jimmyirish Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hey, My name is Jimmy and I'm from East London, I started getting very small tattoos about 5 years ago, then about 3 years ago I went and got a big black and grey piece on my upper arm that didn't turn out as I'd hoped. It was completely on me though, I think I had watched too many TV shows and got it in my head that all tattoos had to be original or reflect my appreciation for poetry or some rubbish- when really I should have got a panther or an eagle. I spent the next two years getting it intermittently lasered before It was finally ready to be covered with a traditional Japanese peacock 3/4 sleeve this winter. I'm now one session away from completion and very happy with how its turned out, if anyone is looking to get Japanese work in London I highly Recommend considering Nine Tails Tattoo in Shoreditch. I'm now looking to build on my collection over the next year with the advantage of living in a city with so many great tattooers and shops. I have been a lurker on this site for a long time and I love how committed everyone here is to educating eachother about good tattoos- helping clueless kids like me learn that 'you can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit'. And that every idea has to begin with a solid tattoo. Thanks LST Jimmy CultExciter, gougetheeyes, hogg and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Glad you decided to sign up and introduce yourself Jimmy! Welcome. jimmyirish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growltiger Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I was admiring your sleeve on instagram earlier today. It is gorgeous! Really something. I bet you are very pleased with it. I've been eyeing up Kanae recently, I'd love one of her tigers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyirish Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Thank you very much growltiger! Yeh I cannot speak highly enough of the shop and of Mie and Kanae, they are both superb tattooers and lovely people. The shop itself has a lovely atmosphere as well, very serene and concentrated. I think Kanae would be a superb choice for your panther, I saw her outlining one a couple of months ago and it looked incredible! Any idea yet of size and placement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenRose Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 when really I should have got a panther or an eagle. Doin it right! Welcome! jimmyirish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growltiger Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think Kanae would be a superb choice for your panther, I saw her outlining one a couple of months ago and it looked incredible! Any idea yet of size and placement? Maybe right across my back? Though in the course of one recent thread I went from planning an easily hidden piece in a couple of years time to rushing off to London to get a spontaneous piece splat on my arm . So basically I'll do whatever this forum tells me if peer pressure is applied in the right way ;-) exume 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 So basically I'll do whatever this forum tells me if peer pressure is applied in the right way ;-) Congrats on deciding to get a backpiece! haha exume and Graeme 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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