Post Your Tattoos

[ghostguts]

Didn't see a thread for this, so let's start one.

Here's my first one that I got just yesterday:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2071/2353104954_f21b2bf400.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2352276885_28b2467a4e.jpg

[ghostguts]

Is it safe to infer that few Mac users have tattoos?

[joekix]

sorry for the iphone pic... this was taken right after i got it.

tilting at windmills is what it says

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/joebiggs/IMG_0197.jpg

[bartelby]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/Carbonated_Noise/Photo-0084.jpg?t=1206307611

The tattoo is actually straight. I'm all twisted up in this photo...

[jessica.]

Questions:
What lyrics will define you (to the OP?)

What in the world is "tilting at windmills"?


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/Carbonated_Noise/Photo-0084.jpg?t=1206307611

The tattoo is actually straight. I'm all twisted up in this photo...
Now that is a true fan!

[JNB]

What in the world is "tilting at windmills"?

Read Don Quixote. It's good for you. (Don'cha hate when old people say that?) ;)

[ghostguts]

Questions:
What lyrics will define you (to the OP?)


They're lyrics from the song, "Phase One, The Epidemic" by the Fullblast -- http://www.myspace.com/thefullblast

[backsidetailsli]

The tattoo is actually straight. I'm all twisted up in this photo...

seriouuus

[jessica.]

Read Don Quixote. It's good for you. (Don'cha hate when old people say that?) ;)

Nah I quite enjoy when someone recommends that I read a book. It just so happens that I'm quite fond of reading. ;) Don't you hate when young people aren't affected by what old guys say? ;)

[JNB]

Nah I quite enjoy when someone recommends that I read a book. It just so happens that I'm quite fond of reading. ;) Don't you hate when young people aren't affected by what old guys say? ;)

No, but I'm shocked that (a) there might be hope for the world after all, and (b) anybody listens to me anymore. :p

[Rxcore]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/SquiffyRx/Photo2_2.jpg

[iJawn108]

http://i26.tinypic.com/wjxsuu.png

[iBlue]

110313

means "virtue". It has the black outline and a deep red coloured fill.

I really regret getting it but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

[jSunbeam]

My birds. they go just over my shoulder...

[Melrose]

110313

means "virtue". It has the black outline and a deep red coloured fill.

I really regret getting it but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

It looks kind of pretty tho' - and I'm not generally the tattoo type.

[bc008]

My birds. they go just over my shoulder...

i like. reminds me of an american eagle polo i have

[faintember]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/81/HerveVillechaize.jpg

I am too indecisive to get a real tattoo, but the top, flower-like tattoo in this pic would be what I would get:
http://www.tao-of-tattoos.com/images/borneo-tattoos-hand-tattoo-001.jpg

[eclipse525]

110313

means "virtue". It has the black outline and a deep red coloured fill.

I really regret getting it but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

Should be nothing to regret. It's looks really nice on "you". "Virtue" is a great quality that many people lack.

PS-> No Eres Un Perdedor ;-)

[mikelcroft]

http://a454.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/m_997660e1796553eced6b84f95dcf645d.jpghttp://a485.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/m_e964b643200cd048fc7e9dc6bf02fe94.jpghttp://a292.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/m_b384dc7f856a0fcc294019bf2b0f93f3.jpg

that is all. (:
Yeh, they're generic symbols, but they all mean something.

[JL7]

Not the greatest pic but what the he!!

[iBlue]

It looks kind of pretty tho' - and I'm not generally the tattoo type.
Should be nothing to regret. It's looks really nice on "you". "Virtue" is a great quality that many people lack.

PS-> No Eres Un Perdedor ;-)

Thanks you two. :) Yeah it's nothing terrible but sometimes I wish it wasn't there or that I'd picked something which was more personal or something. The whole kanji thing is so overdone now. Ah well, it's like any other scar, just a mark of an event in our lives.

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[Leareth]

My birds. they go just over my shoulder...

these are awesome.
I wouldn't mind getting something like this.

