@poxphobia 129004 wrote:

Talking is fine, but man.. 30 hours. That is insanely slow. I would’ve guessed 6-8 hours on something like that. It’s a nice piece, but it’s not that detailed or complex really.
I would’ve expected to see linework and shading finished in one, and then color in one.. I just can’t wrap my head around how that process must have been ;P
But, I’m sure you didn’t pay by the hour for 30 hours at least ;p

Didn’t pay at all, and there’s a lot more layers and detail that that picture lets on, I guess.

@Wardy 128967 wrote:

Every tattoo has a meaning, whether or not it’s a meaning that’s personal to you is another thing.

I disagree, but to each his own.

and my back piece took so long because my artist and I waste plenty of time talking.

thanks everyone 🙂

I’m talking with my artist about some more ink at the moment, so I’m very excited to continue on in my collection.
Your support is greatly appreciated!

@buttwheat 128885 wrote:

I think she means a traditional phoenix design not a traditional tattoo.

Exactly.
I’ve discussed it with my artist and he says that he would like to DO the tattoo, but suggested I try to find someone else to ensure that I get exactly what I want. He’s excellent at the fantasy work I love but he seems to think that this is a little out of his expertise…

Those tattoos are incredible, peterpoose. I especially like the flame work on the last one.
If I could find someone that could incorporate that kind of flame with the look of the phoenix in the bottom right of this collage:

It would be phenomenal.