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    rdinak got a reaction from Hygge. in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Coming out of hibernation. It's been a while since I had fresh ink.  A couple years. Have some nice real estate on my left arm that is crying out for  a flag motiff. It took a while to get an appointment with all the virus craziness. August 28th is on the books. Waiting for my artist to get back to me on his interpretation of the Betsy Ross flag. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from Gingerninja in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Coming out of hibernation. It's been a while since I had fresh ink.  A couple years. Have some nice real estate on my left arm that is crying out for  a flag motiff. It took a while to get an appointment with all the virus craziness. August 28th is on the books. Waiting for my artist to get back to me on his interpretation of the Betsy Ross flag. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from SStu in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Coming out of hibernation. It's been a while since I had fresh ink.  A couple years. Have some nice real estate on my left arm that is crying out for  a flag motiff. It took a while to get an appointment with all the virus craziness. August 28th is on the books. Waiting for my artist to get back to me on his interpretation of the Betsy Ross flag. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from Dan in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Coming out of hibernation. It's been a while since I had fresh ink.  A couple years. Have some nice real estate on my left arm that is crying out for  a flag motiff. It took a while to get an appointment with all the virus craziness. August 28th is on the books. Waiting for my artist to get back to me on his interpretation of the Betsy Ross flag. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from pidjones in Many small or few large tattoos.   
    Big and bold will hold. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from pidjones in Post shitty things you have been doing recently   
    Selling my house because the ex wanted a few dollars more.......I hate moving worse than having a colonoscopy and wisdom tooth pulled on the same day.
    Going to buy a another house with no ghost in it and get some fresh ink to celebrate. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from SStu in Post shitty things you have been doing recently   
    Selling my house because the ex wanted a few dollars more.......I hate moving worse than having a colonoscopy and wisdom tooth pulled on the same day.
    Going to buy a another house with no ghost in it and get some fresh ink to celebrate. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from scottyg in Post shitty things you have been doing recently   
    Selling my house because the ex wanted a few dollars more.......I hate moving worse than having a colonoscopy and wisdom tooth pulled on the same day.
    Going to buy a another house with no ghost in it and get some fresh ink to celebrate. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from Dan in Post shitty things you have been doing recently   
    Selling my house because the ex wanted a few dollars more.......I hate moving worse than having a colonoscopy and wisdom tooth pulled on the same day.
    Going to buy a another house with no ghost in it and get some fresh ink to celebrate. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from JAC1961 in Post shitty things you have been doing recently   
    Selling my house because the ex wanted a few dollars more.......I hate moving worse than having a colonoscopy and wisdom tooth pulled on the same day.
    Going to buy a another house with no ghost in it and get some fresh ink to celebrate. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from michi0709 in Tipping Question   
    One thing I like about my artist. He is very down to earth and real. On my first visit I explained what I wanted. He politely told me there was no way and why. Based on his recommendation I adjusted course and booked an appointment. First tattoo exceeded expectations. Booked a second visit and we came up with a plan for a cover piece. Dude took a lot of photos and time drawing exactly what he thought would work in the theme I wanted covering a 20 year old tattoo. After three sessions we really hit it off and enjoy working together.
    My artist prefers large pieces, detailed planning, and commits to excellence. He is very careful about accepting cover work. 
    What does this have to do with tipping? A couple nice tips let my artist know I appreciated his work. These days the appointment list is getting longer. Its nice to be able to plan ahead and know exactly what to expect. When I booked my next session for next Saturday, my artist declined a deposit because he knows I will show up a few minutes early and be relaxed. So I handed him a few Cuban cigars instead. 
    Building relationships with the staff of a nice shop and your favorite artist are always good things. Excellent work, fun visits after the work is done to see how it is healing and referrals keep the best businesses going. I want my local shop to do well. If most of us are honest... Dont you want a raise where you work? Then put some good will out there and watch what happens.
     
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    rdinak got a reaction from Gingerninja in Pay per hour - how does it work?   
    One old guys opinion...which like necks..everyone has one.
    Then one thing in life you dont want to haggle over price is a well done tattoo. You get what you pay for and wear it for years. 
    Do your homework. Plan well in advance and research your artist, style of work you are seeking, and what you can afford to pay.
    My artist gives very realistic estimates. Small pieces are an exact price. Large pieces are by the hour. When working on a piece that requires multiple sessions, you might find some days you  may sit still longer than others. Factor in touch ups a couple months once the piece is done. Detailed color work in seldom done once and finished. Everyone's skin type, healing and other factors suggest additional work will be required. A good artist will be far more critical than you are. He/she will go to extreme lengths to provide work that represents their skill set. Happy customers come back and tell their friends in today's world of social media. 
    Set up time, allowing your artist a smoke break, allowing you to stretch, bs conversation are not included in an hourly fee. My artist is very realistic about backing out time paid from the minute I walked in the door to when the machine started buzzing. In return I tip well, bring gifts and send business.
     
