El Dolmago

12 hours ago, an_inhaler said:

Yes, I think it has even more meaning for me than I initially realized. And it being on my arm is the biggest problem: it is too visible both for me and for the people around. But from the very beginning, I wanted it to be visible for me and I didn't care much for the people around (until I actually got the tattoo and started reading on the internet how tattoos are perceived in the academic world. It was a bad idea, don't ever do it!). 

But the community here is amazing and I am very glad I am a part of it now!

 

I'm a prof and so is my husband - two academics, visible tattoos and zero issues. 

Interesting!

Seeing as you've been working with your Dr already - your only option would be to look at having your Dermatologist remove it - As my understanding of common tattoo removal goes it involves a laser breaking down ink pigments (different wavelengths affect different colour molecules)  - this wouldn't affect a phosphorescent pigment - your best option would be to have it removed surgically if it's something you are concerned about. LS has an excellent tattoo removal thread with some great advice by a seasoned pro.

Is it possible for someone to apply a crude tattoo without your knowing? Sure depending on your state at the time - the 80's were a thing for sure. Was it likely applied with a tattoo machine? Probably not - more likely your skin was cut and pigment was rubbed in it. 

Good luck!

It may be a good idea to see a dermatologist so they can see what's happening to the skin. I missed the description - there may be an explanation as to why it's phosphorescent - as it could be something you may want removed... good luck!

On 9/14/2016 at 6:37 PM, polliwog said:

As satisfying as snark can be, I wonder if these threads might not be discouraged if they were just ignored.  Otherwise you're kind of granting their wish for attention. Let them die and sink down the page.

I agree with you that it's a frustrating situation.

This - all this...

Honestly watching the number of long-time valuable posters (many of whom were artists) disappear I'm guessing is for the same reason I rarely post - I'm tired of the snark. if it's lame ignore it and let the post sink.  I'm here to talk good tattoos - not torture those with bad ones. 

I've never been tattooed by him but a friend of mine has. He does good realistic and his shop is pretty well respected in Toronto. The other shop I've heard talked about in TO for realism is The Black Pearl on The Danforth. If you are looking for cool black and grey check out Jennifer at the Pearl https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlawes/  or Alex Snelgrove at the Okey Doke https://www.instagram.com/snelgrove/ she not currently taking new work but her books will open up in a few months.

Starting a new position today as a full time Faculty Member at my College and am saying goodbye to precarious employment!

On 8/19/2016 at 5:26 PM, Mark Bee said:

Here is the Hand of Glory Chad K did for me a few years ago:

My favourite part of this was when you were consulting with Chad and his only question was - can it be weird? 

My hand holding flower by Nikki Balls.

1 hour ago, Mark Bee said:

Heh, wait until you get your kneecaps done!

Eek - well we still have the cane! 

Currently suffering from mild swellbow - weird sensation. 

On July 24, 2016 at 3:34 PM, omeletta said:

Yeah, Canada is awesome! Just came back from my 4th trip, this time east coast only. I did see quite a few tattoos when I went to the beach near Montreal. They are naturally more visible at the beach though. Can't remember noticing that much in Canada apart from over there. As opposed to Chicago. It turned out that we were staying in a pretty hip neighbourhood and there were so many tattooed people around, that one could almost feel out of place without any. Very odd indeed. Not sure I liked that that much ;-)

Come to Toronto of Vancouver - you'll see tattoos just about everywhere 

21 minutes ago, Mark Bee said:

Yup. Dan nailed it. The sleeve is spectacular.

Thank you for getting me to my appt on time and helping me through that last 1/2 hr!

So last session today finishing up the dragon and the background on my sleeve. 

Arm by Daniel Innes at The Pearl Harbour Gift Shop in Toronto 

On 7/1/2016 at 11:06 PM, TrixieFaux said:

Went to CatConLA last weekend with my daughter!!! We had so much fun. Saw Horitomo, Molly, and Taki from State of Grace. We bought a ton of cat related stuff, two of my favorites being prints featuring David Bowie and Robert Smith w/cats! We bought @DJDeepFried a monmon cat baseball cap. I'm still wanting another monmon cat tattoo... someday...

I saw on your instagram! You two looked like you were having tonnes of fun! (I still want some of the monmon kitty gear!)

Alice by Jennifer Lawes at Pearl Harbor - this may have been my easiest tattoo ever. 

Fire started next door as an accident and spread through a few buildings. It was a four alarm fire. Someone lost their kitty but no one else was hurt - from what I've ready their machines and some of the art survived. No news on where everyone is setting up in the meantime.

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Added on to say we talked to Franz today and most of the machines, books and art were salvageable and they've found a new location and will be re-opening in a few weeks - all around good news.

Not sure if it is lighter or not (I always thought mine might be) but I'd definitely avoid waxing, sugaring or dilapitories for at least 6-8 weeks after a tattoo - that skin needs to recover!

:( such a loss

9 minutes ago, jordy said:

Nice research, I actually didn't know that Thanks!

My first tattoo was drawn from Tut's jewelry - I"m a historian so that stuff sticks with me.

Actually I'm mistaken - the tattoo is an amalgam of Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun and his father Akhenaten and Nefertiti - it's either Tut or Akhenaten as the Amarna period was the only one that worshipped Aten (the sun disk).

if you look at the original images - even as carvings they are more dynamic 

Great Image,

Glennie at the Pearl told me (as she was doing my butterfly-ladyhead that many of those iconic turn-of the century images (like ladyheads) were copied from popular advertisements - your lady head could be from a matchbook cover!

Hey guys,

Sad news out of Toronto, the Okey Doke was hit by a fire last night, according to India's Instagram, they'll be closed until further notice - if you have an upcoming tattoo with any of the excellent artists there contact them ASAP. I know the shop owners here in TO are close so I imagine you'll see the Okey Doke crew guesting around the city.

9 hours ago, Mark Bee said:

I love Dan Innis' work sooo much, @El Dolmago Your sleeve is looking amazing.

He's been really great - building this sleeve over the last 3 years has been an excellent experience all around.

49 minutes ago, Graeme said:

Have you read his new zine, Rough Outline?  It's worth getting a copy.
 

Ha - no but I've certainly chatted to him about the new ventures - I'll make sure to see if there is a copy next time I'm at the Pearl.

4 hours ago, Graeme said:

That interview is truly great.  I think we would all have worse tattoos than we do if it wasn't for Bill.

I think it would be easy to underestimate how important he's been to building Canadian tattooing and showing how to run a great shop - plus he's just a super sweet guy.