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replied to the topic First Portrait in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:42:40 +0000

Thank you. And yep those were my thoughts exactly when it was finished, that it just seems a bit unnatural. This piece is done, but I want it to flow into a half sleeve. I dont know what the half sleeve will be yet, but I want the chest piece to be a part of it.

replied to the topic First Portrait in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:06:42 +0000

Haha thanks. Honestly not really a story behind it. The background is a small portion of the two skylines of the cities I grew up in. I came up with the idea a little while ago of the woman, but only because I liked the idea. I actually found that first picture after I came up with the idea, and just showed it to the artist

I want this to flow…[Read more]

replied to the topic First Tattoo: Day of the Dead Skull by Thomas Hooper in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:12:41 +0000

That looks really good, I like it. And your first tattoo by Thomas Hooper?? Thats awesome, he is a great artist. Ha I was just at the shop today and the artists were having a conversation about Hooper’s work. Congrats

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

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 02:06:27 +0000

Ask the tattoo shop your going to

replied to the topic World Map on Back in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:14:47 +0000

My only suggestion is go to a good artist who can do a good job with that idea

replied to the topic Skin types and tattooing in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:10:44 +0000

I dont know if I follow you. The reason an artist would say your “skin type” is harder to tattoo is if you have a darker skin tone. Colors show up better on light skin. I may be wrong, but I’ve never heard anything saying that skin is hard to tattoo because of how elastic it is…

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

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:43:03 +0000

I was being sarcastic man. It’s not going to be that much…but like I said no one except the shop will be able to tell you how much it is.

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

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:36:19 +0000

Probably around $10,000…and thats just black and grey, if you wanted to go color at least $15,000. But then again how big is your arm? It could lower or raise the price depending on if you have a small or large bicep.

Seriously…just call or go to a tattoo shop and ask. No one can tell you on the internet

replied to the topic How do you decide that a tattoo is a good idea? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:28:02 +0000

Dice;73912 wrote:
Don’t be silly, and don’t think too much.

It should come to you straight away if you know!!

I like this, this has definitely been true for me. Ideas are always floating in my head, but the tattoos I’ve gone through with have been the ideas that I fall in love with right away. I ponder it for a little while longer, then when…[Read more]

replied to the topic Getting my tattoo this saturday in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:14:24 +0000

The arm shouldnt be too bad. Youll do fine.

As far as aftercare wait to see what your artist says but a general guideline is:

1. Take bandage off tattoo two hours after your done
2. Wash the tattoo gently and pat/let it air dry
3. Put on some ointment like aquaphor, and put this on 3 times daily until the tattoo peals(anywhere from 2-5 days,…[Read more]

replied to the topic Finally Finished My Ryu Back Piece in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:21:09 +0000

Simply amazing, that is some great work. Congratulations! How many hours did it take?

replied to the topic Pain when getting a tattoo, advice?I in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:27:52 +0000

Thanks for the reply. I just thought I remembered reading that the chest was a painful spot, or maybe it was just the sternum… Ha that makes me feel a lot better.

replied to the topic Pain when getting a tattoo, advice?I in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:20:52 +0000

How is the chest/pec area compared to the ribs? I’ve got two large pieces down both my ribs. And will be getting work done on my chest/pec soon.

replied to the topic Help choosing between these two artists for portrait work in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:25:33 +0000

So I gave Dave Allen a call and set up an appointment. The appointments not till october, and he told me in the meantime to just get pictures of certain things like how I want the lips to be, what I want the girl to look like, etc. I’m pretty excited for this piece

replied to the topic Help choosing between these two artists for portrait work in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:36:52 +0000

Thanks for your reply ppornan.

Navysooner Im in colorado

EDIT: Ha earlier I said how I didnt see the elements of smoke and sunglasses in any of Dave Allens work… I take that back… If you click on “more” the very last picture is of a guy with a cigarette and sunglasses
http://www.preyingmantistattoo.com/pages/daveallen.html#

replied to the topic Help choosing between these two artists for portrait work in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:54:21 +0000

Definitely two different styles. I’m just not sure which style I like more. To me Dave Allen would be the better pick, I’m just not sure how he’d make the smoke look, and if I added the sunglasses with the reflection I’m not sure how that would look either. Not that I think he’d do a bad job, its just the fact that I don’t really see those two…[Read more]

replied to the topic Best Shops/Artists in Denver area? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:19:37 +0000

It depends on what your looking to get but you can check out:
White Lotus- Highlands Ranch
Th’ink Tank- Denver
Thick as Thieves- Denver
Sol Tribe- Denver

Let me know if you want more suggestions

replied to the topic Finished back piece! in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:42:05 +0000

Wow thats really sick, I love the colors.

replied to the topic Help. in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:16:26 +0000

Well the thing is, a lot of stuff would cover it. That’s really for you to decide what you want, and take your idea to a professional artist and then see what they say. But it will probably have to be somewhat of a larger cover up, ehh but then again maybe not. Can’t really tell how large the current tattoo is.

replied to the topic When setting up an appointment with artist thats booked a year in advance in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:04:16 +0000

Yeah I know what you mean, coming up with the idea and placement I knew I wasn’t going to get it for awhile. Honestly though I’ll probably be getting more work done before this piece, so that will kinda ease me over until then.

