Just a little update: I emailed my tattoo artist (same kid who did the rose) some measurements so he can take into account the proportions he’s working with.

He’s seen the scar, but I took a “before” picture for you guys and my own comparison:

This guy mainly likes and excels at classical tattoos, but he’s also done some neat Asian inspired…[Read more]

Tattoos CAN soften one’s appearance. I’ve had many people think I’m more approachable after learning I have tattoos, so it’s entirely possible, Sam.

What you are asking is: Contact sports with open wound?

No. No contact sports with an open wound. You’re opening a can of worms. You could get infection in the injury and end up with a contorted, jacked up mess.

If you want realism, neither.

If you want a Japanese style piece, I’m going to pull a “me too” and agree with Lola; go with Turner.

Heh. “Gorilla” warfare.

You can’t make this stuff up.

Anyway, yeah, if someone’s super dark, it won’t work at all. I can’t imagine black ink even working on my significant other.

Sam’s right. I like the idea. One thing important to do with a good tattoo artist is to surrender creative control and hand a firm but flexible idea over to them.

Sam, they’re adorable!

(I know you guys love it when us girls do that. 😉 )

Well done.

A lot depends on tone, rather than the race itself. I’ve seen some light black people and some dark white people. However, if you’re 100% Jamaican, no, color is not going to show up. No sense getting your hopes up. Sorry.

Oh, that’s pretty!

I’m obviously biased, of course, if you look at my avatar.

A lot of how you treat a tattoo depends on your skin type, your lifestyle, etc.

And yes, Sam, a healing tattoo, medically speaking, is an open subdermal wound.

Putting comodogenic (pore-plugging) ointments or anything with dyes or perfumes in a healing wound is unwise. However, putting on a little Tattoo Goo or another non-comodogenic healing…[Read more]

He looks like a Jerry! I had a guy who used to fix my car who looked just like that named Jerry. Had the same hat, too.

It’s beautifully done, and although I know you won’t appreciate the second part… I still have to say: IT’S JUST SO FRIGGIN’ CUTE!

If I had something like that tattooed on me, I’d be in tears and at the laser clinic.

It’s astounding to see the progress. Keep it up. You have some real talent.

Good news! We’re doing it in two sessions, and we’re doing the outline on the 4th. He’s not sure about the cat, so I’m letting it go for now. He wants to make something aesthetic and lovely, and he did good on my rose, so I’m not going to kvetch.

I’m very excited about getting this thing covered up – It’s almost four years old, so it’s done…[Read more]

Oh, I missed the point of the thread. Good for me.

The answer is sunscreen.

@Sam-I-Am 126115 wrote:

That is going to be awsome!

It’s planned for the outline on the 4th! I need to get a good before picture of my scar it’s covering.

Just lovely. Well done.

Minimally, you need to be using SPF 30 on your skin if you’re going to be out in the direct sun more than hour. However, I’ve been told by three different tattoo artists now, to keep the tattoo from extensive fading, at least 50 is necessary.

30 will protect you from increased skin cancer risk.

50 prevents increased fading.

@Sam-I-Am 126096 wrote:

*sigh*:cool:

Oh, Sam, Jesus Christ! :p I can’t get away with anything on a mostly male forum.