It is looking very sweet and one to wear with pride.

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Matthew

Hi

I am from a jewish background and here this one all the time.

I suggest that you visit S.Neil’s site New Covenant Ink or click on my blog here about tattooing and religious prejudice.

Both will help you decide whether it is right or wrong – there is examples where G-d uses the metaphor of tattooing as a representation of his will.

There are…[Read more]

Hi

There are a number of different approaches but there is nothing H2O that will harm your tattoo.

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Matthew

Hi

First off when people say to me reaper tattoos I think of many of the cartoonish styles that have crept in to tattooing – almost as if we are trying to make light of the fact we are mortal and I call them the ‘whistling in the dark tattoos’ 🙂

This design really captures the concept that death whilst unpleasant is a natural part of the cycle…[Read more]

Hi

I would love to see the design concept/finished piece if you get it done.
Good luck!

Matthew

That has turned into a really vibrant and sweet sleeve.

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Matthew

Hi Sam

First of all you want to edit out your email and have responses by PM only otherwise you may get every internet spammer and stalker out there bombarding you with junk.

Secondly the artists here prefer to an intro and a get to know you sort of approach as they (if they do help) will be offering their services for free and many are…[Read more]

Hi

I would recommend a size 12 font at the very least and possibly put it somewhere else on your body such as chest or collarbones or upper arm.

That is because the back is the biggest section of canvas you have and tattooing becomes really addictive.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

As an abstract piece it is the simplicity that makes it a good tattpp.
The fact of the matter is you can always add to it later but you only get a tattoo because you like it.

If everybody got a tattoo based on what other people thought there would be no custom work in the world.

It is your body and it is about you enjoying your ink – a bonus…[Read more]

Hi Tana

It is a floating one 2 hours but he said he can fit another hour if I can hold up as it is after studio closing time.

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Matthew

Here are some better shots of my backpiece.

Been just over a week so excuse the flaky look :p

My next sitting is next friday so hoping to have much of the outline done so i can start getting down to fine detail.

Full back shot – will add fine detail and poss tattoos to Geisha depends on sizing

Close up of head – needs pupils…[Read more]

Hi.

Here are some better shots of my backpiece it is around 9 days old.

Hi Tana

Hopefully a short one 😉

Also from their spelling of certain words I think they are American.

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Matthew

Hi

Actually my psychiatrist checked (we have regular checks through work) and stated that I am not nuts (I was edging for time off work 😉 )

He stated that ‘I have a compulsive personality (who doesn’t). That my tattoos are a deep and emotional expression of inner beliefs and that my backpiece is a extension of my need to show my masculinity and…[Read more]

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Well keep safe and will be thinking of you all out there – doing a storming job!
I am hoping that my cousin who is in the UK Army will be returning soon.

Take care
Matthew

Just an update…

He is back and angrier than ever. (LMAO)
I think I struck a nerve with the pederast thing 😮

I even made a point of posting up on a pro-jewish blog a pic of right-wing nazis (English Defence Force) waving a Israeli flag (to taunt Hezbollah supporters) and asked how he liked them apples.

😀 😀 😀

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Matthew

Hi

You have 2 choices really;

You can rework the wings into something more vibrant (easier)

Or

You can do a cover up which would mean a much bigger butterfly but one which can be much more detailed and more intense in the colours. (Harder)

Whatever you choose I would also recommend a reshade and outline of the kanji to keep it looking…[Read more]

Hi and welcome

Nice collection of ink you have there.

Who was the artist on the Reaper(s) (text and embodiment)?

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Matthew