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replied to the topic Polynesian Tattoo Meanings in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:38:38 +0000

Hey there,I am indeginous to New Zealand I can help with the Maori elements,meanings,significance,origin etc so…whats the question ?

Hoani

replied to the topic times are hard.. in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:55:03 +0000

Hey there, life deals us some real bad blows and sometimes the complexity of the situation creates despair and confusion but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel,from the low comes a high and it seems that your desire compells you to illustrate all of your circumstances into a tattoo.
I am a great believer that order comes from chaos…[Read more]

replied to the topic Need help with Union Jack design in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:31:22 +0000

Hey there Cale,patriotism is a great quality to have is he/she proud of being british, english , Irish, Scottish or Welsh ? I ask this question simply because the Union Jack is made up of the four countries that is the UK, perhaps your friend may prefer a more specific inclusion of his/her country of origin also…who knows give a shot maybe…[Read more]

replied to the topic Recent stuff in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:40:55 +0000

Hey there fellow kiwi, heard about Jimmi he looks gooood ! if thats the kinda ink the swash is helping the artist turn out “TOO COOL !”. “thought manifests itself into reality” c u.

good luck Hoani

replied to the topic Hey I'm New. in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:01:04 +0000

Hey there, some good advice, do an apprenticeship with an artist that knows the business all the pro’s and con’s,hygene , sterilisation all the basics do it once do it right and avoid the cheap start-up kit learn the business from the inside out with an experienced artist, good luck Hoani

replied to the topic Its all in the detail in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:53:33 +0000

Hey there, the kind of tat2 you’re suggesting in my mind doe’s require space in order to do justice to the piece, if you are dead keen on the tat why not utilise the whole leg from thigh to ankle and the scene is natural selection the largest land migration in the world and as long as the artist defines the difference to each species by…[Read more]

replied to the topic what means this tattoo ??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:19:42 +0000

Hey there Auzzie, There is more information available today than ever before it was a secret society where only those that naturally inherited the rules of “Ta Moko” or named to follow in the steps of a expert “tattooist” were the only ones privy to such godly expertise it was about safeguarding the sacredness of such work and the purety of its…[Read more]

replied to the topic what means this tattoo ??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:02:49 +0000

Hey there, generally speaking its only those with status, specifically appointed or nominated i.e. (warrior or scholar) that are previliged to wear “Ta Moko”, it is held in high esteem and recognised throughout the tribes. The face that is adorned with “Ta Moko” is literally a book,divided into 8 equal parts and tells the reader exactly what…[Read more]

replied to the topic Terrible first tattoo - How can I improve this? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:34:14 +0000

Hey there, looks good satisfaction guanranteed good luck Hoani

replied to the topic Please advise:new artist or current one?? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:27:28 +0000

Hey there, your artists colleagues have re-iterated what this forum has been telling you

(1) she should’ve taken the time to ensure that you were completely satisfied.

(2) practice makes perfect (a pencil sketch on paper first )

(3) the mistakes made to date will probably re-occurr its not a third time lucky senario.

(4) you are the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Please advise:new artist or current one?? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:24:47 +0000

Hey there, find a new artist dont feel obliged you’re a paying customer. More discussion should be entered into prior to application perhaps do a sketch on paper first its really not that difficult good luck Hoani

replied to the topic new tattoo in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:15:53 +0000

Hey there , um I hate to throw a spanner into the works but you seem a little hesitant, the fact that you ask what we think first, you’ve just found the design, the meaning of the word “rune” (mystery) and you look like an open minded person and I could be totally wrong !, I am sorry if it sounds negative but you do need to be certain of your…[Read more]

replied to the topic Illustrate mental illness in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:40:40 +0000

Hey there Wang, The whole idea brings to mind the painting(the artists name escapes me,Rembrandt ? )
“The Scream” its about silent agony,the sufferer has no concept of who he/she is, Dr jeckel and Mr Hyde good luck Hoani.

replied to the topic Need help improving my current tattoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:30:15 +0000

Hey there Stichy, Yeah pretty much get your artist/tattooist to re-align the image by using your vertabrae that brings everything into vertical alignment and from there just tighten the edges. complete fill will clean up the symbol without having to worry about shading,if you have an ex artist you dont have prob,good luck Hoani.

replied to the topic Need help with design in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:44:36 +0000

Hey there Trent, Dont know if it needs script but if you do decide to write something then,maybe in gothic or old english this font style seems to emphasise emotion, good luck Hoani.

replied to the topic Need help with design in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:55:01 +0000

Hey there Trent, I dont know that you really need more than whats there I think the image says enough I’m a stong believer in subtlety so much can be said with so little, good luck Hoani

replied to the topic First Tattoo - Help Needed in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:05:28 +0000

Hey there, just wanted to respond to knighthawk yeah o.k. nz is middle earth, and Ozzie has solved their problem of the brain drain by importing nzers but, the shoulder is the beginning of your arm from the neck to the fingers any extension or addition can go in this direction, good luck Hoani.

