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Post awesome things you have been doing recently
SStu and 9 others reacted to cltattooing for a topic
You should totally buy a print and a shirt from Casey O, he's a great dude and a brilliant artist. @Shaun1105 Congrats on all of those things!!! Also I haven't announced it on LST or anything, but I moved shops about 6 weeks ago. Instead of working upstairs from a bar, I now work a few blocks from my house in one of the older shops in town, and among brilliant and passionate artists. Like... we have barbeque's and shit, it's great!! Couldn't ask for a more fun and inspiring work environment.10 points -
Latest tattoo lowdown.....
Rob I and 8 others reacted to Boiled Dove for a topic
Here is a healed up pic of the mushrooms. I think they healed up pretty well.9 points -
Post awesome things you have been doing recently
SStu and 7 others reacted to Mick Weder for a topic
Picked up the Tiger today. Belted 200k's on her straight up. Jesus, had more fun riding this today than the Harley. Dropped in to see Grand Ma on the way home also, think she too would have liked this old girl. Awesome.8 points -
Almost done. Just shading on the bottom and some work left on the sides. I've been at it for about 10 months, about 3 or so hours a month. It has been well worth the time, can't wait to be finished. By Tim McCarthy at Tsunami Tattoo.7 points
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It's been a couple weeks now, but I recently got a promotion at work (for a 6mo. contract). First time in 17 years that I won't be working shifts, or nights. Not that I ever really minded, actually, but working night shifts isn't actually very good for your health. Last week my wife and I celebrated 15 years of marriage. But even more exciting than either of those.... My oldest son has autism, and we've tried for years to teach him how to ride a bicycle. Of late we had kind of given up, because he's much too big for training wheels, and he refused to ride an adult tricycle. We enrolled him in a week long bike riding camp for kids with disabilities, and it was last week. It was an hour drive every day (plus the wait at the border as it was in Clarence, NY) but it was totally worth it. He can now ride a two wheel bike, all we need to do is keep him practicing and work on his starts. I've posted two videos on my instagram (@shaunsomers), one that I took on day one, and one that I took on day 5; those were the only days I was able to go. Actually I called in sick to work on Friday because I just had to be there!6 points
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Find good reference and use it a lot. Don't worry so much about creating something that is "yours" as reproducing quality imagery. Don't listen to the folks who praise you. If someone says something isn't good see if they will tell you why. Good luck.5 points
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Do not swim if it is not done peeling/flaking. It's not chlorine that's the issue. No soaking a new tattoo in any water. Treat it like an open wound. Any trauma to a healing tattoo can prolong the healing and cause it to scab heavier and loose color.5 points
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@MrToby give me a few days and I'm going to regret like hell saying this, but short tattoos almost seem like they would hurt more than long ones because the start of a tattoo always sucks before the endorphins kick in. The last tattoo I had was a small one on my calf, it took about an hour, and at the start of it I was like "why do I do this to myself, tattoos hurt!" because those first few lines are always awful. I am doubtlessly going to regret saying this because I start my back on Thursday. I visited the shop and saw the drawing for it today and it's amazing and I am super excited, but the plan for the first session seems pretty ambitious! It's going to be rad though, I'm super stoked on getting started and watching it come together. I'll post pictures after the first session.4 points
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Full Back Piece Thread
Bethenny Scott and 3 others reacted to chrisnoluck for a topic
wrapped my back up yesterday with max kuhn and it is a great feeling. 4 sessions total, around 13 hours.4 points -
Girl with a tattoo obsession!
