Kinglambert

I'm a moron! You are of course right.

The winner of Tattoo of the month June 2015 is @Kinglambert with this amazing back piece by Fil Wood. Congrats man!!

Ha! Thanks dood. I really didn't mind, but thanks. I'm off now to get married by Elvis in Las Vegas to my beautiful fiancée, so I'll see you all soooooon!

@exume Yes, you are correct, this is my first tattoo. I seem to have started in 5th gear...

That's a shame. I thought there would be a winner but there would be no tshirt given away if there were less than five entries? Ah well, it was cool to see everyone's tattoos, they are amazing

I totally understand, I'm similar.

Though being a modest man, I have decided to enter the tattoo of the month on here. I figure I owe it to my tattooist for all of his hard work

http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/lst-announcements-contests/6716-june-2015-tattoo-month-contest.html

Looks great @Kinglambert. Of course you have a leg idea in the works. Since that back is your first tattoo, I'm pretty sure that your only option from here on out is full suit.

It looks that way, though I'm still not keen on getting my arms covered. Other than my partner, hardly anyone knows I'm tattooed, and I like that. Well, people on here know, but no one on here knows me in person so it doesn't count ;)

It's not that I'm embarrassed by my tattoo, I just don't like people knowing everything about me.

My just completed full back piece based on the tale of Mimi Nashi Hoichi by Fil Wood at Black Crown Tattoo in Leeds

For those who would like to know more of the tale please look here The Story Of Mimi-Nashi-Hoichi

And you can check out Fil Wood's work here https://instagram.com/fil_wood/

Thanks. I'm super happy with it and already planning a full leg piece

Had my final session with Fil Wood @ Black Crown Tattoo in Leeds and I'm totally drained.

Check him out at https://instagram.com/fil_wood/

I'll post more pics in the future once it's healed and touch up have been done, but for now I'm done and ready to jump in a bathtub full of bep

Here's an update on my back piece from my last session with Fill Wood @ Black Crown Tattoo in Leeds. I'm getting close the end- maybe another 2 or 3 sessions to finish Hoichi's gown, the detail in the Biwa and a few other bits.

Link- https://instagram.com/p/15lGppmzSi/

@Kinglambert this is fantastic! really love the composition, placement and most of all the story behind the imagery. awesome!

Thanks. I'm really happy with Fil's work

Made quite a bit of progress today with Fil Wood at Black Crown in Leeds

https://instagram.com/p/0dTv7zmzSG/?taken-by=fil_wood

Latest session with Fill Wood @ Black Crown in Leeds. Gotta say, the underside of my buttocks is really tender right now. https://instagram.com/p/zVIWUtGza9/

Here's a pic from my most recent session with Fill Wood @Black Crown Tattoo in Leeds.

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We'll be starting colour next time

Here's the latestest update on my back piece after the third session with Fil Wood at Black Crown in Leeds Instagram

I'm not at a computer for a while so an Instagram link will have to do for now

That looks really good, but I have a question. Why is he called Hoichi the Earless when that dude most definitely has both ears?

Hoichi has his ears ripped off at the end of the story. This piece depicts the part if the story where Hoichi is playing in the cemetery surrounded by onibi.

If you're interested the full story is here The Story Of Mimi-Nashi-Hoichi

The story is also told in the film Kwaidan

Here's an update on my Mimi-Nashi Hoichi (Hoichi the Earless) back piece by Fil Wood at Black Crown. Second session and going strong

Will do. For those who haven't seen what's been done so far here's a pic

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Work has begun

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Thanks again to everyone for the help and advice

Hey Holmes, I just saw this and thought of you Eerie today, ghoul tomorrow He's based in London but it fit's the whole horror Scooby Doo thing and could be worth the trip x

Well, it's on. I'm booked in with Fil Wood at Black Crown on the 29th September. Thanks for all of your help with the selection process, it hasn't been easy. I'll be back on here to post updates at a later date.

Also, thank to everyone who was kind enough to show off their tattoo's, it really helped to set a bar. You all have some amazing pieces to be hella proud of :D

Hi there @Kinglambert and welcome. I am indeed getting my back piece done by Ian Flower. He is seriously talented and quite understated. In my opinion one of the absolute best Japanese style artists in the country. A lot of his larger work is predominantly drawn straight on with only the major elements stenciled. I've included a picture of my back below that I also posted in the Full Back Piece thread. We are only about 5 or 6 hours in now and the only bit that was stenciled was the major features of the head.

If you have a look at my gallery as well I've got a couple of thigh pieces by Ade at Nine Tattoo in Brighton. He is a super friendly and talented guy. Though Brighton would be a long way for you to travel. None the less check out his work here: ade tatu | ade tatu

Good luck in your search my friend.

That's coming along really well for 5-6 hours in. Someone did recommend New Skool Tattoos earlier but I've not done much research into them yet, which is something I'll need to rectify.

Thanks for pointing me towards your pics as well.

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I would listen to @xcatcatx that back piece is super solid considering it is so convenient for you.

Yeah, It's quality work and unbelievably convenient, but I'm willing to travel (within reason) for the right tattooist. If that tattooist happens to be located on my doorstep, thats a bonus

Hey Kinglambert,

As Graeme said, I'm getting my back piece done by Danny Rossiter at Rain City. He's been absolutely brilliant, a really sound guy with a super steady hand and a great eye for detail. As this is my first tattoo, I must admit I was a little bit nervous about it so needed to feel confident and comfortable from the start - and I'm a worrier! - Danny was so laid back and cool about it all it was clear from the start that was the guy to take it on. His work speaks for itself so nothing much more to say really... :p

To be honest, everyone at Rain City are rather lovely!

xccx

P.S. This is where we are now, 10h in:

That's a really nice back piece. Are you going colour or black? I'm based around the corner from Rain City, which is hella convenient

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Poster @xcatcatx is getting her back done by Danny Rossiter. Pictures here.

@MrToby is getting his done by Ian Flower, I believe.

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Poster @xcatcatx is getting her back done by Danny Rossiter. Pictures here.

@MrToby is getting his done by Ian Flower, I believe. There are pictures of his back on the Full Back Piece thread.

Thanks for the tips. I'm having trouble finding @MrToby back piece though

Welcome. Good luck narrowing it down!

Thanks. I'm already narrowing it down thanks to the help on here and viewing other threads. Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any personal experience from any the artists mentioned so far or the ones I've mentioned are on my shortlist?

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Ian Flower: Welcome

Alex Reinke: Horikitsune – Official website | General Info

Alex Reinke- Now that's something worth traveling for! Thanks for the tip

I'd like something based on the story of Mimi-Nashi-Hoichi

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Danny Rossiter is in Manchester and does really nice Japanese tattoos: Danny Rossiter | Rain City Tattoo Collective

This is one on the shortlist and I have seen some really good work from him.

These two guys are in Leeds...

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Some guys in London@ Instagram. Instagram

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Those are some nice recommendations in Leeds that I hadn't come across before. Massive thanks

Japanese Tattoo by Fil Wood Black Crown Tattoo

Maybe in 5yrs.this guy can do a nice backpiece@ Instagram

Fil Wood is very high on my shortlist