I will give it some thought – could do a little more info on what your tastes are tattoo style wise.

In the meantime here is a little tattooed pussy for you all to enjoy!

😉

http://www.remotecontrolcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/shaved-cat-tattoo.jpg

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Paisley

Yes I have seen a lot of similar instances and here is what you need to do;

(legal disclaimer: I am not medically qualified and do not accept any responsibility or litigation against myself based on harm unintentional or intentional that might arise this includes any act of G-d 😉 – so if it gets worse get your arse to a Dr).

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Have you considered a male and female lion head resting against one another?

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I certainly love those designs

I really like the rose and nautical stars – that would polish into one seriously great tattoo.
I also think the candle will make an excellent in-memorandum tattoo.
Stick with that artwork you will certainly make it with plenty of practice.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

To simplify the tattoo have you considered getting a bull head poss 3/4 or side profile with the chinese character either branded into the skull or from a nose ring?

You could also go head and shoulders and have it placed along the shoulder.

Alternatively why not go big and get a dragon encircling a wild bull in the infinity shape.

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Hi Arni

Sorry will get those links for the western dragon to you – got wrapped up in my studies last night.

It is possible to care for a back tattoo single handed but to be honest it is real pain to do so and you need to buy several items and build a back wiper and be ultra careful.

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Hi

First of all gratz on becoming a father.

Have you considered haveing the name imprinted on falling leaves along your ribs?
That would fit in nicely with your forest idea.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Rich

Welcome to the forum.

First of all I can understand what you are saying I love to write and research as well but I fell into an early trap on here that you yourself have.

This was simply that you have asked for very deep and personal info from complete strangers. I learned early from my mistake – contributed, learn new stuff all the…[Read more]

Some damn fine art and ink.
I love your deer tattoo.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

First reputable port of call would be the BME Mods forum – there are ppl there who are heavily into the scarification scene and very knowledgable about it.

Personally not my thing but if you do go for it do it safely.

Good Luck
Matthew

Hi

Could possibly be a reaction to zinc oxide and soon clears after the area has healed and I would stick with moisturisers you don’t react to.

Unfortunately it is a bit of trial and error really.

I am currently testing out after ink on my backpiece and will see how the first session heals up compared to the other creams I have used.

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Maybe a sticky is needed in the sign up?

Matthew

Hi

Whilst not a guide on how to tattoo I wrote a free ebook that will cover many of the issues you may face as a trainee in your career as a tattooist. BBP’s Tattoo inks etc

It may have odds and ends that interest you.

Feel free to click my sig and use as appropriate.

Take Care
Matthew

Grammar Nazi!

Lol.

Matt.

Hi Doug

KH is right I am a nosey bastard :D- I investigate fraud for a living so the nosey factor is always there.

I was asking because I am currently writing a serious tattoo book and and I am slowly making some inroads for contacts with publishing houses and many of them operate on photographic submissions freelance.

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I gotta say you have one damn steady hand – I don’t think I could tattoo myself.
I can sit still and let others but must be a seriously different feeling when doing yourself.

I am really glad you liked the phrase and really looking forward to seeing the end result.

Take care
Matthew

* Reaches for his beating stick*

You holding it all in again KH? 😉

The thing with knighty is he is the voice of all the shit we always wanted to say but never dared lol

As for being a motherfucker yep I’d agree but adorable?? :confused:

Mwahaha

Till we meet again.

Lord Hull
(The scourge of Whitechapel)

A thought just struck me

Why not have a surfboard riding a crest with the emblem of a dove on it?
I think that would look kinda sweet.

Take Care
Matthew

KH

Coming from you and knowing how you feel about asian art tattoos that is the highest compliment anybody has ever paid me.

I really mean that – Thank-you!

Take Care
Matthew

Hi Injun

It is in my album if you want to take a look.

Just bare bones at present but I think it is going to be storming.

Thinking of adding a tattoo to the geisha and there will be more floating lotus at the bottom.

Constructive criticism is always welcome.

Take Care
Matthew