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replied to the topic freaking out over my tattoo help in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:35:32 +0000

Unless you’re seeing skin again in the middle of the tattoo design, where you shouldn’t be, then you’re fine and it’s just healing like it should.

Post pictures if you’re really worried about it, members here can tell you more if they can actually see it.

replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:05:35 +0000

You’ve done it right.

Welcome to the forums

replied to the topic looking for samurai images in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:26:17 +0000

@peterpoose 119834 wrote:

That can be done but you will need a top notch artist to pull it off well 🙂

Also, instead of looking for a single image that encompasses everything you’re wanting the tattoo to be, look for multiple images maybe? Some of how you want the samurai to look and some for the battlefield etc. The more you give you artist to…[Read more]

replied to the topic Filled in the cross!! in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:15:30 +0000

You should have left with it with what you had, now it just looks like a giant mess.

Too each their own, but you should probably find a new artist.

replied to the topic what kind of ink? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:47:07 +0000

No one here is going to help you, if you want to start doing tattoos get an apprenticeship and do it the right way.

replied to the topic Artist used wrong color! What now? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:37:12 +0000

You wait for it to heal and the color to settle, just like the artist said.

replied to the topic Howdy from Dallas TX in the forum Introduce Yourself

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:13:58 +0000

Welcome to the forums, also from Dallas myself. Really digging the back piece you got going, keep us updated (:

replied to the topic Split open tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:45:06 +0000

I did the same thing while moving in my dorm at the beginning of the year. I let it heal like normal and the only problem was there were some serious holes in the ink. Just went back to the shop the next time I was home and got it touched up. Can’t even tell it happened now 🙂

replied to the topic more work on my half sleeve... ALMOST DONE! in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:10:06 +0000

Looks absolutely amazing!

replied to the topic About to interview for my first job... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:14:48 +0000

Psh we all know Dallas is where it’s at 😉 I never had any problems with people saying anything about my tats in Dallas.
But started going to school in a small conservative town in Arkansas, and I run into people who try to crucify me for them on a daily basis.
Was definitely a shift for me, and took a while to find someone to hire me. But thank…[Read more]

replied to the topic Where can I find a good font webiste? in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:33:43 +0000

http://www.searchfreefonts.com/

Not the simple copy paste you want exactly, but it takes less than 2 minutes to download and install the font into you doc program, then you can resize and everything you want and print from there.

replied to the topic Looking to buy Tattoo's if you are organ donor in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sun, 08 May 2011 01:16:55 +0000

That…is some weird shit.

replied to the topic Woohoo!!!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 08 May 2011 01:12:36 +0000

Looks good to me, I’m no expert but still. Really like the color combination that you chose for the lettering, it’s not a whole lot but it pops and was first thing to grab my attention.

replied to the topic How many tattoos do you have? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 07 May 2011 22:48:39 +0000

I have 4 : Right rib cage, collar bone, a line on both biceps, and then one right between my shoulder blades. Plain on getting plenty more but I want them to: A) look good or B) mean something to me.

My home town is a pretty big area, so you find plenty of both accepting people and people that look at you like you’re the scum of the…[Read more]

replied to the topic Where can I find pictures of wedding band tattoos? in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 06 May 2011 16:27:16 +0000

Kenshine;86154 wrote:
Don’t do it. A wedding ring can be removed, if need be, but a tattoo is PERMANENT!! Even if the tattoo has been removed, there will be a scar. Remember Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson? I am sure she has a scar from having that tattoo removed but since she is always airbrushed in photos, you aren’t going to see it.

I would…[Read more]

replied to the topic First Tattoo, Want changes in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 05 May 2011 01:41:13 +0000

I understand that sarcasm is hard to get over the internet, but it’s pretty obvious here.

Simple truth is your tattoo is really really bad. But like the other two said save money, find yourself a good artist and get it covered as soon as possible.

replied to the topic New to the tattoo world :) in the forum Introduce Yourself

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:51:59 +0000

Welcome to the forums!
Digging the wrist tattoo, how big is it though? Your picture makes it look like it’s a pretty decent size.

replied to the topic Woohoo!!!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:56:26 +0000

Congratulations!

replied to the topic First tat in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:34:23 +0000

Just seems like an all around terrible idea. However you did get it on your ass so you never have to look at it, there’s always a plus I suppose.

replied to the topic Start of my Angel Backpiece (more to add) in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:28:45 +0000

That’s amazing, congratulations!

replied to the topic How much do you think this will cost? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:36:42 +0000

I’m also from Dallas, and I know the artists at Randy Adam’s are good. I personally go to a smaller shop in Hurst called pipeline tattoos. The chick that run’s it is pretty chill and also a great artist.

