marley mission

3 hours ago, mmmsarah said:

Just spotted this on Pinterest. Gotta win a prize for most hipster ideas in one design!

call me crazy but i dont hate designs like this

1 hour ago, Tiresius said:

it's funny that a community of tattoo enthusiasts would either have authorities who were beyond question or else hierarchical rules about who could question what - i.e. a 'place' for new comers who are expected to be deferent under all circumstances.

Or perhaps not - perhaps this all falls under the umbrella of "traditional".

i dont have authority - just an opinion - one that i expressed already 

its funny though how someone could come to this forum and the best they can do to contribute is rip on Jack Rudy - goodbye in advance

1 hour ago, Tiresius said:

If he wanted to (which I doubt he would) would he be able to do anything about the face of the pin-up, to redefine it? 

how disappointing that would be

a bit more....

@Reed yeah wasnt sure what kind of wait list chris had - I've never been tattooed by him but I have been tattooed at the Immortal shop in Clinton a few times by Jamie Sawyer - like I said though - he did a whole sleeve - color - Marvel themed - on this local guy - when I first saw it it was several years healed and it looked amazing in person - I believe he does mostly black and grey now - and as you can see on his IG he seems pretty comfortable with that type of tattooing - I've also heard he's a super guy from my friend and Jamie - anyway - good luck - remember - whoever you choose - the wait list part should be last on your list of factors - especially when you have such a detailed piece in mind - enjoy 

come to jersey - this guy will do your idea justice

i have seen his healed color work in person and its awesome

http://instagram.com/chrisadamek

just read through this thread the other night - it's a good read - cool stories - I wish we had more active threads like this

so before you scream "zombie" - give it a look...enjoy

you're not gonna know cost until you talk to an artist

finding the right artist should be your first priority

then discuss your budget with said artist

and go from there

Todd bumped me up a week to 8/22 @ Redemption - high noon appt - much better for the same turn around back to jersey

well your boat tattoo is already upside down

so you want the coverup to also be upside down?

i'm confused by your post a little bit

and it kinda sounds like you're not really sure what you want

and where you want it - maybe stick around a bit and organize your ideas before charging ahead

@DabHand welcome - nice intro - agree the interviews are the best - you on the IG - would love to check out your work

@TattooloverRS you're trying to get other people to pay for your tattoos - you're an idiot

oh - but welcome as well

a little alternative line of thinking for backpieces - why do they have to be one flowing symmetrical concept? my favorite backpiece I have come across....not mine btw

5 hours ago, Tiresius said:

@Kurgana, What happens when all your skin is filled in? lol ;)

blastovers

when done correctly...awesome look

1 hour ago, Tiresius said:

@HettyKet his work is gorgeous and is definitely similar in feel to the two artists I originally linked to. My only issue is that these tattoos - like in traditional style, perhaps, seem a bit like appliqué's or stickers. I am wanting something that conforms more to the shape of the body, or flows into it's curvature more?

i think that sticker look your struggling with is the freshly applied hairless aspects of what new tattoos look like on IG, internet, etc 

it wont look like a sticker for long - it'll look like its a part of you and your skin - because it will be 

this thread has certainly got some legs to it - i have enjoyed the discussions and checking out some of the artwork on the artist IGs

though not the style i seek - there are some great looking tattoos out there in this style

sometimes we forget that getting tattooed involves a little leap of faith in the outcome

a little bit of balls if you will

shit can happen

even with great tattooers

lines can blowout

some ink might dropout

you could scab and scar

fall off your skateboard

get bit by a dog

struck by lightening

so in the end - you do your research

get your tattoo

and move on with your life

time, skin, cash permitting

you do that shit again and again 

@Tiresius hey good luck - found Thys on IG

you'll notice here that most of us favor some form of traditional tattooing but hey whatever works for you - how is some of that no outline watercolor stuff gonna age on YOU - hey only one way to find out right - anyway - our tastes tend to evolve as we get deeper into this thing so keep an open mind and enjoy

@Tiresius so who'd you book in with

i enjoyed checking out the work being done by those tattooers you identified in your original post

i say if you want to get some funky watercolor design then get it

dont worry about 20 years, 10 years - listen - you're only promised today - so go get your tattoo and enjoy it - who knows where your tattoo journey will take you - you may end up becoming attracted to a variety of styles and designs - who knows

good luck - keep us posted

now go get tattooed! 

i did last week for a short period - like a day or two - been good since

@Graeme absolutely the experience level helps - i enjoy talking tattos with tattooers as well - or just sometimes listening as tattooers talk to each other

at this point - when i get tattooed - most of the time tattooers want to see what i have and talk about what they have which is quite fun

this is why i think its crazy that someone would want to wear headphones while getting tattooed - you're missing all the good stories

i dont put on anything except sunscreen as neeeded

45 minutes ago, mmmsarah said:

I guess the question is how do you find the right tattooer if all you have is online portfolios which may be only fresh, new tattoos?

i think it gets you in the ballpark - and more important is understanding what a lived in tattoo looks like - people think that a tattoo is going to sustain that day 1 look - and it doesnt

i myself think lived in looks awesome - but like i said - some folks are expecting something else i think

@Tiresius welcome

couple thoughts - @Graeme has good points

healed and hairy is gonna always look different 

better actually

but i do think you can get a good grasp of the tattooers work on IG

as for asking about inks - yeah i wouldnt

i dont think you need to do 'damage control'

just move on

basically - if you arent a tattooer - you dont need to worry about those type of things

as least i dont - just find the right tattooer...and get tattooed

repeat :)

first find a good artist - then discuss your idea, etc - a wolf is a good start to a good tattoo...in the hands of a good artist