Meeshka

These are beautiful. I know of some people that would enjoy this style, but not quite the look I am going for.

I have two so far and planning a third by the end of the year.  I had one small one when I met my husband 16 years ago, which I have since gotten covered up/enlarged. He has none and is not interested in ever getting any for himself. Apparently I told him that I planned on getting more when we met, but I don't remember that conversation. He appreciates art and he likes my tattoos.  He is very supportive of my future ideas. He laughs that my second was barely healed and I already have my third and fourth ideas planned in my mind.  He actually gets pretty excited for me when I show him my ideas, and he likes my artist's work so much that he suggested that I "don't cheat on him".  Funny way to put it, right? I'm feeling lucky that he supports me with whatever choices I make for my own body, I personally know others that aren't so fortunate. 

Did you see my original tiger up above? The one that had black outlines aaaaaaand....turned into a blob?  ;)  Sorry for the sarcasm, nothing personal, it's just my sense of humor.
All tattoos fade, I wish it wasn't so, but that's why you find an artist that you enjoy spending time with and want to support so you can go back for touch ups and reworks in the future. 
So for me, I hope I live long enough to see my colors fade and that I have so few worries in life that I actually care. 

Before and after of the tiger. I know it's not perfect like a traditional style, but I wanted something different.  Something other than what was available in the 80s and 90s. o.o

This is my first time posting, but I have enjoyed reading all the great advice and info for a couple months now.  What an awesome group of people here!
I got my first tattoo in 1993. Tiger flash from the wall. I still loved it through the years, but it was definitely faded and too small for my now bigger body. I procrastinated redoing it because now I'm in my 40s and I was afraid I no longer had a pain tolerance. A couple of my nieces, who each have several tattoos, told me "just do it". So I did, and now I have a beautiful, bigger tiger with cherry blossoms. I found out that my pain tolerance hasn't changed. Yay me!
I went from 4" by 1.5" to 10" by 6".  I  soon realized that I couldn't let my bigger tattoo get lonely, so a few months later I got a bouquet of poppies, lavender and cornflowers on my inner forearm by a different artist.
Now I'm already daydreaming about what to put on my upper back. I have lots of empty space!

Thank you! :)
Here's a pic of my other one. I went in for a touch up on the red about 4 weeks ago. It has tiny little bumps in it now. Could be a reaction to the red ink, or it's still healing. It's not serious, so I'm giving more time before checking with my artist. Just mentioning it now because it looks like white specks in this picture.
 

Before and after of the tiger. I know it's not perfect like a traditional style, but I wanted something different.  Something other than what was available in the 80s and 90s. o.o

Before and after of the tiger. I know it's not perfect like a traditional style, but I wanted something different.  Something other than what was available in the 80s and 90s. o.o

Before and after of the tiger. I know it's not perfect like a traditional style, but I wanted something different.  Something other than what was available in the 80s and 90s. o.o

I have *a lot* of flowers intermingled with fiercer elements. :) @Meeshka

@Meeshka Thanks! I'm hoping I'm never too old! I think I will just finish the water in the next section. The water goes up to the back of my knee so hopefully my brain will adjust to how much higher it is than the lighthouse in the front. I think I'll just try not to look at my self sideways in the mirror for a while!

It looks great to me. I agree on finishing the water, then leaving it alone for a while. Enjoy it as is before adding more. I might be an oddball though, I prefer asymmetry.
When is too old and wrinkly?  I hope that age doesn't exist. 

You can never go wrong with tigers!!

Glad to hear that you took the time to do some up-keep on the tattoo!

This is my first time posting, but I have enjoyed reading all the great advice and info for a couple months now.  What an awesome group of people here!
I got my first tattoo in 1993. Tiger flash from the wall. I still loved it through the years, but it was definitely faded and too small for my now bigger body. I procrastinated redoing it because now I'm in my 40s and I was afraid I no longer had a pain tolerance. A couple of my nieces, who each have several tattoos, told me "just do it". So I did, and now I have a beautiful, bigger tiger with cherry blossoms. I found out that my pain tolerance hasn't changed. Yay me!
I went from 4" by 1.5" to 10" by 6".  I  soon realized that I couldn't let my bigger tattoo get lonely, so a few months later I got a bouquet of poppies, lavender and cornflowers on my inner forearm by a different artist.
Now I'm already daydreaming about what to put on my upper back. I have lots of empty space!

I don't get asked these questions. I recommend you start giving off unfriendlier vibes.

This is my first time posting, but I have enjoyed reading all the great advice and info for a couple months now.  What an awesome group of people here!
I got my first tattoo in 1993. Tiger flash from the wall. I still loved it through the years, but it was definitely faded and too small for my now bigger body. I procrastinated redoing it because now I'm in my 40s and I was afraid I no longer had a pain tolerance. A couple of my nieces, who each have several tattoos, told me "just do it". So I did, and now I have a beautiful, bigger tiger with cherry blossoms. I found out that my pain tolerance hasn't changed. Yay me!
I went from 4" by 1.5" to 10" by 6".  I  soon realized that I couldn't let my bigger tattoo get lonely, so a few months later I got a bouquet of poppies, lavender and cornflowers on my inner forearm by a different artist.
Now I'm already daydreaming about what to put on my upper back. I have lots of empty space!

This is my first time posting, but I have enjoyed reading all the great advice and info for a couple months now.  What an awesome group of people here!
I got my first tattoo in 1993. Tiger flash from the wall. I still loved it through the years, but it was definitely faded and too small for my now bigger body. I procrastinated redoing it because now I'm in my 40s and I was afraid I no longer had a pain tolerance. A couple of my nieces, who each have several tattoos, told me "just do it". So I did, and now I have a beautiful, bigger tiger with cherry blossoms. I found out that my pain tolerance hasn't changed. Yay me!
I went from 4" by 1.5" to 10" by 6".  I  soon realized that I couldn't let my bigger tattoo get lonely, so a few months later I got a bouquet of poppies, lavender and cornflowers on my inner forearm by a different artist.
Now I'm already daydreaming about what to put on my upper back. I have lots of empty space!