LizBee Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Hello, all. I've been studying threads and doing research for a year or so, and finally decided to go ahead and join as I come closer to making my next tattoo a reality. I've got my children's names tattooed around one ankle (needs freshening up after 14 years) and recently had some 15-year-old Kanji around my other ankle covered up with a fancy goldfish/koi hybrid. The Kanji had gotten blurry and blotchy and I was just not feeling it anymore, and though I'm pleased with the new tattoo I learned quite a bit in the process. What I like, what I don't, and how the end product might look different than the stencil after background and color is filled in. I'm designing a shoulder cap piece now, and have a folk art botanical concept in mind now (like German or Dutch folk art flowers), and will be working with Katie Davis at Salvation Tattoo here in Richmond. I love her clean outlining and use of color as well as negative space for contrast, with a traditional feel. This lends itself very well to what I have in mind, and I'm excited about proceeding this summer. There are some truly excellent tattoo artists in Richmond, so I feel fortunate to have a selection right here in my home town. Anyone with an internet connection can do their research and think they know about tattooing, but the more I learn, the less I realize I know about it. It is a fascinating art form and as a fan of counter-culture (I'm a punk from the 80s - semi-retired from the scene, lol) I'm excited to contemplate my tattoo journey. I don't see myself stopping anytime soon, now that my kids are older and I can concentrate more on what I want for myself. BTW, I am a complete and total freshwater aquarium geek, in the hobby in a major way for 30 years, and have an aquarium forum currently. I have also moderated and admin'd on various aquarium forums since the 90s, and running forums ain't easy. I have to say this forum is extremely well run and nonsense is not tolerated. Kudos to LST for maintaining high standards and providing such a wonderful resource for us! [/img] Edited March 29, 2015 by LizBee pics added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen7 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Welcome! 20 year aquarium geek here, also modded aquarium forums over the years. misterJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterJ Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Power to the fish geeks. Big reef nerd but love freshwater also I like your cover up and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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