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replied to the topic Places on the body that hold social stigma still in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:05:03 +0000

Sherav;84044 wrote:
I have found from my own studies that tattooing is much more sociably acceptable in the USA and Canada than in the UK. I think a lot of it is we have a ‘small island’ attitude to a lot of things and it takes a long time to shift it.

In my experience the UK is a peculiar melting pot. Acceptance is very much dependant on…[Read more]

replied to the topic Places on the body that hold social stigma still in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:59:33 +0000

I’d say that the harder a tattoo is to cover, the more socially unacceptable it is.

But as has been already mentioned, there’s going to be a large variance depending on geographical and social factors.

I’m a juggler in my spare time, and a great many of my friends wouldn’t give a second thought to any tattoos or piercings they encounter, whereas…[Read more]

replied to the topic if i shave my head in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:36:47 +0000

oisin;77876 wrote:
my friend has dared my to shave my head then use hair removal crema on the stubble, i said i would think about it what should i do

In the words of Richard Feynman, what do you care what other people think?

I don’t say that to be cruel, but simply to prompt the truth. Why are you asking the opinions of others, when your…[Read more]

replied to the topic How many times have you been in the chair? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:32:32 +0000

7 times, for one tattoo.

replied to the topic tribal waves :) my first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:25:21 +0000

I like it a lot. The tribal influence is clear, but it goes beyond that into something that’s unique to you.

Outside of that – never mind what other people say about it. Your opinion is paramount. If you’ve got a tattoo seeking the approval of others, you’re doomed to fail, but if you’ve got it for yourself, it’s something you can appreciate…[Read more]

replied to the topic All over tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:07:41 +0000

Dammit. I was saving the gold swimming trunks for a special occasion too!

🙂

replied to the topic All over tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:57:19 +0000

Yeah – were I back in Edinburgh I wouldn’t have any problem asking my original artist to do what I want – particularly after spending so much time in his company. It just feels odd to me starting out again with a relative stranger, especially when I’m skirting an area that’s so sensitive to me.

Funnily enough I don’t have any problems with…[Read more]

replied to the topic my first tattoo (idea) in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:16:03 +0000

I have no idea what that’s supposed to be.

replied to the topic Spine Tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:29:10 +0000

xxTOPDOGxx;69555 wrote:
Ypu won’t even feel it. The spine is very easy to ink and should only tak a few hours. I know a guy that can scratch that baby out in his kitchen for $250.00. That means you’ll have enough left to buy the beer.

My tattoo only covered a small part of my spine and hurt like hell.

Just FYI – everyone is different.

replied to the topic That "what now?" feeling in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:30:20 +0000

I’d forgotten about this thread. I never did post up pictures of the finished article.

Here’s how it ended up:

replied to the topic superhero tattoo's in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:05:30 +0000

Apostle 228;68962 wrote:
um, you do know that spiderman and ironman are marvel, while batman and superman are DC right?? thats a no no… dont mix DC and marvel comic characters into the same piece! this is coming from an ex-comic book freak.

Nonsense – I’m a comic book freak going on 30 years and there have been many instances of Marvel and…[Read more]

replied to the topic Suggestions on my 2nd Tattoo in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Sun, 30 May 2010 23:17:51 +0000

It’s easy for me to judgmental but the images you posted strike me as very generic designs.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t use any of them, but as an exercise, try to conceive of a design or image that would appeal to you if you could’t use a design in tribal style for example. Whatever you choose is going to be with you a for a very long time to…[Read more]

replied to the topic Speculation. in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Sun, 30 May 2010 23:02:31 +0000

It’s been said already, but I’m going to reiterate: both designs are fine, but they have to be bigger!

replied to the topic Jobs that discriminate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:24:05 +0000

Aussie_Al;64997 wrote:
Whats weird is after reading this thread yesterday i went to my local Walgreens (Local drug store , think BOOTS or somewhere British ppl) and the kid on the register had a blue polo shirt with a massive forearm piece and nobody cared

Give it a few more years and that sort of reaction shall be the norm rather than the exception.

replied to the topic Hep c in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:51:40 +0000

I’d always be upfront. In the UK I’ve always had to sign a form disclosing this sort of information, and regardless, I’d rather make sure the artist is aware of what they’re getting into so they can take what additional precautions they deem necessary.

