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  1. Now here's the right thigh, work by @Stewart Robson
    14 points
  2. just emailed marius meyer planning a trip to norway. BOOM so naturally i will be contacting you @Iwar for advice, tips, etc
    10 points
  3. Damn, wish I knew we were practically family! I would've come gotten a close up look at your butt! - - - Updated - - - It looks like SFO is the new Xmas.
    7 points
  4. Reyeslv

    Latest tattoo lowdown.....

    Here's the latest from @Stewart Robson from yesterday at Black Heart. Left thigh yesterday and right thigh today. That is a really nice pice from Grez @dari snuck a peek when you were showing Stewart.....
    6 points
  5. Got in a session with Henning yesterday at Kings Avenue Manhattan. Haven't seen him in a year and naturally he had a lot of catching up to do on the back piece in comparison to the head start Rubendall has had, haha. It was another 6+ hour session and it was pretty brutal. Side ribs and spine are no fun as you'll see in the pictures and I found myself constantly questioning..."Why am I doing to this myself???" Probably the worst pain I have felt so far getting tattooed. We managed to line and shade the background on my right side and also part of my lower back. I will see Henning again this Friday to line some more feathers and shade in the left side background and maybe finish coloring my koi thigh piece. Strangely ironic that this is marathon week in NYC (The ING NYC Marathon to be exact) because that is what these crammed in LONG sessions feel like. But totally worth it in the end. Enjoy the pics folks. Doing some drawing to get a feel of what left side will be like come Friday Laying down the background and connecting it to Rubendall's work A little more close up with a different angle Masters watching masters at work: Chris O'donnell and Richard Pinch observing and lending advice to Henning. I was in awe! Can't see much from this pic but we got a lot done and I was totally spent. More to come this Friday
    6 points
  6. Here is a terrible photo of what I got from Tony Nilsson while at NY Adorned over the weekend. Great dude and a really humble young tattooer. I'm stoked I went and got something from him while he was here in the states. Being that I really don't post all that much I've gotten a little behind, but I have some new stuff from Grez, Steve Boltz, and Bob Roberts that I'll try and get some photos of as well. It's funny because I am not a fan of forums or posting pictures of tattoos online in the slightest, but there is something so enjoyable about this site that I find myself always coming back and wanting to share. The tattoos that have been getting posted all over this forum are really mind blowing. There's too many people to mention, but I've been real jealous lately browsing around. Hopefully, whatever I throw up someone enjoys 1/100th the amount of how I feel about the O'Donnell or Rubendall (just to name a few) pieces that I get to see on here.
    6 points
  7. hogg

    Full Back Piece Thread

    Having seen the completed* piece in person on Saturday, I have to interject that photos do it no justice at all. It's a truly stunning tattoo, rife with detail, and I'm lucky I got to see it up close. *Of course, nothing stays "completed" for long on @Reyeslv!
    5 points
  8. Graeme

    Skulls Skulls Skulls

    I spent a long time looking at the pictures on IG of that one today, it is so unbelievably good. It's so bold and powerful yet there's this really remarkable subtlety there like with that almost spectral Sri Yantra in the middle of his chest. It's easy sometimes to get down about all the negative things happening in tattooing at the moment, but then you see something like that and that tattoos like that are being made right now and you realise that we're in a really incredible time for tattooing.
    5 points
  9. Reyeslv

    Full Back Piece Thread

    Here is my Backpiece from @Stewart Robson started in London at FST November 2011. Did sessions in New York at Saved, SOG 2012, FST again in March and July 2013 and complete this past weekend at SOG. So between 2 continents, 3 cities and 60 isn hours this part of the journey is over. The piece is in the process of extending down the thighs and that will be completed at the end of November. Then we begin the front, have the subject picked out and stewart will be taking traces of me today.
    5 points
  10. HaydenRose

    Autism and Tattoo

    I think you'll find professional tattooers are pretty stand-up people and will be more than helpful giving you the tattoo and experience you strive for. Everything you just said you should say to a prospective tattooer. Just be honest and they will work with you. If you're worried about giving off the wrong vibe while planning a tattoo, maybe reach out to them via email, so you can take the time to articulate what you want to say. As for working around your ticks and stimms, the tattooer will be able to brainstorm options better. My suggestion that comes to mind would be to request a private tattoo session to block out the sensory overload of a busy shop. Some artists that do big japanese scale works have private studios to accomodate the client's privacy and the long sessions. As for the reference material, just show them what you have and what you want. If they're into it, they will work with you to get you the best tattoo possible. Where are you located? Perhaps we can suggest some artists. Or do you already have an artist in mind?
    4 points
  11. I had a friend who would wear all black to the shop everyday and touch up any color pigment stains with a sharpie. - - - Updated - - - Probably doesn't work on Gwar blood.
    4 points
  12. Ha! I always called it a "bedspread" when I was a kid, but at some point it seems everyone just started calling them comforters. Which is a weird, weird term. I also take issue with "hoodie" and "beanie" but none of this has anything to do with what this thread is about..
    4 points
  13. SStu

    Skulls Skulls Skulls

    a new one from Hooper:
    4 points
  14. Iwar

    Latest tattoo lowdown.....

    x2 .....I'm a lazy fuck, and you said it so perfectly. Seriously though, these last pages has been something else. I think we're in the golden age of the "Latest Tattoo Lowdown" thread.
    4 points
  15. dari

    Latest tattoo lowdown.....