titforatat and 2 others reacted to LupeTheWolf for a topic
Hey there, I'm Ashley! I'm 19, from MI and work with a ton of exotic animals! I May have a slight obsession with tattoos! Ha! I'm new to the tattoo world. Got my first one in the beginning of June. It's a wolf paw with a black/silver wolf with the night sky and a moon inside! I needed another..so I got another! I started a black and grey half sleeve of a snarling wolf stepping over another wolves' skull! My next appointment is in the beginning of August to do the background to finish the half sleeve! Now, I already set up another appointment in the end of August for another! Not sure what to do yet, either something my artist drew up, a snake and dagger, or an undead horse. Well, I don't mean to toot my horn, but I'm suppose to be getting a Raven tattoo by Bob Tyrell in September as well..fantastic, huh?!3 points -
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The ladies thread
Graeme and 2 others reacted to MrsGougeTheEyes for a topic
I just remembered it's summer and I should give it a good hard thought if I want anything done on my legs this year due to the clothing sticking on tattoo problem. Made the mistake of getting my first leg tattoo in winter and then having to peel the clothing off my skin :( Or maybe I should just invest in some JNCO's and relive my early teen years. I mean, the 90s ARE ALIVE.3 points -
How about an art show?
CultExciter and 2 others reacted to smiling.politely for a topic
Some IG pictures of some new ones in the last week or two... plans for a biiiiiiiiig dragon coming soon.3 points -
Yes they are! I've been fortunate enough to be tattooed by him 3 times now: once at Aloha, once at Tattoo City SF and once at Spider Murphy's. This session we're just doing a little touch up work on a shin piece he did in March (you can see photos in the Squidpants thread). I've also got a little gap at the bottom of the calf that I might get him to put a little somethin-somethin...we'll see how much time we have.3 points
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Fat people with tattoos: Your thoughts
growltiger and 2 others reacted to TrixieFaux for a topic
I don't know, I once had a first grader using that phrase. Cracked me up. She must have been what they call "an old soul". [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk3 points -
Post shitty things you have been doing recently
daveborjes and 2 others reacted to ChrisvK for a topic
People like that that need to get acquainted with Mr. Baseball-bat for sure! Hope you can get him out of your life soon!3 points -
What's in a name
Bunny Switchblade and one other reacted to Deb Yarian for a topic
What’s In a Name? | TAM Blog Hope you like it2 points -
So I am now two sessions into my back piece. See the pictures on the other Full Back Piece Thread. Before we started the first one my artist said to me "Hold on to your hat." I thought he meant just for that start. Turns out that statement definitely applies to the whole process. In general it has been pretty good so far with 3 hour session once a month but certain moments my metaphorical hat has certainly been lost. That spot on the love handles... dear lord!!! Who decided that was a good part of the body to get tattooed? There have been some quite funny moments throughout the first couple of sessions. I was slightly amused by one of the other clients in the studio during my first session who was fretting over a 20 minute piece on the bottom of her neck between the shoulders. Now I know every tattoo hurts and I never want to put anyone down for being worried about it because I have had those worries and totally sympathise, but I was just lining up for the start of a back piece... the difference in the situations just made me chuckle. There was also the awkward moment when I was standing with a towel held over the key area and my artist was doing some drawing and the primary school over the road emptied out for the end of the day. I felt like there was something slightly awkward about parents picking up there 10 year old kids whilst I was standing in plain view with my ass on show. Again it made me chuckle because what else can you do.2 points
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2014 Montreal Art Tattoo Convention
El Dolmago and one other reacted to Pugilist for a topic
Cool! We will come cheer you on with snacks.2 points -
Still waiting for Henning to confirm the day but I think it is going to be Friday or Saturday.2 points
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can swimming in a chlorinated pool a week after getting a tatt hurt it?
El Dolmago and one other reacted to Mark Bee for a topic
I wouldn't do it. Why risk it?2 points -
Post shitty things you have been doing recently
ChrisvK and one other reacted to Colored Guy for a topic
..or invite him to a blanket party. Those are always fun, depending on what side of the blanket you're on...2 points -
Aspiring Apprentice Here..
