Today I tipped 33%. I also brought donuts for the entire shop since my artist got me in earlier than planned. You can always tell the interns. They snatch the food first. 😉 I also hugged my artist and did not cry like a bitch. (The latter I’m sure was worth $10 to him.)

We did stop once because he kept leaning on my bladder. But for the most part, it was continual. He’s very light-handed for being a good-sized fella. It really wasn’t that bad. I was anticipating 6/10 pain, but I think it only broke to 5 maybe a couple times, mostly it was pretty mild. But that’s more him than my pain tolerance. When I get…[Read more]

This lets you see some details, but the first pic isn’t true to color. Also it’s angled from underneath because I have a freaky torso and wide hips.

The second pic is a bit more blurry and dark, but more true to color/less green/straight on. Ryan took some pics. Will post later in my album. I’m absolutely thrilled with the color palette,…[Read more]

Ryan actually emailed me last night after I’d gone to bed and asked if we could possibly do the color today. Jumped on it like a duck on a Junebug. It’s healed well with no severe breaks in lines or anything like that. It’s really ready to be done, and I’m ready to have it done since I’m off until Thursday and I won’t be exposed to any work nasties.

@jerryatrophy 127898 wrote:

I’m close to Atlanta. So that’s doable. But I’m noone special.

You know I’m in Atlanta for some clinical hours in mid July. You don’t have a history of murdering people, do ya? If not, maybe we’ll grab a coffee.

Seems Seattle it is for us Yanks. I’d love to make it to Seattle in 2014!

@Sam-I-Am 127852 wrote:

You said it all. No words left.

@peterpoose 127849 wrote:

I read it 🙂

I shall refrain from sulking. 😉

Did I done close the library? Ain’t no one reading and replying after I say anything. 😛 Should I go sulk now?

The last thread like this I was so grumpy and nasty, I think someone’s going to smother me if I do it again. So here’s the nice version:

A tattoo forum is a great place for tattoo newbies. (Will everyone pardon the portmanteau “tattoobies?” I really love portmanteaus.) It’s good for those like myself who just have a small handful, or the old…[Read more]

@Wardy 127836 wrote:

I don’t think your crazy at all.

Well, if you’re saying that, might as well hand me a psychiatrist’s note saying, “Diagnosis: Absolutely nuts.” :p

In all seriousness, glad my eye isn’t THAT off/weird.

@jerryatrophy 127824 wrote:

I don’t like the way the skull is semi realistic and the bones look like dogbones from a cartoon.

I didn’t think the bones were too bad, but I felt if they were supposed to be from the same skeleton, they were WAY too short, like the femurs of a toddler on an adult. Made no sense. But people aren’t as crazy as I…[Read more]

Hello, and nice art!

Peter, thank you so much. I love some of those images! I will put together some of my favorites and some other stuff to help guide my artist.

Actually, the lock and key is so overdone, I think I may go for some the more Dada-esque yet subtle stuff here…. Ink pots melting into hearts with roots, fountain pens over quills, All good suggestions, and I’m thinking this will be my first more surreal piece, maybe even direct my artist over to some German surrealist art for inspiration.…[Read more]

Yep. It’s a tattoo.

Pretty! I like the ideas for the details!

@Sam-I-Am 127659 wrote:

Arf!

I’m leaving my shin, foot and lower leg alone for a few months. heading North next week for about a four hour session.

Well, if you ever drop down to KY/TN for Black 13 or one of those little tattoo hot spots, let me know. I’d love to meet you and your wife for lunch or dinner!

@tattoollery 127588 wrote:

You guys really like to cut people down, I only asked the option of people who say they are into tattoos never thought I would lose so many people off, just new I would like a tattoo on my hand and thought you guys may give me some new inspiration…. Guess not.
Also yeah I do make tattoo inspired jewellery is that so…

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Welcome! Post pictures!

I am just loving this piece. Wanting a Halloween themed piece anyway and you’re setting off my cravings BAD, girl.

@peterpoose 127649 wrote:

Loving this, looks completed as it is but look forward to the extra black!

Why it gotta be BLACK? D: