Author Topic: any tattoos to show off (Read 88373 times)

Shenanigans · « **Reply #150 on:** May 03, 2009, 08:38:20 PM »

Mark Twain was a badass.

VonYinzer · « **Reply #151 on:** May 04, 2009, 08:04:32 AM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on May 03, 2009, 06:30:51 PM

Quote from: VonYinzer on March 27, 2009, 09:27:06 AM
one more....

theres more, just dont have pics yet..........

i know the ink on the back of your hand and wrist didnt tickle....................

not as bad as the ones on my stomach. They run down onto my the points of my hip bones... That felt GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

goon 1492 · « **Reply #152 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:55:28 AM »

Any one else got their ribs done?
Feels great!

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #153 on:** May 05, 2009, 07:45:25 AM »

I have a Sanskrit character right in the center of my ribs, good times.
I have one that wraps around the inside of my arm right by the armpit that was a blast to get too.

miles nowhere · « **Reply #154 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:10:10 AM »

Quote from: 78CB750CAFE on March 26, 2009, 09:26:10 AM

Martino-

What kind of work are you after? Is the style or type of tattoo you want one of the artists fortes, and or are they excited about the idea of doing it? Have you seen her work in person, the online gallery she has is un-impressive (her lines look weak, solid areas are pretty spotty, her "big" work really isn't.....)
Do you and the artist have a good rapport? Is she comfortable drawing your design, 'cause if she can't even draw it well, she could never tattoo you with it and do it justice. "flash" or designs drawn by someone other than the tattooist are something to avoid unless the artist is really strong, contrary to popular belief. If the tattooist is just "tracing" a design, with little understanding of the design itself and the weight and purpose of each line within the design, as well as a good understanding of how the muscles and skin work in the area you are getting it, it will look "flat" and cartoony.

I was a tattooist myself for a while, trained by one of the legends of 20th century tattooing, Pinky Yun, and have a pretty good understanding of how it works, and the things that separate a fine tattoo from something sub-par. I stopped doing it for a number of reasons, not the least of which being I didn't feel like I was technically proficient enough to make really fine tattoos. If you are going to do something like tattooing for a living, you had better be damn good. There are way too many marginally skilled tattooists out there, and nothing sucks worse than getting a #$%*ty tattoo.

DONT rush your decision on design or artist.
If this is something worth getting, it is worth waiting, researching, and getting it done RIGHT the first time.
Good tattoos aint cheap, and cheap tattoos are rarely good.
Rapport with artist is as, if not more important then the artists skill when it comes to custom work. If someone can do the coolest skulls you have ever seen, but you want a portrait of a Panda bear or something, and the skull dude isn't into it, or doesn't "get" your vision/idea, you aren't going to be pleased with the results. The tattooing process should be pleasant and 2 sided, and the artist should value your ideas and input, and you should respect the artists skill and understanding of things you couldn't begin to understand. The respect should go both ways.
The tattooists I respect most are those who really know their strengths, and are willing to turn away work that doesn't fall into their scope of expertise, and more often then not suggest the right person for the job.

hope this helps and I didn't ramble on too long
lmk if I can guide you any further

wow, you apprenticed under pinky yun? what an amazing opportunity. do you have photos of any of his work that you would be willing to post or email me? on you or otherwise? I'm a tattooer and just skimmed through this thread to see the photos and his name jumped out at me.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #155 on:** May 08, 2009, 12:15:17 AM »

i have actually fallen asleep while being tattooed, the black panther on the right arm is one of those. i guess it's the combination of a nice comfortable dentists chair that the shop i used to go to has and the droning sound of the gun, then again i can sleep ANYWHERE. i've actually been thinking about re-starting to learn tattooing, i started to learn many years ago when i lived in florida. i have a friend in phoenix that sells guns and kits and the practice skin. i wont be able to sit long enough to do a really large piece but it may be something i can do to help supplement my ssi disabilty.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #156 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:24:34 AM »

see what you can do about sterilization and licenses before you commit to buying a gun etc. it can all be very expensive, and most won't go to an artist who can't sterilize stuff right, nevermind licenses.