If they turn you down – so be it. It should be their decision to make.

replied to the topic New tattoo, this one, or this one? Gah! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:47:25 +0000

ppornan;64767 wrote:
they dont look too big. just get both of them. good luck and keep us posted.

I agree – you have two forearms for a reason after all 😉

replied to the topic Side of neck in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0000

AztecManiac;64807 wrote:
i like it 🙂

I don’t.

That’s not to say it’s a good or a bad tattoo, just that it’s something which doesn’t appeal to me.

replied to the topic What tattoo are you getting next ?? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:31:50 +0000

Nothing outlandish. I’m considering a series of circles around my right bicep.

replied to the topic Dia de los Muertos! in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:07:48 +0000

Beautiful work. The final pic is my personal favourite, but they’re all great.

replied to the topic All done! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:45:02 +0000

I’m not an addict.

I can give up any time I want 🙂

replied to the topic All done! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:25:28 +0000

6-8 months feels a bit optimistic. That right arm of mine is looking awfully bare right now 😉

replied to the topic First tattoo design input needed, abstract, picture inside in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:15:50 +0000

I love the first version. I’m not sure how well the white highlights would translate to ink, but it’s unique and beautiful and gets a thumbs up from me.

replied to the topic All done! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:42:30 +0000

I will do. It doesn’t begin to compare to some of the work I’ve seen here, but it’s all mine and I’m more than happy with it!

replied to the topic What is this tattoo of? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:07:46 +0000

Jakk;61232 wrote:
Someone that doesn’t know what a forum is asked me to find out what this is a tattoo of.

It looks like generic tribal to me :/

replied to the topic I've Chosen My First Tattoo. Now A Bit of Concern. Question (not cost related) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:19:41 +0000

Indy;61231 wrote:
I completely see what your saying iMark.

I respect your opinion and views on the subject.

Frankly, it doesn’t bother me that it’s ‘unoriginal’ or anything. My chances of actually running into someone else with this exact tattoo is, I’d say, pretty slim. Considering I don’t know many folks with tattoos and I don’t real “get…[Read more]

replied to the topic I've Chosen My First Tattoo. Now A Bit of Concern. Question (not cost related) in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:32:10 +0000

Indy;61192 wrote:
I know what you’re saying, it’s nothing as extravegant as what I’ve seen in these forums just browsing but I’m not ready for anything major yet. I just want to ease into it and stay simple. Maybe later down the road I’ll chalk up to getting a sleeve or a large back piece. God knows I’d love to have a Tom Renshaw piece but I’m…[Read more]

replied to the topic want one but can't have one! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:56:05 +0000

Indy;61204 wrote:
Ask forgiveness, never permission.

+1 to Indy!

replied to the topic First tattoo, forearm piece in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:01 +0000

I’m still something of a tattoo newbie, but for what it’s worth, you have a beautiful tattoo.

replied to the topic My religion preaches against tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:43:20 +0000

I am not a Christian, but I was raised in a strictly Catholic environment and it took me a long time to grasp that my own sense of morality was more important than that which others tried to instill upon me.

Ultimately my feelings are this: If you believe something to be right, it is. If you believe something to be wrong it is.

Your feelings…[Read more]

replied to the topic I'm thinking of working on an existing piece. [Opinioins?] in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:37:14 +0000

I think your tree piece is beautiful in its own right, so I’d be reluctant to add to it.

Were I in your shoes I’d probably ask a tattoo artist to work up options integrating a moon with the tree, and also with the moon as a separate tattoo in it’s own right to see which I prefer.

That said, I agree with Butterfly – top of the arm could be very nice.

replied to the topic That "what now?" feeling in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:29:28 +0000

PsychoticInk;60501 wrote:
I have done the inner vagina tatts

I may yet cave and add another tattoo one day, but that particular placement just isn’t on my agenda 😉

replied to the topic Tattoo rejecting ink??help in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:37:21 +0000

5 posts from you Dina, and all recommending a particular product.

You wouldn’t have any vested interest in promoting this stuff would you?

replied to the topic That "what now?" feeling in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:39:29 +0000

I don’t have pics of it now it’s finished. Here’s what it looked like before:

The spiral on the left side has been finished as per the cut out, and the spiral on the side now curls in similarly.

replied to the topic That "what now?" feeling in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:31:22 +0000

Blue1;60404 wrote:
And ya can’t protest bc you know, deep down, it’s TRUE

Not even that deep. I have hidden shallows you know 😉

replied to the topic That "what now?" feeling in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:23:52 +0000

Blue1;60401 wrote:
OMG leave the bullshit to the bulls. LMAO!