I was just looking at Jeff Gogue’s website, he’s booked like two years in advance and not taking any clients for awhile either

replied to the topic When setting up an appointment with artist thats booked a year in advance in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:04:16 +0000

I was just looking at Jeff Gogue’s website, he’s booked like two years in advance and not taking any clients for awhile either

replied to the topic When setting up an appointment with artist thats booked a year in advance in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:43:02 +0000

Definitely. Ha yeah actually, he’s the one Id choose first, he’s got some great work. Its cool because Im now thinking of adding two photos/portraits to the piece, and I know if I bring him both, they would look exactly like the picture.

Wow thats a long wait, but Im perfectly fine with that. I probably wasnt looking to get it for at least…[Read more]

replied to the topic When setting up an appointment with artist thats booked a year in advance in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:43:02 +0000

Wow thats a long wait, but Im perfectly fine with that. I probably wasnt looking to get it for at least…[Read more]

replied to the topic When setting up an appointment with artist thats booked a year in advance in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:29:21 +0000

Thats exactly what I was thinking. I just wasnt sure because what if a couple said yes. But then again Im sure it wouldnt really matter to them if I had to cancel on one, since they are so booked anyway. Thanks for the reassurance.

replied to the topic When setting up an appointment with artist thats booked a year in advance in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:29:21 +0000

replied to the topic How long do you wait? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:21:30 +0000

The only tattoos I have are two large pieces down my sides. Both times it’s worked about the same. Make an appointment to get it started, then finish the piece about two months after it’s started. That way it gives me time to get excited about what it’s going to look like finished without seeming like an addict(haha which I’m started to become),…[Read more]

replied to the topic work experience in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:55:03 +0000

That’s a sick shop.

replied to the topic opinions welcome..with photo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:12:41 +0000

Just go for it, your gorgeous

replied to the topic Question On Cleaning My Tattto! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:30:47 +0000

You need to put fragrance free lotion on it 2 or 3 times a day and after you wash it until it stops peeling. It won’t stop peeling until about 3 weeks or so after you get the tattoo done

replied to the topic Why did my tattoo heal like this... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:53:13 +0000

ER88;69273 wrote:
I used A&D the whole time. blotted the excess etc
Also, I am going to the best in the area (in my opinion) tomorrow to get it touched up.
Thanks for your time, guys. If anyone else has any idea why it healed so poorly….

A&D the whole time? Even when it started to peel? When it starts to peel you need to apply unscented…[Read more]

replied to the topic Why did my tattoo heal like this... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:28:37 +0000

I’ll be honest I have no idea how it turned to that, but did you use lotion when it started to peel? And make sure where ever you get it touched up at, it’s a really good shop, do some research.

replied to the topic Not happy with current ink, improval, advice needed in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:21:37 +0000

I’d look up some good artists in your area and go to them directly and see what they say. A good artist can definitely fix it up, you just have to find a good one and show them the work you want redone. Good luck

replied to the topic Update on tattoo too dark. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 17 May 2010 01:36:18 +0000

Looks ALOT better, good choice to move onto a new artist. Who is the new artist?

replied to the topic The only part that bugs me about gettin a tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 01 May 2010 13:01:11 +0000

I know exactly what u mean haha it sucks. Right after the tattoo session is over the first thing I think about is in a few days how bad the itching is going to be haha. But honestly it just make me feel more accomplished when it’s all healed, if that makes any sense. And you can always try putting a bag of ice on your new tattoo.

replied to the topic Full left sleeve in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:27:41 +0000

That’s interesting, the shop manager where I go has the same thing with a couple small circles within the tattoo that aren’t covered with any ink. One of the artists at the shop has the same thing. Always wondered if there was a meaning behind it.

replied to the topic Bit of help please ?! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:46:04 +0000

You can try to have the artist add a scroll behind the words with roses wrapping around. If not that you can somehow incorporate clouds into the tattoo. Those are just a couple quick ideas, but there’s definatly a lot more you can do.

replied to the topic Anyone want to design a tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:36:59 +0000

I agree with Gsouder. The shop I go to will take appointments for consultations specifically for this reason, to sketch up a few different drawings of what you want. That way you can see what you like and what you don’t like. Just take your idea to the shop you want to go to and see what they can do.

replied to the topic Ribcage in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:21:55 +0000

My first tattoo was on the side of my back and continued to my ribs, the artist started on my ribs and yeah it hurt haha. But honestly to me it all kinda hurts. I got my second tattoo which is a pretty big piece on the other side of my back and also continues to my ribs. In my opinion the ribs hurt but not too much more than any other spot, but…[Read more]