Oiocha

Here is what we got done this weekend. 

Here is what we had before.

 
 

Here is what we got done this weekend. 

Here is what we had before.

 
 

Here is what we got done this weekend. 

Here is what we had before.

 
 

Here is what we got done this weekend. 

Here is what we had before.

 
 

Here is what we got done this weekend. 

Here is what we had before.

 
 

So, I recall being asked if I was going to do the other side after I posted my left side's tattoo here some months ago... yes, yes yes, fine, you win; you were right. I couldn't leave it unbalanced.
Discussed it with Horifuji after my last appointment for the left side and I asked him what he would suggest. He suggested Sojobo on the right shoulder to keep the theme consistent. The karasu tengu on the left shoulder would need to be supervised, anyway.
Horifuji at State of Grace in San Jose USA. Outline and details machine, almost all colour tebori. 
Great shop, great people, great experience, great artist. Links to his Instagram posts as the photos are much clearer than what I can do.
And both sides from the front...
 
 

<10 days until I finally get back to Horitomo! Happy but nervous about pain tolerance, hopefully we'll make some good progress!

<10 days until I finally get back to Horitomo! Happy but nervous about pain tolerance, hopefully we'll make some good progress!

have been away for a bit, just realized i didn't post up the finished work from Scott Sylvia...the guy who bailed on this drawing totally lost out! :)

Unexpected cancellation has resulted in the opportunity to add to the kraken/ship/aeolus this afternoon - nice when that happens :-)... skeletal hand holding a night and day hourglass... why not.

<10 days until I finally get back to Horitomo! Happy but nervous about pain tolerance, hopefully we'll make some good progress!

<10 days until I finally get back to Horitomo! Happy but nervous about pain tolerance, hopefully we'll make some good progress!

as promised...
7 pics failed to upload. i may or may not try to figure out which ones failed and see if they're worth another shot.
ENJOY!
 

Pretty good day for my wife and I at Smith Street. Angel Fish for her by Frank William and a koi for me by Eli Quinters. 

image from Steve's Instagram of my new baby.  That man FLIES through tattoos and is the largest man I've met in my whole life.  Sweet as a peach, warm, intelligent, socialite at the convention and artistic and brilliant (in my opinion)

image from Steve's Instagram of my new baby.  That man FLIES through tattoos and is the largest man I've met in my whole life.  Sweet as a peach, warm, intelligent, socialite at the convention and artistic and brilliant (in my opinion)

image from Steve's Instagram of my new baby.  That man FLIES through tattoos and is the largest man I've met in my whole life.  Sweet as a peach, warm, intelligent, socialite at the convention and artistic and brilliant (in my opinion)

hopefully your mom's boyfriend is an experienced professional tattooer that works in a reputable shop.

I can't wait for the days where I can do that with my partner.

I had to go back and look a few times. I swear I thought he was getting red inked in. I agree with Hogrider, doctor ASAP. Definitely not something a forum needs to diagnose.

give it time. listen to them if you felt like they were worth the money to put it there, they are worth the money to listen to.

@Makmak woah thats really red! might want to seriously talk to your artist about what products to use and how to keep your tattoos from getting so angry (hygiene, aftercare, brands to use for said care).  Secondly go to a dermatologist, any number of things could have happened or you might just be using something that is irritating the tattoo/skin.

So my wife and I are going to New York City next weekend for a long child free weekend and this morning I was a little bored and got to thinking and next thing you know I called Smith Street and made us each an appointment. We plan to just walk in and pick something off the wall. I gotta tell you- we are both looking forward to it. 

It's not much news but one month from today, I leave for my west coast tattoo bender. The countdown is on!

Hey @oboogie, what's not healed? 
I jacked mine up by wearing jeans on day four, so I have a nice crusty scab on the outside hinge that just won't heal. I am sure that it will but F.