Tattoo Forum | TheShepherd | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/theshepherd/activity/ Activity feed for TheShepherd. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:33:54 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 67535391b9ed4691e762978f2ad67a4a replied to the topic hobo platypus in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37265-hobo-platypus/page/2/#post-109433 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:03:28 +0000 Finished.

this was my first drawing of the idea
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looks like shit

this was my redraw with color I hate backgrounds and got super lazy with it but my artist will get the gist of it and I used a pen i hadnt used before and the bitch bled when i started doing color

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]]> dab6f0959e959acd2369e3de14aade4b replied to the topic hobo platypus in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37265-hobo-platypus/#post-109346 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:21:26 +0000 exactly clay its an eventual dream i was just looking for input and I got that. thanks for the tip on steadying my lines because that is one thing i really need to improve. Where are you getting your degree?

]]> 8fdf6854ae6c63929f1da6ce1c9b370f replied to the topic hobo platypus in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37265-hobo-platypus/#post-109329 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:10:06 +0000 haha it was supposed to be defensive i was just saying these things were thought out beforehand. I’m excited to add color to it

]]> 6b65ba6aeb5575cfc55553ac6c54af40 replied to the topic hobo platypus in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37265-hobo-platypus/#post-109325 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:55:11 +0000 his feet are supposed to be different sizes because of depth perception and his right eye would be slightly visible but as i was drawing this out in pencil it looked weird with just a corner of an eye so i made it flatter and just gave a peak of his eyebrow.

]]> cfc8f9c896f8d51b76d5edee42c02afc replied to the topic hobo platypus in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37265-hobo-platypus/#post-109312 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:38:42 +0000 nah buttwheat hes going to be underwater once I add color. and Clay I agree I have a ways to go but I’m going to MIAD for Illustration the next 4 years so that should help. and I already work in watercolors all the time I’ll upload some of my other work tomorrow thank you for your input. I do draw every day as it is but I need to find time to draw…[Read more]

]]> bfc8f0cbe03e3170c23a7c6368b35133 replied to the topic hobo platypus in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37265-hobo-platypus/#post-109289 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:04:20 +0000 i’m not a drinker so no booze and im going to switch the diamond for a light bulb like hes got a great idea i tried lowering the moustache in photoshop and didnt like it as much i also added bushy eyebrows and some scruff and some line weight i’ll put picture up later tonight. i started drawing in a dog and it just looked like an after though. Are…[Read more]

]]> 66f97944e6ad18a2f81c3dfdaf04f4b3 replied to the topic hobo platypus in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37265-hobo-platypus/#post-109272 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:07:48 +0000 the weirdness is the best part!

]]> df281a284cba44345bae86fd8974a4e8 replied to the topic South park sleeve! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36451-south-park-sleeve/page/2/#post-109271 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:00:50 +0000 to tell him to go for it! people are going to like what you do and people are going to hate what you do regardless of what you actually do.

divergent spectrum is amazing

]]> c879f0ca1b77b95033c1a376e7ca9821 replied to the topic South park sleeve! in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36451-south-park-sleeve/page/2/#post-109258 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:27:01 +0000 south part annoys the piss out of me so in my opinion I’m not a fan of the idea. but since you’ve already got cartman done then fuck it why not go all out?

]]> 6c5e4c28b6225d00ce1bd7aef1f2791a replied to the topic Foot Tattoos on guys in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/37263-foot-tattoos-on-guys/#post-109257 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:24:53 +0000 i think it depends on the tattoo as well. something frilly and flowery is going to look feminine no matter where it is but I’ve seen a simple black peace sign look good on a guys foot

]]> 6a19fb6cef3b4b4f9c2a00eae56fadc2 replied to the topic Looking for someone artistic in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37240-looking-for-someone-artistic/#post-109255 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:23:46 +0000 the letters aren too visiible at all! id call that a successful cover up. the flower looks good

]]> ae6c4a6530a3fced8259b1377a2fa5ba replied to the topic Madison, WI? in the forum US Tattoo and Piercing - Artists and Parlours http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/us-tattoo-and-piercing-artists-and-parlours/37203-madison-wi/#post-108786 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:32:35 +0000 Im in Oconomowoc which is half way between Madison and Milwaukee and I go to Barry at Waukesha tattoo company. Itd be a bit of a drive but he’s great. I haven’t seen to much work that I like coming out of Madison.