[ghostguts]

My birds. they go just over my shoulder...

Pretty innovative.

[bigbadnewill]

My birds. they go just over my shoulder...

Yeah, i like these bird tatoo's...very cool indeed! if only my wife let me get tatoo's i'd be covered in them, haha! But i'd probably regret it later so she's prob right, haha!

[jSunbeam]

these are awesome.
I wouldn't mind getting something like this.

©(only joking)

Yeah, i like these bird tatoo's...very cool indeed! if only my wife let me get tatoo's i'd be covered in them, haha! But i'd probably regret it later so she's prob right, haha!

No wife here - I am petrified of my mum seeing it though, throughout all 24 years of my life she's made very clear her abject hatred of tattoos.

And thanks for the kind words, everyone! I love my birds...

[otep1760]

ive got quite a few, here they are, let me know what you think!

http://b5.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01520/57/86/1520676875_l.jpg
http://a514.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/101/l_879e87da48dbaf9640849d821bfa8171.jpg
http://a593.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/111/l_75c3bb5a3cb9765559fca9bce13194e0.jpg
http://a262.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_6c50b863720532d41468041a6d7fb915.jpg
http://a539.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/30/l_067db72d6922cd103068a6686d000aaa.jpg
http://a807.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/47/l_71e9bc33f89ce2a7b829294b4f58c8c6.jpg
http://a984.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/77/l_ac2cdebceaa72821c7cd6b5f96c94a07.jpg

[jay1097]

Nice tattoos otep. I really like the chest tattoo, the art and color is really amazing.

[DanoftheDead]

Only have 2 at the moment. On my right bicep is the arch angel michael and on my right ankle is a skull and crossbones(the gf has a matching one thats pink instead with a bow). The ankle picture is an old one from when i got it, but figured it would be better to show what it looks like since im a hairy bastard and its much fuzzier now.

[RacerX]

Nothing too special...

http://www.shawcomputing.net/racerx/stuff/racerx_tattoo.jpg

It is an arm band based on the insignia for the Spacing Guild mental and physical training school from Dune. This particular school emphasized pure mathematics.

Considering that I had it done 11 years ago, I'm amazed that it is still as dark as it is (it is darker than the original pencil artwork that I drew up to have it done). Of course I don't spend a ton of time in the sun anymore. :eek:

[ghostguts]

ive got quite a few, here they are, let me know what you think!


The chest piece is insane and very well-done.

[otep1760]

The chest piece is insane and very well-done.

thanks, i got it about 2 years ago and the color is still as bright as when i first got it.
granted tattoos can get expensive, its definitely worth it

[Macgirl87]

I like the birds and the "virtue." But...ouch.

[ghostguts]

Tattoo #2: Unity & Diversity, done by Mike Emmett (http://mikeemmett.com)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2406594985_22f093ac58.jpg

[bartelby]

ive got quite a few, here they are, let me know what you think!

Misfits fan by any chance?

[ghostguts]

Misfits fan by any chance?

Seems like it. :p

[otep1760]

haha yeah i am, im actually working on a misfits half-sleeve (if you couldnt tell) im going to get the back of my arm done pretty soon.

i just got another tattoo last night, under the pirate ship covering my achilles tendon and stuff, i should have a picture of it up later tonight.


EDIT: Here it is:
http://a280.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/26/l_0c99be5d87ffe279b1042b12064d646f.jpg
http://a139.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/29/l_87edd0bf64bbbd71a6bcd69c99991442.jpg
http://a477.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/88/l_b7014e430d953647fe1aa97ca97d541c.jpg

[vniow]

Quick question...


What's an appropriate tip for a tattoo artist? I've not had one before and am scheduled on the 7th of June for a piece, but I'm unsure how much to tip her when its done. Standard ~10-15%?

[iBlue]

Quick question...


What's an appropriate tip for a tattoo artist? I've not had one before and am scheduled on the 7th of June for a piece, but I'm unsure how much to tip her when its done. Standard ~10-15%?

