Cannons and explosions and muster lines and tents. Either do a duality sleeve or just union. Im not sure where the grant piece is but you could do union up top and confederate on the forearm. It could be really sweet

Those are good ideas. My Grant tattoo is on the inside of my right forearm and is pretty large. Keep the…[Read more]

Civil war sleeve ftw.

A battlefield scene, or a bunch of faces of famous people? What themes of the civil war?

The top of the hand is fine but the sides and close to the knuckles is bad.

Yes. jerry is correct. Also, the ink may come out of the sides and other parts of your hand.

A revolver with one bullet. A chewed off wolfs leg in a bear trap. A mongoose fighting a cobra. Thats all i got off the top of my head.
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You have quite a head!

I tried to upload one but it told me it wasnt uploaded. Go figure.

I received 25 photos from someone today. I would like to know why yours failed. I allow *.png,*.jpg,*.jpeg,*.pdf,*.tif,*.gif,*.psd,*.bmp,*.img,*.jpe,*.tiff,*.tga extensions, is your photo a different format? What browser did you try from?

I have a big problem with people using existing tattoos as reference.

Me too. Borderline copyright infringement.

Holy shit. Somehow i just nailed down Dave Tevenal for a full day at the Due south convention at the end of january. And! Well be starting a lower leg sleeve. I am excite!

That is EXCITING!!

barba_tattoo
andy_g_tattoo
Ronny_ink.tattoos
alexchiong_inkaholic
payaso187
Joanzuniga_art
Gabrielink_art

Thats all i got!

It was Gabrielink_art, thanks the help!

Is it weird to designate body parts to specific styles. Ive kinda got a newschool/illustrative leg sleeve going and was thinking about doing the other leg in american traditional. Whats are the opinions on this?

No not at all. I think if you are going to mix styles that is the way to do it.

I wonder if my standards are a bit out of whack. But i keep doin me.

I think we all have different standards, just as we all have different tastes.

I’m just glad that people here told me my first tattoos were shit. Otherwise I would still be getting them.

You feelin alright?

I think I need some Tabasco sauce!

You feelin alright?

Yes I am Thank you.

Three year old troll thread. You deserve a cookie.

I was not trolling I was watching Ink Master and the subject of gun vs machine came up, and I have heard it called both. I looked the matter up to find out more about it and the OP’s post popped up in the Google search results and I checked it out after first…[Read more]

Ok lets say the tattoo was $400. What would be appropriate for the touchup tip?

$50.00 jumps out, but since I usually take a bunch of food along, it’s hard to say for me.

(I’m talking “cook for hours over a hot stove” type food)

Is it customary to tip for touchups. If so whats acceptable?

For “free” touch ups I tip pretty well. It’s like tipping when getting a complimentary beer, or a beer with a “chip”. The bartender (or server) still has to earn a living.

In Las Vegas while you’re gambling, drinks are free. If you tip the server well, the…[Read more]

I hate rotarys. Nearly silent but hurt just as bad. Actually its just a mental cue. Hear the noise brace for impact.

ya,I have had both machines used on me and they both hurt the same IMO.I do miss the sound of the other machines.

The tegaderm that I ordered from the US arrived yesterday. I’m all stocked up.

I got way to drunk yesterday. I didnt wake up till like 3am. Grilled a shitload. Grillin more now

Sounds like a nice day!

Independents Day (with the Spirits of 1776!)

Now just dive in headfirst and sleeve it out.

Yep if you like the design just have it reworked and filled in with color

@jerryatrophy have a great time. dont forget to mention us to anyone and everyone!!

Perhaps a flyer of sorts could be developed then we could download them and pass them out.

(Why did I lose my reputation button?)

Am i the only one who thinks that if it scabs up youve failed?

Yes I have only had one tattoo with no scab whatsoever on it.

Bactine works really good for knocking the edge off mid session. Doesnt work till the skins broken. My artist sprayed the area with bactine and let it sit for probably 5 minutes and when we got back started it was a noticeable difference. I was hesitant but it worked out great.
Buttwheats the reason i will never use a…

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Ita crazy how things can work out sometimes.

Sounds great jerry!

Since you didnt call me an asshole i tookyour survey 🍻

That was pretty much assumed.

Reading is overrated. More pretty pictures!

Reading is funyoumental!

I started a repost account for georgia based tattoo artists on instagram yesterday. If youd like to check it out…that would be cool. I know most of you guys are on instagram anyways. @gatattooers
Thanks for looking….or not.