CultExciter and one other reacted to cltattooing for a topic
Welcome to LST, the forum has lots to offer. I'd suggest posting in this thread if you're looking for feedback: http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-designs-books-flash/185-how-about-art-show.html2 points -
Yup @DJDeepFried! As @hogg says, I'll be at JANM for Junii's talk so plan to meet with him before his appointment/Junii's presentation. You and @TrixieFaux should come over too!2 points
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Upcoming Tattoos
Reyeslv and one other reacted to DJDeepFried for a topic
We doing an L.A.-style LST meetup @Lance @TrixieFaux or what? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk2 points -
What's in a name
BrookR70 and one other reacted to Mick Weder for a topic
After 28 years of being tattooed, I've never had any words tattooed on me, until about 4 weeks ago when I had an old time bird with my 2 kids names written in the two scrolls. Not because I disagree with names, but for me it's a matter of utilising to the max my real estate for punch in solid tattooing. Each to their own. Every mother fucker has an opinion on what ya shouldn't do. I like it when I'm told I shouldn't do something. That's a green light to go ahead and do it.2 points -
this is nuts, LST putting it down, I think I liked 99% of the tattoos on this thread and the 1% i didnt hit the like button on was just because its a contest2 points
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July 2014 Tattoo of the Month Contest
Knitrocks and one other reacted to chrisnoluck for a topic
posted this in the backpiece thread but i'm gonna give it a shot in here as well. finished yesterday thanks to Max Kuhn.2 points -
Hi, Exume, I'm in the midst of getting bats and peonies down my back. Five bats, topmost one on my left shoulder, bottom-most on my right butt cheek. I think my artist wants to put in a rope cord winding through the flowers in the next session, too. Here's a shot from my first session.2 points
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@BrianH Tell Henning I said "Nej Tak"1 point
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Newb from NH
Rob I reacted to str8shuutr45 for a topic
Here are some photos from my sittings at Midnight Moon. I just sat for the 3rd time last Tuesday. Mat and I decided to increase the size of the sleeve to 3/4 to add more water and large lotus flower. The lotus flowers represent my three daughters, my wife, and the final one, my mother.1 point -
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Yes! I've got until mid April 2015 (262 days) for appt #1, and lately I've been going through the "oh fucks." I've already laid my ideas down, so every time I check his Instagram for pieces he's done with similar elements, it relaxes and reassures me I've made the right decision. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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Upcoming Tattoos
sighthound reacted to 9Years for a topic
I've had the itch real bad lately...my last appointment was in April and next week is one of the busiest/most stressful weeks of the year for me at work. But the light at the end of the tunnel is the week after that: Back to Back appointments at Spider Murphy's for me (1 Part El Monga + 1 Part Theo Mindell) + My friend from NY is staying with us for the week + He and my wife also have appts on the second day at SM's (Monga and Paul Dobleman) TATTOOPARTY!!!!!!111!!1 point -
One of these is not like they other....
redoid reacted to Colored Guy for a topic
If it means anything... the guy who invented the wheel is still getting fucked today....1 point -
I thought it was about time I posted my recently in progress backpiece, started end of Feb this year. This pic is about 36 hours in progress. I am quite tall and also have a bit of extra meat around the "love handle" area so is a big amount of skin to cover. I have been doing constant 3 hour sessions every 2-3 weeks with 2 x 6 hour sessions thrown in. Generally have been pretty good with each session but I have to say left thigh background shading for some reason sucked incredibly, probably one of the least favourite sessions of all my new work. Strange thing was the right thigh shading a week later (not shown in pic) was easy. I just noticed btw the snakes body going across my arse does line up, it looks like it doesn't but must have been the way I was standing in the pic. It was taken after the left thigh shading session and I was not a happy camper. :) Also just attached the outline after the 1st 6 hour session.1 point
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haven't posted in a while. my bad, dudes! hope you are all doing well. I recently got this guy from jason ochoa: and here's a healed photo of a higgs design I got from mark cross not too long ago:1 point
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Upcoming Tattoos
titforatat reacted to OutOfIdeas for a topic
@suburbanxcore I was in Downingtown, but just for the day. I'm a long haul trucker and I picked up a load from Pepperidge Farms there, drove through Westchester to get there. Nice little town1 point -
HELP! Possible to re-do line work?
