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To me a Japanese Dragon is one of the most beautiful tattoos out there. If you're going to do a dragon on your back, do a dragon on your back. Maybe some floral elements to represent the kids. The back is such a large piece of real estate, why not go for it.

THats a nice first tattoo. So what are you planning next?

Your first tattoo is on your elbow ditch!?

Too late now. He got tattooed and therefore is stuck dating hairy bikers for the rest of his live. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :p

Trust me, when you are a reformed smoker you can smell a smoker from half a mile away. The smell will turn your stomach. It's quite odd really. Keep up the good work man!

You can never have too many dragons.

Gotcha

Huh?

Welcome to LST!

Lol, no worries. But a light hearted jab was too hard to pass up, I'm sure you understand. As far as suggestions go, I can't help you there. I have no artistic eye what so ever.

Here I thought ICP was a local thing. Since you seem to be a decent person I will spare you my ICP jokes. I live 50 miles from Detroit so I've had just about enough of those guys.

Where are you from.

Welcome Dayna. Now lets see that half sleeve.

Just incredible!

I'd second this. I have met Mason several times while getting tattooed by Kore. Mason is really a great guy, and his work speaks for itself.

I have to say the apprentice thing is really interesting and confusing to me at the same time. From what I read here I gather a apprenticeship is unpaid. I am also surprised to see some people pay to be an apprentice. How does an apprentice make a living while they apprentice? Assuming most potential apprentices are young how do they pay for an apprenticeship, work for free and take care of their obligations? This all seems very counter-intuitive to me.

I quite cold turkey 10 years ago last Christmas. I was tough, but it was one of the best choices I've ever made.

That's much better. Than you sir.

Thanks, I have been spending a lot of time looking at myself in the mirror. I am not sure how I feel about that.

Just for fun, here is my finished dragon by Kore Flatmo. Its only eight days into the month and there are already so many amazing tattoos posted. Thats pretty awesome.

Five hours has been my longest session. I don't think I could handle more time than that. I was exhausted at the end of that session.

No problem, enjoy it.

I contacted them in July and my first appointment was on Oct 26. It was harder for me to get in because we had to find times that Kore and Brenda both had openings. My wife was getting tattooed by Brenda at the same time. I just finished my first project with him last week and I'm already heading back in April to start the next one. If you like what Kore does, I would not miss a chance to work with him. As great as he is as a tattooer, he's even a better person. You will know what I mean when you meet him. BTW there is an interview with him here on the site if you want to get an idea what he is all about.

Very easy to get into. I sent an email, Kim responded the same day and we were off and running.

Thanks, I couldnt remember Mike's last name.