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Latest tattoo lowdown.....
Rob I and 9 others reacted to losParanoyas for a topic
Got back on Saturday from my latest session with Kore Flatmo. We added all that color to the dagger, snake, and flames. These pictures do not do those blue jewels justice. Next time we're adding black and grey work to the bottom shin area, the knee, and back of thigh. Had a great time up there as usual.10 points -
Mom/Son tattoo help
hogg and 7 others reacted to smiling.politely for a topic
I never understand why people go for something generic and impersonal for something as close as a parent/child bond... or for that matter, getting cancer/whatever ribbons to symbolize someone... What do your wife and son have as a common interest? Did he play some instrument in school that she's supportive of? If he enjoys painting or drawing, a tattoo of a paintbrush/palette or a few pencils with his name? Or if he's still too young for all of that, how about something based on his favorite toy... Tonka truck, a GI Joe, teddy bear, etc. etc. etc. As for memorial ribbons, I get it... but why always only be reminded that Grandpa died from cancer, not that he absolutely loved fly fishing? Or Chicago sports teams? Or whatever he happened to enjoy most? Something I always try to suggest to someone getting a memorial, and they always just get the name/date/ribbon/cross... which is perfectly fine. But, is the same memorial that everyone gets. Get a tattoo of Grandpa's favorite lure WITH the cancer ribbon. At least balance the negativity and sad memories with positivity and good memories. With design in mind, Google/Pinterest/etc. are highly, highly impersonal and breed only generic ideas that occasionally start from something great, but in the end never give you something that actually means anything. I have put that mother/daughter idea (or a slight variation thereof) on around 15 or 20 people, and I've only been tattooing just over 2 years. I can't remember a time I did something based on what their kid has actually done in their life...8 points -
Interesting research you get yourself in to SeeSea. That thing looks like any other Gillette razor I've ever seen. What a gimmick. More dragons. Andre Malcolm6 points
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Need help with font
hogg and 4 others reacted to gougetheeyes for a topic
Your tattooer will have infinitely better font references than the internet. Or at least, he should... If he reaches for the computer instead of one of the many lettering books out there, BJ Betts will appear like a genie and smack him in the face.5 points -
I have an ass/back of thighs lining session tomorrow. I'm going to try to keep this "magic" and "mystical bond" in mind while I'm getting tattooed to try to convince myself that I'm not the stupidest person in the world.4 points
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I sat for Dennis at Providence Tattoo for about 4.5 hours on Saturday afternoon. It was a bit shorter of a sitting than I thought it might be, and thank god. I was still miserable the last hour, and I'm pretty sure Dennis wanted to kill me, haha. But I LOVE the result, and of course it was worth it! I have been waiting for this tattoo since January, and really for even longer than that. There are two shops, and we were at the one on Atwells Ave, which is just a beautiful shop -- I love it. Dennis was fantastic to work with and so kind. We had a really fun chat, and he even drove me back to my AirBnB when we were done! (I was visiting Providence to get the tattoo.) I posted a photo from my phone as well as the shot Dennis posted on Instagram. It's swelling a lot more than any of my other tattoos ever have, but I'm thinking that's because it's on my thigh. Otherwise, it seems to be healing fine. I'm so stoked on it!4 points
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Latest tattoo lowdown.....
kimkong and 3 others reacted to Patrick Bateman for a topic
I decided I wanted another Tattoo. Went over to see Luke Wessman and got this done yesterday.4 points -
Hi everyone! Also could use some ideas for a design!
Bunny Switchblade and 2 others reacted to Mick Weder for a topic
Sorry to hijack a little, but this thread has just given me a rad idea for a foot tattoo. A panthers head, in a Nazi SS helmet smoking a fat as fuck half smoked cigar. Ok, continue...thanks.3 points -
i came across this amazing video today, unlike anything i've ever seen. it led me to this thread and i found that the video documents some of what was described in the link from the initial post. i can't imagine many of us had the slightest clue that this is how it goes down... vice does it again! enjoy!3 points
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oklahoma artist recommendation?