    The Tim Lehi tiger wraps around the front of my shin and the tail goes up the front of my thigh. I love Tim's tiger's so much, they make me angry. Grez did that Durga on me earlier today, I'm waiting for the swelling to hit. He's real light handed, so I'm sure tomorrow will be worse than getting tattooed. I know pic isn't amazing, I took it myself with iPad, heels touching, and toes turned out. If I just stood straight on, they could see each other, but we couldn't see them. That picture really does a disservice to the tiger, you can't see the awesomeness of the colors of the face or how it flows, but it's probably better that way. I know it would only make @hogg angry.
    4 points
  16. Hey now don't go dissing MoistTowelette like that.
    3 points
  17. 3 points
  18. @gougetheeyes At first I thought it was tattoo slang for some kind of japanese underwear, the thong type, that you would wear to the studio as to feel more comfortable while getting your ass tattooed.
    3 points
  19. Can we all just step back for two seconds here? Oh, just getting rad tattoos from Grez, Henning, McStay, Stewart.. @dari good to see you posting again! @Reyeslv nice blackbutt, @slayer longest knee of all time! That devil's got a Spider Murphy's feel to it.. @xmowglix she is purty. @Deb Yarian saw your updates from SF looks like you had a blast! And @everyone you guys are all my heroes.
    3 points
  20. Graeme

    New from Oz :)

    Trevor McStay is one of the best anywhere.
    3 points
  21. This thread made me learn what a "comforter" is!
    3 points
  22. cltattooing

    Skulls Skulls Skulls

    One of my favorite pieces that I have. By Darl Gnau of Charmed Life Tattoo & Gallery in Baltimore.
    3 points
  23. After my tattoo bonanza recently at the London Convention I was really worried about two tattoos I'd gotten. They're both around my right knee so when the second tattoo was done the tattooer creamed in both the new tattoo and the tattoo from yesterday and wrapped it in cling film. I've heard you shouldn't use any cream when you do re-wraps so I was a bit worried there all ready. When I got home that evening the cling film had fallen off, leaving my two tattoos rubbing against my unwashed and well used 5 month old jeans. I jumped into the shower and got cleaned as thoroughly as I could, no soap, no hot water. I didn't have any additional cling film so I slept in the bed without (usually always keep the wrap on until the next morning) and then got cleaned again. Proceeded with my usual after care method: bephanten and cold water cleaning 4-5 times a day. For the coming 10 days these two tattoos looked like SHIT. The first 5 days I had been eating aspirin as to not get an infection or something that would make it worse. Yet I had super thick scabs, lines underneath that seemed to be blurred, the solid black was all spotty with grays. I said to myself that I will need severe touch ups on these two. Even a week after these first 10 days my skin was so dry and scaly it felt like I was becoming a lizard. But they both came out nice. Might have to do a small touch up on one of them, but nothing major. And I thought they were both f.u.c.k.e.d. Moral to the story: keep it simple, hygiene routine above everything, don't panic, don't get tricked into buying some Tatz Magick Kream 2000, eat well, sleep well, don't get sick. I think there is a lot more contributing to how well/fast you heal than if your cream has this and that in it. If your tattooer made a solid tattoo, it's going to stick. Just think of it as an open wound for the first 4 days, add some bephanten and you're safe. Some times the process takes longer, don't sweat it. /healing guru with only black n gray tattoos, signing out :cool:
    2 points
  24. You've got NOTHING to be self-conscious about bro with the amazing work that you have. And it ain't easy keeping this girlish figure, pwahahahaha
    2 points
  25. a1steaks

    Full Back Piece Thread

    Also @ironchef, please get some love handles so I'm not so self-conscious when I post pics!
    2 points
  26. hogg

    Full Back Piece Thread

    @ironchef, your work is becoming more mindblowing by the day. Also, you have great hair.
    2 points
  27. That is amazing. Thanks for sharing all the photos. And your coverage makes your naked ass look clothed so I can look at it at work! - - - Updated - - - Love that Kuniyoshi print, love that back piece.
    2 points
  28. Abyss

    New Guy!