]]> 7ba581ebe630af8c86da58ca72f5d427 replied to the topic 1st real tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/37169-1st-real-tattoo/#post-108481 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:03:14 +0000 i decided to wait on the chest simply because after 4 years of art school i’m going to be able to come up with a much stronger idea. my chest is going to be my graduation present. and I love him and he does look stoned but hes just relaxing and enjoying the day. I’m excited for color

Just finished a quick sketch of what I’m thinking for my second…[Read more]

]]> a2c31086cccec7f8f664f93674194325 replied to the topic Stretching prices? in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/33263-stretching-prices/#post-107935 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:15:03 +0000 meowgie it looks like you have a blowout.

tapers are shit. once you get past 5mm you should use teflon tape to stretch. Wait atleast a month between sizes then wrap 1-2 layers of tape around your plugs every 3 or 4 days and keep them oiled up so they dont dry your ears out, then in a week or two you put your plugs of the next size in only wearing…[Read more]

]]> f01bcb18ad0304d2b95d1b2cf36096b9 replied to the topic My new tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/37019-my-new-tattoo-11/#post-106964 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:46:38 +0000 i thought it said prejudice is ue hat fools ufe for a reason

]]> 0d61cf8057f9a0a6dace6518767c34ea replied to the topic the Slowth in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36743-the-slowth/#post-104855 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:22:33 +0000 curious georges retarded brother is funny in my mind so thats alright

]]> 2bdff7fa538ad04726b6520b78308cda replied to the topic the Slowth in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36743-the-slowth/#post-104851 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:13:53 +0000 I am too Im straight up counting down the days. 43 days. I’m so hyped. after the outline for that I think I’m getting my slowth then doing color for my chest in a few sessions

]]> 360cc2a18b4635360a69025050051e37 replied to the topic the Slowth in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36743-the-slowth/#post-104821 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:35:32 +0000 July 20th at 11am. I’m a poor college kid sorry buttwheat

]]> 12140809f2ba966be3fb893569b01aac replied to the topic Lowest gauge to get pierced at in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/36665-lowest-gauge-to-get-pierced-at/#post-104807 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:04:14 +0000 another problem with that jewlery is that it is externally threaded. props for getting your lobes actually pierced with a hollow needle. I was 9 years old and stupid when i pierced mine with a sewing needle. i should slap myself for that one. im paying for it now stretching I’ve got some fun old scar tissue in there.

]]> 0d0658cc31239e5b7e3be42c49d87b05 replied to the topic Sorry for the wait :] in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/36746-sorry-for-the-wait/#post-104803 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:38:08 +0000 that is one solid tattoo sir you should be very proud of that ink

]]> 41c5a6658bf0164ce0fc978c25db4dca replied to the topic the Slowth in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36743-the-slowth/#post-104800 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:34:19 +0000 Thank you I’m super excited! that would be me if i was an not human animal.

]]> b6383115a609bb3ee869d6d0a6530a6b replied to the topic could you do a tattoo in 1 square inch? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36744-could-you-do-a-tattoo-in-1-square-inch/#post-104796 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:50:58 +0000 1 square inch square would be pretty easy.

]]> 632ce66ffaf9a40583b9d3f2513def41 replied to the topic the Slowth in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36743-the-slowth/#post-104795 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:39:28 +0000 I am once my chest outline is done I’m super strapped for cash right now I’m paying for art college and building a bike so I have a grand in the bank but its for college and I’ve got like $175 more to pay for my bike but then its all tattoo money. This will probably be done in like early august. But you think it would fit there? and I’m getting it…[Read more]

]]> ab89b0173494739043284cc2acb4896e replied to the topic Conflict between Logic and Emotion - ideas needed :) in the forum Design Requests - Find An Artist http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/design-requests-find-an-artist/36740-conflict-between-logic-and-emotion-ideas-needed/#post-104794 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:35:36 +0000 talk to your tattoo artist? they should be able to come up with something solid if they are a competant artist

