so far all the tattoo showsin the last decade have been a disaster…………they all turned into drama and not tattoo shows

I like this one because at least they are going head to head in competition, Ive met Bili and Shane at conventions and I have alot of hours of Josh Woods ink, of course I want my boys to do good. I like Josh alot, he is a…[Read more]

no doubt glad your back, been talking to turbo about sending out an email invite, we want members to hang out, throw in an opinion, create a thread, I know you get tired of me blabbing

Welcome! when you feel comfortable post us some pics, we love to gawk at ink

ibuprofen is fine, doesnt help with pain but it is for the swelling and inflamation, can also help with your body aches from rough positions during long sessions

I try and scope out artists I plan to use and find out a little about them, then I can purchase a personal gift, Ive given a tin ornament set hand made in mexico, some tibetan art, like…[Read more]

dont let people kid you, we guys like them!

I thnk girls invented the tramp stamp label to diss other girls!

Kinda like the thread by kittykat this week about tongue piercings, it doesnt make you a slut, or sluttier

Go for it! …………..can we see the design?

that wont work here in the states with the level of artist I am refering too, but you are lucky to have that liberty at the shops you frequent

and certainly people can not do any of this…….but after speaking to many artists directly, some real heavy hitters, they agree this is a good way to roll, and they agreed you would get treated right

I…[Read more]

all the lettering is jacked,
colors in union pacific piece not too smooth, red, blue and light blue,
red on wolf rough,
hbd guy looks a little chewed up on leg and color again, not too smooth,

line work looks pretty good, work on putting that color in, stencil those letters if you cant free hand them straight…………its coming along!

keep the absolute thinnest layer of a&d, or aquaphor over it, wash it a couple times a day and let it dry out thoroughly, like for a hour

some color has fallen out and it sounds chewed up from trying to push the color…………..I would let it heal a few months and get it retouched…….by a different artist

dont rush the touch up, let the…[Read more]

agreed, the creams remove money but not ink,
8-12 sessions on a cover up with those colors probably isnt going to cut it,
why not lighten it enough to do a nice tattoo in its place?

and it is always better to speak with the artist you have chosen, chose an artist first, then visit the shop and talk about budget………who does this piece as Cornishtiger has said, is more important than price,

yes, you are very lucky, spain is full of talent, and Xavi, Robert or Roman could knock a landscape out of the park. If you get a chance catch the barcelona or madrid convention, lots of talent comes to spain for these events and the countries best artists attend, good chance for some wicked ink

I have moved to a nice gym in a well to do area of suburbia near where I work, lots of young guys and gals with ink………most of it ok at best, nothing collector quality to me………I am getting some stares I guess because I look like a 6 foot 2, 280 pound frankestein and have 240 hours. I have been asked in locker room on the floor and…[Read more]

cool, simple solid traditional, cant wait to see it finished

yup, I have spoken with alot of artists they can shave better than you, any area, they do it all the time, even if you shave they are going to do it anyway, just let them do their thing,

I tip every session, 10-20% is good, if I get real excited or I feel like I got charged a real low rate I will go higher

I know this is common sense but many…[Read more]

you know these guys and girls became artists because they like to create,
so why dont we let them,
they also have alot of pride, their work is very personal,
dont ask them for someones elses work, let them do their thins,
they will do a better job, they will be more excited about the work, they will feel better about you as a client, they will…[Read more]

your right, normally a week would be enough, but ribs combined with the fact that they have not healed well so far, definately chill at home, give it some time

looks ok, Id like to see another pic…………..watch that bicep gap, supinate those wrists and build it long

welcome to the forum!

welcome to the forum, yes this place is a nut house, wouldnt have it any other way…………..I have seen some vag that I swore should have had skulls rolling out of it……………….

Oh yeah, welcome to the forum, glad you like what you have seen

you are lucky enough to be in one of the greatest countries in the world to get tattooed.

possibly the best tattoo artist in the world Robert Hernandez, Vittamin Tattoo

a new comer who is FREAKIN AWESOME Xavi Garcia Valencia

another who will soon be know worldwide Roman Sunico, Barcelona

traditional color stuff Gore Los Cacos, Madrid

and…[Read more]