PairODiceTattoo and 2 others reacted to DJDeepFried for a topic
Ooh, I have an idea! Richard Stell.3 points -
Tattoos and the workplace
Joe Stratford and 2 others reacted to Mick Weder for a topic
You'll find you will be judged on your professionalism @TrixieFaux rather than your tattoos. I completely understand the testing of waters though. I had a Nurse Unit Manager say to me the other day....the staff love it when you come on to the Wards Mick. Now they know you and have attended your training, they're no longer scared, they think it's cool when you bounce the Wards, talk and laugh with them and just be yourself. On the flip but, I pick my kids up from the extra curricular activities from school rockin jeans and singlets, all the parents avoid me like I'm the plague. Until recently, a couple of them started striking conversations and shit. One mother asked me last week...so Mick, what is it you do for work. I said...oh, I work for the Qld Govt, look after mandatory compliance to assist in National accreditation reviews for 5 major Metro Hospitals. The look on their dials were like pure shock. I love that shit. Yeah, not just some no hoping, tattooed Harley riding thug you envisioned hey. I love educating the straights that we might have a brain too.3 points -
steve bryne ROA real cool guy awesome shop atmosphere3 points
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I saw this today and didn't see a previous posting of it. Pretty interesting images. Cedric Arnold:2 points
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Full Back Piece Experience Thread
MGblues and one other reacted to Mick Weder for a topic
Reading this thread makes me miss the whole back piece experience. We all understand the magic behind envisioning, planning and executing a full back tattoo, unlike any other piece anywhere. Reading everyone's experiences, watching the progress is a great reminder how involved this process is, and how we all share the same mystical bond from all over the world that the full back tattoo beholds. Awesome!2 points -
Full Back Piece Experience Thread
McNeil and one other reacted to David Flores for a topic
I feel like this is something you need to discuss with Chad or with the staff of Rock of Ages. Anything is possible, but everyone works differently and sometimes situations will dictate how things go as well. I would shoot them an email and explain the whole situation, it's much easier than trying to have this conversation on the phone while customers around. As far as on your end of being able to take it, you probably know your body better than anyone. I also feel like when people have to get this stuff done they find a way to work through the pain. Me personally would probably shoot for like 2 4-5 hour sessions on the day after I got there and the day before I left type of thing, but like i said it all depends on the design and what the tattooer says.2 points -
Any metalheads out there?
kylegrey and one other reacted to smalltownVA for a topic
Going to see Earth this weekend down in Raleigh.2 points -
Hi everyone! Also could use some ideas for a design!
SnowyPlover and one other reacted to losParanoyas for a topic
Oh, it would just bum me out that anyone could print out posters and shirts of my tattoo as inspiration for their event and/or business. It's like the Stay Calm stuff...to me. I've also worked in a corporate environment for nearly 20 years now and the inspirational posters that hang in the break areas are anything but... just my opinion from my personal experiences with inspirational quotes. I would get a big ass eagle across my chest or a panther with a kettle bell (nod to the crossfit stuff) hanging from its mouth. Good luck with the weight loss man...2 points -
Mom/Son tattoo help
gougetheeyes and one other reacted to HettyKet for a topic
This worked pretty well for a take on a 'for the kid(s)' tattoo, I thought: Instagram - - - Updated - - - WRT the usual (wise, sensible) LST badgering to get more tattooed panthers into the world - might she be be more easily persuaded by tigers? Possibly?2 points -
Panther wearing boxing gloves.2 points
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@Mick Weder - out of Boston, MA USA. Several flavors, but Crisp Apple takes the cake. Also recently discovered to be a delightful Post Scrub Recovery Drink. And of course, a gratuitous M̶o̶r̶m̶o̶n̶ MONMON cat :)2 points
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September 2014 Tattoo of the Month Contest
Diehardonvhs and one other reacted to tatB for a topic
it might be fun to have a who has the best tattoo by X contest.2 points -
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Top 5 picks in Oklahoma. Richard Stell Richard Stell Richard Stell Richard Stell Richard Stell Pair-O-Dice Tattoo2 points
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a rose and a rose bud. or a peony and a peony bud. or a butterfly and a smaller butterfly or a thing and another similar but smaller thing2 points
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Tattoos and the workplace
Colored Guy and one other reacted to TrixieFaux for a topic
The office manager at my school is an older Russian lady--super nice, motherly woman with a thick accent. I feel really comfortable with her so told her I wear long sleeves every day because I have tattoos. She didn't blink an eye and just said, "Why cover them? What is this the 1940s?" I love her. One of these days I'll tell my principal too and see if his reaction is anywhere close to that...2 points -
Background complete. Did arm pit, lower back, butt, and touch ups on random spots. I prefer working one area after this session lol. Next session is stripes then color starts. It's so far from done but I couldn't be happier with the way it's coming out.2 points
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September 2014 Tattoo of the Month Contest
Dumpleton and one other reacted to McAstronaut for a topic
I also saw Steve Byrne for the first time last week at Rock of Ages in Austin, TX and I doubt it'll be the last. Rose #2.2 points -
Never posted on this before but here is my barbershop quartet done by Steve Bryne at rock of ages Austin last July, it's not going to win but thought I'd share it with people2 points
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September 2014 Tattoo of the Month Contest
CaptainMidnight and one other reacted to DevilMan for a topic
Here is my submission for this months contest. My whole backpiece has been done in a 6-month period (just 31 hours in total) by Bonel from Corazon Santo, Arnhem, The Netherlands. I also have a full size picture available HERE2 points -
Don't worry honey, I'll help you feel that mystical bond by making fun of you on the internet. Xo.1 point
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Hi everyone, Hope you don't mind me posting a question that relates to this thread. I started my back piece with Chad when he was visiting London, now the time has come for me to visit Rock of Ages to continue working on it. I can only really manage 7-10 days off work and as I am traveling very far was hoping to do 3x3 hour sessions (3 hour sessions is all I have ever known since getting tattooed 12+ years) and I get the impression that is how Chad likes to work. Before I call the shop to book in, I wanted to be a bit more clued up in regards to 3 sessions in a week being perceived as doable from the clients point of view and if so do I do them in a row or space out a day or 2 in between. It's just as I am coming all the way from England I want to get as much tattooing done that I can handle whilst I am there to reduce the amount of trips I will have to take to finish the piece. Hope it's ok posting this in here. Cheers!1 point
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Dragons!!!
