Graeme Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 @Rob I Your back is insane! Rob I and tatB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bee Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 @Rob I holy shit. That is so great. Rob I and tatB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Love how your sleeves have been finished @ironchef!!!! Do the characters alternate between black and red (ie black-black-red-black-black-red...?) Re: tebori vs machine lining: http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/03/guest-blog-machine-vs-tebori.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 @Fala I'm not so sure you should be posting that on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Better? @MadeIndelible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1steaks Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Chipping away at my front. ironchef, bongsau, gougetheeyes and 22 others 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 @Fala Yes. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchef Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Love how your sleeves have been finished @ironchef!!!! Do the characters alternate between black and red (ie black-black-red-black-black-red...?)Re: tebori vs machine lining: Needles and Sins Tattoo Blog | Guest Blog: Machine vs. Tebori Just one red character on each arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm sure there is symbolism in that :) Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Not exactly new, but I finally snapped a couple (poor quality) photos of my sleeves now that my Kore Flatmo piece is fully healed. I can't believe it's already been a year since it was done, and over 5 since I got my Kurt Wiscombe sleeve! Time flies! Thanks for looking! I wish I had some better lighting for the photos! One day I'll get some nice ones taken! SStu, Rob I, Cork and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchef Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm sure there is symbolism in that :) Looks great!!! I asked for the specific ones in red. Fugen is my birth year and guardian deity. I was born in the year of the dragon and I have a dragon 3/4 sleeve by Henning on my right arm. Made sense to highlight the Fugen on my right arm. For the left arm I chose Fudo Myoo to highlight in red. Being the immovable one and I also I like the flow and look of the written character a lot. The 8 Bosatsu together is a representation of all 12 Asian zodiac animals as well, a circle of life if you will and is basically protection from evil. I've always been superstitious (but not religious) so this all worked out. I know most collectors who get bonji, especially capping sleeves, get them in black. I went in with the traditional mindset but wanted something a little unique and different. I also chose red because I've seen large bonji characters shaded in red with a red outline and it always looked outstanding to me. Only thing I was bummed about is that I was looking forward to having these done in tebori but being that I have skinny arms and the characters stenciled out on the smaller side, he felt it best to do it by machine. I'm still happy with the results and experience and will definitely be getting future work from Mitsu sensei. Fala and beez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Thank you for that explanation @ironchef! I wasn't expecting you to explain, very much appreciate that you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Chipping away at my front. Jesus CHRIST, that black on the ribs is solid (and brutal). It all looks amazing, of course. Who did your chest? beez, a1steaks and Rob I 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1steaks Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Jesus CHRIST, that black on the ribs is solid (and brutal). It all looks amazing, of course. Who did your chest? It is brutal... Jason Kundell did the Foo Dog and Baku on my chest. Horitomo is doing the Fujin on the belly. Iwar, tatB, JoshRoss and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hospitelli Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That's killer @Rob I! beez and Rob I 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @Rob I it was great meeting you and thanks for sharing your collection of tattoos with me. You have some outstanding work! Don't forget to try to make it up to the Montreal convention this year. I also want to mention that all the LSTers I've met in real life have been some of the nicest and most down to earth people I've ever met. Also here is the tattoo Chad Koeplinger made on me. Some of you may recognize the design from Valerie Vargas's snake flash set. I went in thinking Chad would only want to use the flash as a general reference and make his own design but he was super excited to do one of her flash designs so we stayed true to the original design. I am extremely happy to have this as the first piece of flash in my tattoo collection. Rob I, ironchef, real meta and 28 others 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bee Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @Rob I it was great meeting you and thanks for sharing your collection of tattoos with me. You have some outstanding work! Don't forget to try to make it up to the Montreal convention this year. I also want to mention that all the LSTers I've met in real life have been some of the nicest and most down to earth people I've ever met. Also here is the tattoo Chad Koeplinger made on me. Some of you may recognize the design from Valerie Vargas's snake flash set. I went in thinking Chad would only want to use the flash as a general reference and make his own design but he was super excited to do one of her flash designs so we stayed true to the original design. I am extremely happy to have this as the first piece of flash in my tattoo collection. Nice one, @BrianH! And I'll second your comment about meeting LST'ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @Rob I it was great meeting you and thanks for sharing your collection of tattoos with me. You have some outstanding work! Don't forget to try to make it up to the Montreal convention this year. I also want to mention that all the LSTers I've met in real life have been some of the nicest and most down to earth people I've ever met. Also here is the tattoo Chad Koeplinger made on me. Some of you may recognize the design from Valerie Vargas's snake flash set. I went in thinking Chad would only want to use the flash as a general reference and make his own design but he was super excited to do one of her flash designs so we stayed true to the original design. I am extremely happy to have this as the first piece of flash in my tattoo collection. @BrianH it looks so damn amazing!!!!! Was awesome watching him tattoo it and talking with you guys. I was so nervous, the banter really helped keep me chill. Thanks for the compliments. Tremendously appreciated. I definitely hope to make the Montreal convention this year!! September?? What a great night!!!!! CultExciter, beez, tatB and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stratford Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Latest session, two and a bit to go! Mark Bee, Henrik, Snydcat and 29 others 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisen777 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @BrianH it looks so damn amazing!!!!! Was awesome watching him tattoo it and talking with you guys. I was so nervous, the banter really helped keep me chill. Thanks for the compliments. Tremendously appreciated. I definitely hope to make the Montreal convention this year!! September?? What a great night!!!!! I was bummed I didn't get to meet you guys. As I get older the tattoos kick my ass more and more....on top of the fact I decided to lift a bunch of weights the night before and waking up early it set me up for my post tattoo "nap" lasting 12 hours. Still a great time as always..... chipping away at my back and it's looking great. tatB, Graeme and Rob I 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbeatdano Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Latest session, two and a bit to go! I've been looking at this tattoo on instagram for the past 3 days and am just in awe by it. Awesome tattoo @Joe Stratford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 It is brutal... Jason Kundell did the Foo Dog and Baku on my chest. Horitomo is doing the Fujin on the belly. So good, so jealous. Lookin AWESOME! a1steaks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Latest session' date=' two and a bit to go![/quote'] soo good! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was bummed I didn't get to meet you guys. As I get older the tattoos kick my ass more and more....on top of the fact I decided to lift a bunch of weights the night before and waking up early it set me up for my post tattoo "nap" lasting 12 hours. Still a great time as always..... chipping away at my back and it's looking great. There will be other times I'm sure!! I know how you feel. I am just a wreck after getting tattooed by Chad!!! - - - Updated - - - Latest session, two and a bit to go! Hot damn! Awesome. I saw this earlier on Instagram and was blown away! eisen777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLNYC Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 New one from Koji Ichimaru whilst he was at NY adorned polliwog, dooktruck, real meta and 31 others 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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