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

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:16:42 +0000

DavidJednat;91279 wrote:
Stay out of the sun and don’t go tanning. Whatever color blue you use should look great for years and years. Not only does sunlight and tanning fade colors over time, but your pigment is one layer in the skin above where the ink rests so any tanning you do will immediately effect the color of your tattoo. Blue will look…[Read more]

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

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:38:15 +0000

what do you mean by regular blue? i am after something in the way of a true but gently blue that wont be mistook for black in any way but still reasonably dark, and a reasonably bright blue , specifically that of the blue ring octopus

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

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:14:28 +0000

ArniVidar;90932 wrote:
Don’t even think about it. It’s toxic and quite untested. Do you want to be the one to find out in 20 years that it causes skin cancer?

cheers, i have for a long time been looking for information on UV tattoos and the ink and havent found much , i suppose that is why .

replied to the topic Tattoo Ideas!!! in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:08:46 +0000

cblackwe93;91058 wrote:
OK well i don’t really appreciate the condescending comments. I am completely fine with negative/creative feedback, I have ABSOLUTELY no problem with that. I do, however, have a problem with people who like to pretend they know everything and anything about everyone. I don’t expect to have someone suggest something to me…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:42:49 +0000

ArniVidar;91228 wrote:
No leopard print, no, but that does look like shit.

any input on how you’d fix it

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:19:38 +0000

WTF? lol no – i’m one of those insane new fangled women who can think for them self .

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:50:26 +0000

and so i wouldn’t look like a frostbitten leopard or like i am out of Avatar

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:30:57 +0000

Dave Van;91206 wrote:
I guess that’s what you have, just a much more vibrant blue.

unfortunately there is now way of actually having the luminescence in the colour as the actual animal does

basically in the darkest sections there will be larger and darker rings , or brighter , and as the pattern fades out in its section the colour will dull…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:39:20 +0000

more development –
1) this is done in water colour
2) i need to work on the shading component and decide weather or not would actually have it
3) final design isn’t going on my arm at all
4) obviously a tattoo artist will do a better job in general

ok so just did this to clear up what i am thinking it will look like actually on the skin , rather…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:37:08 +0000

i get what your saying – i am going to get my husband to paint a section on so i can see a bit better how the print will look on my figure. close up and from the other side of the room , also will help determine the size of the rings . i have an alternative idea but it is less unique in that is is a swirling pattern has a different attitude all…[Read more]

replied to the topic Im kind of regretting this tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:09:08 +0000

no way looks better as is . i think it’ll link nicely to a sleeve and i like the framing on the chest better than if the knee wasn’t there. looks good and sits well with your chest

replied to the topic Stretching prices? in the forum Pierced Skin

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:44:01 +0000

glad to read that , i did this , started with my second hole on the left and just put earrings in till i could fit a belly ring in then kept that in my ear for about 2 years also able to wear other earrings together with it . then about 2 years ago i did it to the other three holes, i wear only 5mm bone hooks in my first holes and 3mm bone spirals…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:52:47 +0000

ha ha we all like a bit of sensory deprivation and asphyxiation

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:42:56 +0000

Dave Van;90805 wrote:
Also, if you are intending to do the black outline around the blue, like in the pic, that would seriously keep you from looking like an Avatar char. That is one freaky lookin’ octo, btw.

they dont always flush in the brown but – what you need to do is go and look up a video of a blue ring octopus-
they are little and…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:32:00 +0000

yodaddynukka;90808 wrote:
i dont think anyone will know that you are going for the octopus look and most everyone that sees it will ask you what it is. but good luck, i would love to see the finished product.

thats ok it doesn’t need to be obvious, a lot more Aussies will get it than other people and mostly i dont care but i do rather it be…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:45:38 +0000

hmmm i’ll see if i can get a better – closer shot .of the dragonfly.

and just to be nit pickey, its not suction cups the pattern is based on but the enraged flushing of a blue ring octopus (still result in circles tho… but bright ones.)
hmm it does bother me a little that people might think it a leopard print

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:13:02 +0000

Dave Van;90768 wrote:
That is freakin hot! Wish I could be the artist on that one! :p Just wondering if that much blue might make you look like a character from “Avatar” tho.

hmmmm good point – i liked the movie but not that much and not for the graphics funny enough .