daveborjes reacted to Pleadco for a topic
Gillette, the best a man can get to shave his panther.1 point -
Hi everyone! Also could use some ideas for a design!
gougetheeyes reacted to exume for a topic
My first thought was a dragon, or any other tough as nails animal that symbolizes power1 point -
Started walking a lot more again, close to 3 miles a day, not counting what I do all day at work. Granted, this is because of car troubles, but I hope I can keep it up, maybe a couple days a week, after my car is back.1 point
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Post awesome things you have been doing recently
hogg reacted to OutOfIdeas for a topic
Sitting at a mexican restaurant now, conveniently located 50 yards from the truck stop, enjoying a Dos Equis while waiting for my food. Not a single person that's come in after me has spoken any English. I'm pretty confident this food will be delicious :D1 point -
Hi everyone! Also could use some ideas for a design!
gougetheeyes reacted to PackMan for a topic
Was thinking of a koi or koi dragon or even a lotus.1 point -
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@PackMan What does your wife like about the original design?1 point
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Mom/Son tattoo help
gougetheeyes reacted to Mark Bee for a topic
I've got a heart with an arrow through it that says "mom." I do love it, even if many think its a bit of a cliche. I'm a momma's boy at heart I guess.1 point -
oklahoma artist recommendation?
daveborjes reacted to smiling.politely for a topic
No matter whom you go to, don't go to them based on reviews on Google. Pick them based on seeing their portfolio and liking their work.1 point -
@Mick Weder - two great stories! You sound like a pretty cool dude (and of course being a cider-lover gets you lots of extra points). I'm liking breaking people's assumptions, but in the opposite way. I have no visible tattoos. The few times I've shown my back or shown a picture. "I never thought you'd be the type of person to do something like that!" I've a lot of schooling and am an engineer working in a somewhat visible federal position, so I'm pretty much the opposite of "thug looking," so I think I'm educating the other half as well.1 point
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Squidpants/Leg Mania; or, where we're at with our leg tattoos.
El Dolmago reacted to CABS for a topic
That Higgs club fits so good back there.1 point -
Squidpants/Leg Mania; or, where we're at with our leg tattoos.
cltattooing reacted to Mark Bee for a topic
I'm posting my updated legs today. I've added a few since my last post in this thread. Visible tattoos: Cat, hot air balloon, hand of glory = Chad Koeplinger Skull with flowers = Bastien Jean Higgs flash, boxer, RCAF skull, Grimm reaper = Tim Pausinger Cowgirl, Higgs flash = Glennie Whittall Panther w/ dagger, bulldog, pineapple, Scorpion = Franz Stefanik Ankle band, Hot Stuff = Nathan Draper Dollar bill, fly = Kyle Hollingdrake Space torch = Mario Desa I think that's all of them. I've got a few more lined up that should appear in the next few weeks and months.1 point -
Oh how my leg has changed in just a few short months. I think my next move will be to cap my other knee. Then I need to work on the back sides. I'm too front-heavy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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Triptych Tattoos
daveborjes reacted to taaarro for a topic
That's a diptych. A triptych would involve three backs.1 point -
Post awesome things you have been doing recently
hogg reacted to Mick Weder for a topic
Me mate just returned from 12 months in Canada. Home for a week, back on a Road King, today was catch up belting through the hills, across to the Coast, smashing fuck out of gears, riding hard,tight side by side. Yeah, still buzzing.1 point -
Mow your own lawn. No one likes seeing a person's yard go to shit ;-)1 point
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Full Back Piece Thread
Bethenny Scott reacted to SeeSea for a topic
Quick appearance on the beach. Still a lot left to do and layers to add, but it's coming together. Back in the saddle on Friday. Dude asked me, "Please don't tell me you did that all in one sitting." :rolleyes:1 point -
September 2014 Tattoo of the Month Contest
cibo reacted to David Flores for a topic
Just so you know I'm still in the game. Ashley Howell did this piece on me a few weeks ago.1 point