replied to the topic Texas & New York piece in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:51:55 +0000

hey there,you seem pretty difficult to please your post has almost re-invented itself all over again and joined the carnival……..

replied to the topic Months of brainstorming come down to this - Opinions? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:28:33 +0000

hey there jesse,nah man stay with the butterfly its far more poignant and indicates the delicate balance between life and death. I would trap the wing in the blood as becomes congealed and hardens. The butterflys wings have a kind of powdery texture that comes away on your hand if you touch it,use that to heighten the effect of the trapped wing…[Read more]

replied to the topic First Tattoo - Help Needed in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:23:19 +0000

hey there fellow kiwi, you can combine the,rose,thistle and the french emblem the fluer de lise, good luck Hoani

replied to the topic what means this tattoo ??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:28:27 +0000

hey there.if the design comes from Aotearoa(New Zealand) it depends on the placement as to its meaning and generally the function of the human anatomy also determines the shape. This particular design can be seen on the face or the buttocks,on the lower and upper cheek of the face (no pun intended) or the buttocks,so in Aotearoa it has a…[Read more]

replied to the topic what means this tattoo ??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:14:36 +0000

hey there, where did it come ? is from the south pacific,middle east ? polynesia ? cant give an answer until we establish that good luck, Hoani

replied to the topic Hey in the forum Introduce Yourself

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:54:53 +0000

Hey there, my condolences for the loss of a best friend and lover I cannot comprehend what you are going through but I can show compassion as we say in New Zealand “kia kaha” (be strong). “if emotion is love then you are the poet” cant remember who said that ?. find a good site with love poems you’re bound to find something appropriate, all…[Read more]

replied to the topic A tattoo gone bad - any artists to help a man in need? in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:19:07 +0000

Hey there Jesse, O.K.for what its worth here’s what i think, I would find a good artist get him to put it down on paper first that way you can make an informed decision as to where to go from there, any amendments can be made on the spot, you like its yours, you dont like start again there can be no mistake. Take the art work to an even better…[Read more]

replied to the topic Need help improving my current tattoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:38:12 +0000

Hey there Stitchy, the solid fill deals with the shading and cleans it up it also helps with tightening up the edge. The size of the horns and gap between them dont matter quite so much its the overall shape of the infinity symbol thats important, it wouldn’t be difficult to do a good tatooist would handle it easily. The solid fill may seem…[Read more]

replied to the topic Illustrate mental illness in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:51:46 +0000

Hey there Wang, Split personality, heading in opposite directions, schezophrenia, perhaps the Chinese characters for vice/ versa the scope is endless good luck Hoani.

replied to the topic new kid on the block in the forum Introduce Yourself

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:47:44 +0000

Welcome to the newbie Wang Chung from someone even further south than california New Zealand !.
There are some good helpful people here enjoy the company, good luck, Hoani

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

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:41:21 +0000

Hey whitey, what I see is a small inside arm with a large gothic print it appears to travel down the inside bend of your elbow correct me if I’m wrong ?. its not an easy one to solve because it depends on the trend you decide to follow you really dont explain things that clearly except that eventually you want a full sleeve.
mind reading isnt on…[Read more]

replied to the topic A tattoo gone bad - any artists to help a man in need? in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:59:06 +0000

hey Jesse, the half that say its fine dont need the work, the rest want you to make the decision therefore your mistake. The problem with foto’s we dont really get to see your tat2 in its intirety clarity is important the people you visited saw your tat in the clear light of day, there is some ambiguity at one point you’re O.K. with it, in the…[Read more]

replied to the topic A tattoo gone bad - any artists to help a man in need? in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:00:43 +0000

Hey there Jesse, yeah if the bird has significance it needs strengthening it is the focus point after all, its what you centre on and then your periferral vision takes over. good luck, Hoani

replied to the topic Tatoo artist wanted for design work in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:33:13 +0000

Hey there, Its a matter of contrast the frontage i.e. are you in a built up area surrounded by other stores under cover(mall), open street,what are the general colors immediately adjacent to you is it darker, lighter,black,white etc. Size does matter it needs to be noticed. image is importatnt its directly associated with the product and you,…[Read more]

replied to the topic Lyrics on my arm in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:07:12 +0000

Hey there, Celtic design has a nice entertwining flow to it,do the outline and then fill it in with the lyrics horizontally. Your choice really, any image will do good luck Hoani

replied to the topic A tattoo gone bad - any artists to help a man in need? in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:51:50 +0000

Hey there, the pic here is better than in your other post, the shading is light enough to to improve on,the outline sets up the image,the bird is almost unrecognisable a little bolder perhaps and block out the other numbers leaving the number 12 as a solitary unit emphasising the bewitching hour and to strengthen the concept even more, ” TIME IS…[Read more]

replied to the topic New ideas for the next tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:33:58 +0000

Hey there, A blue “NY” symbol over a yellow five pointed star. the color blue is used a lot in the symbol ” NY ” and the color yellow is the the Texas rose. Manipulate things a little to suit you good luck Hoani

replied to the topic Need some help with colouring/placement of this? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:19:26 +0000

