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replied to the topic I need your help: Why do people hate tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:46:20 +0000

peterpoose;115034 wrote:
I’ve got to get myself on this blogging mlarky, there is good money to be made when registered with Google Ad Sense!

I have been running this blog for over a year and do not have a single ad on it. My goal is to fight against the stereotypes about people with tattoos that I see all over the web, not to make money.

replied to the topic Tattoos and piercings linked to heavy drinking in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:16:00 +0000

You guys are proving my point. There are tons of people with tattoos who don’t drink at all. But you aren’t likely to find them out at a bar on a Saturday night. This is just one of the many flaws of this study. It makes me angry that so many people are taking it seriously and reinforcing another stereotype.

replied to the topic Tattoo survey for my senior school project. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:14:06 +0000

I completed your survey, but since I am the only one in my family with a tattoo, there wasn’t much to answer. I’m kind of curious why the questions about age and regret were directed only at family members and not the person taking the survey.

replied to the topic What will they think of next lol in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:44:25 +0000

People are already concerned about normal tattoos and MRI machines. How is this ever going to work?

replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 10 May 2011 01:04:00 +0000

Here’s a newer shot a few months after it was fully healed.

replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 09 May 2011 22:06:17 +0000

Thanks guys. I thought this thread was long dead and forgotten.

I’m still loving my tat as much as the day I got it and plan on adding to it soon. I spoke with my artist recently and we may add an underwater koi to the inside of my arm.

replied to the topic Half sleeve in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:12:37 +0000

guitarguy1;81335 wrote:
It just seems like everyone has the koi. I want to do something different. I dont want people to see my stuff and be thinking that im just another jackass with money to burn and no free thought, just following the crowd.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are lots of people out there that will think that by…[Read more]

replied to the topic mom hates tatts but i want to have one in the forum Tattoo Questions and Experiences

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:39:00 +0000

manic monday;80069 wrote:
since i was a kid i really wanted to have tattoos on my body,i think guys with tatts are cool but sad to say my mom would kill me if she finds out i had it on me,where should i place my tattoo to hide it:confused:

Just analyzing how you phrased your question makes me think you aren’t ready for a tattoo. If your…[Read more]

replied to the topic New and fustrated in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:38:06 +0000

Check out Darren Rosa at Rising Dragon.
http://www.risingdragon.com/artist.php?artist=darren

replied to the topic Finally got my consultation lined up in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:44:22 +0000

Looking really good man. I think I would go crazy if I had to wait so long between sessions.

replied to the topic Jobs that discriminate in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:16:45 +0000

roie;75649 wrote:
I think we can summarize: small places accept tattoos whereas large corporations generally discourage visible tattoos?

I don’t really think it can be summarized in that way.

I work for a very large corporation (400,000+ employees) and they don’t seem to have any issue with tattoos. My office has a few hundred people and…[Read more]

replied to the topic Dragon Tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:11:49 +0000

Take a look at my gallery. I have a dragon that goes over my shoulder and onto my back. The style could easily be adapted to flow down your arm instead of onto your back.

Placement is a very personal thing. I wouldn’t change a thing about the position of my tattoo, but it depends on the look you are going for.

replied to the topic My first! in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:50:44 +0000

That is a beautiful piece! The detail and realism are amazing.

replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:04:23 +0000

I’m finally finished for now, but I will definitely be adding to this piece in the future.

There was some time left at the end of the session and I had him add some detail on the Koi, under the water.

replied to the topic Got A tattoo done today and its awful in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:15:56 +0000

I know it’s too late now, but I have to ask this question. Was there a stencil made, or was this piece sketched with a marker on your skin before the actual tattoo process started? If so, a lot of these issues could have been avoided by voicing your concern much earlier in the process. Even the simplest of tattoos should be drawn first. You…[Read more]

replied to the topic Whats most important to you when looking for an artist? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:55:49 +0000

inkbyj;74572 wrote:
Is it location, price, attitude, quality of tattooing, etc? Would you rather get a good tattoo from an @$$hole or, get a bad tattoo from someone that treats you well?

A tattoo is a big commitment and once it’s on your body, there is no turning back. So, quality of work is top priority, and attitude would probably be 2nd…[Read more]

replied to the topic koi fish tats? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:44:59 +0000

I’m in the process of getting my first tattoo, which is of a Koi swimming up my arm and a Dragon perched on my shoulder and onto my back.

I recently went through some difficult times in my life, but have come out of it a better and stronger person. The tattoo is symbolic of the transformation that I went through and will serve as a reminder of…[Read more]

replied to the topic koi fish tats? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:44:59 +0000

I’m in the process of getting my first tattoo, which is of a Koi swimming up my arm and a Dragon perched on my shoulder and onto my back.

replied to the topic Finally Finished My Ryu Back Piece in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:12:23 +0000

Wow man. That is a really sick tattoo.

replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:07:15 +0000

Thanks guys! The color session on the dragon was about 4 1/2 hours.

I’m starting to peel, but wanted to get a better picture of the face. I can’t believe I have to wait over a month to get it completely finished.

replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:54 +0000

I had my third session yesterday and we almost finished, but not quite. It’s going to take one more session, but here is the result of another 5 hours in the shop. I’m up to a total of about 15 hours.

I’ll get some better pictures when it starts to heal.

We also talked about the idea of adding some more fill around the Koi. There is too…[Read more]

replied to the topic My very first tatoo (polynesian,aztec) in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:13:55 +0000

Looks really good! I’m glad to see so many people around here going big for their first tats.

replied to the topic Ganesha Full back piece in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:09:21 +0000

Wow, that is a beautiful piece. The colors and shading are absolutely amazing!

replied to the topic My 3/4 sleeve in progress.. in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:03:45 +0000

That is turning out really nice. I had to wait 2 weeks for my color work to begin and I was going crazy. I don’t know how you are going to wait until November.

replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:22:54 +0000

Thanks for all the comments guys. Only 5 days to go until my next color session. Updated pics will be up as soon as possible.

replied to the topic Finally got my consultation lined up in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:14:12 +0000

Looking really good so far. And I know exactly what you mean about wishing you had done this earlier. I’m in the process of getting a very similar first tattoo myself and can’t stop looking at my arm. Just wait until you get the color. 😀

I know everyone is different, but so far my color work was significantly less painful than the outline.

replied to the topic Thoughts on this? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:38:46 +0000

Future1548;73246 wrote:
I think that is a pretty narrow minded view to take. I have my Fiances name on my forearm. It’s inside a star and she love’s it.

I know that there will be nothing that come’s between us. She love’s me and I love her.

Dont you guy’s think it could be that simple??

It could be that simple… Until something changes and…[Read more]

replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:16:52 +0000

Thanks guys! My next, and hopefully final session is Sunday the 29th.

The dragon’s scales are going to be the same color green that was used for the Koi’s eye. The underbelly and accents will be a shade of yellow.

I will get pics of the finished product posted here as soon as it’s done.

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

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:26:30 +0000

I’m new to the site and still in the process of getting my first tattoo.

I have a pretty high pain tolerance and found the process to be tolerable. I did my entire outline in a single, 7 hour session about 2 weeks ago and did half of the color/shading work in a 3 hour session last night.

I have heard some people say that outlining is more…[Read more]