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Please talk to a competent artist. Anyone who suggested a giant solid black arrow makes me question their ability. It's going to look even worse if you just cover it up with some ugly shit. Do not rush into anything.

Back out to San Francisco next week for two more sessions with Scott. Could be wrapping up the backpiece. Fingers crossed.

Back out to San Francisco next week for two more sessions with Scott. Could be wrapping up the backpiece. Fingers crossed.

long time no post 🙂
kinda lost track of this place, so here's what i've been up to over the last few years...work on my legs by the fantastic @Scott Sylvia

I've got four sessions lined up with Scott Sylvia through the spring and summer to finally start my backpiece. We'll see if and when I'll be able to travel and SF tattoo shops open up though... Some of those appts may have to be moved back.

Nice. Don't monkey with it, just get more tattoos.

I'm really happy with it, came out even better than expected. I went to my usual place and didn't disappoint
The dots in the face are just my hair btw
 
Here's the tattoo...
 
 

You need to find an artist that specializes in that and get a consult. I have doubts about how well it will hold up over time, but I could be wrong.

A very nice change of pace around here of late! Great tattoo. 

Are some inks " better " than others for the end result, or does it mainly depend on the artists preference ?
Just learning about tattoos and see for example different people rant and rave about different black inks. From what i've read it depends on the artists preference more than anything ?
 
Thanks

Here's an update at around 20 hours. The outline took 3 sessions to finish, around 10 hours (so. many. lines.). But we've been making steady progress with relatively short appointments every 2-3 weeks, and the cover up is almost done. I'm loving the wildflower color palette and all the little creatures peeking out here and there.

I wanted to share the tattoo I got today from Bryan Randolph at Shangri La Tattoo. I think he did an amazing job. Great artists and shop there!
Yes, it's oozing a bit 🙂

My 1st tattoo, it’s going to cover my shoulder and wrap around my arm. So far I dig it 

She’s saying the same thing as stated above. Rephrasing the same questions and explaining the importance and whatever else isn’t going to speed up the healing process. Be patient, see how it looks in a few weeks, and get it touched up if necessary. 
 
Be warned though: You’ve used the word perfect a few times here. If you expect perfection of an imperfect art form on an imperfect medium, you’re going to constantly find some little thing wrong. Be patient. 

I feel like Groundhogs Day around here  
 

Multiple people are telling you the same thing and you’re not getting it. I’m sorry to be blunt, but let’s clear up a few things. 
 
1. Tattoos are an imperfect artform
2. Skin is an imperfect medium
3. Tattooing is a wound that has to heal. Without letting it heal, nothing can be done. 
4. Overworking a tattoo (and inflicting more trauma to the area) will rarely help a situation. 
5. Stop worrying about what inks your artist use. If you are at a reputable shop and artist, they know more than you do. They also know more than most people here  
6. Do more research on who you choose to tattoo you before you let them stick needles into your skin with ink that will be there forever.
7. The answer to further questions is probably “let it heal and wait a few weeks” or “no, you can’t fix it that way.”
 

 
 

I feel like Groundhogs Day around here  
 

Multiple people are telling you the same thing and you’re not getting it. I’m sorry to be blunt, but let’s clear up a few things. 
 
1. Tattoos are an imperfect artform
2. Skin is an imperfect medium
3. Tattooing is a wound that has to heal. Without letting it heal, nothing can be done. 
4. Overworking a tattoo (and inflicting more trauma to the area) will rarely help a situation. 
5. Stop worrying about what inks your artist use. If you are at a reputable shop and artist, they know more than you do. They also know more than most people here  
6. Do more research on who you choose to tattoo you before you let them stick needles into your skin with ink that will be there forever.
7. The answer to further questions is probably “let it heal and wait a few weeks” or “no, you can’t fix it that way.”
 

 
 

Multiple people are telling you the same thing and you’re not getting it. I’m sorry to be blunt, but let’s clear up a few things. 
 
1. Tattoos are an imperfect artform
2. Skin is an imperfect medium
3. Tattooing is a wound that has to heal. Without letting it heal, nothing can be done. 
4. Overworking a tattoo (and inflicting more trauma to the area) will rarely help a situation. 
5. Stop worrying about what inks your artist use. If you are at a reputable shop and artist, they know more than you do. They also know more than most people here  
6. Do more research on who you choose to tattoo you before you let them stick needles into your skin with ink that will be there forever.
7. The answer to further questions is probably “let it heal and wait a few weeks” or “no, you can’t fix it that way.”
 

 
 

Multiple people are telling you the same thing and you’re not getting it. I’m sorry to be blunt, but let’s clear up a few things. 
 
1. Tattoos are an imperfect artform
2. Skin is an imperfect medium
3. Tattooing is a wound that has to heal. Without letting it heal, nothing can be done. 
4. Overworking a tattoo (and inflicting more trauma to the area) will rarely help a situation. 
5. Stop worrying about what inks your artist use. If you are at a reputable shop and artist, they know more than you do. They also know more than most people here  
6. Do more research on who you choose to tattoo you before you let them stick needles into your skin with ink that will be there forever.
7. The answer to further questions is probably “let it heal and wait a few weeks” or “no, you can’t fix it that way.”
 

 
 

I feel like Groundhogs Day around here  
 

I feel like Groundhogs Day around here  
 

No. It's healing. Leave it alone, keep it clean, and let it heal. Stop staring at it.

I’d assume your artist is using a “good quality ink.” If they’re not, we have much bigger issues to discuss. 
 
Beyond that, you can do whatever you want to it, but your tattoo is going to spread and fade somewhat over time. Also, once that happens you can’t “reduce” it. 

Maybe it’s the paranoid lady in me but I’d bring a friend just in case. You never know if there will be other artists working at whatever time you’ve got scheduled.