Hey there, judging by your explanation I would suggest that your selection is off the mark. The selection process is the most important part of your tat2 you need to be totally satisfied so take the time to research what you are looking for so that you wont regret it later. You sound very feminine utilise that fact good luck Hoani

replied to the topic Terrible first tattoo - How can I improve this? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:02:20 +0000

Hey there Jesse, we need a clearer pic its difficult to determine what the image is K ?,good luck Hoani

replied to the topic Cover Up question in the forum Tattoo Removal Discussion

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:38:18 +0000

oh almost forgot, a specialist in the business would help you a lot but yeah, the colors will make a difference, you are quite fair skinned and that will probably determine the color base k ?, good luck, Hoani

replied to the topic Cover Up question in the forum Tattoo Removal Discussion

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:32:43 +0000

Hey Katy, you are the customer whatever the tattooist thinks or feels about what you want is immaterial, be absolutely satisfied with the image its your body, what he did is rubbish !. check out other wearers ask around be sure and good luck, Hoani

replied to the topic I'm new - and looking to get a tattoo in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:33:04 +0000

Hey there fluoridedm, an interesting analogy to the x’s ha,ha, but they represent the Saint Andrews crosses, it is believed the crosses originated with the noble family Persijn, some people liken the crosses as representing ” fire,flood and the black death but there is no historic backgound to establish this. If I maybe so bold as to suggest…[Read more]

replied to the topic Need help improving my current tattoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:50:24 +0000

Hey there Stitchy, infinity is the figure eight the general shape is already in place,the lines just need to be cleaned and tightened then block it as in solid black fill, from there follow the natural shape of the infinity symbol its the focus point for any additions. Your idea of greek lettering over the top would look just cool. There is so…[Read more]

replied to the topic Got a bad tatt for my first and need help covering it up. PLease help in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:23:37 +0000

Hey Nerkowski I have compassion for your dilemma, I’m assuming that you are a girl ?, at the risk of sounding negative I dont like it, a backyard attempt to make a fast buck but, as Andrew suggested you can tighten the edges and make some additions that would soften it a lot. Celtic formation follows the natural intertwining tendrils of the…[Read more]

replied to the topic new and looking for help! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:19:31 +0000

Hey London, I’m kinda different from the other members on forum I like to believe that everyone is unique with their own identity and therefore deserve their own tat2 more often than not good samaratians will provide a well worn and used format of designs. Think outside the square be independent you have the time and there’s a lot of it, be…[Read more]

replied to the topic I have no idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:33:30 +0000

Tattoo forum is one of most helpful sites I have found to date all without obligation. Be a little wary of sites asking for money a thorough check takes time, thats the only cost. good luck. Hoani

replied to the topic Need help improving my current tattoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:21:13 +0000

ooooppss, sorry Stitchy my mistake GREEK ! !, It doesn’t matter too much most cultures are tenacious its why they exist. Just change one from the snow to the sea cheers, Hoani

replied to the topic Need help improving my current tattoo in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:13:26 +0000

Hey Stitchy, good to know I was able to help in some small way, as a suggestion I would transform the taurus symbol into infinity and completely block it out , sometimes trying to correct an image makes it worse.that way you can centre the image more evenly and not worry about shading problems. The translation sounds really cool its obviously…[Read more]

replied to the topic Painkiller before getting a tattoo?? Help?? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:31:07 +0000

or…at the risk of sounding chauvinistic maybe you should just toughen up…and go hard..woohaaah..Hoani

replied to the topic Painkiller before getting a tattoo?? Help?? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:28:13 +0000

Hey D-Scarlet, Dont you have a tat2 already ? how painful was that one ? if your tolerance to pain is low then maybe a numbing cream, no pills required, no bleeding problems no after effects, if you have high tolerance then it doesn’t matter. good luck Hoani

replied to the topic tattoo portrait in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:10:16 +0000

Hey Outlaw, the simplist way to do a face is to dissect two lines in the shape of a cross, where the lines cross over each other is the bridge of the nose, the horizontal line represents the brow. The eyes are important they provide balance. draw a vertical line dividing each side of the face equally in two, (1) you now have the centre of the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Question on where to place it.... in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:37:14 +0000

Hey Longslide, This may seem a little out there, but the fact that its a lizard lends its shape and natural ability to twist and turn to the ear. If you have longish hair position the image behind the ear following its natural curviture not only is it hidden but when required put your hair in a hairtie and there you are “voila” just a thought,…[Read more]

replied to the topic Cover Up question in the forum Tattoo Removal Discussion

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:22:13 +0000

Hey Katydid00, I dont quite agree with Mathew, The mistake is very clear and very thick and heavy, women are fluid and subtle beings its about femininity and there is nothing here that resembles any of that.
We are all experts after the fact but you mentioned a garden with a fairy on a flower sometimes what seems o.k. doesn’t always suit and…[Read more]