Scarification really leads to better “scar” results.

And what white ink does is fades and looks yellowish.
It kinda’ looks like an ugly patch of old-person-skin.
Haha.

Tattooing with water will lead to scaring, but the results may vary from person to person and some areas will scar more than others.

Generally, unless you see something MAJORLY wrong with a tattoo…there isn’t an infection.
(Not that you shouldn’t be careful and take precautions)

With such a solid piece, there is bound to be some redness.

I just had my back done and the redness extended maybe an inch away from the tattoo at first.
Lasted a while too.

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The lumps will have to wait for a diagnosis from our tattoo guru, I’m sure.

But I have a UV ring on my finger that hasn’t given me any problems…
So I don’t think that could be it.

Maybe an allergy that you have though.
Who knows.

Some UV inks contain phosphorous I think it was…and there was some other chemical…
I don’t remember…
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“Death” himself wading through a lake of flames.

Welcome welcome.
Post a bigger picture!

Looks like a bee from what I can tell?

I’m on my phone…so I might be horribly off.

The general rule of thumb is: do what pleases YOU.

But white ink ends up looking terrible. And fades very fast.

Lol at the fact that you started with a single tattoo not too long ago!

You have indeed “caught the bug.”

I like it, actually.
I’m another person who isn’t fond of quotes but the filigree type stuff really adds to it.
Nice ink!

Phoenix?

A burning city-scape with one flower in color rising from the ground…

A tree with all of its leaves on the ground…and maybe one flower on a branch?

I’ve never understood the ritual of taking someone’s tattoo in and having it photocopied on your body.

I don’t particularly like the design of either of those…
But I’d say the second one is at least semi-original looking.
(Even if it is an obvious Photoshop Job)

I’d be in…especially since I’m getting new work the weekend after this one =]

Bump for more opinions!

A hawk flying into the sunset…
With squirrel in hand.
Or…with squirrel on ground…

Idk, I like the sunset idea.

Joker1 came up with an idea that blew mine out of the water…
So I won’t even mention it.

Seriously though! That sounds awesome.
Make sure you go to a reputable artist though…I think I remember hearing that hands are hard to tattoo.
(The design of a hand, not the body part…if that makes sense.)

Holy hell!

I’ve browsed your pictures a few times; but this piece is becoming AWESOME!!!

Who is the artist?

Congratulations man, way to commit!

The bad thing about the clear pieces is they are plastic.
Plastic is slightly porous and will allow bacteria into your freshly pierced cheek.

You can never go wrong with the oldschool heart/dagger/banner combo.

Props on the ink.
I’m not a fan of text tattoos…but to each their own.

AND from what I can tell…
The lines look straight. Looks like a nice piece.

Well missy.
You’ve come to the right place!

We’re a pretty cool community…and I for one love it here.

Upload some of your ink and show us, eh?

Welcome!

You should upload some pictures of your current work!

I’m no artist either…
so I couldn’t help ya in that department.

But I find the best method for inspiration to be just heading down to my artist’s shop and asking him.
I don’t mean that in a rude way, but really…they’re pros and I trust (at least my artist) their judgment.