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

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:57:32 +0000

its actually prisma pencils on paper

replied to the topic my tats in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:06:15 +0000

The japanese stuff is cool.

replied to the topic Corey miller in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:04:41 +0000

yeah just go through six feet under, thats his shop in upland, ca.

replied to the topic Mans Ruin in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:02:47 +0000

theres no reason you couldnt do a mans ruin half sleeve. Its just an idea, you can compose it many different ways.

replied to the topic Fair Pricing For California Flag??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:01:57 +0000

when it comes to tattoos, you generally get what you paid for if youve done your homework. 100-200 an hour is pretty standard though.

replied to the topic ,. in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:10:29 +0000

usually it will start to flake and peel. After that it will look kind of shiny, and the skin wont quite look right yet. Its just that the skin isnt completely healed and back to normal. Usually from the shiny point its a week or two and then it should be back to normal. If you are talking about spots where the color is just missing, this could…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattoo during football season in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:07:45 +0000

Definitely wait,,, your asking for problems unless you can give it at least a week to heal before really working out and runnning around slamming into things.

replied to the topic Chest To Arm Bio Organical in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:05:57 +0000

the pics are kinda blurry, but from what I can tell it looks pretty rad. The shapes and flow in most of it are pretty good.

replied to the topic My Shotsie Gorman tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:04:32 +0000

very rad! looks awesome

replied to the topic Simple Man ... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:02:19 +0000

it may be a little to out there for you, but how a bout just a simple silhouette of a man playing a guitar. Literally its simple man.

replied to the topic Drinking after getting a tattoo done. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:00:36 +0000

Usually most problems with drinking after a tattoo have to do with falling down, being dirty, letting a bunch of other people drinking put their nasty paws all over that fresh wound. The actual drinking alcohol part wont do much unless you go on a serious rager.

replied to the topic Getting tattoos done at a home-studio safe? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:58:17 +0000

Never get tattooed at someones house!!!!! Why? Almost everyone tattooing out of their house is going to be poorly trained and more than likely, really unsanitary. This means you are going to end up with a substandard tattoo with a high likely hood of catching a nasty disease.That being said, a safe, clean, high quality tattoo can be performed…[Read more]

replied to the topic Idea - creepy or cool? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:52:23 +0000

ive done tons of sets of eyes, but never just the eyes of someones kid. Usually the eyes are meant to be more erotic or more horror like and creepy. I would think it a little odd, but to each their own. The tattoo is ultimately for you, so what you think is really all that matters, when it comes down to it.

replied to the topic Design in progress -- Skeleton arm help? in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:01:37 +0000

I would say more wrist and hand, less arm. You could get some wicked detail in this if you made the hand and wrist much larger and took most of the arm out. Bigger tends to be better for the longevity and shear impact of the tattoo.

replied to the topic legal age of apprenticeship..? in the forum Legal Issues

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:42:21 +0000

Where Im at in Mississippi, you have to be 18.

replied to the topic 4th session on bio gear arm in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:34:59 +0000

looks awesome

replied to the topic New Tat in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:34:03 +0000

The idea is awesome, but the coloring and shading looks abit patchy, Theres quite a few holidays in the tattoo here and there. But nothing a good touch up session couldnt fix and make this a great tattoo.

replied to the topic cost of my half back in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:32:37 +0000

You get what you pay for, Just find a good artist you are comfortable with that does a quality of work you are comfortable with and get as much tattooing done as you can afford at a time.

replied to the topic Tiger Half Sleeve Session 1 in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:31:36 +0000

looks like a great start, nice clean linework.

replied to the topic Work done last month in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:31:05 +0000

I like it, but really would have left the gray shading out. Especially in that style, just black and lines.

replied to the topic Need advice on fixing/adding on in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:29:25 +0000

It just looks incomplete. You need to define some edges to the circuit board. So that you have an actual board and not just circuits, then just render the board some more, maybe make it look more 3d and then come up with an interesting way to add a few more circuits connections into your skin.

replied to the topic Quick question about Ab tatts for guys in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:24:35 +0000

Basically anything in a V type shape or composition is going to accentuate this area the way your are going for. Basically any good custom tattoo artist will be able to take an idea and draw it to fit the area of the body being tattooed. Just look for a good local custom tattoo artist.