i wonder too if the blue would go with being a redhead as much … hence…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:44:44 +0000

ok so i worked out how to fix the file, lol ,
this was done when i was still in the first concept type phase of the lay out. so not exactly but you can get an idea now the kind of thing i am going for – rather than off my crappy drawings

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:30:12 +0000

yeah , cause thats actually possible , 1 i dont have anything that will paint or colour my skin and 2 how am i sposed to see and draw on my own shoulder blades?

might get my husband to run a test tho, will put up photos of that if he does. you’re out of luck cuz i photoshopped it onto some of my modelling pics but didnt save them as jpeg. files…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:20:53 +0000

ok so this is just a rough sketch of where and the concept of the blue ring octopus print i want . i almost think i want it in blue and brighter blue , but might think bout purple too….. i have pix of more detail what the rings are like …. and the pattern will fade out in colour as it reaches the tips of each section – better pic of that to…[Read more]

replied to the topic My new tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:31:56 +0000

i noticed it , but i think its intentional , 1 she hasn’t removed it since its been pointed out and 2 there is a half attempt to cover meaning she knew it was possible to see it .

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:28:47 +0000

ha ha nah honest is good . tomorrow i’ll post a sketch of my blue ring idea and you can rip it to shreds, i don’t care – i’ll get it anyway

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:20:15 +0000

thanks man, i have seen you be rather brutally honest before ….
i really enjoyed getting it and it was a HUGE step for me to trust my design and my body to another person. artist was fantastic tho and the rest is going to be an even bigger deal as i am sure most of it is actually going to be freehanded and completely up to the artist, – scary…[Read more]

replied to the topic my dragonfly. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:11:59 +0000

this is believe it or not the only image i have of it – there are others taken but i haven’t received copies of these off the photographers. unfortunately the tail is a lil squished from the way my back is bent but you get the idea

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

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:41:35 +0000

tattoofan91;62406 wrote:
I don’t really feel what people call ‘pain’ but I got rather dizzy headed and sweat was literally swamping down my face.. any ideas what this is and how to avoid it?

shock !
your body can go into shock . i remember being quite fine for the couple hrs i was seated (mid back tattoo up spine ) it hurt in parts but…[Read more]

replied to the topic Few drawings honest opinion please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:18:15 +0000

WardyInk;89424 wrote:
thanks for the replies and not been drawing long but ill be practicing alot to follow my dream!

the best way to improve your drawing is to tak a life drawing class, even if you arnt that interested in anatomy or form , you can do still life classes with objects . anyway my point is the most important thing you lear is not…[Read more]

replied to the topic The tattoo below is... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:01:56 +0000

Dewolf;89638 wrote:
You’re thinking of mamals buddy LOL. “Animal” is a pretty generic terms covering pretty much any living creature that isn’t human!

also correction here , humans are classed in the animal kingdom , as mammals

replied to the topic The tattoo below is... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:18 +0000

WardyInk;89635 wrote:
Frogs have cold blood, no hair, and don’t nurse their young. They are amphibians.

Animals have warm blood and have fur 🙂

google it if you don’t believe me i just thought i would correct you 🙂

love the idea of this thread though, lets keep it going people!!

you are thinking mammal… Amphibians, fish ,mammals, birds…[Read more]

replied to the topic My new tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:29:45 +0000

hey hun , i like the font , i can see where people get a bit off about it tho and how it reads but the lines are nice and i kinda like how its less in your face block lettering and flows across your back , however i do tend to agree that the spacing looks a lill off balance. or maybe even off centre as the first letter is so elaborated compared…[Read more]

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

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:09:18 +0000

DavidJednat;90631 wrote:
Easy… Ask for lighter colors like lavender and light blue. There are hundreds of colors out there. Almost anything is possible in terms of color with tattoos.

thanks , was just concerned about it going dark but i have seen plenty of light and vibrant colours so i think my friend just didnt specify and they used a too…[Read more]

replied to the topic Back tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:16:51 +0000

i think it depends on your figure and fitness and weather or not the work crosses over a part prone to stacking and losing weight. however eventually most of our bodies loses elasticity with age , all be it a lot of age

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

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:45:28 +0000

lol yeah i kno – thanks-
doesnt really help – was more does purple ink always go dark and tend to look black unless its moisturised.

more asking if there are any issues with how blue ink wears, something bright tho like a light vibrant blue