:

Jess yen does fast b/g slow color. Check out tony hu and james tex. Both have “similar” styles with him. Come to think of it, I think they are both more expensive than Jess. No one else, that I can think of, does his style.

Oh okay cool, I def like Jess Yen’s better. I think I”ll go through with the consultation and…[Read more]

replied to the topic I went to Yucca Valley and all I got was ... this awesome tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 16:26:54 +0000

Thanks for the reference pic…that’s really cool how he was able to turn it into such a sweet piece!

replied to the topic Artists Similar to Jess Yen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 16:23:06 +0000

Bringing this back to life…anybody know if Jess Yen is fast or slow? I’m trying decide whether or not to put a deposit down for a tattoo 2-3 years out =)

replied to the topic Touch Ups in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:52:04 +0000

how often do you get touch ups? Also, do you typically just tip some or do artists charge?? Just trying to learn =)

replied to the topic I went to Yucca Valley and all I got was ... this awesome tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:50:01 +0000

Very nice…could we see a pic of the reference photo??

replied to the topic 6 hours on chest in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 03:36:20 +0000

how’s it feel getting the nipple done?? ha

replied to the topic Thoughts? What should I get touched up? in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:04:05 +0000

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I didn’t think it’d be possible to fix the rays on my sun, but it worked out. Somebody tell me if I’m wrong, but you might be able to just re-work it in color and have it go from a shitty tattoo to a reasonable tattoo. I bet an artist could find a clever way to re-work it. On mine,…[Read more]

replied to the topic Thoughts? What should I get touched up? in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:37:46 +0000

@Flabby 134791 wrote:

Is there anything I can do to improve it? Like small things, or should I just leave it alone and wait til’ i’m older to get it lasered.

Why can’t you get it lasered now? Or color in the entire sun and stars black for more of a tribal look…I’ve seen plenty of Filipino sun and stars in straight black.

replied to the topic my upcoming sessions! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:36:41 +0000

@GrayCatLove 134720 wrote:

I’m kind of excited for the documentary. That’s pretty cool. Almost makes me wish I’d get into social networks. Maybe Twitter. Maybe.

I don’t know if you do Instagram, but you should! I got one just to follow tattoo artists I like, so it’s just a newsfeed of photos of tattoos.

replied to the topic my upcoming sessions! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:35:46 +0000

@yodaddynukka 134719 wrote:

he picks what to tattoo, but he did ask me what i wanted. i said do whatever you want!

crazy…i could never do that ha.

replied to the topic my upcoming sessions! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 02:20:15 +0000

Wow can’t believe I missed that…did you get to pick your tattoo or he had ideas already? I have my 2nd lion cover session with Joshua Carlton this Saturday, been waiting a few months so I’m pumped for it!

replied to the topic Artists Similar to Jess Yen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 04:22:26 +0000

I see what you are saying, however if you applied that to everything else in life, then you’d be bankrupt. I’d love a lot of things in life, but I end up finding less expensive things that I’m happy with. There are probably some similar artists out there anyway (plus I read on a forum that Jess Yen was slow).

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replied to the topic Artists Similar to Jess Yen in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:05:01 +0000

Yeah I’ve looked before. I was just curious if anyone knew someone top of mind. I like Aaron Bell in Seattle, who is nearby, but his is more traditional Japanese.

replied to the topic How did you get interested in tattoo's? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 03:40:06 +0000

I played college football and many players have tattoos, which intrigued me. I got my first one sophomore year.

replied to the topic I need tattoo help... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 02:53:18 +0000

add “Money” after it

replied to the topic Is the calf a good place for text? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:10:12 +0000

to those with leg tats, do you shave your legs on a daily basis? I’ve noticed some people with hairy ass legs and tattoos, and it really takes away from the tattoo haha.

replied to the topic Tattoos You'd Get if There Were No Consequences in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 02:28:51 +0000

A full sleeve! Maybe a skull somewhere too, I don’t have it in me to put a skull on my body yet!

replied to the topic Never uploaded pics of these roses in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 04:29:24 +0000

Sorry to keep this alive..lol. Here is a pre-heal photo, did the right one heal poorly or can you tell that it was going to turn out so much lighter?

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replied to the topic Tattoo Design Feedback in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:49:24 +0000

traces on a circuit board? haha

replied to the topic Tattoo idea for my daughter in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 04:16:56 +0000

@yodaddynukka 130970 wrote:

Yeah I understand. I’m trying to secure jason butcher at that convention. Fingers crossed but it looks promising.

Oh nice, he definitely has great work!

replied to the topic Tattoo idea for my daughter in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 03:05:16 +0000

@yodaddynukka 130968 wrote:

Also josh carlton’s convention in Feb!

Certainly gonna be attending, however not sure I’ll book someone. I’m finishing my lion cover up with Joshua in October, so I don’t think I’ll have the funds for another one quite so quickly. Plus, even if I did I don’t think it’d be responsible (given I’m not rolling in money)…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattoo idea for my daughter in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:46:01 +0000

@yodaddynukka 130965 wrote:

If u want portrait work in the west coast then nikko, roman, rich pineda would be my choices.

Sweet thanks, I like all of their tattoos. I’ll do some more looking and see if I can’t figure something out!

replied to the topic Tattoo idea for my daughter in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:41:26 +0000

@poxphobia 130946 wrote:

Your little girl is beautiful, by the way.

As a tattoo.. I love the idea of her on the carousel horse! The pic is a bit blurry, so if you’ve got other pictures of her with that smile, bring them along to your artist! Any picture that shows her face will help. I can see this working very well as a big piece, with her on the…

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replied to the topic Tattoo idea for my daughter in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:35:29 +0000

@Call_me_Lola 130944 wrote:

There are lots of good ideas here. I personally kind of like the more new school/slightly cartoony version that was suggested, if you pick the right artist they would certainly be able to capture her likeness. Not the style I usually go for but I can see this working out as an excellent tattoo in that style. But you…

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replied to the topic Tattoo idea for my daughter in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:28:17 +0000

I have this pic blown up as my background at work, and yes it certainly looks like the lady is sucking the life out of people in this photo haha. Unfortunately it’s really hard to catch those beaming smiles in action, and this is one of the better ones, unfortunately it’s a bit blurry. I’d definitely keep that in mind though, and ask the artist…[Read more]

replied to the topic Local shop! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 01:32:16 +0000

Considering my pace of getting tattoos is way slower than a lot of people on here I’ll stick with trying to book the best if they ever roll through Oregon. Luckily Jeff Gogue’s shop has a steady stream of good artists going through. I went down there once and got 5 hours of work in my back, made for a miserable 4 hour drive back 😀

replied to the topic Local shop! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:00:01 +0000

@peterpoose 130882 wrote:

There is so much talent out there now that you can get awesome artists for peanuts. I know of quite a few that are very cheap on a day rate, like 400 euros a day.

Yes you may have to travel but totally worth it!

Interesting, as someone who reads a lot on here I was under the impression everyone was all about going to the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Local shop! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:23:06 +0000

Do you guys always seek out the top artists or do you just use a good local artist?