I think that's about right. I wouldn't do less than 10% unless you were unhappy with it. Maybe even 20% if you think it's especially good but any more than that seems excessive.

[scotthayes]

I think that's about right. I wouldn't do less than 10% unless you were unhappy with it. Maybe even 20% if you think it's especially good but any more than that seems excessive.

WHAT??? You have to tip the tattoo artiest :eek: I'm having my next one done in Newport, RI when I go over later this year. Glad I read this before hand, would have looked rude just paying what they stated :rolleyes:

[LeahM]

I'm getting a tattoo on my foot tonight. I'm actually not as nervous as I was a couple of weeks ago. I heard that generally you don't have to tip because they choose the price of the tattoo..

Anyways, where did everyone get their tattoos?

[Mrs. Brutal]

i love them
i got two more
and the writing is a new tattoo...

[otep1760]

Quick question...


What's an appropriate tip for a tattoo artist? I've not had one before and am scheduled on the 7th of June for a piece, but I'm unsure how much to tip her when its done. Standard ~10-15%?

i always tip at least $20. last time i tipped $100, only because he gave me a super good deal and i had the extra cash.

[redwarrior]

I'm getting a tattoo on my foot tonight. I'm actually not as nervous as I was a couple of weeks ago. I heard that generally you don't have to tip because they choose the price of the tattoo..

Anyways, where did everyone get their tattoos?
please post a pic of what you got
i want one on my foot and i can't decide what to get
plus, when i got one on my ankle, my ankle and foot were swollen for about 2 weeks
i'd be interested to hear of your recovery time

I think that's about right. I wouldn't do less than 10% unless you were unhappy with it. Maybe even 20% if you think it's especially good but any more than that seems excessive.

i've never tipped for a tattoo, never even thought about it
i don't think these guys pay much attention to etiquette!
and they set their own prices
however, the artist of my most recent one, that was very well done, will be tipped with repeat business

[rhett7660]

Otep..

Love the Gene Simmons one!!!!!! I need to take some pictures of mine and get them posted!

[PlaceofDis]

about tip: it all depends on the size, scale and price of the tattoo. i would've tipped more on my last one, but i'm short enough on funds, and the artist knew that, but he did give me a deal, which i appreciate to say the least.

first attachment:my first tattoo from seven years ago, i drew it and just got it done. wasn't bad

second attachment:actually my third tattoo, its my birthday

last three attachemts:my newest tattoo along with my second and fourth tattoo. the ying yang on my wrist that you can see barely was my second. the tibetian writing (Om Mani Padme Hum) was my fourth, but touched up when the branch, lotus, and cherry blossoms were added sunday.

[redwarrior]

the only problem with tattoos, they certainly don't get better with age

this was my first tattoo on my back 14 years ago
needs a lot of work, but has already been colored in, and it hurts SO much worse the second time!
http://eastwardweb.net/pvtp/tattoo1.jpg

this is the one i had done second
it's an ankle cuff, and is about 3 years old
http://eastwardweb.net/pvtp/tattoo2.jpg

third one on my right ankle
i wanted something to accentuate the lines of my calf
but the tattooist misunderstood what i wanted with the color
so it's nothing like what i asked for
if you look closely you'll see that this guy was a beginner
i want to fix this one as well
http://eastwardweb.net/pvtp/tattoo3.jpg

the fourth is only about 1 year old
it is on my front right shoulder
it's my favorite
the artist drew it on the spot for me from a picture i brought in
he recommended black and grey
i was undecided at the time, but i don't think i'll ever add color to this one
http://eastwardweb.net/pvtp/tattoo4.jpg

[lofight]

Anyone here ever regret having a tattoo? I don't have one, and I'm not planning on ever getting on.

[LeahM]

Anyone here ever regret having a tattoo? I don't have one, and I'm not planning on ever getting on.

