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Oh what the hell, probably crazy to enter a tattoo here given what's already posted, but whatever, I'm not here to make friends: Done by Seth Wood, Saved Tattoo. Mostly finished October 2011 so the thing is healed a year, but the illustrations in the book are fresh and were done a couple of weeks ago. Apologies for the giant pictures.

Dhfrjjfgj I wish I was that close to either spider Murphy or American graffiti. Wait. Wait..............wait. Having to change your wants to match their talent seems odd. Sounds like convincing yourself otherwise for convenience. Just reread that - if it's a different idea that's cool, but still.......imagine a Stuart cripwell or theo Mindell snake/dagger

Deno just destroyed my leg. I'm bitching on the train ride home. I couldn't even make it till I got home.

I got tattooed by Deno at Kings Ave NYC yesterday. It was an awesome experience. Will have a picture later.

Well, I was excited to post my tattoo, but the stuff posted here already is some serious shit. Hopefully I can still hang with you big dogs... Proud to wear this piece from Josh Cruse, JP Cruse Professional Tattooing, Wichita, Kansas

Hi everyone :) My name is Paul Aherne. I'm a 26 year old tattooer based in Dublin, Ireland. I started learning how to tattoo in 2010 and it has pretty much taken over my life at this point haha. I really like the whole ethos of "positivity and respect" that this forum promotes so I decided to stop lurking and join up! Also, I have some of my work uploaded to my gallery for anyone who cares to have a look. Looking forward to contributing on here :) -Paul

you can always take some examples of lady heads that you do like to show how you like the lips and noses. just because someone has drawn some faces or heads in a certain manner doesn't always mean that they aren't capable of doing them different.

Thanks! The tattoo was "done" until we were at Saved for @Pugilist to get some work done on her back and Seth saw the tattoo and said that he has it in his portfolio and he's been thinking about it and that the book needed something in it, and I'm really glad that he had the idea because it really pushes the tattoo that little bit further and I think brings it to that next level. I'm still kind of blown away by what he managed to do in such a small space. The tiny little Baphomet makes me so happy. Seth is awesome.

If you're in Stockton, make the drive down to Spider Murphys and get a lady head that is guaranteed to look great :D - - - Updated - - - Or go see Mary Joy @ Tattoo City in SF...

Rat by Luke Stewart at Seventh Son Tattoo in San Francisco, CA. Today $100 tattoos to benefit all those affected by Hurricane Sandy. All proceeds will be donated. I read that Seventh Son raised $7000.

Even though I haven't posted a tattoo this month......I'M NOT HERE TO MAKE FRIENDS! 1 vote for me! Suckers!

This is my newest tattoo Work is by Capilli Topoou. He usually works at Sacred in Auckland, New Zealand but I got it while he was guesting at Hunter and Fox in Sydney.

Hello everyone, my name is Craig Kelly, I was a member here last year but lost my password. :D But I'm back! and looking to be a more frequent contributor to this fantastic forum! I am a Tattooer from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and I've been tattooing for 5 years. No longer an LST Ex-Lurker hahahaha Thanks everyone! I'll have more content up on my page once I get off the iPad and onto the laptop to upload new photos of my work etc.

Hannya Mask, Chest Panel as part of a sleeve. Did the outline about two months ago, color yesterday. Done by Jesse Tseronis at Sakura Tattoo in Winchester, VA. We've been working on the sleeve since February. One more session!

What's up dude, hope you enjoy your time here! Hope there's a Wario tattoo on the other arm.

try to get on ink master.. i've heard all the best artist enters that...

Under that particular circumstance, that is a perfectly normal reaction. :)

Just booked in with Rachi (Black Throne) for December 6 to get my sternum/bit of chest at the bottom of my ribcage done. I am both excited and terrified.

Not sure if this is where I'm supposed to introduce myself or if I'm blind! Anyway I'm Luke I'm from the UK, I'm 22 currently working on a full sleeve of traditional bits and bobs, here a couple of pieces I've had done for those interested.

