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replied to the topic Need help finding out what my tattoo means! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:44:27 +0000

I’m just ganna add again that you are lucky about getting something half decent or atleast meaning nothing. I was at a tattoo shop with a friend and someone there was joking about covering up his chinese symbol with a large bomb because instead of meaning what he wanted (I forget) it actually meant spicy mustard and was rather large on his back. hahha

replied to the topic Safe area to tattoo? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:57:34 +0000

As everyone else has said it’s safe to do. My right arm design is working towards a very similar design placement and I’ve gotten some of the real sensitive parts their done but it’s nothing you can’t handle I’m sure.

replied to the topic my wifes new tat in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:07:49 +0000

replied to the topic A question on pain... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:10:30 +0000

I’ve only had my arms upper tattood but I’ll agree the inner bicep was def more painful then the rest of the arm. The dark area near the armpit in this pic def wasn’t fun though at all. I was expecting the shoulder and back area to hurt but I hardly noticed/found them relaxing.

In the end it’s worth it though, always remember that.:)

replied to the topic Sleeve Question/Request? in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:29:47 +0000

I have a friend with both arms mostly covered in individual tattoos but neither arm is sleeved yet. He wants to get them sleeved but since his tattoos were all done one at a time it’s very difficult for him to connect them. If you go with individual tattoos that is perfectly fine and will look good but he gave me this advice and I’ll pass it on…[Read more]

replied to the topic koi? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:07:28 +0000

In traditional japanese tattoos the direction of w/e you are getting done and the elements colors around it etc etc are somewhat important. I’m not sure for the koi the but if you go to a tattoo artist who is experienced with japanese tattoos (especially one who travels to japan to study under an artist there) they can easily help you out with any…[Read more]

replied to the topic koi? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:01:46 +0000

Here check this page out.

replied to the topic i'll admit, shitty, yes, but from a distance.. haha! in the forum Tattoo Flash - Show Your Designs

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:31:06 +0000

I’d also like to add please do not go back to this guy to see how it looks with color. From the looks of what he has done so far the best thing you can do is stay as far as possible from this “artist”.

Right now there isn’t to much ink done and a cover is very doable but if you add messy color in their it will only make it much much more…[Read more]

replied to the topic My First! in the forum Inked Skin

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:00:14 +0000

Here you go.

replied to the topic do you think i have a good chance of getting the apprenticeship? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:40:29 +0000

Honestly it’s hard for anyone here to really say yes or no. Do you have a good sample of your work uploaded online somewhere so we can see it possible?

replied to the topic Weight Loss regarding a tattoo...HELP!!!! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:43:27 +0000

Generally weight loss and gain won’t effect a tattoo as long as it’s not in any form of extreme time period. Rapid loss or gain can cause the skin not the adjust properly but slow/steady loss/gain shouldn’t effect a tattoo.

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Will weight gain or loss affect my tattoo?
Any tattoo can be affected by changes in size of the body, but…[Read more]

replied to the topic Feedback appreciated! in the forum Inked Skin

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:35:39 +0000

Not my style personally but that’s some nice ink and great colors.

replied to the topic Star tattoos in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:44:30 +0000

Hey check this page out, any of the pages or the image gallery should give you some good ideas.

http://tinyurl.com/qk3sov

replied to the topic Hannya MAsk (3 hours in, wip) in the forum Inked Skin

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:29:32 +0000

Yea I couldn’t find an exact image I wanted so I worked with Natan a little bit and this is what he came up with. Still have to get windbars (most likely) on the shoulders and a lot of detail in the background and fill the mask in red. I’ll be going back in a month or two to finish it up when I have the time and cash but he did enough shading for…[Read more]

replied to the topic first tat booked for tomorrow in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 24 May 2009 23:50:48 +0000

I’m in the same boat. Scheduled my next tattoo maybe a month ago and tomorrow is the date and you get those excited jitters. I can’t fucking wait but at the same time your nerves are going at it.

Post pics when you got it.

replied to the topic Megaman Arm / Video Game Sleeve Ideas in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:22:16 +0000

Nice ideas for the sleeve and the tat came out great. My favorite megaman was megaman 4.

replied to the topic Cross/crown/N tattoo, what does it mean... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:55:53 +0000

Sorry I don’t know but hopefully someone does.

replied to the topic Can this tat be covered up with.... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 13 May 2009 06:10:40 +0000

If you want to get tribal over it I would recommend going to a shop that is very skilled in cover ups. A lot of smaller or less experienced artists make the mistake of just covering black with more black and no matter what the old tattoo will show up as there will be more black pigment in that area from the old ink adding to the new ink.