I was the same way, I thought, why? its just going to look all nasty when you get older, it'll be saggy and wrinkally. But its a personal thing, I created my design and I think that made it a whole lot better for me. Plus thats why I got it on my foot, I figure, I can cover it up if I need to

[redwarrior]

i love my tattoos
i don't regret any of them
although i will have them touched up, probably this summer
then get one on my foot

LeahM, show us yours

[PlaceofDis]

i certainly don't regret any of mine. and if they look wrinkled or whatever later, so be it. i only have one life to live. might as well have the most fun and unique experience i can.

[redwarrior]

well, to me it's all decoration
i don't like to wear jewelry, and i tend to kill plants
so i have them etched on me
it's a personal preference
i kinda enjoy the pain too
yeah, i'm weird

[PlaceofDis]

well, to me it's all decoration
i don't like to wear jewelry, and i tend to kill plants
so i have them etched on me
it's a personal preference
i kinda enjoy the pain too
yeah, i'm weird

well the decoration part i agree with too.
the pain? they don't hurt much, but its not irritating to me.

[bartelby]

Being tattooed releases endorphins and adrenaline which is why some people find tattoos addictive.
I know I do. It's a good job I'm always skint or I'd be covered by now.

[redwarrior]

i don't know how anyone can stop at one
the only one i didn't enjoy was the recoloring
that was much worse
and i'm wondering about my foot
cause it's boney
i'm gonna do it anyway
i watched a girl pass out getting one on her ankle
that i didn't understand

[PlaceofDis]

i don't know how anyone can stop at one
the only one i didn't enjoy was the recoloring
that was much worse
and i'm wondering about my foot
cause it's boney
i'm gonna do it anyway
i watched a girl pass out getting one on her ankle
that i didn't understand

my sister has one on her ankle and one on her foot. the pain wasnt a problem, but her foot and ankle both swelled up afterwords for each. and i would imagine that it would be a bit uncomfortable at least due to the bone, which usually is the worst part.

i've had two recolored now, didn't bother me in the slightest

[bartelby]

i watched a girl pass out getting one on her ankle
that i didn't understand

I know someone who gets the soles of her feet tattooed every 6 months or so. The needle can't get below the skin so the tatts wear away.

[redwarrior]

I know someone who gets the soles of her feet tattooed every 6 months or so. The needle can't get below the skin so the tatts wear away.
wow
how does she walk while they're healing?
that has to be uncomfortable... and expensive

[bartelby]

wow
how does she walk while they're healing?

I think that's the main reason they don't last too long


that has to be uncomfortable... and expensive

Not really, £60 ($190) every 6 months.

[Hushbull]

http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/nn186/Hushbull/?action=view&current=Sagetat.jpg


Crappy quality due to phone.

[LeahM]

LeahM, show us yours

What is this a Jerry Springer show? haha, joking, I will definately have a pic up by tonight. It would look odd if I started taking off my shoes and socks at work

[redwarrior]

is it swollen?

[LeahM]

Yea its a little swollen, that was another reason I didn't want to post right away, its kinda red and swollen. It won't really do the tattoo justice. But then again, its a VERY simple design.

[redwarrior]

i'm sure it is swollen (editted, sorry for the confusion!)
but i really want to see it!
i have to figure out what i'm getting on my foot
what inspired yours?

[Tattoo]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/tattoo.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/zwer.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/unique-russian-bodybuilder.jpg

[Tattoo]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/Halloween%20Horror%20Nights/100_0254.jpg

[iBlue]

^ um... ok. http://upc.edesignuk.com/uploads/smilies/sm-eyebrow.gif


Any particular reason for peppering thread with consecutive posts with random images of random people with tattoos and no explanation? :p (I definitely approve of this (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/zwer.jpg) one though) :D

[Tattoo]

^ um... ok. http://upc.edesignuk.com/uploads/smilies/sm-eyebrow.gif


Any particular reason for peppering thread with consecutive posts with random images of random people with tattoos and no explanation? :p (I definitely approve of this (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/zwer.jpg) one though) :D


LOL - the last one is ME!