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

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:22:13 +0000

Depending on how long the quote is, bold and simple single pass type lettering is usually best.

replied to the topic New York city tribute tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:21:10 +0000

how about a simple color fade in the star with your favorite color?

replied to the topic Planning a sleeve in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:19:37 +0000

When doing a sleeve, its like any other major project. Its all in the planning stages where all the real hard work is done. Just have a really good idea of what you want to include. Then find a really good local custom tattoo artist, and have him draw something up for you. Just have a good plan.

replied to the topic Help me develop this tattoo idea? in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:01:26 +0000

pocket watch, with little silhouetted houses and trees and skyline type stuff, around the edge of the pocket watch. Could be an awesome tattoo with the right custom tattoo artist working on it for you.

replied to the topic Rabbit in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:59:27 +0000

I think you have a good idea and have put some thought into it. I would look around locally and find a good custom artist to get something drawn for you. A good custom artist should have a pretty extensive portfolio of sketches, drawings, and tattoos for you to look at. Also ask around and talk to people that have actually been tattooed by the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Self control? in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:56:23 +0000

How about “Remain Calm” somewhere on your body like the forearm where it is really visible to you.

replied to the topic Tattoos in the workplace. in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:53:43 +0000

In general, people will look at you differently. As for the work scenario, it just means when you are in a work capacity you will always have to be in long sleeves. A full sleeve of tattooing is a big commitment. Sleeves are awesome. Tattoos are becoming ever more accpeptable and prevalent. One day there will be a time when people will not…[Read more]

replied to the topic New Tatt in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:51:16 +0000

yeah with an extended touch up session this could be an awesome tattoo. It just needs to be tightened up a bit. Its all just really soft. Theres not many hard edges in it.

replied to the topic Professional Advice and Suggestions needed badly.. in the forum Tattoo Ideas

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:49:33 +0000

Thats the perfect candidate for a good coverup. You just need a fair amount of color and detail and the right artist and it could turn out to be an awesome tattoo. What kind of things are you into??? Floral, Ornamental, Nature type stuff always make for excellent coverups. But you really have a ton of options.

replied to the topic Stabbed in the Heart in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:29:24 +0000

Its for a set of flash I am working on. But I watermark all the images I post with my web site so even if they get stolen at least people know where they came from.

replied to the topic Fluer De Lis... in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:01:00 +0000

Looks good.

replied to the topic First Portrait in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:00:15 +0000

Looks like you should spend a bit more time at the drawing table working on the portrait skills. Not a bad start but you got a lot of hard work ahead of you.

replied to the topic I'm a total badass. in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:58:14 +0000

looks like a good start.

replied to the topic hourglass tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:56:52 +0000

interesting idea…. the glass could really use some shading to give it some form though.

replied to the topic My 2nd tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:55:14 +0000

looking a little rough

replied to the topic Scratchers? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:50:11 +0000

basically anyone untrained and usually working in unsterile conditions or environments. Aside from the art and imagery of tattooing which can be very subjective, you must be very careful and ensure that your artist has proper medical knowledge on the proper procedures for dealing with blood borne pathogens. Tattooing is very serious business…[Read more]

replied to the topic Artists help please! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:45:26 +0000

sounds like your looking for some fairly large time consuming work. Have you found an artist yet? Have you been asking around and looking at portfolios?

replied to the topic What kind of tattoo "style" does sugar skull tattoos fall under? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:43:37 +0000

sugar skulls are a subject. They come from the day of the dead. Usually they are small decorated sweet breads in real life. As for style, thats up to whoever is drawing it. Ive seen them done in a variety of styles, from full photorealism to old school bold tattoo designs.

replied to the topic How can I improve/expand on this? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:41:42 +0000

you could add some wildlife like a crane or some other kind of bird to it. I would also add some really subtle background to it.

replied to the topic First tattoo! will this look good? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:39:37 +0000

The idea is a good start, but the flag could be way more interesting if it actually had some movement to it. And forget tattooing a sun with any kinda detail super small like that.

replied to the topic What the F*** is THIS? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:18:09 +0000

looks like a normal heal to me. The very top layer of skin gets damaged by the tattooing process and will die and fall off. This is completely normal. The white ring is just the edge of where the top layer is pealing off. Another week to a month and it should all be back to normal.