    Question would you go to your favorite restaurant and haggle over the menu price? If you think tipping for good service is cool for your attractive waitress/waiter for a service that is one and done. By extension you are going to wear this ink for years....treat the artist with the respect the intended task deserves. 
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    rdinak got a reaction from ChoWai in One man's journey with a cover tattoo   
    Original was my first tattoo from 20 years ago. Met with my artist to see what would work. He took several photos, did an outline tracing and committed to drawing what might work. The old dragon was 20 years old and tired.  Got it on a business trip in Chicago at the Jade Dragon Tattoo Parlor. At the time a group of young, enthusiastic managers went downtown to see the iconic tattoo shop. 6 of us left with new ink. Many years later, I wanted something new, fresh and keeping with the dragon theme. 
    My artist carefully explained what colors would work, what design would work and the size of the new piece to effectively cover the old work. Little did I know this was going to be a journey, a process and commitment of many months. Once I saw the stencil and the pc screen illustrating the color choices. I decided to take the plunge.
    First session was about four-five hours for outline work.
    Second session was the beginning of shading. (4-5 hours)
    Third Session more color. ( five hours)
    Fourth Session-almost done ( Was coming down with the flu and getting cold chills and shaking thinking I was getting cold) close to 4 hours..
    Have been back for two touch up sessions and have the last one scheduled this week. If you notice the yellow areas in the whiskers and scales between the horns, a little more color saturation is needed to prevent the old image from showing through. 
    Comments-Cover work can be very complex. Its a blend of design, choosing the appropriate colors that will cover light and dark and going larger to find a design that will obscure the old work. It may never be completely invisible, however the focus of the new work will draw the eye away from the previous work. Detailed shading and design is never one and done. Plan on more than visit to get the deep color saturation you desire and to cover the old areas. I waited 30 days in between sessions to allow my skin to heal and allow my artist to see what really needed to be done next. Learned a lot about what after care products I prefer. When doing a lot of shading work, some products with lidocaine do make a difference. While you might not experience the same level of relief on line work. When shading and the pores get opened up..there is a difference.  At my age-(56) five hours is longest I can sit. Four hours is much easier. Having a cool artist that understands you and the end goal are very important. I wont be doing any more cover work but I plan on lots more ink. Have had a couple more new pieces since this piece was almost done. 
    Hope this helps those thinking about cover work. My artist explained he would much rather work on a 20 year old piece than one done six months ago.
    Just one old guys experience.
     
     




















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    rdinak got a reaction from tkruise in One man's journey with a cover tattoo   
    Original was my first tattoo from 20 years ago. Met with my artist to see what would work. He took several photos, did an outline tracing and committed to drawing what might work. The old dragon was 20 years old and tired.  Got it on a business trip in Chicago at the Jade Dragon Tattoo Parlor. At the time a group of young, enthusiastic managers went downtown to see the iconic tattoo shop. 6 of us left with new ink. Many years later, I wanted something new, fresh and keeping with the dragon theme. 
    My artist carefully explained what colors would work, what design would work and the size of the new piece to effectively cover the old work. Little did I know this was going to be a journey, a process and commitment of many months. Once I saw the stencil and the pc screen illustrating the color choices. I decided to take the plunge.
    First session was about four-five hours for outline work.
    Second session was the beginning of shading. (4-5 hours)
    Third Session more color. ( five hours)
    Fourth Session-almost done ( Was coming down with the flu and getting cold chills and shaking thinking I was getting cold) close to 4 hours..
    Have been back for two touch up sessions and have the last one scheduled this week. If you notice the yellow areas in the whiskers and scales between the horns, a little more color saturation is needed to prevent the old image from showing through. 
    Comments-Cover work can be very complex. Its a blend of design, choosing the appropriate colors that will cover light and dark and going larger to find a design that will obscure the old work. It may never be completely invisible, however the focus of the new work will draw the eye away from the previous work. Detailed shading and design is never one and done. Plan on more than visit to get the deep color saturation you desire and to cover the old areas. I waited 30 days in between sessions to allow my skin to heal and allow my artist to see what really needed to be done next. Learned a lot about what after care products I prefer. When doing a lot of shading work, some products with lidocaine do make a difference. While you might not experience the same level of relief on line work. When shading and the pores get opened up..there is a difference.  At my age-(56) five hours is longest I can sit. Four hours is much easier. Having a cool artist that understands you and the end goal are very important. I wont be doing any more cover work but I plan on lots more ink. Have had a couple more new pieces since this piece was almost done. 
    Hope this helps those thinking about cover work. My artist explained he would much rather work on a 20 year old piece than one done six months ago.
    Just one old guys experience.
     
