Hi Tlaw
Welcome to the forum.

My opinion (and that is all it is)

The font is fine – in fact I would even bolden it out and also add some outer shading to create some shadows behind the letters. if you are gonna wear your state name wear it proud! I would also have the wording bent around the state so not to cover the outline of it.

The bit I am…[Read more]

Hi

So it is slightly off centre it is a great (and I will say quirky :)) tattoo that you should wear with pride!

The damp spots is something that has to be put up with I am afraid.

But here is a tip (from my murky past lol) to get blood out of a shirt there are several methods that work really well.

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Hi Tat2d

Just taking a look at your pics.

Is there any chance of a clearer pic of your panther? I like big cat tats but the pic is slightly blurred so hard to see the line work closely.

I particulary like the colouring and shade work on the forelegs, the muscular look coming out of the night looks good.

Kanji

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Hi

The peeling is a nuisance and can last between 5-14 days everybody is diff but I would suggest that you get up in middle of night for first 7 days to cream it.

Nuisance but all you can do really.

The bit that concerns me is black to green/’grey?? That don’t sound right and I would suggest a recolour once it has healed.

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Hi Mr. Hyde.
I like your thoughts on ink and looking forward to seeing your tats.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi & welcome to the forum.
If you want any advice of design ideas feel free to shout up – happy to help.

Matthew

Hi

That is one beautiful piece. Damn shame that no alien life force responded :p

I love it!

Suggestions –

I am thinking that with the style of tat you could go colour with some nucleotides or the human helix for DNA weaving through the msg.

Also you could perhaps go for some symbolic mathematical equations using pure maths (I am useless at…[Read more]

KnightHawk not a nice guy WTF?? 😀

I really must have some monsters for friends because he makes me smile no end.

But then my wife did once say that I was the sickest puppy to ever crawl across hells creation…

(Ok I had refused to buy her some shoes at the time – but what can you do?).

Lol

Matthew

Hi Dialled

Well no ink ever looks as deep as ‘just out of the shop and bleeding’ look. 😉

My advice is to let it fully heal and settle before taking any action. It is possible that you may need some touch up doing on the ink or it could be that the ink has/is settling into the natural colour.

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That is some sweet ink – I got ink envy here!

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Char

The link is below

http://www.thetattooforum.com/paranoid-infection-t10894.html?t=10894&highlight=paranoid

I would suggest getting some omoxycillin or pencillin type anti-biotics (if not allergic) over creams they work better in the body. Creams are not always good at been absorbed into the blood stream

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Hi Gerguy

Whilst KH has a great view on tattoo wording (LMAO)…

Here are a few ideas;

First and foremost the idea of renewal or rebirth is a phoenix rising from the ashes. There are some legends that say they are born anew everyday.

Another is a rising sun which is rising from the ocean – again early cultures believed that the sun was born…[Read more]

Hi Chris

Actually that is only the surface feathers which are that colour to reflect the deep rays of the sun. On closer look many have different shades of brown, black, and even grey. This is usually on the underside of the wing and the body.

Their throat feathers are used to attract mates which is why they are much brighter.
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Hi UCF

It sounds perfectly normal and mine peel like an onion.
I mentioned in a another thread that if you want re-assure yourself check out the ‘Paranoid about infection’ thread that lists the main signs of infection. (Unless you really are paranoid, and I would say don’t bother lol).

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Hi Char

First of all don’t panic. I mean this everything can and will be sorted.

I posted to a thread called Paranoid about infection’ – in that I listed the main signs of infection which you have to look for – pls check that out.

Onto the tattoo – some tattoos can take upto 14 days to heal depending where on the body. The ankle is very close…[Read more]

Hi Tat2d

I hope you are still with the thread – and no I am not going to rag on you about your choices.
I read your bit where you were shocked that we didn’t go for the ‘fuck grandma’ approach. I can understand that to some degree but because I care about what I post I will post up how best to show your ink.

The issue that qualifies me to do…[Read more]

Hi Peachie
I know I just feel guilty at the pleasure it gave me to kick their arses from side of the road to the other. 😉

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

I would suggest names only whilst their is a surviving partner. It could hurt them to see the reminder date fo their loss everytime they see you.

It is a nice gesture but as with all ink you can always keep adding to it at a later date.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Chris

That is a very tasty first tattoo – damn brave one for the size of it 🙂
I always like birds of prey and I will at some point get one done on my thigh.
I really like the way the tattoo is coming on.

As it is work in progress I will just make some general constructive comments;

The shape of the wings are done very nicely but I would…[Read more]

KH – That is one truly disturbing tale lol.
And only the Brits can truly make the word arse sound offensive – it is a knack we have.

Tat2BaldDude

I think you are worrying too much about the ink and the hypocrisy thing.
Because of my personal beliefs when I met my wife I made a solid promise to God that I would stop beating the shit out of ppl -…[Read more]