Hmmm some competition for my apps eh lol 🙂

Bought it friday. Sick all weekend. Finally got to crack the seal. Please ignore the Bad hathair and awkward smile. Drunk by 10am.
I can do that since i work the night shift.

There are two local bars in my area that cater to us “C” trickers and open at 7:00 AM. (and one diner with a liquor license)
I usually stop on…[Read more]

New topic. Figuring out what to tip….not cash.

I’m off the wall when tipping. I usually provide enough food for him and his family for a meal & leftovers. I did get him a Cheyenne Hawk tattoo machine at the Baltimore convention, and also a 2001 Ford Taurus when he needed transportation.

I appreciate the feedback. I guess i should start dropping names.

Its weird cause initially i knew exactly what i wanted and got it…(the stuff im now lasering)
Now i just want to let great artists do great work that they really want to do.

One artist told me name dropping works. He said if he knows a potential…[Read more]

I generally dont name drop. Should i?

Absofuckinglutely It really helps to secure appointments it shows that you are serious about tattoos

I generally dont name drop. Should i?
I mean ive only got two “names” really. Lol.

I personally (lately) have been more interested in collecting the artist than specific subject matter.
Just wondering how you guys (with a lot more experience dealing with high demand artists) go about securing appts.

When I was talking…[Read more]

Do you contact an artist whos work you love and figure out the subject later?

Yes

@jerryatrophy 142280 wrote:

What works and what doesnt? Cause lately ive hit a couple walls with artists

Do you name drop “Hey Ive got work by ????? and I think a piece by you would look great by it”?
Why are you asking me you already…[Read more]

I used it for the first time on my last one. Its amazing. But during the 4 day it completely stuck to the tattoo mking bending my arm painful.
Regardless it was the smoothest nd quickest heal ive ever had. I WIll use it every time from here on out.

That’s what I’m told. And the guy that recommended it first used it on…[Read more]

I emailed tim kern the other day at the recommendation from a forum member about reworking my cthulhu. Havent heard anything yet. Cautiously optimistic.

I’ve e-mailed him twice and always heard back 🙂 First time it took like three days and he apologized for taking so long….!

Very nice. James tex does fantastic work.

He has been posting some amazing sketches lately. Can’t wait to see what he does on you, yodaddynukka!

Would you drive 3.5 hrs (one way) for a consult?

For the right artist I would.

Youre really going with the flow then. It fits. Every tattoo you see is bad so you want a bad tattoo. It works. I say go for it.

Lmao. Meh, idgaf. I checked your album out and I don’t know if those are your tats or not, but some of them aren’t so great. Haters gonna hate.

Wow. Man its coming together great. You going to join the “blacked out navel” club?

Thanks. Definitely thinking about it.

Everything i see sam clark do makes my pants tight. Maybe one day i can afford the trip to australia.
But then id have to hit up laukis. Derp, this sounds expensive.

And while you’re there … might as while hit up Mick Squires. (Just helping you spend your money!)

Thankyou for your service.

Thank you for the support

@buttwheat 141919 wrote:

Welcome.
I like the second one I would like to see it healed.

Taken 2 mins ago. 3 weeks after getting it.

Thats what i was thinking.

I can see France.

Theres an entire continent missing. But that might be a design choice. Not sure.

It was, since the point is to depict the population density of the globe, not for navigation.

Theres an entire continent missing. But that might be a design choice. Not sure.

Technically two! Both of the arctic continents.

Get tattooed while youre there! Good luck on the appt.

Thanks.

I don’t think that I can afford to get a tattoo there, and I’m pretty sure that they are all booked up. But that’s ok because I’ll be sporting a new one anyways … it will be 17 days old so it should be in good shape to show off. And it’s gonna be a…[Read more]

Two words. Speed-o.

With what he has had done this week, I’m guessing his two words are COMMAND-O!!

But, as usual, very nice work. Very nice.

How do you keep the list updated? Seems like the top tattooers move around a lot.

I have like 5000. Artists to add still, making an android and apple app, invested like 10k already and have others working on the info but I have a plan for keeping it updated, surprises to come 🙂

Will be launching in September with just…[Read more]

Omg omg omg omg omg!!!!!!!

Just landed an appointment with Russ Abbott. Number frickin one on my list.

Omg omg omg!!

Now I gata figure out how to pay for it. Lmao! They want me in late September. Short notice!

Congratulations mate! Top artist!

Fingers crossed they ask me to come in for a consult.
For those in the know….#1 on my list.

Fingers crossed for me too – I’m sending pics of my preferred spots to place the tattoo now. Freaking out! 😀

Laser treatments to lighten it. I just had my first laser treatment yesterday.

This!………..