...oh and think about a HepC vaccination, too. needles are needles and sh*t happens.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #157 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:51:00 AM »

my friend got a used autoclave for 200 bucks, works great!

silver fox · « **Reply #158 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:54:49 AM »

Hi Goon

Yep, got both sides done and still got some more to do to it, under my armpit

firecracker · « **Reply #159 on:** May 08, 2009, 08:36:17 AM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on May 08, 2009, 07:51:00 AM

my friend got a used autoclave for 200 bucks, works great!

Cool. Now he can sterilize dirt and grow shrooms.

Oh, wait. You mean for needles.

Never mind...

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #160 on:** May 08, 2009, 08:40:32 AM »

Quote from: firecracker on May 08, 2009, 08:36:17 AM

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on May 08, 2009, 07:51:00 AM
my friend got a used autoclave for 200 bucks, works great!

Cool. Now he can sterilize dirt and grow shrooms.

Oh, wait. You mean for needles.

Never mind...

ROFL

goon 1492 · « **Reply #161 on:** May 08, 2009, 09:35:08 AM »

Funny my boss and I were just talking yesterday and he has one of those from when he worked a KU....

Somebody buy me another rib piece...
PLeeeaaasse!!!!!!
I need a fix.

miles nowhere · « **Reply #162 on:** May 08, 2009, 09:59:44 AM »

Quote from: Kit on May 08, 2009, 07:24:34 AM

see what you can do about sterilization and licenses before you commit to buying a gun etc. it can all be very expensive, and most won't go to an artist who can't sterilize stuff right, nevermind licenses.

...oh and think about a HepC vaccination, too. needles are needles and sh*t happens.

yep. If its something you want to do, be responsible and find an apprenticeship. A little supplemental income is not worth making yourself, or worse, other people sick. (not to mention scarred up for the rest of their lives)
but there is not a hepC vaccination. just A and B.
any supplier that would sell "Guns" to someone who is not a professional, probably does so because the quality of their product is unacceptable to anyone who knows what they're doing.

void909 · « **Reply #163 on:** May 08, 2009, 11:22:12 AM »

Landed myself an apprenticeship at a shop here in town after not being able to find a job for 3 months. Its probably one of the best things to happen to me in a while. Great group of guys and very talented artists. I thank my lucky stars every day for the opportunity to learn here.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #164 on:** May 08, 2009, 04:00:00 PM »

...duh. yes. Sorry, I blanked there.

justjosh · « **Reply #165 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:31:09 AM »

heres the start of my left side ribs and a shameless plug pic. i will find some better pics tomarow

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #166 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:19:14 AM »

NICE.

goon 1492 · « **Reply #167 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:44:13 AM »

Bas a$$! now get it filled up.

I need to start a buy me a tat fundraiser, for my right ribs...

DollarBill · « **Reply #168 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:41:45 AM »

My new tat.

The three stars are for my kiddos, the sugar skull represents the sweetness of life and the sadness of death for friends and family who have passed on, the wings are for my wife who keeps me aloft, and the lightning bolts represent my time in the Air Force.

Inkscars · « **Reply #169 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:45:12 AM »

Sweet! Another freckle back!

Spikeybike · « **Reply #170 on:** May 21, 2009, 10:35:09 AM »

i hate my freckles

that brings something to mind , to anyone who doesn't already know .... never tattoo over a mole ... it hurts like hell , bleeds like crazy, and won't hold ink

Slayer · « **Reply #171 on:** May 21, 2009, 03:02:50 PM »

Yea and don't get tattooed over a mosquito bite. It sucks.

DollarBill · « **Reply #172 on:** May 21, 2009, 07:25:51 PM »

Embrace the FRECKLES!

They're sexy!

My tat artist was happy to see the nice non-sunworshiped back.

Chester345 · « **Reply #173 on:** May 21, 2009, 07:31:55 PM »

Quote from: justjosh on May 21, 2009, 01:31:09 AM

heres the start of my left side ribs and a shameless plug pic. i will find some better pics tomarow

#$%*na, I'll donate to fill that #$%* in! NICE!

And freckles are one of the sexier things to discover on a wooman.

Inkscars · « **Reply #174 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:35:32 PM »

Really? hm... I pretty mcuh hate em.
I didn't know I had that many before I got glasses.

Luckily I'm not a Ginger, and I mostly have them on my face and shoulders. Although I do have one in a really odd place.
I'm not sure how it got there.....

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Author Topic: any tattoos to show off (Read 88373 times)

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