     




















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    rdinak got a reaction from tcgjake in One man's journey with a cover tattoo   
    Original was my first tattoo from 20 years ago. Met with my artist to see what would work. He took several photos, did an outline tracing and committed to drawing what might work. The old dragon was 20 years old and tired.  Got it on a business trip in Chicago at the Jade Dragon Tattoo Parlor. At the time a group of young, enthusiastic managers went downtown to see the iconic tattoo shop. 6 of us left with new ink. Many years later, I wanted something new, fresh and keeping with the dragon theme. 
    My artist carefully explained what colors would work, what design would work and the size of the new piece to effectively cover the old work. Little did I know this was going to be a journey, a process and commitment of many months. Once I saw the stencil and the pc screen illustrating the color choices. I decided to take the plunge.
    First session was about four-five hours for outline work.
    Second session was the beginning of shading. (4-5 hours)
    Third Session more color. ( five hours)
    Fourth Session-almost done ( Was coming down with the flu and getting cold chills and shaking thinking I was getting cold) close to 4 hours..
    Have been back for two touch up sessions and have the last one scheduled this week. If you notice the yellow areas in the whiskers and scales between the horns, a little more color saturation is needed to prevent the old image from showing through. 
    Comments-Cover work can be very complex. Its a blend of design, choosing the appropriate colors that will cover light and dark and going larger to find a design that will obscure the old work. It may never be completely invisible, however the focus of the new work will draw the eye away from the previous work. Detailed shading and design is never one and done. Plan on more than visit to get the deep color saturation you desire and to cover the old areas. I waited 30 days in between sessions to allow my skin to heal and allow my artist to see what really needed to be done next. Learned a lot about what after care products I prefer. When doing a lot of shading work, some products with lidocaine do make a difference. While you might not experience the same level of relief on line work. When shading and the pores get opened up..there is a difference.  At my age-(56) five hours is longest I can sit. Four hours is much easier. Having a cool artist that understands you and the end goal are very important. I wont be doing any more cover work but I plan on lots more ink. Have had a couple more new pieces since this piece was almost done. 
    Hope this helps those thinking about cover work. My artist explained he would much rather work on a 20 year old piece than one done six months ago.
    Just one old guys experience.
     
     




















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    rdinak got a reaction from Colored Guy in When your favorite Artist leaves?   
    Every picture tells a story. Lost the dog in a nasty divorce.




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    rdinak got a reaction from JAC1961 in Don't haggle with your artist   
    Absolutely...the pride of quality work and the relationship with the artist last long after the price of great work and a tip.
    Poor work last longer... 
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    rdinak got a reaction from SStu in When your favorite Artist leaves?   
    Every picture tells a story. Lost the dog in a nasty divorce.




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    rdinak got a reaction from Gingerninja in Tattoo artists' tips   
    Minimum of 20%. Small gifts that are personal are good too. 
    Good service for a meal. Fine
    Ink I am going to enjoy for 20-25 years. Priceless
     
     
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    rdinak got a reaction from Hogrider in Experience with getting ill right after being tattooed?   
    When I was working on my dragon, I went in for a five hour session. Unknown to me, I was coming down with the flu. During the session I had chills and started shaking. Thought maybe my shirt had been off too long.
    Yes I had the real deal FLU. Doctor told me to take some time off work. I felt like crap.
    The work turned out perfectly. No one in the shop got sick.
     just felt very poor for a week. Nothing to do with the ink. I have another large piece in the drawing stages. If I even thought I was getting sick, I would reschedule out of respect to my artist.
     
    Hope this helps,
    RD
     
     
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    rdinak got a reaction from Kingdomhearts25 in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Going in for my touch up on the bulldog piece. Then making an appointment to have the rooste put on my back to tie into the dragon on my right arm.


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    rdinak got a reaction from SStu in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Going in for my touch up on the bulldog piece. Then making an appointment to have the rooste put on my back to tie into the dragon on my right arm.


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    rdinak got a reaction from Gingerninja in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Going in for my touch up on the bulldog piece. Then making an appointment to have the rooste put on my back to tie into the dragon on my right arm.


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    rdinak got a reaction from Dan in Upcoming Tattoos   
    Going in for my touch up on the bulldog piece. Then making an appointment to have the rooste put on my back to tie into the dragon on my right arm.


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    rdinak got a reaction from Dan in Post shitty things you have been doing recently   
    broke up with my gf after 6 months. Damn I hate dating new people. Especially when I am planning my next tattoo....LOL  Try explaining you are conservative, curmudgeon that loves ink. Life is good...just crazy.
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