marley mission

not digging this season

i guess i wish the show was different

i think the skull challenges are way more interesting than the tattoo challenges on this show

its become a typical train wreck reality show

which i guess at some level i'm attracted too:o

@Naiemh is how to mention - use the at symbol and username

good post - yeah - in a way you cant escape the 'meaning' connection

you might not always be able to articulate in easy language

but the connection with image, idea, content

like you said - is generally revealing

though the meaning could be secondary in nature

like spinnng the tattoo wheel

your choice might not primarly reflect an interest or attraction you have to the piece

but it would maybe represent - your spontaneity and free spiritedness

btw havent done the spin the wheel yet

but a local shop has 80$ flash wheel

def want to give that a try

would be fun imo

anyway...

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@Naiemh is how to mention - use the at symbol and username

good post - yeah - in a way you cant escape the 'meaning' connection

you might not always be able to articulate in easy language

but the connection with image, idea, content

like you said - is generally revealing

though the meaning could be secondary in nature

like spinnng the tattoo wheel

your choice might not primarly reflect an interest or attraction you have to the piece

but it would maybe represent - your spontaneity and free spiritedness

btw havent done the spin the wheel yet

but a local shop has 80$ flash wheel

def want to give that a try

would be fun imo

anyway...

cool cool

watch the interviews

check out the lowdowns

give your area

a few folks are real quick with quality artist recommendations

i'm not personally a fan of the bio mech stuff

but a good tattoo is a good tattoo

and we all dig that

good luck in search

and welcome

we could derail this thread a little and discuss an interesting topic

assigned tattoo meanings and their importance to the collector

cause i'm in the camp of believing that you dont have to connect to the assigned or known meanings attributed to an image to enjoy it

hey bonus if you do - but i dont think its essential

especially when you are purely attracted to the artists work and style from the 'gut impact' perspective

thoughts?

curious what you learn here about the design

i dig it though

If tattoos are the only thing your parents have to worry about then they are knitpicking. Not a big deal

you're off to a bangin start jr

making all these quick senseless posts

cant wait to see whats next

slow it down

make a post when you got something purposeful to add

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If tattoos are the only thing your parents have to worry about then they are knitpicking. Not a big deal

you're off to a bangin start jr

making all these quick senseless posts

cant wait to see whats next

slow it down

make a post when you got something purposeful to add

@Naiemh - totally respect that

btw - if you dont follow on the IG you should check it out

http://instagram.com/livedintattoos

it might change your perspective a bit of beautiful tattoos

sunday they do 'takeovers' which typically feature some awesome 'lived in' tattoos

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@Naiemh - totally respect that

btw - if you dont follow on the IG you should check it out

http://instagram.com/livedintattoos

it might change your perspective a bit of beautiful tattoos

sunday they do 'takeovers' which typically feature some awesome 'lived in' tattoos

hey no bra here

but i dont think you should worry about it

10 years...shit alot could happen in 10 years

its a tattoo - in 10 years it'll look different no matter what you do

i'll bet you'll still dig it

so bra - no bra

go get some more tatts and enjoy

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I want my tattoo to be in perfect conditions forever!

this - to me - is problematic thinking - no offense @Naiemh - I know we discussed this in another thread but to me I see so many threads lately with people obsessing about their 'imperfect' tattoos asking what to do about it - getting tattooed can be risky in a way - because you are giving someone else control of altering your appearance - thats why doing your research is important - in the age of Instagram - i'm not sure i see the excuse for failing to do this - not saying you cant just walk into a shop and getting tattooed by johnny random - you can - just factor this into your expectations and ultimately your perspective on said tattoo - anyway...

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I want my tattoo to be in perfect conditions forever!

this - to me - is problematic thinking - no offense @Naiemh - I know we discussed this in another thread but to me I see so many threads lately with people obsessing about their 'imperfect' tattoos asking what to do about it - getting tattooed can be risky in a way - because you are giving someone else control of altering your appearance - thats why doing your research is important - in the age of Instagram - i'm not sure i see the excuse for failing to do this - not saying you cant just walk into a shop and getting tattooed by johnny random - you can - just factor this into your expectations and ultimately your perspective on said tattoo - anyway...

