Dan

2 minutes ago, DJDeepFried said:

Did I miss something or did OP edit his original post? Is it out of bounds to talk about rotary vs coil in terms of the client's experience (lack of pain, noise) or the different "look" they achieve?

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I was wondering this too.

49 minutes ago, Isotope said:

After both sets of ribs by two different tattooers, both all the way to the armpits, pecs right to the nipple, collarbones, and a complete full back piece, for me still the lower back right above the crack. The memory of tattoo pain fades pretty quick, but I still remember feeling like I was getting electrocuted in that spot. Like someone was holding a cattle prod on me. 

where ? by the armpits ?

I like the idea of a tattoo community,here and in the real world,I do feel a brotherhood/sisterhood connection with other tattooed people,I am an outgoing person and  I enjoy interacting with other tattooed people in the real world,some tattooed people are open and receptive to conversation,some aren't.

either way,yes,I believe there is a connection here and in the real world amongst tattooed people.But at the same time I do welcome questions from and conversation with plainskins as well.

and in the real world I enjoy the stares and attention I get from being "different" because of my tattoos.

my wife is not a member here yet,so I am posting this for her,she's my low tech babe,I will see if she wants to join here,she loves tattooes but she doesn't really do online forums at all,

she has an appointment with Alycia Harr at Classic Tattoo in Grass Valley for a hummingbird & flower piece on her right lower leg,on October 10th.

2 hours ago, Hogrider said:

Just go full sleeve from the start. As for the elbow, my artist looked at me and said, "I'm not going to lie to you brother, this is going to hurt." And he wasn't lying. The hurt is for a few minutes (or hours), the joy lasts a lifetime.

personally I didn't think my knees and elbows were all that bad.My inner thighs were by far worse than my elbows and knees.Even the tops of both my hands were not too bad.

3 hours ago, viezure said:

First of, that is a very visible spot for a free apprentice tattoo, i would advise moving it to another place.

Second, it's a little weird for him to be telling you to "tip him good". It's either free or not, tipping shouldn't be part of the equation.

And lastly, tell him to adjust that design, it's not a good thing to copy another tattoo exactly, both for you and the other tattoo owner :)

who are you talking to ?

On 8/29/2016 at 5:01 PM, ligatortat said:

What do you do, oboogie, sit in front of your computer all day and bitch about other peoples posts - go read a book or play on the swings

IMO this is not a friendly reply,she is a friend of mine and I would appreciate you not talking to her in this disrespectful manner.

23 hours ago, ligatortat said:

I decided to go basic at the top of the wrist (im a public school teacher) - under it i superimposed the text i want - just deciding on the font and size at this point

text of this size and thin lines will surely fade and fallout,I agree on the no text thing,but if you are determined to get text,then get it big and bold .

On 8/25/2016 at 9:52 PM, Dan said:

ya I know,it's in 2 threads,but I love this one I got from Alycia Harr at Classic Tattoo in Grass valley today.

It was an early birthday present from my wife.

 

 

if I can,and it wasn't drawn directly me,I always ask for the original art and stencil and I ask them to sign the art,Alycia did for me. :)

I have gotten the art from several artists in the past.

I like to frame them for my office.

I would like to see the contest on again.

IMO there is no global answer to this,all of us heal and react differently to many different methods.The only way to heal well is to find out which method works best for each individual ,and the only way to find that answer IMO is through trial and error.There is no blanket rule/method that works for everyone.

in the many years that I have been getting tattooed,I have heard dozens of opinions,and methods seem to trend and change.

2 hours ago, DJDeepFried said:

His stuff looks clean and bold. Don't worry about the money so much. Seeing as you'll have this the rest of your life the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive artist becomes minimal if you divide the cost by the number of days you'll have it on your skin

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I stopped asking how much a long time ago.I just ask when it's done and pay for it and the tip.

On 8/24/2015 at 3:33 PM, jen7 said:

I currently have a half sleeve (upper) on the left, and am planning a Japanese koi piece for my right. I was toying with the idea of going for the full sleeve instead of half for this one.

Anything I should consider in making this choice beyond the obvious ones of cost and coverability? I know near the elbow sucked on my half so I am a little wary on that.

I am interested in your thoughts and experiences.

I am a gal, if that matters. My forearms have very light blonde hair if that is a consideration too....

IMO it really does not matter,a full sleeve is an ongoing long term project,don't make a choice now,the thing you should consider is if you do  will this  work with what you want  to continue on with  later ? do you have a common theme you want to do ? plan ahead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  if I could do one thing over again,I would have thought farther into the future.

9 minutes ago, Nathan B said:

Hey I'm planning on getting my first tattoo in about a week or 2 and I was wondering how much money I should be expecting to spend on this tattoo. I am planning on getting it on my upper forearm, and it will only be about 4.5 to 5 inches on my inner forearm  

that should run $100 to $2200 USD

4 hours ago, SStu said:

well, that's a private account with no viewing for us - so we'll have to take your word for it . . . .

http://www.strongholdtattoo.com/#!dave-swambo/c1kpv

4 hours ago, Gareth98 said:

True. But i'm getting a 1/4 sleeve done by https://www.instagram.com/daveswambo/?hl=en for  around £400... and his work is pretty amazing

I was actually talking to AddisonHawke, :)

4 hours ago, Gareth98 said:

True. But i'm getting a 1/4 sleeve done by https://www.instagram.com/daveswambo/?hl=en for  around £400... and his work is pretty amazing

a 1/4 sleeve ? isn't that pretty much just a tattoo ?  

@AddisonHawke

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find a good artist and don't try and "save" money.

my girl Zephyr,those eyes :)

ya I know,it's in 2 threads,but I love this one I got from Alycia Harr at Classic Tattoo in Grass valley today.

It was an early birthday present from my wife.

On 8/20/2016 at 7:36 PM, Dan said:

 I just got the artwork for this one,and I am in love with it ! 

 it's going to be full bold color.

here are some crappy pics of an amazing tattoo I got today.

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1 hour ago, a_beukeveld said:

Same thing happened to me a week ago where I had tegaderm on a very mobile part of my upper thigh. The blisters havent gone away yet. Unsure if they will scar.

 

In the past Ive experienced irritation and cuts from normal tape when my artist bandaged my chest. Its just sonething that happens when adhesive is put over mobile parts of your skin. The cuts lasted a while but didnt scar.

 

I have used Saniderm for a long time now,and I do get the red marks from the edges too,fortunately they always go away eventually,but I have never gotten blisters, ! ouch !

12 minutes ago, MoistTowelette said:

Anyone else get scarring from Saniderm, especially on the "edges" or "border" of the Saniderm? I get it at a pretty frequent rate and I am getting tired of it. The problem is I love the convenience of the Saniderm so much that I am almost willing to live with the scars... this really bums me out. The picture is 3 weeks after my session and I have been putting bio oil and other stuff on it. Anyone else have this issue and a possible remedy?

 

ya,I get that too,I don't have a remedy ,but it goes away ,

On 7/17/2016 at 10:57 PM, Dan said:

so I got an appointment today for August 25th for a tiger head on my left hand with Alycia Harr(grass valley). 

 I just got the artwork for this one,and I am in love with it ! 

 it's going to be full bold color.