Hi Hannah

I am from Leeds myself – how you coping with snow? 🙂

First of all don’t drink alcohol – it causes the tattoo to bleed out a lot more as does taking coke,speed, e’s and smoking weed.

Have a proper meal before you get it done and also have a fizzy drink and plenty of water.

Depending on where you are getting a tattoo it starts at…[Read more]

Hi madness

Welcome to the forum.
Do you have ny tattoos yourself?

I would also love tos ee your artwork.

From my research tattooing is one of the toughest proffessions to get into. All I can advise is keep practising the drawing and build up a mighty portfolio and keep hitting the studios to see if you can apprentice.

In the meantime have you…[Read more]

Hi

I quite like the Celtic Knots that KH put up.

Other ideas;

Based on the early Christian faith you could perhaps get the fish symbol, with the Greek XPICTOC (Jesus) in the centre.

You could extend the tattoo with a scroll of devotional text.

Tribal/abstract based cross and chalice.

It would help if you let us know what yoiu had in mind as…[Read more]

My apologies

I saw the backpiece shot and thought you wanted something same size/design.

A halfpiece would prob be around 10+ hrs or so depending on detail. (It is difficult to say as the artist will work at their own pace so will be better to advise).
For £500 you could prob get a sweet shoulder/chest, upper arm, or half sleeve.
I am basing my…[Read more]

Hi Annie

Welcome to the forum.
Any chance of you putting up your art for us to see? I would be interested in seeing your work.

Take Care

Matthew

*looks at the name Peachiepoo, looks at Knighthawk, looks back at the name Peachiepoo*

😀

Sorry KH couldn’t resist.

Matthew

Hi

Where it is a lot lighter it sounds like you will need a touchup again as the ink has either been lifted out or not taken.

The healing is roughly like this;

Immediatly done – red, maybe some blood, raised. Keep it covered until you get home. Keep it covered in a sterile dressing for at least 12-24 hours it is an open wound treat it as…[Read more]

Hi Antmeister – welcome to the forum.

Nothing mad about wanting a backpiece – although it is ambitious for a first tattoo 🙂
Also nothing wrong with wanting angel wings – if that is your thing then get it done and wear it proudly.

As for time well depending on the size and detail you are talking anything from 15 – 30 hours. I would sticl…[Read more]

Damn that looked fun to make.
We were stuck with painting as they wouldn’t let us near anything sharp when I did art class.

Keep us updated on the outcome and do be burning the competiton the night before.

Matthew

Hi Jess

Been a male I obviously don’t have one to pierce 🙂

But I know several ppl who have and as sickone pointed out you really need to have an experienced piercer for that sort of intimate piercing.

Each human is individual and the shape of the vulva and clitoris can effect the type of piercing that can be done safely.

Also it is best to…[Read more]

Hi Over

If it is any help I am very pale skinned and go like a lobster even in british sunshine. I had soem white ink on my wife portrait and it barely lasted 18 mths before fading out.

White ink is notorious for fading regardless of skin colour, also on the wrist tehre will be a lot of rubbing as you use that part of the body a lot or even if…[Read more]

Hi Baddev88

Not got any neck tats myself but from my understanding it is not much different to any other part of the body.

The main issues to watch for are;

Any ingrowing hairs – this can irritate the skin and cause discomfort.

No shaving until it is healed – obviously could damage the tattoo.

Do not tattoo over any moles or acne/general…[Read more]

Hi Batp

I have been worked on by 3 artists and each one has a different feel. The lion was done by a guy who was like a surgeon and was very light handed, my second was done a guy who was more heavy handed but not overbearing.

The third however was chewing through my leg like a dog on a bone. I swear he overworked the area and I ended up going…[Read more]

Hi Fatty

Sorry in delay in responding was checking out the issues from some friends who regulary travel and work in Thailand.

They said it is a big no-no to get tattooed out there (even in the studios).

I do not mean to offend any Thai’s but from what I can gather hepatitis/HIV is a major problem especially amongst needle users.
The fact that…[Read more]

Hi Ben,

Just throwing a few ideas out there for you to consider;

Animalistic – These could vary according to what sort of animal you like, be it big cats, wolves, bears etc. The theme is to have two adult animals (arguments sake lions).
The male lion (father) is stood upwards with the adult female (mother) crouched protectively around their cub…[Read more]

Hi

That is a nice piece you had done. Can I ask which artist?

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Gus

Early start on the ink – looking forward to seeing your ink.
Matthew

Hi Spag

Looking forward to seeing your piercings and ink.
Enjoy the forum.

Matthew

Hi Ben,

Welcome to the forum.

Need a bit more info before I can put ups some ideas;

Do you want colour or black n shade?
Is it text based, symbolic or mxture?
What style serious, comical, fantasy, biomech, biblical etc
Anything you really dislike?

More than happy to bounce ideas, post links etc just need to know a little more about your…[Read more]

Hi Mudd

Sadly I am a terrible artist what I tend to do is scout images and get a professional to draw my stuff up based on what i want.

here are a few links for images that might inspire the jester…[Read more]