Thailawson

It shouldn't surprise anyone that people get judged for having tattoos.

It shouldn't surprise anyone that people get judged for having tattoos.

It shouldn't surprise anyone that people get judged for having tattoos.

Mind = blown
No words to describe the power in this tattoo.
Really iconic american traditional symbolism.

Mind = blown
No words to describe the power in this tattoo.
Really iconic american traditional symbolism.

100% agree, tattoos really get better with age.
It's like looking at vintage cars.

100% agree, tattoos really get better with age.
It's like looking at vintage cars.

Lol, you will be fine.
Don't put too much ointment on it.
Drier is better in my experience.

Thanks @Thailawson The artist is Kian Forreal based in Sydney. I went to him because I love the traditional look of his work. He has done both my sleeves, back and idiot me has already started the conversation with him about extending my 2 chest panels to a full front with Munewari. Definitely not looking forward to doing the front side.
I think we are about 70-80 hours in so far. I have had 3 decent sized tattoos removed that were in the way of the backpiece, 2 on back and 1 on thigh. We have found that those areas have required often require a 2nd pass to get the colour saturation that he wants.
I had seen Adam's work and he was on my list of maybes to start my decent new work but I really connected with Kian's style of work and plus he was only about a 4-5 hour car return trip from where I live as opposed to Adam was maybe a 16 hour return car trip. :)
@SeeSea looking amazing, must be a good feeling to be finally finished such a long process. I am a recreational Scuba diver as well and I am looking forward to being finished with my back so I can go for a few dives again. With my sleeves, back and removal I have basically been out of the water for 2 years. Even though I am in talks on continuing my work I am definitely taking a break after my back is done.
@Cork, Saw your finished pictures and it looks awesome. You too must be happy to be finished although I am sure you have plans for more. :)
Cheers
Jason.

5th night healing 4.5 hours on the 11th session of a back tattoo.
Freaking butt cheeks itch so bad!

Thanks!
Yeabutton bad I'm not floss'in gold chains and 20" rims.
But I do drive a Cadillac and I'm draped in a body suit. :)

LST,
Been coming here a while to read up on tattoos and watch the videos.
Finally decided to create an account so I can interact with the community a little more.
Really enjoy the website and look forward to sharing with y'all.

LST,
Been coming here a while to read up on tattoos and watch the videos.
Finally decided to create an account so I can interact with the community a little more.
Really enjoy the website and look forward to sharing with y'all.