The best…[Read more]

replied to the topic Fresh tattoo on stomach, how to shower? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 07 May 2009 23:11:28 +0000

Allowing the tattoo to get wet in the shower is fine just avoid letting the water hit directly to the tattoo and don’t scrub the tattoo. When you get out just pat it dry again avoiding scrubbing it.

replied to the topic blacklight inks in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:01:48 +0000

http://www.tattooartists.org/Gal7210_Healed_UV_tattoos.asp

This is probably the most healed imags I was able to find. It looks like there will be a mark but from what I’ve seen the mark/scar will only be as bad(or good) as your tattoo artist and if you pick at it. So with an experienced artist and good healing you will have little to no…[Read more]

replied to the topic blacklight inks in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:38:43 +0000

I’ve had a hard time finding pictures of them fully healed and in normal light but from what I’ve seen it looks like it does leave a mark on the skin. So in normal light it may look like a branding or some type of scar (since the ink isn’t visible).

I’ll keep looking around to see if I can find any images of one fully healed in normal light though.

replied to the topic Any Ideas Greatly Appreciated in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:05:10 +0000

If you don’t mind me asking what do you not like about it exactly. I’m guessing a really skilled artist could touch that up and add a little background to it as well and make it a really sick piece.

replied to the topic Its Booked in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:01:49 +0000

Yea the itching is pretty much normal and a part of the healing process. This is what my artist recommends.

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

1. Gently remove bandage 1-2 hours after procedure.
2. Wash tattoo using clean hands and antibacterial pump soap, such as Dial or Softsoap.
3. Pat dry using a clean paper towel and allow to airdry.
4. Let it…[Read more]

replied to the topic Sleeve tattoos and your thoughts on them in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:29:00 +0000

I don’t currently have any forearm tattoos but I know someday I will get them done.

If I have to wear a long sleeve shirt at work so be it and if people would rather judge me based on my ink rather then how I act and what I do then those aren’t the people I am going to give much thought about.

replied to the topic Its Booked in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:05:55 +0000

It’s pretty much an anesthetic spray to numb the area while tattooing. I’ve never seen it used or talked to anyone in person who has used it but I’ve read a couple different reactions. One I read someone didn’t know it was being used and thought the artist had extremely gentle hands. Another said it worked but it hurt like hell when it was done as…[Read more]

replied to the topic What is the Required Waiting Time in Between Seperate Tattoos? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:34:36 +0000

A friend of mine got a tattoo on his right arm and when it was done proceeded to get a tattoo done on his left arm before he left the place. You don’t need to wait at all if they aren’t near each other.

replied to the topic Its Booked in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:33:25 +0000

Don’t worry so much, no matter what it is going to hurt. I won’t lie to and say “and it’s nothing at all pfft just a tickle”. It’s also not that bad though. The pain is more of a stingy pain that is very tolerable. Some parts do hurt more then others. My shoulder and inner arm near the armpit weren’t fun but it is only temperary.

When all else…[Read more]

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

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:55:54 +0000

Talking to your artist is the best thing you could do if you don’t have the image on paper they can help. I mostly designed my first tattoo so getting it done was easy but my second tattoo I have can not find a design of what I want. So my artist is currently doing a few designs based on some images and explanations when we talked and I’m going…[Read more]

replied to the topic Cool Back Pieces! in the forum Inked Skin

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:03:07 +0000

NOT MINE

replied to the topic coverup ideas in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:11:48 +0000

Look around your area for an artist who has some talent in cover ups and talk to them. Usually the more detailed and vivid the new design the better it will hide the old tattoo. You also might need to get a few zaps of lazer removal to bring down the ink a bit but I wouldn’t know to be honest, hence why you should talk to someone good at doing cover ups.

replied to the topic Tattoo on skin graft in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:12:11 +0000

This is what I found. <3 google.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Tattoos-3028/Tattoo-skin-Grafts.htm

replied to the topic Tattoo's and family! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:49:17 +0000

It depends on the family of course. Both of my parents HATE tattoos and I let them know before I got mine (about a week). The conversation was pretty much.