]]> d4902adf08f13d37458ce524c4104db4 replied to the topic Ear stretch in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/36537-ear-stretch/#post-103389 Thu, 12 May 2011 03:06:37 +0000 Tapers aren’t jewlery. they assist in stretching but thats it. if you have a big spike hanging off the back of your ear its going to put more weight on the back than the front which causes thinning of the back and you want even weight distribution to aid in keeping circulation consistant and preventing necrosis. Tapers work they do stretch your…[Read more]

]]> 6b2892022a6fcae7263e4cfe0259731c replied to the topic Ear stretch in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/36537-ear-stretch/#post-103378 Wed, 11 May 2011 20:56:48 +0000 Stretching is measured in either gauge or by diamater in inches in the US or in other countries in millimeters so if I am correct your in the UK and “size 8” really means 8mm. and your poisening your ears with acrylic tapers and stretching way too fast and wearing tapers as jewlery which is bad weight distribution. you should only go up 1mm a…[Read more]

]]> 931a2939960068927b8daca123a17cd8 replied to the topic Not your average first tattoo in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/34570-not-your-average-first-tattoo/page/2/#post-103267 Tue, 10 May 2011 03:08:13 +0000 It looks amazing man. congrats on the first peice. Its good to see that it stayed bright

]]> 20ea6a82be029e468132802978f762e7 replied to the topic Text tattoo discussion. in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/35799-text-tattoo-discussion/page/2/#post-103154 Mon, 09 May 2011 02:39:58 +0000 My text tattoo I’m thinking about doing is simply “VEGGIES” across my lower abdomen like below my abs in either a thick black bold font with a peice of broccoli on one side and a red bell pepper on the other or designing vegtables to spell VEGGIES. Not sure yet but its funny and I’m a vegitarian and its good motivation to keep that up and not grow…[Read more]

]]> e7cf7cb699f25e075373440869ff9c6f replied to the topic New cover up in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/36494-new-cover-up/#post-102966 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:31:23 +0000 Slight improvement I guess.
nah just kidding it looks real good cant even tell its a cover up

]]> 4d6325cc6c0e836f64aabe54ee2ed1a9 replied to the topic Getting a new tattoo in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36487-getting-a-new-tattoo/#post-102930 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:38:41 +0000 solid design. get it done by a good artist and post pictures

]]> 563a20a7285b49fd40da79143356f061 replied to the topic On a scale of 1 - 10.... in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/36250-on-a-scale-of-1-10/#post-102929 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:34:07 +0000 BertNaked;85987 wrote:
Septum is a 10.
Noseflip is a 4.

if a septum is a 10 call me superman. It went so fast i thought he was still prepping my nose.

]]> e3c653c7122fc08c177ce3041c02576d replied to the topic Need ideas for "Karma and Patience" in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36488-need-ideas-for-karma-and-patience/#post-102928 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:31:45 +0000 maybe a topical view of a lotus with a clock face in the middle? or a cicaida on a lotus flower because cicaidas only hatch every 7 years or 17 years or something and the lotus is a big symbol in hinduism and buddhism which the idea of karma originates.

]]> 5a8dbc3505b52643dbaaf52371eb8bc8 replied to the topic Nautical star in the forum Inked Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/inked-skin/36476-nautical-star/#post-102915 Wed, 04 May 2011 02:52:29 +0000 I disagree. the waves give it a huge amount of depth. this is the first nautical star ive seen that i like.

]]> ed979131b6337383cad3f9d68e4f11c8 replied to the topic Going for my first tattoo. Will this fail? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36462-going-for-my-first-tattoo-will-this-fail/#post-102847 Mon, 02 May 2011 13:34:20 +0000 I’m going for a full chest peice for my first tattoo aswell. The pain is going to be something that is insignificant to the result. Go big or go home eh?

]]> ebf4719a3c88eb05a0aff7bea319bad0 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/4/#post-102637 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:08:23 +0000 Larry Brogan is going to do it and my first session is in Green Bay at a convention there august 25th to the 28th

]]> f9540d70a7d825228284bafce2d59555 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/4/#post-102431 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:22:18 +0000 either who does it is going to kill it and I’m letting them have total freedom with it mine sketch is just a quick idea.