I think Scott's tattoo needs to be a little more 'in your face' instead of just an attachment... @Scott R hope you don't mind :D

Valerie Vargas was kind enough to do 2 tattoos for me and pretty up my thighs at SFO

Scott sylvia blackheart tattoo SF done in 2 sittings 4 hrs for outline of eagle and shading 7 hrs for roses and color its also going over old lasered stuff!

Some nice tattoos there, welcome!

Holy cow there are some amazing submissions this month. These monthly contests never disappoint!

here's my leg tattoos. both were done by Jet at Love Hate Tattoo here in Rochester. EDIT:The knee ditch sucked, and these two only go into the lower part of the knee ditch.

Did this one on a customer yesterday, really happy about how it turned out!

There's nothing at all wrong in having to wait to get first-rate work. I don't see any point whatsoever in settling for a tattoo that is just "fine".

Welcome, and thanks for your service! I think you'll find LST to be a friendly, informative place. However, it's not a place to ask questions about breaking into the biz or technical questions. Take a look at the Last Sparrow Tattoo - Newbie Guidelines when you get a chance. Who's done the tattoos you have? And more importantly, when you do come home?

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It looks like a good shop to me. El Gerome does some very nice portrait work. Dennis seems to do good all around work. I would stick with the same artist for all the work and would probably use Dennis. 1/2 the thing is how happy you are with the artwork before you sit in the chair. If there is anything you don't like and want changed, have it done before he cuts a stencil. Geo Rogers... his dragon head is superb, not your thing but I had to mention it. Rob

Here's the filler work done by @Lindsey Carmichael

Ya don't say.

I've been itching to post in this thread for a minute! Got this from Robert Ryan at Temple Tattoo in Oakland, CA.

Bloody hell, what a start to the month!

Just when I thought I couldn't be more impressed with LST.. @Scott R and @ian are champions among men. - - - Updated - - - AHHHHHHH!!!! (Yep, went outta my way to comment again. And make it really succinct.)

I'm reading George Burchett's memoir right now and he talks about scratchers. Phil Sparrow, in his book, talks about them too. They've always existed, always will, and it's more useful to promote good tattooing than trying to stamp out the shitty stuff.

I guess I'll pop this threads cherry :D Done by Jeff Gogue, Off the Map Tattoo in Grants Pass, OR. Done at SFO Convention... Done by Jondix of Barcelona, Spain at SFO COnvention...

Look forward to FIVE DeVita episodes then. They're going long for Thom.

valerie vargas frith st SFO

Valerie Vargas frith st tattoo done at SFO super happy!

I've seen the guys from East Tattoo cover stuff like that with big dark-scaled koi. They did a guest spot in Paris this year, and will probably be back there at some point. I'd think someone like Tin Tin would have, in his time, covered up more awkward pieces than that.

Jesus Christ,do you wan't me to come to Paris and take you to a shop too? Easy Sacha@ Mystery Tattoo Club Bruno@ Tin Tin Henrik@ Henrik Tatouage Toulouse https://www.facebook.com/Mikael.de.Poissy.TattooParlor TATTOO GALLERY https://www.facebook.com/RaphaelT.Tattoos You can probably turn that into a flower like these- Photo by alexstrangler • Instagram

@Duffa , there ya go

I have done several memorials on whole families, so yes it is done commonly, however the designs are always different to represent the person, or people, getting remembered in the tattoo. I'd recommend discussing representation of a common trait that everyone likes or loves about the deceased. And the artist can take that and make it suitable for a tattoo at proper size. for example if she was a person who was religious and loved everyone, a sacred heart would be a good representation, or if she was a person who amused everyone with poking people gently with a knife when she cooked, like my grandmother, a traditional knife with a banner would be a joyful representation. etc... Hope this helps some.

too many @Bubbleberry 's

Really? This shit's Bubbleberry all over again. Someone please swing the hammer and end this. I'm convinced that threads like these are the reason so many tattoo artists have stopped posting on this site. Do we really want to lose the few that have stuck around??

el monga, slaughtering shit.

Richard Smith:

My wolf by Dustin Golden

Megan Wilson posted this on Instagram recently with the caption "San Quentin/Folsom Prison Body Suit":