Rob Ryan - Electric in Asbury - mid may

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Rob Ryan - Electric in Asbury - mid may

still haven't decided yet what to do any ideas please?

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https://imgur.com/a/2SDO7 -> my other 3 tattoos by the way :)

yeah dont make multiple threads about the tattoo you hate

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still haven't decided yet what to do any ideas please?

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https://imgur.com/a/2SDO7 -> my other 3 tattoos by the way :)

yeah dont make multiple threads about the tattoo you hate

Helio lst I'm new to the forum and was hoping that I could get a little help.im a self taught tattooer and it hasn't been easy..I have learned that 10 guage needles are the most popular needles to use for lining.But I would like to know what guage needles are more fit for shading and color? Any help would be appreciated!

wait if you're self taught how can you ask questions - er - i think you are breaking your own rules bud

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Helio lst I'm new to the forum and was hoping that I could get a little help.im a self taught tattooer and it hasn't been easy..I have learned that 10 guage needles are the most popular needles to use for lining.But I would like to know what guage needles are more fit for shading and color? Any help would be appreciated!

wait if you're self taught how can you ask questions - er - i think you are breaking your own rules bud

Thanks I hope your right.

But if making it bigger or adding shadding to hide the bleed out isn't the answer (if that is in fact what has happened,) then what would the answer be? It's pretty noticeable on my trap muscle. I'd see it all the time. It would be a constant spruce of anxiety

your overthinking it - i dont think the blowout will be as noticeable as you think - tattoos just arent perfect - however - if there is alot of blowout in the tattoo - you might want to take careful considerations with returning to that artist - not saying that you cant get blowouts from good artists you can - but i think there might be a point where i'd look elsewhere

personally i say leave it go - get more tatts!

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Thanks I hope your right.

But if making it bigger or adding shadding to hide the bleed out isn't the answer (if that is in fact what has happened,) then what would the answer be? It's pretty noticeable on my trap muscle. I'd see it all the time. It would be a constant spruce of anxiety

your overthinking it - i dont think the blowout will be as noticeable as you think - tattoos just arent perfect - however - if there is alot of blowout in the tattoo - you might want to take careful considerations with returning to that artist - not saying that you cant get blowouts from good artists you can - but i think there might be a point where i'd look elsewhere

personally i say leave it go - get more tatts!

if it's a blow out I guess I have to ask him to make it bigger or put ashadding around around it to hide the blurring?

ah i'm not sure thats the answer

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if it's a blow out I guess I have to ask him to make it bigger or put ashadding around around it to hide the blurring?

ah i'm not sure thats the answer

the pics are a little tough to read for me

in a way it doesnt matter what you call it

though i'd call it blow out if your asking

of course - let it heal and see where you're at

6, 8 weeks out

not the end of the world though

you'll notice way more than anyone else of course

because its on you

i'm not gonna lie and say i love your tattoo

but that said i dont hate it either

is this representative of the artists typical work?

i have no idea

because all we see is whats on you

regardless - i say you now have an understanding

more or less

of what to expect from this artist

so if you dont dig their work

look elsewhere for your next tattoo

and dont expect your tattoo to look 'perfect'

thats not what tattoos are about imo

the process should go more like this:

i dig an artist and what they do

i get tattooed by said artist

i'm stoked

repeat

but in the mix is the research

you came here

so thats a good start for next time

stick around

check out the threads (latest tattoo lowdown is a must)

watch the interviews

enjoy

awesome intro - 45 here as well - just went onto my forearms last summer - was very nervous as i work in a school system and wasnt sure how it would go down - but it turned out to not be a big deal at all - plus the students love it (k-2) - anyway - rock on with your big tattoo plans - go for it

Funky frog courtesy of Eddy Deutsche. Picture stolen from him. He pretty much read my mind. It's really angry here because inner thigh tattoos are a dumb idea.

that frog is so dope - saw that on the IG and wanted to like it 100x

hoping eddy is coming to jersey soon

he was at smith not long ago but i missed him - no $ or something like that

he's a tattooing legend and i've heard a pretty cool guy too

and oh - yeah - thighs are a tough tough heal imo

but who cares right - enjoy :)

