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replied to the topic how do choose an artist? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:10:10 +0000

If you want to know what it will look like beforehand go to an artist who will draw it up for you, or as Matthew says look on the internet. The images search on google is a good start.
If you don’t know any artists just find your local tattoo shops and go along for a chat. You will soon get an
idea of who you want to do it, and who has the same…[Read more]

replied to the topic Unhappy with new Tattoo - Help! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:09:38 +0000

I’m interested in how you get on as I’ve just had a tattoo that I’m not happy with, the line work is poor. I raised the issue and the shop owner said he would make it better for me, and to be fair it is better but it’s still not great.

replied to the topic My first tattoo - booked in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:04:24 +0000

snerkler;37491 wrote:
BUT……

Are you sure that’s a true mirrored image? I’m not 100% sure here but I think that if you look at that in the mirror the letters will be the right way around but it will still read back to front. Take for example an the lettering on the fromt of an ambulance, the letters are still in the same order, but each…[Read more]

replied to the topic My first tattoo - booked in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:53:58 +0000

I like the idea of having the writing in mirrored image so that you can read it, and haven’t seen this done before.

BUT……

replied to the topic Japanese Dragon Tattoos? in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:54:40 +0000

Demure;37471 wrote:
Ink I Like

Japanese Dragon Concept

These are two albums I posted where I found pictures on the net. I hope you likey.

Thanks very much, I really like Andy Shou’s work 😀

replied to the topic First Tattoo Help in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:53:38 +0000

If you’re unsure, don’t do it. Remember it’s for life.

Others opinions shouldn’t really matter. That’s OK in theory, but the reality is we do listen to others opinions. If you want my two penneth worth I think it looks like a unique take on a heart, rather than a unique take on 23. I would never guess it said 23 in a million years, sorry 🙁

replied to the topic Behind my ear? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:09:12 +0000

Moulder86;37429 wrote:
I wanted to get a tattoo behind my ear but someone told me that they won’t do this now. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is correct?

Thank you

I don’t know of the legality of it all but I’m pretty sure you could find someone to do it if you really wanted

replied to the topic Between finger & thumb. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:43:00 +0000

Aren’t there some strong acupuncture points in that area? It’ll be like having some therapy whilst being tattooed 😉

replied to the topic Japanese Dragon Tattoos? in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:53:51 +0000

Demure;37391 wrote:
Ya.. I wasn’t volunteering my tat for you.. it’s just to show you my style..

Yeah I got that thanks :p

Demure;37391 wrote:
I can dig up some images for you later.

That’d be great thanks 😀

replied to the topic Opinions please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:55:28 +0000

Hi,
I really like that quote. My only concern regarding your idea is from how I read what you say you’re gonna have to split the quote up and put it on both sides of your body, which to me would look like 2 seperate tats, therefore 2 separate quotes and would lose some of it’s meaning/impact. Just my opinion 🙂
Toby

replied to the topic Comments on this butterfly tattoo. in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:47:17 +0000

tasha1;36978 wrote:
Im thinking about having this tattoo done on my inside wrist. I love the design. got 5 tattoos already. The one on my lower back hurt the most:(. Is it very painfull on the wrist do you know. Got 1 on each shoulder, one on top of arm. 1 on lower back and 1 on the ankale..

Err which tattoo, I can’t see a picture. I had some…[Read more]

replied to the topic Japanese Dragon Tattoos? in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:44:34 +0000

Demure;37203 wrote:
Go to my profile and check out my dragon on my ribs. It’s just the linework so far… I also have pictures of other things you may like in other albums I’ve posted. Enjoy.

Looks sweet, but a bit too feminine for me 😉 Like I said I want more of the tradtional japanese style though.

Would love to see it when it’s finished 🙂

replied to the topic what to do? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:54:24 +0000

KnightHawk;37175 wrote:
Ya know, I find it weird that a tattoo artist with the handle “Outlaw” would advise getting all Dr. Phil on the boy. Izzy, not so much, but come’on, Outlaw, I vote we rename your account “Responsible-Reasonable-Adult”.