Me: Just letting you know I’ve been planning and am getting a tattoo done in about a week.
Them: If we ask you not to will you just do it anyway?
Me: Yea.
Them: OK then.

After that there was…[Read more]

replied to the topic i want to get my daughters ears pierced before she hits 6 months because i... in the forum Pierced Skin

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:35:22 +0000

While 6 months may be to young I really am a little suprissed at how this forum has attacked this person over this. The percentage of girls 10+ and especially in highschool is so high that getting ears pierced young isn’t this huge of a deal in my honest opinion. I personally can’t remember any of my early childhood and any girl who had their ears…[Read more]

replied to the topic my idea for my first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:19:39 +0000

The back would be great for adding in more detail and having it larger but I’d also consider ,it being such a personal tattoo if you want it in a place thats difficult to see (compared to the arm at least).

replied to the topic what colors should i go with?? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:53:31 +0000

What he chooses is up to what he prefers. When I recolored it I did miss the bow but the mouth was intentional. After all its pretty much a concept (at least that’s how I approached it) and can be touched up by a real artist later on. I’m no artist ha just someone whos ok using photoshop.

Yours came out really nice as well by the…[Read more]

replied to the topic what colors should i go with?? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:45:58 +0000

I’m glad you like it. How’s this?

replied to the topic what colors should i go with?? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:08:46 +0000

Here are a few I did, I can try what ever you think is best or would like though also if I can manage it.

replied to the topic got my new one! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:26:42 +0000

Is it a url to the image or to the page with the picture on it?

If it is the pictures url then put it in a post like this:

[IMG*]http://www.yoururlhere.com/whatever.jpg[/*IMG] just remove the *s

If you need the images url then go to the full size picture and if your using firefox copy image location.

For internet explorer right click the…[Read more]

replied to the topic First tattoo I've been talking about in the forum Inked Skin

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:43:57 +0000

Theres a latin phrase “Memento mori” which means “remember you must die” so pretty much the tattoo is a reminder to live your life happy/to the fullest. I’ve seen a lot of top hats and skulls but I’m a big fan of the fedoras and it just worked out really awesome with it. I also wear them a lot now so even if I don’t later in life it can be a…[Read more]

replied to the topic Yikes... in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:46:32 +0000

The opinion of this type of person doesn’t effect me. If you read the entire article he mentions that he does not wish any action be taken place to avoid tattoos from being done. Yet he then goes on to mention how if any idiot wants one they should feel free. People like this somehow think that they are better for being so judgmental. While we…[Read more]

replied to the topic I'm scheduled for my first tat in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:06:32 +0000

@Outlaw 31128 wrote:

im not sure what response you were expecting ??

take it to the artist of your choice, he will look at it and say what it needs to make it work on you, if it needs any tweeking then he will do it for you. I dont think the hat looks quite right IMO

design wise it looks pretty cool, and as for length of time to do… all artists…

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replied to the topic I'm scheduled for my first tat in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:42:38 +0000

I put these pictures in my intro thread I think but that didn’t get much attention so I’ll put them here also.

I am decent at photoshop so I put together 3-5 images or so to get the design I like then I did a mock up of it on my arm to show the artist. The design needs to be redone a bit as its far from perfect but it’s pretty good for reference…[Read more]

replied to the topic colour or black&gray??? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:16:36 +0000

My fav style is black and grey done nicely well. No matter what a tattoo needs to be done very well to really show out as art but I think mediocre color tattoos don’t look nearly as bad as mediocre black and grey.

But black and grey is my favorite, its personal thing though. Like cake or pie.

replied to the topic New to forum and need some advice on first tattoo plz in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:48:33 +0000

I’m not sure about the smoke (or atlest how that smoke is drawn), I need some ideas though so the skull isnt just floating on the skin. I’m sure an artist would help out there also. I worked on that img a little bit more.

If I find a good tattoo shop would I be able to bring this in and get something drawn up and then have time to mull over the…[Read more]

replied to the topic New to forum and need some advice on first tattoo plz in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:56:40 +0000

Thank you!

This is a very quick mush of stuff to give somewhat of an idea of what I mean. I like the idea of using a dark BG and smoke to have the tattoo blend to the skin but in this example image I don’t really like the smoke covering up the skull. I’m really relying on being able to fully know what I would like and be able to explain it to an…[Read more]