AtomicMagpye

Off to get some wind in my sails this afternoon Ministry of Ink Farnham UK Earth.

Here is my latest tattoo. Just finished it last Thursday. Four hour ribs session 😬

I had another session on my Asian tiger half sleeve last Friday to do the shading.  Still really happy with it and my choice of artist.  I also determined from that appointment that 4 hours at a time is as much as I want to do.  Really looking forward to adding the color and finishing up in 3 weeks.
 

Here is an update on my Fudo and Dragon sleeve from Scott Sylvia. 

I grew up as a kid that was bullied and did all I could to not stand out or be notice as to not bring down more hurtful things upon myself.  I also had a mom that as good as she was, was a child of the depression and wasn't at all accepting of things she wasn't familiar with.  Add to that, I spent my adult life working in a profession that no matter how open minded they claimed to be, didn't want any nonconformists.  I just admired tattoos and don't really consider them a possibility.  I had one coworker with tattoos and occasionally talked to him about getting one.
I was fortunate enough to retire early.  It took a month or so, but it dawned me that I no longer had any of those restraints and could do as I damn well pleased.  First I got my ears pierced and then my first tattoo.  It's been very liberating to kinda give the world the bird, lol.  I'm currently part way thru a half sleeve and spend most nights cruise the net dreaming of future work and artists.

Went to the rather excellent Brighton Tattoo Convention yesterday - didn't plan on getting a tattoo... but the marvellous Habba Nero was there handpoking runes.... it seemed rude not to really....  Tis on my lower leg.   Never been non-machined before - it was very gentle.

Went to the rather excellent Brighton Tattoo Convention yesterday - didn't plan on getting a tattoo... but the marvellous Habba Nero was there handpoking runes.... it seemed rude not to really....  Tis on my lower leg.   Never been non-machined before - it was very gentle.

nice ! that's on my short list for sure to add to my collection.

Went to the rather excellent Brighton Tattoo Convention yesterday - didn't plan on getting a tattoo... but the marvellous Habba Nero was there handpoking runes.... it seemed rude not to really....  Tis on my lower leg.   Never been non-machined before - it was very gentle.

That post was useless without photos I'm sorry.
 
Edit ignore my mum's living room, kids party.

Kraken.... goes with the boat... done today ... 

Kraken.... goes with the boat... done today ... 

Had this Hulk/Banner metamorphosis piece recently by Amy Edwards at Dark Horse Collective near Sutton Coldfield. Two six hour sittings 😬, but worth every second. Banner was fresh, & the Hulk was part healed in the pic.

I posted this in the new tattoo section, but this one is finally done. I may expand on it, but not right now. Started last year in late September, next was late October, late November and this past Wednesday. Total of around 12 hours. Last session was pure murder even there was 2 months from the previous session. I like it.
 

Kraken.... goes with the boat... done today ... 

@AtomicMagpyeSeems to be going well. First night there was some swelling and definitely sore, but the swelling is gone and only one spot near my arm pit that's still slightly tender to the touch.  I'm really happy with it, I think it will turn out great.

@JAC1961 - hows the healing going - tattoo looks great so far - will be great to see progress as it goes...  2 hours sounds rapid!

I'm super stoked. Yesterday I started my second tattoo, a tiger half sleeve on my left arm.  Done by Jeff Stress at Enso Tattoo in Columbus, Ohio.  I'll try to get better pics, this one is right after the fact.  Two things that amazed me, that it only took Kevin 2 hours and how much the pain level can change in just a matter of a couple inches.
 

@JAC1961 - thanks... ship was ok over two sessions - was convinced kraken wouldn't be too bad for one sitting... was wrong  ... final bits of white highlights resulted in a certain amount of fortitude failure :-)

@AtomicMagpye Ha! That's a tender spot for sure but it's done and you never have to do it again. Unless of course, you do the other side....
I distinctly remember getting my right ribs done. It was only a four hour session and thankfully we finished. I remember calling my husband immediately after to tell him to slap me if I ever decide to do my left ribs. Within a month, I was planning my left ribs...*face palm.*
(Note: he didn't slap me but he did remind me of the phone call!)

Kraken.... goes with the boat... done today ... 

Release the Kraken! So rad. Happy healing. @AtomicMagpye

@AtomicMagpyeYour ship and Kraken are absolutely great!  I bet that was a test of endurance and fortitude.

Kraken.... goes with the boat... done today ...