As to the issue at hand…

I disagree with the crowd here. I really feel like you need to just shut…[Read more]

replied to the topic design before the appt? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:01:07 +0000

I would suggest getting the design before you go for a couple of reasons. The main one is this way you’ll have put some thought in to what you want and so it’ll be more likely to be a tattoo you really like and won’t regret it in a few years. Secondly it’ll save a lot of time. If you know roughly what you want but can’t find the exact design take…[Read more]

replied to the topic First Tat in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:57:03 +0000

Very strange take on a quaver. Not my cup of tea but looks like it’s been done well 🙂

replied to the topic what to do? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:45:41 +0000

I guess it all depends on your relationship. If you’re in a commited relationship I personally think you should definately voice your concerns. I have recently been enquiring about a new tattoo, but when I ran it by my fiancée she said she wasn’t too keen on the idea so I’ve scrapped it. She never asked me not to get it but I respect her opinion…[Read more]

replied to the topic Adding to existing phoenix tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:32:54 +0000

Hi is there any chance of a photo taken from further away to see how the tattoo sits from a distance, it’s sometimes easier to picture this way 🙂

replied to the topic new tattoo faded in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:56:15 +0000

J.prenda;37024 wrote:
due to recent events, i was not able to care for my new tattoo as well as i should have. anyway, next week i want to get it touched up. i got it about a week ago. is that long enough time? should i wait a couple more weeks?

I’m no expert so can only give advice on what I’ve been told when i’ve gone for touch ups. A tattoo…[Read more]

replied to the topic What did it feel like for you? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:22:35 +0000

Viking445;36927 wrote:
I’m gonna be going to get my first tattoo from Phil Garcia late next month and Id like to here from everyone what it felt like. I realize that its different for everyone but please humor me.

Just trying to be ready for that first “BZZZZZ” 😮 lol

All depends where you have it. My first was a tribal band on my arm…[Read more]

replied to the topic Ideas? Inspiration? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:43:31 +0000

Hi, if you want flowers on there have you considered having both yours and your father’s birth flowers? Each month has it’s own flower so very much like the birth stone principle. As for placement, you’re very brave considering having it done on your ribcage 😉 Have you considered having it start on your foot and working up into the lower part of…[Read more]

replied to the topic Ideas? Inspiration? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:52:24 +0000

Sherav;36774 wrote:
There is just something about that yellow river that don’t sit right….

Matthew

Haha 😉 😀 😉

replied to the topic freaking out in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:47:05 +0000

peachiepoo;36776 wrote:
NO MORE THAN 800mg. EVERY SIX HOURS. .

That really is a top end dose, and could cause stomach upset. Whatever anti-inflammatory (NSAID) you take, always take it with food

replied to the topic Can this be used for a tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:10:10 +0000

Outlaw;36763 wrote:
hi toby,
to have it as it is right now then it would look unfinished, there is too much white open space, you could always get the artist to add some subtle extra into it, and with the right artist then it would be superb.

Do you mean fill in the face a bit more where there’s nothing? I forgot to say as well that I’d…[Read more]

replied to the topic phoenix idea in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:54:50 +0000

Really gotta be your own choice mate, no-one knows your taste better than you. I personally like black and grey at the moment, but I do find my taste changes over time.

replied to the topic freaking out in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:27:11 +0000

From a medical point of view it doesn’t sound too great. Chances are though it’s just a bad inflammatory reaction. If you start to notice any puss, go to the docs immediately as it means it’s become infected. The first stage of imflammation is 7-10 days and so swelling can last this long. Can you get a photo of it on here? If you have any doubts…[Read more]

replied to the topic Ideas? Inspiration? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:43:41 +0000

