Hi

It is a nice job but clearer pics would be great. Have you considered extending the piece so it don’t look so lonely 😉

I like the fade out effect he has applied to it.

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Matthew

Hey KH run with the zombie koi would love to see it done and it would go sweet with your squid.

I found this link for a number of zombie pin-ups (some are repeats but some good images in there).

http://photobucket.com/images/zombie%20pinup/?page=1

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Matthew

Hi Bdubbs

In answer to your question black is not harder to fill in than other pigments it is just more noticiable to the naked eye – especially when healing.

The way it works is that the needle deposits pockets of pigment deep into the outer skin just above the dermis (the internal lower level of skin).

When you first have it done the pockets…[Read more]

ArniVidar;60490 wrote:
TO ME, Kanji is a step below the black tribal panther crawling up the shoulder.

LMAO!

The award to the coldest comment ever in tattooing award goes to *drum roll*

Arnivader come on down!

:D:D:D:D:D

Take Care
Matthew

Lol KH

Your sis is insane for that spider tattoo im way too soft to go that bad.

I have been prepping myself up for the next session on Friday had some white cell booster shots and I told the nurse I can always have blood transfusion if I loose too much :p

She was banging on about the infection risk and i could go septic and so on.

I pointed…[Read more]

Hi and welcome

Looking forward to seeing your ink when you get it done.

Outlaw both were storming scripts!

I have been practicing my calligraphy and man you make it look easy I have screwed up a whole pad and chucked it and prob start a new one next week. 😀

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Matthew

I know what you mean I promised my wife that my first tattoo would be my last now I am finishing up a backpiece and already had thoughts on a chestpiece.

Even when you get told by Dr’s that you are risking your health and your wife threatens to divorce you still think yes but what next…

Also crack addiction is quite easy to beat after the…[Read more]

Hi

I checked the contents of Tattoo Genie and yep there is nothing in the product that will harm a tattoo and plenty of the non-essential amino acids they refer to are used in a lot of everyday skincare products and as long as applied with a carrier solution will not harm the skin and can encourage healing.

No problem with that it all looks…[Read more]

Hi Emmy

Both work quite well with and without text. Grief is a very personal thing and it really depends if you have the word mum or dates people will usually click it is a rememberance tattoo and may not say anything (so not to upset you).

If it is just a dove a lot of ppl may ask the meaning. It really depends on how comfortable you are about…[Read more]

I would suggest a a small dove outline. They can be done very small.

The represent a lot of things including love, peace, and harmony (the things we seek in a relationship) but sadly will fly away at some point as the bird wants to be free.

This could also represent the passing of your mum who I am sure believed she was moving her spirit to a…[Read more]

Hi

Well I am going to step in and say I actually like that tattoo. Whilst I am not a tribal fan as in I would not have it done on myself there is nothing wrong with that ink.

I have seen horrendous tribal tatts and that does not fall into that category.

If you were to incorporate both sets of ink I would suggest relining the tribal and the blue…[Read more]

Hi

First of all I would suggest reading the blog or clicking on my sig and going through it – it may help with some of your basic questions about tattooing.

As for the tattoo – I would suggest that you think very carefully about what defined the relationship and how you want to remember it or honour her memory.

Is there something that would…[Read more]

Some very nice work!

Be proud to sport them.

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Matthew

Lmao

That is one to remember 😀

Hi

By artist do you mean tattoo artist or an artist (as the tattoo artist will interpret the art as it would need shaping to your body).

Let me know and will try and help.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

Have you considered metamorphic symbolism?

The obvious ones are crysalis with an merging butterfly but other examples;

Storm clouds with a rainbow cutting through it.

The tragedy/joy masks

Perhaps have a tattoo where you have a symbol for what you were and what you have become reflected in the glass.

The other options for this style are…[Read more]

Hi

It depends on which culture you take it from but the red rose (or similar coloured flowers like anemones) represent love gained or lost.

The Greek legends hold that Adonis who was loved by Aphrodite and all women who knew him was killed by a jealous god who took the form of a boar and gored him to death.

His blood was supposed to have…[Read more]

Hey Ontwo

I replied to your PM and I think the flaming dice will fit quite well into the idea that was suggested.

I was actually planning a collarbone tattoo of a similar theme ‘Life is a gamble so cheat’ the humour of it always makes me 😀

Tana has a great eye for composition – it shows in her photography and her ink – so I would def trust…[Read more]

Hi

Check out this link it lists a number of artists and art councils in the MN area

http://www.allminnesota.com/webpages/mn-artists.shtml

Also I was advised to check out a Deb Kirkeeide http://www.dailypainters.com/artists/artist_gallery/1010/Deb-Kirkeeide.

A lot of my friends are into oil on canvas and like her work.

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Matthew

Lmao 😀

There is no need to take the piss quite that much KH. And if you want my official title is Sir Hull, The Forum Heathen Immolater.

Seriously though don’t ppl get tired of the whole argument? It is across all forums.

Take Care
Matthew