some clients have said to me that chatting takes their mind off the pain, specially like a couple of hours into a large piece..when the wiping hurts more than the needles lo….. also like has been said, its a good way to get to know the artist a lot better as well

there is no way i would have a piece done by him, i dont like his holier than though attitude, yes he is good but he aint the only artist that can do work like that, and how he can sit there and not speak to the client is unbelievable… the banter is part of the experience… i would jump at the chance of a piece by dan gold rather than louis…[Read more]

great looking piece of work, unusual topic but good meanings behind it. well done to both you and the artist

just be careful how you explain to people that you lost your virginity to a man who spread vasaline on your body and used a vibrating machine on you lol……:p

@AhshKoshBGosh 31017 wrote:

i also like his ring… the Celtic looking knot ring… i want one but still thinking about it.

oouch, nice painful area to have done 😀

congrats on the baby…. what dates lil one due ?

that looks like a masterpiece in the making, i agree with the artist in going freehand straight on you as he did, it gives better body flow and also shows his abilities to you, it always helps to put the clints mind at ease.

i cant wait to see how it goes, i shall keep popping back for progress reports on this piece definately 😉

its nice to see someone take critique and not fight back with a rant and rave, i feel your biggest problem was that the old memories of yourself and your father tattooing started the adrenaline flowing in them veigns, and its easy to get carried away with the buzz.
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it looked as though it was mega painful lol, i didnt feel a thing

its great when they thank you and pay you for inflicting that much pain…. i love it lol.. :p

unusual piece to have, and i like the placement over the belly button
very nicely lined, looks super crisp in deed, i cant wait to see it after the next sitting 😎

i just took a look at them, dont take this the wrong way… dont attempt to do anymore freehand your clearly not ready yet, the outlines are wobbly and inconsistant also the shading has no variation at all, where the top rose is… was it covering a small old piece ?. if not then you have a large blowout in the center of the flower head, i know…[Read more]

ok why i didnt do this earlier i dont know, here is a link to the same aftercare sheet that i give to each client
to take away with them so they dont forget what to do..

http://outlawtattoo.co.uk/aftercare.htm

are you sure kez ??

wow… great reply with a wonderful background story, you aint just got a passion for this, its in your blood babe. And i agree with you, we never stop learning, and we learn something new every day.

good luck with your comeback, never give up, i look forward to seing some of your work. 😎

@Tartanmack 30955 wrote:

to aid the healing progress but on arms and such like I would always use Savlon as my main means of protection/healing but as stated by others —-DON’T PICK

and when it does start itching, slap it….. seriously, not so hard that it makes you cry… but just hard enough to make it tingle and the itching will stop

it only does (did) it with one of my machines, i tend to keep it as a backup one now, but it cured its little problem. i keep intending to buy a new top binding post from eikon but never get round to it. 😎

welcome to the forum eve, which side of london are you ?
im down near dover
so what made you come back to tattooing then after such a long break?

hey davey, if ya put a small piece of plastic in the hole before the lock screw, you can tighten it down quite well without naffing up the threads on the contact screw. i cut a piece off from the end of the ink tube in a biro pen, it stopped mine doing it 😉

cheers for the get well wishes, and unfortunately yes i have the severe pain version..
not to worry, it gives me chance to stay on here longer lol..:p

i normally get a chuckle from clients, when they look above my mirror :p

i wish i was at work, im off with a prolapsed spine for past 3 weeks………. 🙁

welcome to the forum megan, this is a nice friendly place i am sure you will enjoy your stay