Hi Chris

Looking forward to seeing your ink.

As an example of scriptural tattoos I use

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

I am not endorsing the content but is hsows a nice variety of styles and placements.

BME is also agood site for inspiration.

Gratz on becoming a father – it is hardwork but something I have…[Read more]

Lol that is one belting tattoo.
Matthew

Hi

If you could let me know your likes and dislikes.
Also do you want serious, fantasy, tribal, bio-mech etc ?

I have plenty of ideas but would need to know a bit more about your tastes to really offer you anything concrete.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Tattman

I came over all kinky looking at that sketch 😀

Seriously though that is a nice rough stage I could see that making a nice piece of flash art if you polished the drawing up.

Take care
Matthew

Hi Char

That crust is the scab that has formed over the ‘divots’ it is a sure sign of healing. Some does flake away when adding moistueriser and is normal.

The cloudyness will peel/wash away inother 4-8 days depends on how fast you heal but the ink presence sounds promising.

Also the lack of pain is a good sign and the redness should subside in…[Read more]

Hi Fann

As it happens I am writing a book on the subject of Tattooing and Cultural Taboo (The Personal Experience Of Ink).

So here is my three questions;

1. Since tattooing in ancient China was often associated with criminality – has this cultural taboo changed any in modern day China.

2. What are the Chinese characters for the phrase ‘The…[Read more]

Hi

Ok sorry about my rant earlier – it is just some ppl really make me angry when they call themselves an artist and hand bullshit info like that.

It puts you at risk and makes a bad name for others who are professionals.

Ok

First of all by your post the tattoo is not the end of the world. I know it is easy for me to say but do not panic about…[Read more]

Hi

As Azure has said the ‘OM’ does not have a fixed way of writing it as long as incoporates the idea of the God Ganesh in his endless form.

The shape is not a problem I was going to ask if that was your unique take on the symbol.

My advice is look at your artist again for any future work as this time you came out ok on the otherside but does…[Read more]

Pick the scab off and the ink will come off!

She has the balls to call herself a tattoo artist? 😡

Ok if you pick the scab off it will lift the ink and will leave you with a spotty tattoo or a scar outline of what it said.

You could also end up with nasty infection.
Do not pick it I cannot stress that enough.

Any artist who can fuck up a…[Read more]

Hi Bikgc

Some nice ink you have there.
Any chance of soem pics of your other stuff?

Take Care
Matthew

Hi BiggGunz

Welcome to the forum looking forward to seeing your ink.

Take Care
Matthew

Careful Izarrasink

He might be asking for extras – the S S T (shave, slap, tickle) of his backside. 😀
Of course if he is extra naughty just dig that needle in a bit deeper!
What is he having done? I keep threatening to get ‘Your Name’ tattooed on mine for laughs.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

That is some damn red hot work there – I cannot fault the line work on your drawings.

In fact I could see your drawings being sold for tattoo flash, t-shirts caps and so on.
Get yourself a business and market yourself.

Take Care
Matthew

Ah apologies I thought it was Canada…

Does that mean an even bigger discount as I have to travel halfway round the world? 😉

Matthew

The issue is really down to two issues;

The pigment and health of the skin –

The darker the skin the darker the ink will need to be for example; a person of african/west indian origin will likely need a black or dark blue ink to show up against the darker pigment.

Health of the skin – If the skin is cracked, sore, dry or has a large build up of…[Read more]

I care dammit! 😡

Where else am I gonna get my fix of KH humour and general badness??

Selfish bastard is what you are….

Lol

Seriously though have a great trip and you will walk those finals no problem.
Let us know how you get on.

Take care
Matthew

It is looking good.

So do I get a discount if I jump a plane to Canada? 😀

Matthew

Hi

That is some sweet ink – I love big cat tats.

Take care
Matthew

PS You know you have to add some jungle or waterfall/rock scene to that now don’t you! 😉

Hi Char

I would say first of all don’t panic – sometimes you get scar tissue that is difficult for ink to take it is called keloid.
From what you are saying the healing process is kicking in now – once they stop leaking it will all likley scab over.
The milky grey surface will either flake or wash away as new skin forms underneath – this will…[Read more]

Hi Azure

I am happy to help with your search but can you email/PM me the image as it would help me narrow down artists.

Would you be also willing to travel outside of England to the rest of the UK?

Take Care
Matthew