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I just watched this video. I must be getting old because it looks like a pissed of clown yelling in a flashing light while his blind buddy can’t figure out where the fucking door is so he punched a hole in the wall. In the meantime, a crocodile is having…[Read more]

He posted last week. This thing is going to be solid black. He got the idea from some prodigy video where the guy had this exact tattoo.

I’m not too into text tattoos but I have to say this is pretty freaking cool.

I agree, forearm would be perfect. It would be cool on the ribs except to read it properly it should be written left to right and I’m not sure you would capitalize on the coolness of it on the ribs. You need to put it in a place that you can flip over to show how cool…[Read more]

This was the demi-god in final fantasy seven. I’m nerdy enough to have played and finished that game but I’m not nerdy enough to remember what they were called. I’m assuming that there is something historical that this was based on- do you know?

Anyway, welcome to the forum. Is this finished now?

This was the demi-god in final fantasy seven. I’m nerdy enough to have played and finished that game but I’m not nerdy enough to remember what they were called. I’m assuming that there is something historical that this was based on- do you know?

Anyway, welcome to the forum. Is this finished now?

tatlover2;72720 wrote:
Welcome to the forum, I would love to see some of your work. It sounds really cool.

Welcome… And I look forward to seeing your work as well.

EYEHATEGOD;72517 wrote:
ALso dude those artists u mentioned, Paul Booth 500 an hour 2 yr waiting list and I’m sure the other are close. I don’t have that kind of money but I do beleive in spending a shit load on your tats, I mean they are tattoos for fucks sake.

I can’t speak to Bob or Paul but the last photo I put up (the one you like) is by…[Read more]

How old are you? If you are asking your mom for permission to get a tat you might want to hold off a couple of years. This implies that you might not be at an age to make a permanent decision on your life.

My personal take on script tattoos: A picture says a thousand words, why would you limit yourself to a small set of words, especially in a…[Read more]

I have seen them on guys but I personally think they are pretty fem. I thought about incorporating them into a tat of mine but I just could not do it.

If you like the idea and you think you can make it work than go for it. Just be prepared for the looks from your bros.

no, it sounds like a rip off. an hourly rate is based on how much work he/she can do in an hour. It’s the artists job to balance speed with quality but if it takes 3 hours at 100 bucks an hour you pay 300 dollars. Thats the deal and any modifications to that sound shady as hell.

What style of tat are you looking for? IE, are you looking for realistic Skulls and dark stuff, cartoony, wild life, portraits? I think it would be easier if we knew that because a lot of these guys focus on one particular area and are exceptional at it as opposed to just mastering realism.

OK, you asked for honesty. Japanese style tats aren’t really my thing but here’s what I see

On the good side:

The line work looks ok
the colors pop

The bad side:

Your tat is very 2 dimensional. When you look at the dragons head, for example, there isn’t anything to make it look like the head is closer to the viewer than the rest of his…[Read more]

Thanks all! My next appointment is on the 20th so I will have another update soon!

I think the idea has a lot of potential. IMHO, I think you need to be carful as this could easily turn into a cheesy post card type photo. You need another ingredient to make this pop. It could be a storm with wind and clouds or a sunset. It could be a ship in the distance…. something. I’m not looking at your artists ideas but from what you put…[Read more]

Your post is about which to get, a humming bird or Hitler. I can’t really help you much because making a style choice based on a man that ordered the execution of over 6 million people is so far out of what I can rationalize that I’m stumped by the question.

I’m openminded enough to understand that you have your freedom to do what ever it is that…[Read more]

Your post is about which to get, a humming bird or Hitler. I can’t really help you much because making a style choice based on a man that ordered the execution of over 6 million people is so far out of what I can rationalize that I’m stumped by the question.

I’m openminded enough to understand that you have your freedom to do what ever it is that…[Read more]

ArniVidar;72525 wrote:
Yes, tattoos are as addictive as cocaine, and not really that much cheaper.

And that tattoo is fugly.. sorry. You’ll regret it in 5-10 years.

Agree on both accounts. get it if you want to but as you gain appreciation of ink you’ll regret getting something so basic and you won’t be able to do much about it- cover up…[Read more]

what about adding some wind bars like the background of japanese tats with the moon and some clouds? that could turn out really cool too

The composition is how the tat fits your body. Part of a great tat is how the art flows down the part of your body it’s on. This is a step that a lot of people forget about when they plan their tats.

Start with google. What you are looking for is A) an amazing artist that B) can work in your style and C)is interested in your piece. Take your time, ask anyone you see with a tattoo you like where they got it, visit studios, buy tattoo magazines, go to tattoo shows (there’s one in SF on the 20-22 if you are anywhere near by) basically submerge…[Read more]