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Funky frog courtesy of Eddy Deutsche. Picture stolen from him. He pretty much read my mind. It's really angry here because inner thigh tattoos are a dumb idea.

that frog is so dope - saw that on the IG and wanted to like it 100x

hoping eddy is coming to jersey soon

he was at smith not long ago but i missed him - no $ or something like that

he's a tatooing legend and i've heard a pretty cool guy too

show those sleeves

with all those sleeves you must like it a little :)

@Naiemh

hey everyone has a right to express themselves here

and thats a good thing

and you know what

you got me thinkin

people enjoy tattoos for different reasons

we'll each have a priority of things that draw us to certain tattoos or styles of tattoos

and we'll each have technical application preferences too within those styles

and thats ok

me - i think first and foremost is the gut reaction element

certain tattoos hit you like that and you dont forget them

thats whats most important to me in the tattoo

not the perfection

its the impact

rob ryan does a nice job explaining this in this vimeo piece

which doesnt seem to want to show itself :)

so go to vimeo and do a little searching

3 minutes long but cool nonetheless

All of my tattoos look smooth and like all the other skin around them :/

Not like this. And absolutelly not after two months. Maybe he's healing slowly or something, so I think it will solve by its own, but definetly this is not how a proper healed tattoo looks like, lol

Do yours?

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yeah i think his tattoo looks fine..."lol"

everyone heals different - every piece of skin is different

but yeah hes good to go - though you seem intent to convince him otherwise

but hey - your advice is probably what the OP wants to hear anyway

as one of the other forum members on here always says

people get the tattoos they deserve

and in this case - i think they ultimately listen to the advice they deserve too

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All of my tattoos look smooth and like all the other skin around them :/

Not like this. And absolutelly not after two months. Maybe he's healing slowly or something, so I think it will solve by its own, but definetly this is not how a proper healed tattoo looks like, lol

Do yours?

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yeah i think his tattoo looks fine..."lol"

everyone heals different - every piece of skin is different

but yeah hes good to go - though you seem intent to convince him otherwise

but hey - your advice is probably what the OP wants to hear anyway

as one of the other forum members on here always says

people get the tattoos they deserve

and in this case - i think they ultimately listen to the advice they deserve too

go to the interview section - plenty to watch / learn there

I don't think this is normal. The skin where you have tattooed areas is like snake skin. It looks super dry and cracked. I would say it's just that you have sensitive dry skin but I see the non-tattooed skin around the tattoo pretty normal.

Go to your tattoo artist and ask, but I guess it can't be like this forever and it will solve by its own...

Anyway, you did super bad by using vaseline. This is the worst you could do. Maybe it's because of that it happened

Good luck

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couldnt disagree more - OP - your tattoo looks like a tattoo - it will 'settle in' more - lose its 'shine' so to speak - but you're good - now - maybe you have a misunderstanding of what tattoos are - they arent digital prints magically attached to your skin - they're tattoos - as for the vaseline - well aftercare is a whole other topic isnt it - imo - you're better off dry healing - but thats just me

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I don't think this is normal. The skin where you have tattooed areas is like snake skin. It looks super dry and cracked. I would say it's just that you have sensitive dry skin but I see the non-tattooed skin around the tattoo pretty normal.

Go to your tattoo artist and ask, but I guess it can't be like this forever and it will solve by its own...

Anyway, you did super bad by using vaseline. This is the worst you could do. Maybe it's because of that it happened

Good luck

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couldnt disagree more - OP - your tattoo looks like a tattoo - it will 'settle in' more - lose its 'shine' so to speak - but you're good - now - maybe you have a misunderstanding of what tattoos are - they arent digital prints magically attached to your skin - they're tattoos - as for the vaseline - well aftercare is a whole other topic isnt it - imo - you're better off dry healing - but thats just me

he seems pretty consistent in his efforts in that style

what would you call that style

it seems like a water color meets trash polka type of thing

it may have a proper name?

anyway - good luck @Vivian

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he seems pretty consistent in his efforts in that style

what would you call that style

it seems like a water color meets trash polka type of thing

it may have a proper name?

anyway - good luck @Vivian

@Vivian i hear ya - good points

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@Vivian i hear ya - good points

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