TattooedMumma

Kyle did the elephant. I love it, and the horse on the other inner bicep too that he did.

Seems nobody has a tattoo motif/theme they'd happy get forever😄. This topic actually came up in the shop last weekend (artist bought it up) and I mentioned mine would be skulls. It was interesting hearing what everyone would pick. Some were undecided, while others were very specific.

Thought I'd add upcoming tattoos to this thread 🙂 I've had a few tattoos already this year, and I've now got some appointments coming up over the next 2 months. April I have two bookings during school holidays (working in a school, holidays means I can snag a weekday booking finally!) . First with Kyle on the 16th for a flower on my right elbow and a seahorse just down from that on the fleshier inner elbow/forearm area). Keen for it, but it's also going to suck a fat one! The week after I go back to Andrew for a full day. We're hoping to get a few more on the backs of my legs (cicada, bat, eye cloud, double ended candle) and webs added to either side of the heart that I have on my sternum/under boob area. I've also had confirmation from Kyle for May 18 to add to my left arm which is now looking lonely in comparison to my right. Hoping to add a lady head to the outer bicep and fan to the elbow ditch. Just depends on time. He's fast as, but he may have other bookings around my appointment too . Initially I wanted the cloud on my right elbow, but Kyle is doing a flower to fit the awkward gap shape. Then I was going to put the cloud on the front of my shin, but now we're going with a semi matching/opposite theme on the back of the legs. Just a bit of fun. I'll likely get my left elbow done before it gets to the awkward gap stage, to allow for more freedom in design. Who knows, I'll probably just slap another flower there anyway 😆.

Thanks, the apprentice did the dragon a few months prior. I just went back to him again for a mermaid to match the reverse mermaid he did recently for me.

Definitely! Funds were the reason I didn't wnd up covered years ago. I chatted to Kyle about my elbow yesterday too. Because I work in a school, during the school term I'm limited to Saturday bookings, so we're going to try a weekday next holidays which is the end of April. Gives me time to psych myself up for an elbow smashing too😆

Back at the shop again today! Two tattoos from Binger; a flaming skull from his flash and a reverse mermaid that he drew for me. I was meant to get this last year but the universe was against me. These are both on my right leg- lower calf and outside ankle. So bloody happy with them both! He also touched up the axe and swallow for me . March is my birthday month, so it would be rude not to pay him another visit then😁.

Thanks! I'm amused by the colour progression in the bruising today. It's not sore, but looks like it definitely should be! I have also inquired about a couple specific dates for my elbow, as I've realised I'll be in town for some professional development. Will see if it's enough time or if I just have to wait for a Saturday to come free. Been looking at more aquatic themed ideas for the elbow. Otherwise it will be a flower.

So Kyle had a cancellation at 2pm.... ended up going in for an impromptu elbow ditch pearl in a clam shell! from stencil to walking out, 1hr total! I expected it to be horrible but it was actually fine. I just can't bend real well well at the moment 🤣

Thanks, hopefully I'm one of the ones that it isn't too bad for. Either way, I won't be avoiding it as I want them done. My sternum was easy, but the front of my thigh was shit- so who knows! I filled out a booking form and requested March, so we will see how we go!

Nice! Are you continuing the dots n stars? Or is that in a particular area?

😭 it's gonna suck balls. But I want them done. Thinking I'll do the left elbow soon too , before I get to the "awkward gap" stage, so I have a bit more freedom in what to put there. Though I'll probably just go with two elbow flowers anyway

Happy New Year peoples! First tattoo for the year, yesterday arvo. Right front forearm. While I was there Kyle was looking at my arm and goes "sorry dude but we're doing your elbow next" . Shite. Next appointment is Feb 10 for the reverse mermaid I missed out on last year. Then it's elbow . Thinking flower as it's an odd shaped gap. See what happens. I still want the sad eye cloud thing. Might whack that on my leg instead.

Thanks 🙂 it was a fun little lucky dip from the gumball machine. I should post a photo now it's healed. That sounds cool 🙂 make sure you post photos when you do!

So I didn't get that return appointment, cane down with gastro . And then as it looked like I could rebook, the F***ing oven died on me ... looks like I'll be going a little longer before booking in 😭

I ordered mine from murder apparel , definitely get one!! Haha they're great shirts aren't they 😄

Wore my "tattoos are stupid" shirt to today's appointment. Got a peacock on the left triceps and then two little bangers from the gumball machine. Both are on right arm. Pics are a tad awkward, taken just after unwrapping. I head back tomorrow for a couple extras and then that will likely be it til next year 🙂

A friend of mine has the word "princess" tattooed in Arabic . She got one of the doctors she worked for to write the word down. She chose it purely because it was aesthetically pleasing to look at compared to English (have to agree!) Don't worry about covering it up. Like it's been mentioned, there's no pleasing everybody and you got the tattoo for yourself, not the rest of the world. It's not an offensive tattoo, you're good.

like Dan said, its just a lotion and wait situation. I have had a couple spots on different tattoos go like this, but just keeping up with the aftercare was enough for them to heal as if there were no issues.

Thanks Dan! Looking forward to the end of next month , when I go back.

I was meant to have a couple more appointments, but one of my girls had a few scares. All good now. Saturday I got the horse on my left inner bingo wing and the flipped demon/lady head on front left thigh. Horse was mostly fine, but ita arse was a bit rough going. Lady demon sucked. There was no consistency (very different to outer thigh which I could get into a groove with and was fine). She went from easy, to shit, to easy every few seconds. But Kyle is super fast, so he smashed them out quick which made it easier. Nice and red and bruised today! Next appointment is end of September.

Oh I'm fully expecting to hate myself for it 🤣 But it will be worth it... right 🥲🥴 Thanks for sharing the pics! Also, loving the stack of skulls on the left arm! Glad to hear you didn't find it too horrible, I'll hold out in hope! While it would be nice to have the same experience as Dan, I'm fully expecting it to suck

3 hours on the back would be plenty I'd imagine! The regular appointments would be nice to look forward to- Are you finding you're developing a bit of a ritual leading up these appointments now?