    Alrighty, finally got time to take some flicks of my arm. Here it is, still got the belly eyes, horns, hair, mouth, and spine left and voila! - - - Updated - - - The lettering is designed by my crew mate and mentor, Mr. Totem and tattooed by my sensei Horitoyo from Kofu Yamanashi Japan.
    2 points
  29. @jayessebee sure does drive fast though! John, you know, I even relate to levels of social anxiety, but you always come off as polite and genuine, and to me, that makes for a good friend. I enjoy the different idiosyncracies individuals hold. I mean, most people who encounter me assume I'm just a jolly bald guy (which doesn't always play well in tattoo shops, but that is how I personally deal with discomfort), but I've got some sass when need be. Thanks for always being rad.
    2 points
  30. The rock skull in that location makes me think of the phrase "a hard head makes a soft ass."
    2 points
  31. From the same people who did this great interview with Mike The Athens, here's one with Tas who currently tattoos at Into You in London: Tas Danazoglou | heartbeatink.gr
    2 points
  32. Welcome to LST. If you want ultra-realistic ocean creatures you need to get in touch with Deano Cook.
    2 points
  33. Stealing that for my signature.
    2 points
  34. This is good.
    2 points
  35. I remember leaving a perfect Sailor Jerry butterfly on the sheets in a hotel in Chicago, with no idea whether they would come out and worried I'd be charged for sheets. So I balled the sheets up to try to hide the stains hahaha.
    2 points
  36. @Fermin, please do not use citronella on your skin. Don't use it on your dog, either, some dogs can have a very bad reaction. There are many, many, many essential oils that can be used neat, but most would be too harsh for a fresh tattoo. The only oil to ever put on a tattoo is lavender, and that's mixed with a carrier oil. And do make sure it's actually lavender, from a reputable company like Oshadii or Simplers or Young Living. There's 70% more products on the market that say "lavender oil" than there is lavender grown in the world. I have used this to heal a tattoo, but dryer always seems to be better for me. There's a reason everyone hates the word "moist."
    2 points
  37. While the garment is dry, try pouring a bit of hydrogen peroxide on the inked area. It should loosen it, and lift it off the material. This also works great on removing blood from clothing and carpet. You know, in case you damage someone, and need to clean-up. LOL
    2 points
  38. SStu

    Panther Tattoos

    Nice stuff from Claudia Desabe
    2 points
  39. Reyeslv

    Full Back Piece Thread

    That is correct, I changed my mind. Actually I changed my wife's mind. She was hoping we wouldn't have to do all this travel for tattoos. fortunately she's awesome and let me have my way......
    2 points
  40. 6+ hours yesterday with Henning Jorgensen at Kings Avenue Manhattan. Check the full back piece thread for full report!
    2 points
  41. Here's the progress so far on my knee tattoo from Matt at invisible nyc
    2 points
  42. beez

    Latest tattoo lowdown.....

    from the convention ;p
    2 points
  43. One time I was tattooing this girl's ankle and she meowed her way through the whole tattoo as her 'pain management.' It was a trial.
    2 points
  44. @CultExciter I should warn you that I'm an Okie and grew up thinking that phrases like "He's drunker 'n Cooter Brown!" were normal and everyday phrases...so... ;) "He's got more pills than Dr. Carter!" and so forth.
    1 point
  45. I've found that I heal the best when I do as little as possible to my tattoo, but I do take arnica tablets before, during, and after getting tattooed to mitigate the worst of the bruising and swelling. I still swell and maybe bruise a bit depending on the spot, but it seems to be better than when I didn't take the arnica.
    1 point
  46. Not work related, but study related :) I've studied anthropology for 4 years now, and I have a voodoo doll tattooed on me. No job related to it yet, but I do love anthropology and have a huge fascination for culture, society and religion and their impact on the individual, so it's pretty suiting. If I do end up working with it, I guess it'll be a job related tattoo :p
    1 point
  47. Had a few more sessions with Horitomo over the past few months. I think we have one more outlining session to go. I'll post pics when the outline is done.
    1 point
  48. Cathrine Inked

    Hello! :)

    Hi! So, new to LTS, but not to tattoos or tattoo forums in general :) 22 years old from Norway, been getting tattooed for longer than I should have.. I've got a couple tattoos; Full sleeve on my right arm that is currently being touched up massively. Originally done 4-3 years ago, but my artists has gotten so much better with color since then, so he decided to have a proper go at fixing it up a bit! Also have my left upper arm done, a piece on my back, stomach/hips, back of both legs, shin/side of one leg, some small ones on the inside of my calves, a piece on my thigh.. Some large pieces, some small and silly pieces! All in color, but a few different styles. Put up some pics in my gallery, feel free to check it out :) I've worked as a shop manager in a tattoo shop for a bit over a year as well, and love it! Other than that, I'm a loud, foul mouthed freak at times, but I'll try to be on my best behavior! ;) So.. yeah. Hi! :)
    1 point
  49. this is my girlfriend's newest from ashley love at ny adorned in nyc, I am way too jealous
    1 point
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