Welcome to the forum Chris.
Looking forward to viewing your ink.

Take Care
Matthew

LMAO

But is that coochy unleaded?

Matthew

Hi Azure

Glad you got some inspiration at least from my post – but have to say your ideas sounds way better!
I cannot wait to see the end result.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

Sounds like a great tattoo you have in the making there.
Are you doing a rework or a cover of the flower?

I know what you mean about waiting – I am one of these ppl who would prob sit there until i passed out with pain because I am really impatient in rl to get things done.
Looking forward to seeing the end result.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi CathA

It really depends on the scar.
I am covered in them from head to toe (tough upbringing 😉 ).

The types of scars that may not take ink well are ones where you have had deep burns on them or where you have had skin graphs.

General ‘surface’ scars should be able to take the ink but my advice is speak with an experienced artist and/or a…[Read more]

Hi Lap13

Welcome to the forum.

Be prepared to break your promise to your mum – it never stays at one 😉

We are all just ink addicts :p

Matthew

Hi

No I do not think it is tacky – but I am sure from my latin classes (some years ago) that meus diligo means to ‘highly value’ which is one of the transitive words to love.

This is because in latin there was;

a love of something owned or close to you (high value – diligo),

a love of somebody in the sense of respect or esteem (dilecto-…[Read more]

Hi and welcome.

Leeds here 🙂
If you need any help with tat ideas more than happy to help.

Matthew

Hi

Love the ink.

I am both ways on the matter I have 3 which mean a lot to me but my backpiece I am getting is purely because I like the picture.

Take care
Matthew

Hi CathA

With Outlaw 100% on the palm idea – they just do not take ink well and it is a constant battle of inking and healing to maintain them.

Also as said they are impossible to cover.

With regards to veins in your wrist…

They appear blue because of the light refraction upon the skin when it absorbs the light – your veins maybe more…[Read more]

Hi

Couple of my friends have done their ears to the point I can poke my fat finger through it. They have said that if they were to take them out it would take a very long time for their ear lobe to return to normal (if at all) and would prob require a few stitches.

Obviously I am talking at the extreme range here. I asked them about the process…[Read more]

I work in an environment that has a zero visible ink policy.

When I asked about this I was told that simply too many people dislike tattoos and since my city is very multi-cultural we have many cultures where the whole thing is a massive taboo and would cause them offense.

I was also told that as a big bloke who rarely smiles in my job and a…[Read more]

Hi Azure
You could go for a 2+1 layer tattoo on the lower part of the back.
(I am currently doing some flower arrangements for a friend’s wedding and came with idea. They want the basic ivy/baby’s breath and roses – but with yours we can get more inventive.).

Layer One
From the side panels we would start out with the spreading greenery. For…[Read more]

Hi KH

I think it is because they are checking if you really are the son of satan and want to find that 666…

Seriously your tattoos are very unique so they probably want to get a close up of it and see what it is because it so different to the mainstream.

Well it’s that or you will have to share what aftershave you have been using 😉

I am…[Read more]

Hi

Just a final idea…

With those spaces you could have a face that is the wind blowing gales (like the old man of the sea style) and maybe an old fashioned compass in there.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

That pic style would transfer nicely into a tattoo.
Let us know what you decide.

Take care
Matthew

Hi Mike

First tat was beautiful! That is inkwork to be proud of.

With regards to Matthew 10:16 he is referring to when Yeshua was to send his disciples out to spread the word of his coming. He was warning of the need to have wisdom as people may betray them to those opposed to the Messach. The punishment was stoning or flogging to death for…[Read more]

Just to move off thread for a sec…

‘Okay, first things first. If you’re going to say “fuck”, then fucking well say “fuck”.

Here I’ll do it for you:

FUCK!’

KH I felt that you were holding back a little on your feelings – you know we have talked about this reluctance to speak your mind! (LMAO) 😀

Back on thread…

Hi Markus/Drive
What is…[Read more]

Hi Tecratt

Damn you set me a tough challenge ‘reality’ is a huge topic and something I try to avoid. 🙂 Anyway I flicked through my research notes and tried to get a theme going that would stay in line with your snake.

As for tattoo ideas I am just throwing a few out there but likes and dislikes is helpful.

The snake conjurs a picture of desert…[Read more]

Hi Ck

Helps if you tell us what you have in mind style wise (comic, serious, fantasy etc) also dislikes.

Going on the nautical theme;

You could have a continuation of a nautical theme with galleys or long boats riding the raging seas along your leg.

If you are more fantasy inspired you could have a boat/ship wrestling with a sea dragon, squid…[Read more]