Mark Bee reacted to Colored Guy for a topic
Or a big fucking bad ass dragon that goes from your shoulder to ankle...1 point -
That's really the only option, isn't it?1 point
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I found out I have the same t-shirt as Paul Rogers.1 point
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Motorcycles
gougetheeyes reacted to pidjones for a topic
That is quite the nice Trumpet. My first was a Triumph TR6C - like a Bonnie, but with a single monoblock carb. Should have been shot for chopping her, but she was a looker while I had her. Traded for an RD and a bit better handling then sold all bikes in '79 when I got out of the Navy and moved to the mountains where I knew I'd kill myself with one. Come 2004, much older and a tiny wiser, I bought a '77 GL1000, then an SEi GoldWing, and in 2006 my GL1800 that now has ~90k miles on her. Building a project '78 GL1000 for hobby and maybe show.1 point -
Motorcycles
gougetheeyes reacted to Mick Weder for a topic
Fuckin sweet! & thanks again. I purchased the manual from Lowbrow oh, and a few other bits and bobs to make it worthwhile the freight. - - - Updated - - - She'll be ready to bang through the hills next Saturday. Spoken to some of the boys and sweet, one of the boys can pull this down and rebuild these with his eyes closed. I don't think I'll test him on those abilities, just a general orientation will do.1 point -
Far east Norway. As well known we have some brutal winters, so the "bikeseason" is quite fragile because of unstable weather and short summerseason. So whenever there is time I take a swing on my 1955 Triumph.1 point
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Been a while, My latest paints. Really like this one.1 point
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NY Daily News Article on "Celebrity" Tattooer, Keith McCurdy (Bang Bang)
Reyeslv reacted to David Flores for a topic
The price is the price, whatever it is. It all depends on how bad you want to get tattooed by someone. Just for the record, Chris Garver over Gogue all day every day in my world. I can respect what Gogue does and his artistic ability, but not the kind of tattoos I would want to wear, but again just personal taste. I think the best Gogue tattoos I have seen are on Nikki Kasper from TAM. she wears them well. What can I say I am a sucker for tattoos that look like tattoos.1 point -
The ole spider webs
daveborjes reacted to David Flores for a topic
I am totally getting my knee webbed, just decided.1 point -
The ole spider webs
gougetheeyes reacted to slayer9019 for a topic
My recently married in aunt is Russian (lived there through the Soviet Union, until the 2000s). She gave me her look of disapproval. Although I find it funny for her to judge me on my tattoos since she has at least 1 gold tooth.1 point -
The ole spider webs
gougetheeyes reacted to Dan S for a topic
The webs on Kyle Tuttle, that type of thing I wouldn't even worry about. It is so obviosuly commercially done, I don't think anyone would say a thing-the style is all wrong. Now, if you went out and got a bunch of single-needle, or even 3-needle web-work, you might raise a few eyebrows. Nautical stars...they can be tricky too, depending on where you are. In Chicago that shit can be life and death, but it all depends on circumstance. You've got a nice big star on your hand or arm, and someone puts you in check-"what you be about, cuz?" Bangers here ride under either the 5 or the 6-pointed star, and displaying one or the other can cause hostility. Obviously, if it's a nice, pro nautical star, it shouldn't raise an eyebrow, but we aren't talking about the Mensa Society here-all it takes is the wrong shit in a blunt or the glass dick and you may run into a major attitude. The Rooskie stuff is in a whole nother category. It's straight prison, and no getting around it. 99.999% of the places you could go in the States I'm sure you would have no problem, but man, stay the hell outta Brighton Beach, East Rogers Park, West Hollywood, places like that! I suppose if a real Thief-in-Law saw an obviously Ami guy with camp tattoos, it could go either way-he might get a hella laugh out of it, or if the Stoly is just right, he might get a hella laugh outta splitting your melon. Oh, and don't plan on any vacations outside of the Americas with work like that. Official types in Euorpe nd Asia seem to keep a closer watch on that type of thing. I was photographed and "inspected" the first time I went into Germany, and also when I went into Thailand..."just making sure there are no criminal markings."1 point