Even though no one responded to this thread, I’d like to let everyone know that the Chicago Expo was amazing!! Excellent talent from around the country and from other countries! I had some work done by 310 Tattoo out of California and they did an amazing job with the ink! I’ll post some pics soon. I would recommend it for anyone who may be…[Read more]

Just saw this so I’m sorry about the late response. The area around Clark and Belmont is pretty decent, if you’re into punk/goth/alternative stuff. There is the Chicago Tattoo Expo 2009 at Navy Pier the weekend of October 16th, 17th, and 18th I believe. It’s huge and a great time with a lot of fantastic artists. I’ll be getting some work done…[Read more]

I know this is an old thread, but I can’t stop laughing!! I hope the kid kept getting THUG tattooed until his dad finally gave up! Only real thugs advertise!!

Are you in Chicago or the burbs? If you’re in the burbs, I have a great artist with 20+ years experience and he’s reasonably priced. He’s done my last 7 sittings and I love his work. Shoot me a message if you haven’t already found someone.

I went to Jade yesterday and would never walk back in. Similar experiences as previously listed and…[Read more]

She could have called you and said “mom, i’m pregnant.” When you were freaking out, she could have said, “just kidding, but I did get pierced. That’s better than being prego, isn’t it?” Rebellion will happen and your response will determine the extent of her rebellion.

I was using a urinal on vacation and the guy next to me said, “what’s that on your penis”? I said, “it’s a W and a Y but when it’s hard it says WENDY”. He laughed and I looked at his and also saw a W and a Y. He said, “when it’s hard it says ‘WELCOME TO JAMAICA AND HAVE A NICE DAY'”!

Just an old joke 🙂

Seriously, though, don’t get your junk tatted.

Give it a few weeks to heal and then go back to have it retouched. It happens and should be nothing to worry about.

I only see the “Tared” or “Jared” photo and think you should get that thing covered or reworked so it looks a bit better. That’s prime space to have a farkled-up tat!

Looks great!!

That’s an awesome tat! The artist did a great job!

Nice start!! I can’t wait to see the finished ink!

Looks like really decent work! Get a better camera and post more pics 😀

Does it symbolize something special in your life? You’re gonna be asked 1000s of times what it means or why you got it so be prepared. Is the simplicity why you like it? Since it’s just a few lines, make sure you go to someone who knows what they’re doing so the lines look perfect. There’s no room for errors with this one.

Good luck 🙂

Luckily, it’s just lined and as said earlier, you can have it fixed. Do not go back to that person and tell anyone/everyone to stay away…far away from him. Sorry you had a horrible first experience with ink.

I read through it today and it’s really a great book. I love the section on her machines! Her work is amazing!

Once I figure out how to post pics, I’ll get some up. I put a couple pics in my album of my latest work.