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First of all this is layman opinion and not medically qualified in anyway – I would advise a biopsy as the first cause of action. This will rule out if it is a cyst or anything related to cancer. The earlier the better.

I checked through my notes and whilst some rare reactions do include swelling none that I am aware of would produce a…[Read more]

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You not be given a negative for posting an honest opinion – not everybody is going to like all ink that they see. However a negative in theory could be applied if you made the statement a personal attack on or about the poster.

Constructive criticism is fine.

As an example if you started ripping into somebody(offensively) because they got…[Read more]

Hi and welcome.

Really looking forward to seeing your ink. Tattooing as an art form can become a serious passion. Bringing great examples to the non-tattooed is always a good goal to have.

Take Care
Matthew

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Personally I think you are overreacting.

We get tattooed because we like the tattoos and not because of what other people say or think.
As for getting inked on the hip/rib area – I know a lot of males who have had that area done.
It is no different to getting an arm or leg done.

You need to relax and let your ink heal and get used to it…[Read more]

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The tattoo if you are going 10 inches high you are gonna struggle to get any serious detail into the tattoo as you are just portraying a likeness.

It can be done and remember a pin-up is a conceptual idea of the woman not the woman herself.

As for blurring all tattoos blur with time so that is why you might want to consider something bigger…[Read more]

Hi Poesy

Other interests other than tattoos?.

I love books mostly fiction or historical but I am also a mad fan on sumo wrestling, theology and mythology. I also love to write and have written 3 multi user dungeon games (muds) and 2 books. I am currently working on a third I want to get officially published.

If I could have one hour to talk…[Read more]

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I was 26 when I got my first tattoo it was a leg piece text tattoo.

Tattoo related regrets – None so far. That said my wife keeps my wilder tat ideas under control.

I clean my fridge weekly.

I think what we have is called ‘in lust’ sort of like love but more fun.

Take Care
Matthew

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The Celts had a mythical being called Cailleach Bheur, which meant ‘old woman’ who was said to rule the winter months and would roam the land in a hood or (depending on geographic region) haunt the mountains bringing rain and destruction down on those below. Also known as ‘The Hag’.

The Banshee was also a hooded woman sometimes wearing grave…[Read more]

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An alternative is to have the image of the image of a cross branded into the puck surface with your player number on eitherside of the cross.

Here is some images of frozen crosses take it to an artist and tell them what you like or dislike about and they will draw it…[Read more]

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Something like that you need to put away $4-5k. (This is a high end quote but that way you will not have to compromise on artist or detail).
You are easily talking 30 hours or more for that kind of detail.

Depending on the size of your back will estb how much you can fit in so it looks proportionate.

I would suggest losing much of the…[Read more]

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I would recommend looking up the artist Gil Elvgren who is a very famous pin-up artist from the 40’s through to the 60’s.

Should get some inspiration there.

Take Care
Matthew

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If you wanted to keep within the genre of Pink Floyd (awesome band btw) there is a huge amount of imagery you could take from The Wall.

The puppet kid on broken strings or the judge would make an excellent tattoo.

As said a galaxy themed would extend the tattoo you have or why not consider a new project on another part of your body.

There…[Read more]

Thanks Gnarly.

:p

Sure thing fire away I can pretty much (try and) answer most questions.

Just don’t be expecting answers on my passwords, bank details, where I live, etc 😀 but pretty much open to most questions.

Take Care
Matthew

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Nice collection of ink.

Personally I have a lot of reasons for each of my tattoos but in general public I do just say I got them because I like them.

Sometimes I think it is just something you have to share with another enthusiast the deeper reasons (if any) behind your ink.

I always felt people either get the art or not and trying to…[Read more]

That is a really cute looking tattoo.

Can you post up when fully healed would love to see it again.

Take Care
Matthew

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As a side issue I am currently trying to lay my mitts on some research they have done with UV pigments and pigs (closest they will allow to humans).

It is in the early stages but seems to have some indicators of risk.

I will update my blog when it is complete – I got an editor look it over and they handed me a new arse on the layout and such…[Read more]

Well Gnarly

I volunteer yourself for this.

My first question is –

If I have 2 pies and David takes a bite out of each, but spits out the crusts, and sticks them back on the opposite pies. What implement do I hit him with first?

My second question is –

I am thinking of having the tattoo of my wife lasered off. Should I start on the eyes so I…[Read more]

That is one very sweet tiger.

Love the colours.

Take Care
Matthew

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It really depends on what you want.

Inspiration for art can come from anything (books internet photos etc etc) and your artist can draw up a custom piece.

If it is pure flash you want then joining a flash site cannot hurt.

Depends on whether you want to spend the money or not.

Take care
Matthew

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You should not get any work done near or on a broken bone.

The broken bone area requires a lot of blood and oxygen to heal and a tattoo is a fresh wound that draws this away creating more pressure on the body. Also the virbration can irritate the broken area if close by.

Your immune system will also be under pressure so yes it may feel more…[Read more]