I’d protest, but I’m too busy laughing 🙂

replied to the topic Some ideas maybe? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:47:15 +0000

I can relate to big changes in life, and wanting something to symbolise that. It’s the reason for my tattoos. Without knowing your circumstances in life, though, it’s difficult to make any recommendations.

If you tell us anything about your life it will help a great deal. Alternatively can you think of any images associated with the changes…[Read more]

replied to the topic Indianbodyart.com NEVER get a tatto there!!!!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:33:30 +0000

I was in Thailand for a couple of weeks, around Krabi and Ko Phangan and Octopus is right – tattoo parlours are everywhere over there. I didn’t take a good look at any so I can’t really speak to their quality or cleanliness, but it’s not too hard to understand why some tourists would be tempted, particularly when alcohol is involved.

I do feel a…[Read more]

replied to the topic UPDATE: Superman FIX UP TAT- First Session in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:40:32 +0000

KnightHawk;60184 wrote:
They settled on having Zatanna giving him a magical lobotomy. And when Batman objected, feeling it was too close to killing for him to allow it, Superman had Zatanna, who Batman’s been in love with since he was a child, who returns the feeling, and Superman knows it erase the knowledge of what they did from Batman’s…[Read more]

replied to the topic UPDATE: Superman FIX UP TAT- First Session in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:13:48 +0000

KnightHawk;60133 wrote:
I was so trying to remember that asshole’s name so I could use him as an example, and it was driving me crazy I couldn’t recall. Sure, I could have googled the fucker, but that would have been cheating.

lol. Given that the Batman analog is called Nighthawk, I’d have expected you to remember that one 😉

replied to the topic UPDATE: Superman FIX UP TAT- First Session in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:11:06 +0000

KnightHawk;60120 wrote:
If you want to see what an asshole superman looks like, there’s dozens of dickwad Superman expies out there, and none of them are half as interesting as the original. For example, check out Corefire from “Soon I’ll be invincible”, or Apollo from the Authority (though it is nice to see an LGBT character presented…[Read more]

replied to the topic UPDATE: Superman FIX UP TAT- First Session in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:23:24 +0000

ArniVidar;60108 wrote:
(And yes, therein I forego the other obvious questions like “How can people not see the face behind the glasses?” ;))

There have been some amusing attempts in the comics over the years to explain it. From using his superspeed to vibrate his features to prevent anyone getting a good look at his face, to using…[Read more]

replied to the topic UPDATE: Superman FIX UP TAT- First Session in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:34:35 +0000

The changes have made a huge improvement!

I’m not a great fan of the Jim Lee Superman pose butterfly posted. There’s a been a great tendency amongst Superman artists over the last decade to render him with an overly muscled physique, something I never thought rang true about the character.

For my money, the best Superman artist of late is Gary…[Read more]

replied to the topic new tattoo in progress - butterfly mass :) in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:22:55 +0000

That’s a beautiful design. It’s going to be stunning when coloured.

replied to the topic I can see it! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:35:34 +0000

My final session is on Wednesday. I’ll post some pics when it’s done. It’s not nearly as elaborate or beautiful as some of the tattoos I’ve seen here, but it means something to me anyway and I’m definitely happy with it!

replied to the topic Edinburgh newbie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:50:26 +0000

Butterfly_Kisses;59723 wrote:
hey mark is they any funky , retro , ethnic shops in edinbrugh ?? :rolleyes:

Im going up there this year 😀

Almost certainly, but I’m one of the least funky, retro, ethnic people you could hope to meet, so I’m probably a bit out of the loop on such things.

Cockburn street is rather funky from what I remember…[Read more]

replied to the topic Edinburgh newbie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:19:13 +0000

It’s nearly done now. I just got back from my latest session. The left spiral is finished, and most the outlines are now filled in. One more outline to fill, then just the right side spiral to finish and I’m done.

So very, very glad that there’s no more to be done on my sides – particularly under the arm pits. Nasty, hurty, ow-y pain!

replied to the topic Edinburgh newbie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:00:01 +0000

Thanks Butterfly. I’m just going to leave them as solid shapes for the time being. I may change my mind one day (as I said, I was once pretty adamant that I wasn’t ever going to have any tattoos or piercings 🙂 ), but for the moment I tend to prefer solid shapes and lines.