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Jill Bonny has my vote! She's done both my arms and back.

Lance outdid me, but Jill did my back, too.

You have made excellent decisions.

You get the best goddamned tattoos, @Wilhell.

Welcome Laura! Nice intro. I am sure I'm not the only person here who would love to see pictures of your tattoos.

That big torso devil from Theo Mindell is on me! We have finished everything now except the last bit of fire/flames. Next/Last appt coming up in April to kill the beast.

Wait, you're AP? Hahaha. That took me way too long to figure out.

Welcome to LST!

Super cool. Who's doing it?

Great story, @Colored Guy, and cool idea for a thread, @cltattooing.

I love the feel of a shop crushed with flash. I've been in a few shops that have next to no flash on the walls, and it always feels very odd to me--even elitist at times. Plus, there's something about seeing artists deal with walk-ins that I really like. The negotiation, the hustle (on both sides of the dummy rail), and the end result.

Panthers and roses is an unbeatable combo.

I have both arms, chest, part of one hand, my other hand completely done, half of one leg, some stomach and some fingers. I am probably one of the oldest guys in the company and work as a creative director. I also dress pretty preppy and i'm pretty clean cut.

From one CD to another, welcome! Got any pics of your tattoos?

But Filip Leu getting tacos in the Mission. Priceless.

I forgot about that guy! Didn't we have Rob thinking it was really him for a minute?

This photo of a (very) young Filip is amazing on a few levels. First and foremost, he has a pretty good amount of work on him for a child. And secondly, how badass is that reaper he's putting on?

Whoa! Huge congrats, @ShawnPorter. Gorgeous photo. Thank you for sharing it.

I was just thinking about your story of the visiting Japanese co-worker who grabbed your arm to look at your tattoos, only to be (rightfully) shamed by you. Then you learned that he had a full suit! I miss your contributions around here.

Beautifully done, my friend.

That and I am just realizing...I have no snakes :eek: ! I'm hardly a proper tattooed person!...must remedy this year...

What is this horseshit? Remedy that post-haste.

@gougetheeyes @MrsGougeTheEyes I regularly have fantasies of moving to smaller, isolated towns. And maybe I like "murder she wrote" and "haven" and other shows based in small town maine. ;p

So I am excited to hear what happens when/if you move!

Ha! Murder She Wrote was filmed in Mendocino, CA. Which has kind of a Maine vibe, minus the feet of snow.

Your leg looks so good, @Mark Bee. And @chrisnoluck, I love everything about that hand tattoo. The size, the layout, the execution, the subject, the placement. All perfect.

Nice intro--welcome!

My buddies from California moved there a few years ago and opened this place: https://www.facebook.com/hellagoodtacos

SUPER nice people: a couple with four (!) kids. I wish I could go sample their food, so let me live vicariously.

JEEBUS, @majorpenalty. I'll like that one 10 times out of 10. And I'm so into your PAD set, @KBeee!

Which artist are you considering? There are a few Norwegians on this board with incredible tattoos who could help steer you to a great artist.

Horitomo posted a pic of the work in progress on my gut. Check it.

Instagram

And it's unsurprisingly fantastic.

To the OP, I can pretty much guarantee that was a classic eagle design that Bert put on you. I highly doubt he drew that custom for you. He most likely was flipping through some classic flash designs, saw that eagle, and performed that eagle. The other tattoo was done by someone probably looking at the exact same design.

This is my take on it, too. When you get a classic design, you can be assured that it won't be unique. I used to think that unique tattoos were where it's at, but now, I go for tattoos that look like tattoos. Which means they look like something that's already been applied to plenty of other people.

Also: your eagle is awesome!