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*wash

appears very good for the style, the problem being that watercolor tattoos aren't typically recommended, as they'll be a was in a few years' time.

good luck.

you don't have to explain shit to anyone man

man, my ass and thighs don't hurt nearly at all, even though everyone else says they're the worst.

my back is what kills!

yeah, that's the sense of loss at not being fully able to witness our back(sides)!

if you're moisturizing a lot it's probably just a clogged pore, which is very common

so interesting to hear the stories.

for mine, it was like, "here's my hourly rate."

"here are some ideas; I think this one"

deposit.

show up.

let the journey begin.....

47 minutes ago, SStu said:

Yeah, you'll forget about the pain. 

That's one reason women have more than 1 baby 😮 😄

that's what they say hahahaha

50 minutes ago, pidjones said:

It only takes me a couple days to forget the pain. Your new art looks great!

man I wish!

On 2/20/2019 at 6:07 AM, BastaDi said:

To be honest never understand love for japanese tattoo. My friend once did tattoo with japanese ieroglifs, and well it didn't go well. Translation was hilarious

I assume you're not seeing real or good Japanese tattooing....

it really is too late now....

I see what you're saying but it looks like a really well done piece.

I think once you live with it for a while you'll be really happy with it.

My advice is to enjoy it!

2 hours ago, JessicaRae said:

Hey everyone! Finally had my biopsy appointment and results.  Sarcoid granulomas. 😞  @bbontheb 

jesus!

so is this unrelated to the tattoo? the tattoo just exacerbated it?

very sorry to hear this.

12 hours ago, JAC1961 said:

I messaged the shop thru FB and got nothing, I may try calling in a day or two.

weird

32 minutes ago, JAC1961 said:

Great work everyone.

I'm actually trying to get a memorial piece for my mom and dad, but haven't heard back from my original choice in artists.  It's been 2 weeks since I emailed him (his preferred method of contact) and I'm about to switch to someone else.

might be worth emailing again?

mine is a bit different, but I got it well after she died. it's a minogame: a Japanese folk turtle with seaweed on its back, surrounded by waves and maple leaves. it represents felicity and longevity, and for me it represents my mother who liked fall and the ocean.

death sucks, death sucks so much, but at least we can get nice tattoos

9 hours ago, Runs4fun said:

My Mom passed away 12/18/18 so to honor her I got this little diddy today on my right calf

 

Done by Guy Jones Lucky Buddah Tattoo Sacramento Ca 

so very sorry to hear that; it's good to be able to memorialize her in this way.

it's just healing

do NOT laser it.

I think we all feel a little bummed when things don't turn out as we envision it, but that's why you have to trust your artist, and trust you made the right decision choosing your artist.

kirin usually look the way you describe, with the legs sticking up at the back/in the air, and the head in the front. and they're a mythological animal, so....

all my pieces are meaningful: my backpiece is the Buddhist protector of the heavenly musicians--I'm a musician.

on my calf I've got a minogame in autumn with water--a minogame symbolizes long life and happiness, and for me represents my mother.

4 minutes ago, kmags said:

Nice! only question is, post where? 

oy, I'm not sure!

11 minutes ago, kmags said:

cannot figure out why I am not able to post on any other forums except this one, so if anyone has advice on brown ink please let me know here

I think you have to post a few times before you can get into other forums.

cheers!

cool idea.

this year it was all backpiece all the time: we finished the background and red and started the green.

this coming year I hope to finish the whole damn thing!

I'm a WASP and covered in traditional Japanese!

if you want to mix it up then keeping styles consistent doesn't seem so important. that's a typical American approach. it'd be up to your artist to make it work visually.

cheers!

started the green!!