Hi,
Just done a bit of quick research and found this:-

“Koi Tattoos – Koi fish, or Carp, are a fixture of Japanese tattooing and play important roles in both Chinese and Japanese myths, legends, fables and stories. In many of those stories, Koi are transformed through their efforts and perseverance, able to climb waterfalls or become dragons. The…[Read more]

replied to the topic Ideas? Inspiration? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:27:28 +0000

Just an idea, but have you considered a phoenix symbolising starting over again/a new life?

replied to the topic Cover-up mess-up. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:54:08 +0000

Like already said a picture will be helpful. When did you get it done? The pink might not look so fluorescent once it’s healed.

replied to the topic Tattoo done wrong, help wanted please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:57:30 +0000

Right here’s the latest on my tattoo. I went to enquire about laser removal today, and while I was there one of the guys said that the tat was really badly done (as some of you have said) and it’d probably “drop out” anyway, so off I went back to the place I had it done to complain and try to get my money back. The girl said she was quite happy to…[Read more]

replied to the topic Can anyone recommend a tattooist for this particular style? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:38:39 +0000

I found this guy, who I actually know from working in my old clinic (I’m a chiropractor). He is a really nice guy and I have to say I am really impressed with his portflio, has anyone on here had any work done by Paul, and if so what’s your opinion?
http://www.artisantattoostudio.co.uk/
http://www.paulgoss.net/

replied to the topic needing advice for sentimental piece in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:18:05 +0000

longinus;36590 wrote:
hello, i’m new here and i don’t usually do internet forums, so please forgive if i am asking for advice in the wrong forum.
i am currently winding down my second tour in iraq and i am planning on getting tattooed when i get home. i already have a good amount of ink, but none of it pertains to my military life save a “72” i…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattoo done wrong, help wanted please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:39:28 +0000

Sherav;36465 wrote:
The linework however – I was referring to the fact it needs to be bolded out somewhat (it could be the photo quality) but the ink should be much more prominent and sharper.

Post up if you need anything else.

Take Care
Matthew

Thanks again for the advice. Definately is the photo quality, the tat is very prominent and very…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattoo done wrong, help wanted please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:40:28 +0000

Sherav;36413 wrote:
Hi Toby

That part of the tattoo will be easy to rework over and I would suggest maybe a different font to make the date stand out more.

This will solve two problems;

1. The mistake on the date.

2. The poor line work on the 23 – I do not mean to offend but that could be a lot better.

I tend to use this site as an example…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattoo done wrong, help wanted please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:34:07 +0000

I’ll attempt to post a pic. Sorry about the quality of the photo, I couldn’t find the lead for my camera so took it with my phone. Just to give you an idea of the actual size, the “t” is approx 3.5 mm tall, the “3” is approx 5mm tall.
Cheers, Toby

replied to the topic Tattoo done wrong, help wanted please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:53:16 +0000

Outlaw;36341 wrote:
post an image of it in your gallery so we can get a better idea, try making it a clear close shot.
that way we might be able to give an idea of how well the ink was placed and if there is a chance of it dropping out.

i do feel deeply for you, but dont panic, it aint the end of the world. its amaizing how things can be…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattoo done wrong, help wanted please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:49:44 +0000

Sherav;36327 wrote:
Hi

Ok sorry about my rant earlier – it is just some ppl really make me angry when they call themselves an artist and hand bullshit info like that.

It puts you at risk and makes a bad name for others who are professionals.

First of all by your post the tattoo is not the end of the world. I know it is easy for me to say…[Read more]

replied to the topic Tattoo done wrong, help wanted please in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:05:18 +0000

Sherav;36311 wrote:
Pick the scab off and the ink will come off!

She has the balls to call herself a tattoo artist? 😡

Ok if you pick the scab off it will lift the ink and will leave you with a spotty tattoo or a scar outline of what it said.

You could also end up with nasty infection.
Do not pick it I cannot stress that enough.

Any…[Read more]