Pleadco

(Fight.....the....urge...)

" If you watched the whole thing, you are probably also a fan of family guy. I think I'll follow up this thread by sitting down with my family to talk about politics and religion. Whoooo!

I fully admit to being a judgmental asshole sometimes :). Unfortunately that seems to just be a part of the human condition. In general I don't mind text tattoos, my wife has a lovely one pertaining to our union, don't ask me to remember what it says off the top of my head (looks over his shoulder <.< ---->.> ). They can look good, and I will never deny that there is an art to calligraphy. Whether it be the images behind the text, or the text itself, as long as the tattoo is done WELL that's what I would care about. Of course is the bottom line. I've got a tattoo that is both tribal'ish and has text in it, ack! (see scar's tattoo from fma.) Some people will undoubtedly snicker at that, but you know what? Fuck em :) As long as your text has meaning to you, and makes you happy, that's what matters.

Aquaphor started kicking my ass with a fun allergic reaction on last week's tattoo. I switched to Burt's and that has been lovely. I've only had to use it very sparingly, especially with Washington being as humid as it is.

I got your back. http://http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/random-crap/3691-thread-posting-while-inebriated.html

I love it when people get their own names on themselves. I have much a similar reaction to these as to when I see a civic rolling down the street with a giant "HONDA" on the windshield. There is a certain level of retarded narcissism involved.

That sounds like a challenge. It just.....keeps.......going..

Cool beans bud :) I never meant to be overly specific. It's cool that you've identified your interests and make responsible choices based on that. I personally have made the choice to live a life that revolves more around the relationships I have (wife, kids, friends) rather than the things that I do. If I were younger and single I would have loved to have been able to throw myself into jiujitsu or tattoing, but I by no means regret my meager skill set and happy family :). Cheers bud! Edit---"Nazi dick march." awesome.

Most definitely! The art can be awesome and definitely draw the eye. Like a peacock with colorful feathers. Although that peacock may be a real asshole. :)

Here you go buddy. Always makes me feel better after watching.

WWJCD? What Would Jean Claude Do? The answer is; Sonic Boom! You can work that underneath the chest piece.

Grats to Scott :) I've been teaching my 7 and 9 year old kickboxing and jiujitsu. They are really good kids, but I'm waiting for the call from the school telling me that my daughter choked out a boy on the playground. At work I had a drunk, geriatric ex- SF 49'er smack my tattoo'd arm and ask "what is that stupid crap?" That had me laughing for a while.

Instantly thought of Christopher Walken.

On an episode of Tattoo Nightmares they had a bitch of a time covering up a tat that had been treated with a removal cream. Not only did it not work in the first place, but it hindered the skin from taking the pigment of the new cover up. Being cheap was going to cost them anyway through the multiple visits needed to get ink into the skin.

Genitalia. For hours. Get so good at it that even when you are drawing something else, it will subconsciously creep in there like cover art for the little mermaid.

I kind of go off of a heirarchy of wants. 1. is there meaning behind it? 2. does it inspire me? 3. is it in a style I like? 4. does it blend with my other work (this is just a personal preference, and will often times get replaced by number 5) 5. when you look at it, does it make you go,"hells yeah!" This is just me though. Some people really enjoy the random nature of no theme. Do you want your skin to tell multiple stories with different styles, or one longer story? P.S. My situation was pretty similar to yours fizz. Only recently have I been able to invest in the larger stuff, so there are a few small, all black pieces scattered around.

I have a lovely wife that had no tattoos when we first met. She accepted me for who I am regardless of what was on my body. Now she has a few, and although I find them attractive, I could care less if she had them or not. Judging someone without them is just as silly as judging someone with. It's cool to have your preferences, I respect that, but it limits your options and potential good times.

I felt a certain apprehension when I thought about the effect it might have on my career. The great thing about tattoos is that they can help you just accept/celebrate who you are, regardless/because of your appearance. Although people might judge you, they can take a flying leap.

Hey howdy hey, I'm just a regular dude from a little town called Gig Harbor. Although I have been getting tattoos for over 12 years, I have shamefully only recently began educating myself on the history and different artists/styles. I currently am getting some work done at House of Tattoo in Tacoma, WA and hope to eventually travel with the wife, visiting places that just so happen to have shops I would love to get work done at ;) I really appreciate this site for it's wealth of info and art. Seeing the different artists post is a lot of fun, and illustrates how even though tattoing/tattooers are getting elevated to a rock star type status, they are just normal folks trying to have a good time and do something they love. Thanks for the shenanigans, and you stay classy San Diego.