These are the only two I’ve actually been too, but there are plenty of shops all over the place, so look around or just go with your friends…[Read more]

replied to the topic Why does my tattoo look like this still? in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:52:48 +0000

My arms did the same thing when I got them done. It just takes longer than other tattoos, but it will go back to normal.

replied to the topic Some flash and paintings in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:47:32 +0000

That is amazing!!

replied to the topic Was this tattoo poorly done? in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:04:06 +0000

Granted I’m not the artist and I’m completely guessing. But it looks like what you have now is just guide lines for when you go in for the shading and all that.
However like I said just a blind guess, cause I’ve also never seen anything like that before.

replied to the topic How do you begin a sleeve? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:30:56 +0000

That’s a fantastic looking sleeve. I’m also looking to start one soon, don’t know what style yet though. But it doesn’t matter cause I need money anyhow 😉

replied to the topic Need help please. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 09:27:17 +0000

Pictures would be helpful, other than that talk to artist that you know. They make a living off of this so they know what looks good and what would totally ruin the whole arm.

replied to the topic Which do you find less pleasant... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:27:16 +0000

I would also take line work over shading, just bothers me more when the shading starts. But that could just be do to that I’ve settled down and all the adrenaline is gone, who knows.

replied to the topic Number Two is done! in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:24:43 +0000

How long was the sitting for this one? Like I said I’ve never done a color piece on myself, so I was wondering how much longer adding color is.

replied to the topic xxTOPDOGxx's Trash Talk...Beware in the forum General Discussion

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:22:38 +0000

Shaneslawn: Your posts read like a text from a 12 year old girl. I will at least make an effort to write my post with proper use of capital letters, sentences, and punctuation. If I misspell a word, I am only human.

shaneslawns;77596 wrote:
since u called me out by name ill jump in….i can handle it topkitty….is that plate your catfood your…[Read more]

replied to the topic xxTOPDOGxx's Trash Talk...Beware in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:05:14 +0000

hahaha I think you missed the point on that one Topdog…look at how he spelt dyslexic 😀

replied to the topic LA en Miami Ink Tattoo Designs in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:14:36 +0000

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Not gonna lie I laughed.

replied to the topic Got my First Tattoo...Whatcha Think? in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:13:32 +0000

Looks good, I also went with a rib tattoo for my first 😀 only way to get the right introduction to tats in my opinion. Congrats on the ink

replied to the topic help with ideas? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:58:23 +0000

Best thing to do is go to the artist, I know you’ll see that alot on this forum. But that’s simply cause it’s the truth, go to the artist with all these ideas, and if you have things you already know you want take images and start brainstorming ideas. They’re going to be the ones working the ink so they’re going to have the best idea of what they…[Read more]

replied to the topic Number Two is done! in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:11:08 +0000

I prefer black and white for myself, but I do agree that color was the better choice for this one 😀

replied to the topic Number Two is done! in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 07:24:22 +0000

I really like the black and version of it, however the color makes it pop. All and all it looks great, have fun with the healing now (:

replied to the topic My First Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:50:51 +0000

You should keep working at it. Really really hard, or just stick to getting professional work done. I would go with the latter.

replied to the topic Still a little raised? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:46:37 +0000

ArniVidar;76986 wrote:
Not a single millimeter of mine is raised, and I thought that was the norm. Raised, as I’ve understood, means that the artist was heavy-handed. I’d like to know which is true.

The heavy-hand is probably the case cause I know my artist is, she’s good at what she does but indeed heavy-handed.

replied to the topic Still a little raised? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:09:15 +0000

Like Apostle said it’s pretty normal. I’ve had my back done since last summer and it’s still feels a lil raised, shouldn’t be as drastic as when you first got it, but you’ll be able to feel it.

replied to the topic Half sleeve complete!! in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:20:41 +0000

Congratulations on the finished product, it looks great!

replied to the topic My adventure! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:41:50 +0000

This was a awesome read for how quick it was, always interesting to hear of others adventures and to see pics of the ink that has incompanied it. Keep us posted and best of luck with the rest of the work.

replied to the topic An evening with CRAP.ink in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:05:44 +0000

That…is just a special kind of awful.

replied to the topic Memorial to My Grandma in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:35:09 +0000

If you want it to be personal why not go out to her garden and pick one of the roses?

replied to the topic Memorial to My Grandma in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:58:28 +0000

http://tinyurl.com/23wpyfn

You can also hit images and get even more.

replied to the topic Hellooooooo in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:53:06 +0000

Generally a tattoo in the lower back section.

replied to the topic The random thoughts thread... in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:50:35 +0000

Its 3:50 in the morning and I want to go snowboarding. However I live in Texas… so I guess its back to drawing for the night.

replied to the topic Rib tattoo advice in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:00:09 +0000

I personally wouldn’t use it if there’s even a tiny case it can mess up the final piece. That being said I’ve also never heard of the cream either so I really can’t give an answer without being biased.

The pain associated with getting a rib tat is definitely bearable, but yes you will feel it more than the others.
Hope this is helpful 🙂

replied to the topic take a look; think i should get color?? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:55:34 +0000

I say do the color, and I really don’t like colored piece personally. But with the right color scheme this would pop in a very awesome way. Just my two cents 🙂

replied to the topic Question in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:19:57 +0000

As far as pain goes, you’re going to feel it. Specially in that area now how much it hurts is completely dependent on the pain tolerance of the one being tattooed and how heavy the hand of the artist is.

Can really help you out too much with the stretch mark question though cause I don’t have to worry about it 😀 best of luck though whatever you…[Read more]

replied to the topic Rib tattoo! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:08:35 +0000

My first tattoo was on my rib cage mostly cause I knew it Wasatch the most painful so I wanted to get it out Of the way as soon as possible. The pain in it though is definitely bearable though, only time it got to me was when I was finishing shading at the end of a 3 hour sit. But I think that also had to do with me just being tired from working…[Read more]

replied to the topic Taher the noob here in the forum Introduce Yourself

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:03:20 +0000

Welcome to the forums, I’m also pretty new here so I’ll be learning the community with you.

As for you tattoo Sounds like you’ve taken the time to find the right artist and Have actually put some thought in it.
Hope it goes really well and make sure to keep us posted on the progress.