Hi

Have you considered looking at some surrealist paintings?

You could have the flower take on a surrealist edge such as the lower forming the shape of say a butterfly, bee, mermaid within the petals.

The petals could be melting into small coloured drops.
Just an avenue that would make a standard floral theme more unique.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Shamwow

I am British but have lived in Israel and visit regulary as my wife is Israeli.

The thrown rocks were done by the ultra-orthodox hasidics in Jerusalem. They even throw rocks at cars if you drive on a Saturday :rolleyes:

I am friends with several Nigerians and they share the same feeling as your parents they tolerate my tattoos but…[Read more]

Hi

That is some sweet looking ink you have there.
The shade and colour is looking great.

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Matthew

Hi

Just wanted to say I looked at those pics in awe. 😮

Been the miserable, jaded bastard that I am, I was shocked to have such a feeling. 😀

My respect goes out to you for cracking that record and in general for going through that.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi RK

I keep a ink of religious tattoos as inspiration check it out they have some great crosses and crucifixes that might inspire your design.

http://www.religioustattoos.net/Other_Tattoos/index.php

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Paris

Some nice ink you have had done.

I will be honest I only have a partial idea of what you want;

A possible floral tattoo just below the armpit.

This in itself is not enough – to give you suggestions for a wow tattoo we need more info.

What is the style you want? Floral, fantasy, biomech etc

Colour or black n shade?

How big?

Does…[Read more]

Hi Mark

I am a mixed on the subject of tattoos and meanings – three of my tattoos have meanings to myself and are just extension of how I feel.

Two are about the love I have for my wife and one is my pride in my jewish heritage.

The back piece that I had planned before some medical difficulties was pure aethestics – I just liked the…[Read more]

Hi

It depends on the size style and whether you want to add to it.

For example if you are going for a major size cross I would centre it that way you can build a further tattoo that flows around it.

If it is smaller I would suggest chest legs or upper arms – tattooing is addcitive and you don’t want to spoil such a large potential canvas (your…[Read more]

Hi Mark

I have also done a lot of tattoo research and to help you in your request it would be great if you could tell us more about yourself.

Why are you passionate about tattoos?

What tattoos do you ahve or intend to get (pics would be nice)

Your questionaire what exactly is it going to be used for? eg Qualiative or Quantiative Statistsics?,…[Read more]

Hi

I was wondering if you were gonna test the ribs :p
I hear it really pains – specially if you are slim as it is right on the bone.

My suggestion would be chest, bicep or tricep. try and leave the back you may want a backpiece in the future. 😉

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Skrangle

That is a nice concept but you need a pro artist to do it some justice.
The dragon needs to look more fearsome – I am sure that it can be tweaked to your own specification.

Post up when done.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

Looking very nice so far – keep them coming can’t wait to see the colour.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

I am gonna ask a real dumb question – can you not wear long sleeves? Who will care about your tattoos when on the ground in combat?

The laser treatment on those sizes is going to be a lot of money. The sessions can also be a month or more apart so you will not see any immediate effects. The pigment slowly breaks down.

You would be lucky to…[Read more]

Hi Nik

First 2-3 days you need to let it scab over just clean it and gently pat dry – it won’t hurt to add a small amt of antiseptic (just anough for a thin layer for 1-3 days).

Once it has sealed it will stop oozing and firm up.

Then apply moisturiser – when the skin starts to flake expect small flakes of coloured skin to lift as it sheds – do…[Read more]

Hi

You can do it now but may sting – personally I would go cautious and leave it another week.
Also you want to be using a guard razor as opposed to disposables – nothing like tearing a new tatt shaving.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

Just to clarify it really depends on the skin, pigment and what is contained within the inks.

Some black inks have heavy metal compounds that are a bastard to breakdown so take major treatments. It also depends on the type of laser used , frequency and how bothered about scarring you are.

I have know ppl have a tattoo taken in 8 sessions and…[Read more]

Hi Kiri

Fresh water will be fine as long as you don’t pick or scrub at the tattoo or use abrasive chemicals – stick to unscented soap and pat dry.

Try wearing silk shirts or tops – it keeps you cooler and wickers sweat away from the body.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

I have seen a tattoo that had the initials worked into the feathers – it was done by discreet shading from grey to black so that the black edges would form the initials.

As for the ex-g/f’s hmm I would say think carefully on that bit – the lad I knew with that tattoo ate a shotgun. (Not saying you will but it takes bras balls to carry so many…[Read more]

Hi Sinaz and welcome to the forum.

(Before I start I am not an artist or staff member I am just an enthuiast)

I read the whole thread with interest and figured why not put forth my tuppence worth. 😀
You raised many interesting points and valid questions.

The main issue is that this forum does not allow unlicensed tattoo discussion. What I find…[Read more]

Hi Skrangle

You want a chest tattoo over your pectoral (I was confused at first with you saying boob).
My serious advice is don’t rush it – that ink is on for life.

As for designs first of all we need a little bit more information;

Do you want a skull surrounded by tribal? (If so what style skull real, horror, demonic?)

Do you want a tribal…[Read more]