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Yes that type of design would cover it over without a problem as black on black pigment, and you just need to find a shape to fit over it.

That said what is wrong with the orig tattoo?

You could get it relined and shaded again and maybe add to it a little.

Personally I don’t see anything wrong with it that it would need a massive cover up…[Read more]

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It is a nice piece so far – I would as mentioned fuill out the detail on the face but that is just aesthetic choice really.

Keep the pics coming 😀

Take care
Matthew

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First of all you are not going to get somebody to do it for free. There are a number of artists who use this site and that is how they make their living – drawing art and selling it.

Then even if you do pay an artist the tattoo artist is only going to alter the image to suit their style. So you pay twice.

Use google images and get images of…[Read more]

Slapped my vote in there for you!
I gotta ask how did you manage to go 20 years with that staring at you??

I would laser that straight off and start over.

Anyhow best of luck with the comp.

Take Care
Matthew

I have to be honest I would let them perfect their skills first before getting a piece done by them (even if it is free).

As a starter piece it is ok but those lines have quite a few wobbles and those blow outs are concerning as they are a pain to sort out aftwards.

I know they gotta practice but you carry the result for life.

Take Care
Matthew

Few questions

Which Charity and registration number.

How are the images to be used?

Does the owner of the picture retain copyright?

What is the use of the content afterwards?

How is the prize to be paid eg postal order vouchers cash etc?

What is the min age to submit?

Is nudity allowed/disallowed?

Otherwise it can be seen as a scam to…[Read more]

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Sorry I forgot no NHS in States and you have to get insurance for everything. Looking at how it is healing and as long as not suffering any major side effects you should be ok without the tests – I am just an ultra cautious sort of person.

Yes you can use blue but I would suggest waiting 6 weeks at least and then a totally different brand as…[Read more]

Hi Chaz

I tend to use a light coating of savlon for the first 3-4 days then swap to a non-scented moisturiser aloe is good for the skin.

I would suggest a light coating 2-3 times a day until the scabs drop off – I tend to use moisturiser anyway on my tatts even after they have healed.

The dressing is really only if you are working in a dirty…[Read more]

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Agree with above but if you have small arms consider it as a chest or backpiece as with that details bigger is def better.

Take care
Matthew

Hi and welcome
As some first pieces they are not and as they progress they can always add some extra touches to them.

Have to ask how did the neck feel when you had it done?

Take care
Matthew

That is some nice ink.

I have always been a bit annoyed my work don’t allow vis ink so always held back from lower arm tattoos.

That said if I get made redundant next week i am thinking of pressing ahead and getting some work done and screw the next employer 😀

Take care
Matthew

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Nice lining nice fill and shading and I am also a Metallica fan so it is all sweet 😀

I know what you mean about shoulders just under the shoulder blade had me gritting my teeth, I could feel the vibration bouncing off my back molars.

That said most painful had to be the kidney area and sides of my back where it met ribs – hats off to all you…[Read more]

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I have seen this issue before and it is a sulphide or chromide allergy that literally burns the skin leaves a sort of white powdery effect (sometimes known as chromatic poisoning as some blue pigments contain lead traces).

Alternatively it could be caused by a reaction to Colbalt aluminate which is also a heavy metal used in blue pigments…[Read more]

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I have seen this before on several occasions and there is usually a collection of reasons that cause it.

Things to consider are;

Is your skin being overworked? Heavy sessions can cause the skin to tear and/or inflame forcing the pigment out so the artist has to work harder to so the design does not look spotty.

This can result in heavy…[Read more]

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My advice to anybody is save like you are going to the best artist in the world and money is no object – that way you will be unlikely to be disappointed as you can afford to have a great tattooist do it and have spare cash afterwards.

Something like that would set you back a min of $300 with a basic artist if you want the best save between…[Read more]

That is one excellent artist – wants me want to save and fly from UK to Philly for my next piece 😀

Hi

What sort of tattoos are you thinking of getting and how big?

Take care
matthew

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The basis is very simple humans like to recognise similarity in one another and we use the way people look to reaffirm this feeling of belonging (and hunt for potential mates and enemeies etc).

Plastic/Cosmetic surgery in the mainstream is used to alter the orig appearance of the person but in the person’s mind make it better eg smaller nose,…[Read more]

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Awesome coverup btw.

The swelling if it lasts 3 days or more you need to take some ibruprofen and if does not help or you see any discolouration or red lines or pimples you need to get some anti-biotics asap.

Swelling can occur on a heavy session like that and normally goes down ok but need to keep a close eye on it.

Take Care
Matthew

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In a general answer the dragon of both Chinese and Japanese mythology stemmed from the koi/fish evolving from the water and usually is considered to be a male aspect.

The Chinese phoenix although has both male and female counterparts is often cited as the female element.

People often believed that their emperor could change into a dragon in…[Read more]