Hmm

Not sure if mine counts as I am a male 😀

I got mine done when I was 16 had it until I was 20 then had it pulled out in a fight – that was a serious tear jerking moment.

It was ok but I kept it real clean and the piercer went through in one and not to too deep more so it was resting against the circle of skin beneath the nipple…[Read more]

This is something I am covering in my research on culture and tattoos.

Interestingly the main areas of contention seem to be face/neck hands and the lower back.

Oddly in my interviewing of a sample of 30 (15 male and 15 female) most women (12) were subjectively against women having a lower back tattoo as the culture idea was that it was…[Read more]

Well my wife hates my tattoos but as i said do I moan when she spends 10x more on shoes. How many pairs does one set of feet need…

Anyhow as I cannot afford a new patio to put her under – i would just say that all relationship is a compromise.

Get it done and if after 3 months she cries she cannot stand it. Get a new patio.. ok joking but…[Read more]

Welcome to the forum.

I like the bright colours it stands out a lot.

I was taking a close look at that tattoo – just curious did he/she drag the needle through on the orange and pink -damn that must have hurt 😮 – looks like they went exploring to the bone on that.

You could also ask an artist to tighten those lines on the stars when you get…[Read more]

I like the idea of the tattoo.

I would suggest maybe first just getting the angel with dandelion. Once you get that in detail then see if your mind you still really want the arrows and G-d immolating the shooter.

Life can, will, and does suck but there are also glimmers of hope in all the shit and it is better to concentrate on them than the…[Read more]

Hi

Good start on the drawings – myself I never had the patience to pick up a pen or pencil and put in the practice.

I think what Scrubmuncher was trying to say is that to perfect your art you have to keep practicing every day until you get the tight lines and clear images that make ppl stand up and go wow. But more importantly that you feel…[Read more]

Hi Xavialune,

Getting your whole body tattooed white? That is some serious inkwork. I would seriously consider alternative colouring if it is just for modelling.

You could use skin paint or foundation cosmetics and this is not permanent and can be put on and taken off as you require it.

Don’t get me wrong I love tattoos and the art of it but…[Read more]

Hi Dubman

Not a tattoo artist but the cover up will depend really on what you want doing. If it was heavy black tribal there would be no problem for lighter colours it may need some work.

I am sure an experienced artist would be able to work over it but you may need it lightening with laser treatment.

Will be honest it is not pleasant but may…[Read more]

Actually scrubmuncher yiou are right – I am very intrusive 🙂

My job as a fraud investigator requires it and you cannot help but notice the little details around you as these are the things that make up complex patterns. It becomes a habitual way of thinking.

It is a habit and I am not shy about asking people to show me their tattoos if i find…[Read more]

Outlaw

Appreciate the info feel a lot better informed on them now.

Thanks

Matthew

I have to disagree a little wth you scrubmuncher.
Human curiosity is a trait that always makes us look at things and ‘judge’ them even if we do not verbalise it.
Tattooing is art so people will look. Many will not be moved some will.

The issue of the lyrics is only important yourself – but as it passes I quite liked them. Did you write them…[Read more]

Love it!

That about sums it up.
Are you going to go for the full body suit in time?
I cannot wait to visit Japan and I am already looking for a decent artist to get soem work done whilst I am there.

Matthew

Hi Vicky

I am also from Leeds.
Have you checked out Russ at kalaediscope Nr the market (formerly Bab’s) – he does some nice ink.
Hope you share your tattoos soon.

Matthew

Well I cannot draw for shit so I won’t do down your sketchings 🙂

As for ideas I have a few and will put them up for you to have a think over – really depends what you like.
I would recomemmend a proper artist drawing up your ideas before you start sinking those needles in.

Traditional – Inspired by the Full Metal Jacket pic you could have the…[Read more]

Talkingbird Hi,

First of all beautiful idea for a tattoo. I really like the scope of it.

I just want to underline here I am not a tattoo artist – just a perosn with tattoos and a passion for it so my views are just general and advice is again guiders.

The size of the text has to be clear and preferably a a-z of the letters in the font you want…[Read more]

Actually I usually get the opposite sort of reaction from colleagues and such because I am Jewish and have tattoos.

They normally will try around once a month with ‘hey Jews are not allowed to be tattooed – so that means you are not Jewish’.

I just say ‘So you read the passage where it talks about marking the skin and not doing it?’

Answer ‘umm…[Read more]

If the tat was completely healed before you got bleach on it then you need to watch for allergic reactions like if you spilt it on your hand. My advice is run under plenty of cold water and wipe clean. Don’t rub your eyes afterwards either.

If the tat is not healed you need to get a damp cloth and gently clean the area – do not rub or scratch or…[Read more]

If the tat was completely healed before you got bleach on it then you need to watch for allergic reactions like if you spilt it on your hand. My advice is run under plenty of cold water and wipe clean. Don’t rub your eyes afterwards either.

If the tat is not healed you need to get a damp cloth and gently clean the area – do not rub or scratch or…[Read more]

If the tat was completely healed before you got bleach on it then you need to watch for allergic reactions like if you spilt it on your hand. My advice is run under plenty of cold water and wipe clean. Don’t rub your eyes afterwards either.

If the tat is not healed you need to get a damp cloth and gently clean the area – do not rub or scratch or…[Read more]

If the tat was completely healed before you got bleach on it then you need to watch for allergic reactions like if you spilt it on your hand. My advice is run under plenty of cold water and wipe clean. Don’t rub your eyes afterwards either.

If the tat is not healed you need to get a damp cloth and gently clean the area – do not rub or scratch or…[Read more]