Tesseracts

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Another option is to layer a new tattoo on top of it that doesn't completely cover the tattoo below. I could see this working nicely for a dotwork style.
Example of what I mean: Instagram

I'm using Saniderm on the large rose I got on my lower leg 2 days ago. I'm not feeling the excruciating pain my calf kitsune lead me to expect from leg tattoos. Yesterday I felt some pain when I stood up, but not to the same degree. Today, the pain isn't there, only some tingling. I think this is because the Saniderm prevents scabs from forming, and the scab is the major source of the pain. Usually I forget the tattoo is even there. I'll update as it heals more.

Anyone else get REALLY tired after a tattoo? I just slept most of the past 12 hours and I'm still exhausted.

I'm using Saniderm on the large rose I got on my lower leg 2 days ago. I'm not feeling the excruciating pain my calf kitsune lead me to expect from leg tattoos. Yesterday I felt some pain when I stood up, but not to the same degree. Today, the pain isn't there, only some tingling. I think this is because the Saniderm prevents scabs from forming, and the scab is the major source of the pain. Usually I forget the tattoo is even there. I'll update as it heals more.

Since Horitomo posted my arms on Instagram I thought I should share them here. All shading is done. Next session color begins!

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Don't worry about why other people get tattoos.
If you are looking for something that also has a "show piece" aspect, then recognize that you are asking to be judged by people. You are placing part of your self-worth into other people's reactions. If you choose something that is not timeless, then you risk people's opinions/judgements of the piece changing in negative ways over time. Are you ok with this? For example, trending bands and TV shows. What might seem all, "Whoa, cool dude" could easily end up being, "oh, yeah, whatever" years down the line. Can you accept that the show piece may no longer have the impact?
Yes, a tattoo will fade. If you want to keep it looking as good as possible for as long as possible, commit to wearing shirts more often and investing in ton of sunscreen.

Trust me, no you dont.

Well, I decided to go with my gut and go for it in black and gray. My first purely black & gray piece, can't wait! Thanks for the reassurance @misterJ @Ditch Belgium. Mr. Yoni Zilber will be doing the tiger in Asheville, NC at the end of June - will update with pics and stuff.

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

I remember I freaked out and made a thread about how my tattoo was dripping a little tiny bit. Well the tattoo I got yesterday is dripping like crazy. I decided that's actually a good thing, it means the wound isn't dried out.

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

@Tesseracts I love that!

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

Sorry for the ridiculous size - I'm linking from someone else's page.
When I said I love watercolor, it was this picture that got me hooked. So probably not truly "watercolor," but also suffering the same low-black problem. I keep coming back to this style - just love it. Maybe someday I'd do it, knowing I'd be committing to a coverup or something down the line.

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

In all seriousness my non-snarky reply if you were in front of me at the shop my first real idea would be an organized overlapping 'pile' of numerals using varying sizes, textures and tones. My quick 90 second consultation doodle would look like this;
Don't judge. That was less than 2 minutes.