Hi

The balm is merely a mild acid that is eroding the skin and pigment slightly. It is not massively effective.

Laser is best option but that would mean having to pay for anything upto 12 sessions (although more likely 6) to get rid of the visible pigment.

The way to look at is not how much laser will cost but how badly you want into the corps…[Read more]

Hi tbh,

I know hardly anything about them except it was some kind of card game and cartoon. Is there any characters have magic or breath effects that could be used as filler?

Do you have room for one of the ball things which could be exploding open/closed as it releases/captures one of the creatures?

Take care
Matthew

Hi

My advice is always save up enough as though you are paying for a world class artist as the basic price.
That way you don’t have to pause or take a cheaper option if you find an artist who you really love.

If you are going to save up aim for around $400-$500 that way you are covered for a decent artist rates, a decent tip, and also more ink…[Read more]

It is one of those bitchy put downs that deserves no heed or merit.

If it looks good and you want then get it done – we get inked for own pleasure. If others like it then that is a bonus.

Looking forward to seeing the design.

Besides if somebody called me a slut I would ask if they were jealous that ppl find me more attractive than them to be…[Read more]

That is very nice.
I have always like Judeo-Christian art.

Would look great on the wall.

Take care
Matthew

Hi DS

I read the article and to be honest before i got even halfway I was laughing because I could see exactly what the outcome of this article would be – a shit storm of abuse.

My opinion is an apology is not really required from the author because deep down she believes what she is saying and all the ‘I never meant to hurt anybody’ is just…[Read more]

Hi

The problem you are potentially facing is that you can increase the damage already there by puncturing the tissue above it.

Burst capillaries by themselves are not really harmful as such bit it is bleeding under the skin which can eventually seal up but leave the effect on the skin surface.

Tattooing can possibly create further damage…[Read more]

Wardy

The ability to share on Fbook is already there! :p

@ Mr Chen – I know I tend to come and go it really depends on my workload and studies.

It sucks as I am always late in on the banter.

take care
Matthew

Do you mean the Sacred Heart tattoo?

This is sometimes known as the blessed tattoo.

It is from the Catholic/Greek Orthodox/Lutheran imagery relating to the physical heart of JC as part of the redemption of Christ ritual (his wounded heart showing his love and suffering etc).

Variances of where it came from some say from middle ages catholic…[Read more]

Just do what I do on all these types of programs.

Record them and fast forward to the actual tattooing bits of the show. Admittedly you may only get 10-15 mins of this.

The other argument is that these companies are trying to boost ratings by providing a show that has elements that would appeal to the non-tattooed community.

Like soap operas…[Read more]

What’s a friend?

:confused:

Take care
Matthew

Nothing wrong with the idea having played the game there is some fantastic art concepts which you can use.

My only suggestion would be to have the scarf starting in tormented souls at the bottom and gradually weaving into solid cloth and the demons in the background.

That way fit in both sets of ideas.

Take care
Matthew

To give you an idea;

I spent 10 years deciding my back design and the artist put it through 10 revisions until both happy with it.
My leg piece was 3 years in the deciding.

For my chest I am torn between an old school hourglass and roses or a black and grey biblical piece. I have been debating over that for 6 mths.

There is no shame in waiting…[Read more]

Hi

As said I would get that piece finished up and extend with another artist. There are some artists who are slower than others but for the amount of time he has spent on it and the level of detail in there (IE not massive intricate), feels like he might be swinging the lead a little.

Interesting piece though and sure it will turn out…[Read more]

At least he is living up to his ink.

😀

Sleeves are really just like any other tattoo but perhaps bigger.

You have to think of it as one piece that might contain a number of elements or ideas rather than trying to piece together random or separate pieces.

It usually works out easier on the brain to think that way.

An artist can certainly come up with ideas or filler pieces but it…[Read more]

Hi Wardy

Skulls are not my thing but that is well executed and nicely done bit of ink.

I am with everybody else the red will look great as a finishing touch.

Take care
Matt

I still like the piece and certainly not one to be ashamed of.

Take pleasure in wearing it 🙂

Take care
Matthew

Hi

From first hand experience tattooing over scar tissue is major painful (it hurt more than my entire back) and hard to keep the ink in. I had skin graphs on my leg when i was a kid and used a tattoo to cover it up around 15 years afterwards. It takes a long time for scar tissue to heal and is a min of 12 mths.

Even then it was hard for the…[Read more]

The question is tattoo an art or not is not stupid.

I guess what the person is really trying to ask is what medium of art would we catalogue it as?

For the most part we tend to place tattoos as a personal modification and something that pleases us to wear it as an expression of our personal tastes.

The main problem for many is that they cannot…[Read more]