]]> 7902dc0bdfee8e7bfd35dbc7696e42c0 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/4/#post-102428 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:00:06 +0000 Ive already emailed him and tim bierdron asking if they would want to do it

]]> de8b8c5aa60d061074fc549efc5ad038 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/4/#post-102414 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:59:48 +0000 Please stay on topic everyones over it.

]]> 4935f6d6e28d28d0651096ad03840b94 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/4/#post-102406 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:32:57 +0000 Thats what I was thinking. And his shop is only 2hours away from me so if he can’t do it at the convention I can go down to him a few times. Whatever works I’m pretty set on Larry if he wants to do the peice the drive and cost are worth having a stellar peice on such a large area as my chest.

]]> 7adcba5d7f9f7220a5363bac64422bf8 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/3/#post-102401 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:01:22 +0000 hmm well sitting shouldnt be a problem i have a relatively high pain tolerance and I’d much prefer to get it done in one or 2 sessions if i can get it done by Larry seeing as hes only in Green Bay for 4 days.

]]> 84cc586076200c4ee85b4bfdb031529d replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/3/#post-102375 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:53:25 +0000 Thats what I was expecting. How much time on average would a full chest peice usually take and is it possible to do in 1 session?

]]> 2065c16f70c522b1e4aa03dcdc4a2110 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/3/#post-102373 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:34:20 +0000 Thank you I’m going to need it. Does anyone know how much he charges per hour?

]]> a116492d99f3666c8ab96d9d5d8d65da replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/3/#post-102369 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:08:45 +0000 Just Emailed Larry Brogan about a convention hes doing up in Green Bay, WI so hopefully he’ll be able to take me up there and then i have an extra month to save some cash flow

]]> 6526874b9386e68e79f6fec369f5e7c4 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/2/#post-102347 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:09:35 +0000 buttwheat knows his shit.
What do you think about these artists…[Read more]

]]> 03211de0e2f77b52faa997758337d561 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/2/#post-102312 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:52:57 +0000 Damn! I’m going to New York like a month after that. And right now I just dont have the cash. It’ll probably be late July. I’m thinking Tim Beidron in Chicago? This will be my first tattoo other then some home done shit in high school so I dont know any good artists. I need something in the Midwest though

]]> 354e5c7f2dc4b31af5333018c8deb02e replied to the topic Looking for opinions/feedback in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/36379-looking-for-opinionsfeedback/#post-102311 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:47:43 +0000 If you have any hesitation dont do it and re think it over. you will regret it is what i think reefdiver is saying

]]> 6fcd0ae33660190a9e0637443aea4232 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/2/#post-102308 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:05:33 +0000 haha nautical stars and acrylic tapers. I’d like to go to Heather Mclean but shes not accepting new projects. I could possibly go to Chicago at the farthest but Milwaukee or Madison are would be best if you have an suggestions. I think Laurents work is the best I’ve seen and I’d like to find someone thats $100 an hour or so. I just turned 18 and…[Read more]

]]> 1342fb5ace2b2dd32984e7b1aa0f1bb4 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/page/2/#post-102300 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:39:51 +0000 Yeah I got real lazy and did the color in my sisters colored pencils when i usually work in watercolors. I didnt put much effort into it knowing the artist is going to change it and use this as just a concept. I got across the general idea and thats all i set out to do its not supposed to be a finished piece of art. I’m excited to see how it turns…[Read more]

]]> 895d82965532f17beb5298c518d7c8be replied to the topic Ear stretching!!! in the forum Pierced Skin http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/pierced-skin/36385-ear-stretching/#post-102292 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:54:44 +0000 Throw those acrylic tapers away. The weight distribution is horrible, tapers arent jewlery and shouldnt be used to stretch above about 4mm after that get bondage tape and do a wrap every few days until your at the next size. Wait a month at the very least, longer is better. Titanium, glass, stainless steel, and implant grade Teflon are the only…[Read more]

]]> 157b943d407ec25e6244fe633f35ab80 replied to the topic New Chest Idea in the forum Tattoo Ideas http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-designs/tattoo-ideas/36344-new-chest-idea/#post-102291 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:40:43 +0000 I’m giving the artist complete liberty and I want the cartoon apperence seeing as I’m going to make my living as an illustrator. I can draw realistic I can whip you a portrait up in 15 minutes but I want my tattoos to be something thats not real something ridiculous and something that tells a story

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