To bring the thread back on topic a little –

The issue has to be taken into a cultural context of the Middle East mindset.

First of all in answer to your questions Saltlife – he was responding that he also lives in my wife’s hometown we were just pleased to know we have shared roots, also Tribal Tattoo is one of the tattoo shops in Tel…[Read more]

Hi

Use Outlaw’s signature for his forum and they may be able to help there.
If you are starting out (even just practicing) be sure to read up on the hygiene and safe practice before you go ahead with anything.

Take Care
Matthew

Depending on where he wants tattooing – might be an awful image in your hands.

😀

Matthew

Hi Vdub
That is some great ink to wear with pride.

Sadly you will find this a lot with tattoos – many ppl will state they don’t like something because it is ‘ugly’.

There are several reasons for it;

Personal taste (The main one but ppl should learn to appreciate the work even if they don’t enjoy the subject matter)

Ink envy – sometimes you…[Read more]

KH

Admit it! You don’t shave for the sake of your tattoos.
You do it because you like the feel of smooth skin and generally being girly 😉

LMAO

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Poland

I have seen that model pic on so many websites and basically i think it is eyecandy for girls (and some boys) but I was seriously wondring if that is a real tattoo or if it has been painted on a model for the shot.

That aside a 3/4 piece of tribal as a first piece is nothing to be sniffed at – that is one big tattoo and will likely…[Read more]

You are best keeping it covered until you get home.
Then wash it gently and apply chosen form of cream.

I then usually apply a sterile non-stick dressing for the first 12-24 hrs to make sure it has stopped bleeding and has clotted properly. Then let it breathe.

A loose fitting cotton or silk shirt should be enough to cover it in moderate…[Read more]

KH it is hard enough keeping up with estate slang on my own streets 😉

Don’t worry though when we re-occupy the USA I will be sure to reinstate ‘proper’ English as soon as I get made God-Emperor of the world.

Take it easy
Matthew

I agree totally – he wouldn’t let me in the back till we had scrubbed and gloved.
Glad you are keeping busy at the shop.

Matthew

Hi Izarrasink

You need serious artistic talent that I lack and I would need to seriously get my drawing skills back up.

That said I did have a test blast last night on a mickey sharpz liner and some fake skin to finally get an idea (for my reseach) on how the machine works on ‘flesh’. One thing to know theory another to feel it.

Kudos to my…[Read more]

Hi

If you search the threads with the tag deep floral you will see a thread called creative input started by Azure.

I placed a thread there on how to layer up a floral design which may work for you cover up.

I would also recommend google images for the style of flowers you want. I am also happy to post you links to tattoo examples once you get…[Read more]

Hi

I have the pdf for chinese ‘power’ symbol I got a friend who is fluent to do it for me.
He had no idea on the top part though – sorry cannot help on that bit.

If you want the PDF PM me with an email and will send it.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

I have some good news and some semi-bad news on your tattoo.

Good news is I got it translated for you no problem.

The top character = Love

The second character = Tiger

The bottom character = Danger

The semi-bad news;

The tiger character is spelled wrongly it has an extra stroke apparently but is still recognisable as to the…[Read more]

Hi Slim and welcome to the forum.

Get your ink up I cannnot wait to see it!
I love body suits.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Dan

Yes that is one sweet tattoo and if you tried to alter the proportions of the body on the angel you would ruin it.

As for adding to it there are a few options (although I would leave it as it is)

You can add clouds

Some pearly/ornate gates in the background.

A dove flying overhead.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Take care
Matthew

Hi

Looking at the tattoo (I will point out at this point I am not an artist so just opinion)

I have seen several tattoos with a similar effect and yes shitty inks do not help but that said;

The calibration speed of the machine is completely wrong – the ink has not gone deep enough to keep the pigment in once it scabs or peels.

If you go too…[Read more]

Hi

We would need to know the following;

Exact placement – Is it above the left kidney?

To cover it up you would have likely go to a minimum of 3 inches by 8 inches – are you prepared to go this big or bigger?

Do you want colour or black n shade?

Femine style – Do you want butterfly or butterflies?, Flower eg orchid or rose or flowers or a…[Read more]

Hi

Not often I have a good drool over some ink but love the funky old school theme you have going on.
Looks good and very orig!

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

I have sent a copy of the picture to a friend who is fluent in Chinese and asked him to see if he can translate it and will PM you back.

I think ppl are being too harsh on this thread- she is prob feeling bad enough without ppl ripping the piss.

I don’t have a lot of love for;

Tribal tattoos
Clown tattoos
Skull tattoos
Cobweb tattoos
Spider…[Read more]