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Sorry, the black and grey realism guy I use is apparently a prima donna so....

Just got published for the second time. This time a 70 page chapter on Fluid Power in this
http://www.amazon.com/Machinerys-Handbook-30th-Large-Print/dp/083113092X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1461191643&sr=1-2&keywords=machinery%27s+handbook

The sharpies sound like a nice idea since they are useful and hard to find as you say. I would plan to cash tip on top though.....i have given a gift once but my standard large tip was also offered and accepted at the same time. My gift was maple syrup, since I live where it is made and cheaply available but costs a fortune where the tattoo was done.

I once was at a party and approached a local tattoo artist with the intention of asking if she was interested in doing my next piece. She asked to see my tattoo, which I was aware was lame as I was just starting out. When she saw it, she turned around and walked away without saying a word. I was pretty bummed.

Later when she did my sleeve I mentioned to her what had happened years before and made the point that everyone has to start somewhere.

The sharpies sound like a nice idea since they are useful and hard to find as you say. I would plan to cash tip on top though.....i have given a gift once but my standard large tip was also offered and accepted at the same time. My gift was maple syrup, since I live where it is made and cheaply available but costs a fortune where the tattoo was done.

The sharpies sound like a nice idea since they are useful and hard to find as you say. I would plan to cash tip on top though.....i have given a gift once but my standard large tip was also offered and accepted at the same time. My gift was maple syrup, since I live where it is made and cheaply available but costs a fortune where the tattoo was done.

I once was at a party and approached a local tattoo artist with the intention of asking if she was interested in doing my next piece. She asked to see my tattoo, which I was aware was lame as I was just starting out. When she saw it, she turned around and walked away without saying a word. I was pretty bummed.

Later when she did my sleeve I mentioned to her what had happened years before and made the point that everyone has to start somewhere.

I once was at a party and approached a local tattoo artist with the intention of asking if she was interested in doing my next piece. She asked to see my tattoo, which I was aware was lame as I was just starting out. When she saw it, she turned around and walked away without saying a word. I was pretty bummed.

Later when she did my sleeve I mentioned to her what had happened years before and made the point that everyone has to start somewhere.

I once was at a party and approached a local tattoo artist with the intention of asking if she was interested in doing my next piece. She asked to see my tattoo, which I was aware was lame as I was just starting out. When she saw it, she turned around and walked away without saying a word. I was pretty bummed.

Later when she did my sleeve I mentioned to her what had happened years before and made the point that everyone has to start somewhere.

Love that bee!

Ha, thanks. No color, just black and grey shading. Lots more to do with it. I went to the black and grey master, so hopefully it will finish up photorealistic.
It's funny, I showed my back at the start of the session and the only reaction was "lookit all that white skin!" It was a relief for sure.

The body pain from laying all twisted is godawful! About 5 or 6 hours in now.
Hitting the iced tea and trail mix now.

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Just got to the hotel from the studio. Planning to add to sleeve out the calf. Looking for ideas.
Shane O'Neill at Infamous Tattoo.

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Just got to the hotel from the studio. Planning to add to sleeve out the calf. Looking for ideas.
Shane O'Neill at Infamous Tattoo.

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Just got published for the second time. This time a 70 page chapter on Fluid Power in this
http://www.amazon.com/Machinerys-Handbook-30th-Large-Print/dp/083113092X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1461191643&sr=1-2&keywords=machinery%27s+handbook

Spent my advance on tattoos, of course.

Just got to the hotel from the studio. Planning to add to sleeve out the calf. Looking for ideas.
Shane O'Neill at Infamous Tattoo.

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Just got to the hotel from the studio. Planning to add to sleeve out the calf. Looking for ideas.
Shane O'Neill at Infamous Tattoo.

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Just got to the hotel from the studio. Planning to add to sleeve out the calf. Looking for ideas.
Shane O'Neill at Infamous Tattoo.

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Just got to the hotel from the studio. Planning to add to sleeve out the calf. Looking for ideas.
Shane O'Neill at Infamous Tattoo.

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Just got to the hotel from the studio. Planning to add to sleeve out the calf. Looking for ideas.
Shane O'Neill at Infamous Tattoo.

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Nice one!
I am also going for the outer calf. I would like a skull and some maple leaves. We are going to see what we can accomplish in one day so it may not turn into a sleeve unless I make another trip. I have been working with this artist on my back tattoo for a couple of years now but this was my last planned trip (8 hour drive).
I leave in the morning!
I decided on a barn owl because they are nocturnal and symbolize secrets. As a survivor of significant child abuse those two concepts have a lot of meaning for me. This is a tattoo of ownership of my past. I plan an upward facing koi sleeve for when I have progressed enough in therapy that my flashbacks stop. That will be a triumphant tattoo.

I am deciding on my next tattoo which will be on the 25th. I owe the artist a concept by Monday so he can draw something up.
I know I want a barn owl.
I have an entire forearm open, and alternatively a calf. I have a full day sitting scheduled.
I am torn something fierce. Here are the two concepts I need to choose one and possibly refine it.
1) forearm sleeve idea. Barn owl showing its back on a maple branch on inner forearm with maple leaves on both inner and outer. Black/grey maybe hints of orange on leaves.
Here is the owl image
2) outer calf piece. Barn owl standing on skull. Black/grey.

Any thoughts?

Spent my advance on tattoos, of course.

Thanks. The editor liked my book, so he asked me to write something for this one.