[Tattoo]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/100_0378.jpg

[Keebler]

^ um... ok. http://upc.edesignuk.com/uploads/smilies/sm-eyebrow.gif


Any particular reason for peppering thread with consecutive posts with random images of random people with tattoos and no explanation? :p (I definitely approve of this (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/zwer.jpg) one though) :D

actually, i need to find out who posted my pic without my permission. my right arm was pinning a big bass fish, hence the position. ;)

[iBlue]

^ I LOL'ed, Keebler :D

LOL - the last one is ME!

Ah, ok. :)

Though I'd have been thoroughly amused had you been the first one (that is damn funny)

a mod will probably merge those posts, by the way. tsk tsk tsk :p

[Tattoo]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/l_e5f23faf7bde1ac04c8e6519928298ae.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/l_2e8c89aee1944470d41e0b09c1a47069.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/l_e5f23faf7bde1ac04c8e6519928298ae.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/Tattoos/IMG_0002.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/Tattoos/IMG_0005-1.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/Tattoos/IMG_0006.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/Tattoos/IMG_0011.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/Tattoos/IMG_0016.jpg

MIGHTY MOUSE TATTOO
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/TATTOO_WOW/Tattoos/IMG_0018.jpg

[otep1760]

Anyone here ever regret having a tattoo? I don't have one, and I'm not planning on ever getting on.

its better to get them and regret them, than to never get them and regret not getting them.

[LeahM]

Heres mine, its straight across the top of my foot. The turtle is my clan (I'm Haudenosaunee, Mohawk to be specific) we're a matrilineal society so I got my clan from my mom, and her mom and so on and so forth. The squares are to represent the original 5 nations of the haudenosaunee confederacy, but I've replaced the tree in the center with my clan. And the swirl in the middle of the turtle means life and it goes counter clock wise which represents life in the Longhouse.

The squares are purple because originally we used to make the beads that make up the wampum out of quahog shells and they are white and purple, so purple was known to be kinda more rare I suppose but thats how we made designs.

So thats my first and only tattoo, so far. My next one I want to get a boat and a net because my Grandfather was a fisherman. But it'll take me forever to get the pic right. :)

[redwarrior]

amazing
thank you for sharing
it's beautiful

[Hushbull]

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn186/Hushbull/tat.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn186/Hushbull/Sagetat.jpg

[alFR]

my right arm was pinning a big bass fish

Was it.... ill tempered? :)

[vniow]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2560173512_2ffa42c435.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/vniow/2560173512/)


It is complete. With more to come in the next few months.

[skunk]

My, haven't you been busy, Ani? :)

Good colours.

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[kymac]

I did this one myself....
[x]
And this one...
[x]
Not this one...
[x]

wheres the second one at? and what did you use to do them yourself?

[Luis]

wheres the second one at? and what did you use to do them yourself?

I think it's at his ankle.

[kymac]

I think it's at his ankle.

oh haha now its obvious.. i had a hard time figuring out where the first one was too.. until i saw a certain areas body hair haha

[otep1760]

this is my newest one, it was done by DJ Minor in Houston, Texas.
DJ uses a new(er) type of tattoo machines called the Neuma.
http://neumamachines.com
The Neuma is a Pneumatic (air powered) tattoo machine and sounds much like a dentists drill rather than a tattoo machine.
With my experience with it (6 hour session), it was less painful, and it ran a lot smoother than a normal machine, because it is run by gears instead of magnets like a normal machine, for that reason it causes a lot less irritation, swelling and redness than a normal machine.
here is my picture directly after my 6 hour session, as you can see no irritation or redness.
Also the two days the tattoo has been completely unsore, i cant even tell its there.

http://a814.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/88/l_58f301c1bc446b42aa38e8eb01a0a755.jpg

[iBlue]

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It is complete. With more to come in the next few months.
That looks awesome, love the colours too.

[livingfortoday]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b236/livingfortoday2/macsonlegs.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b236/livingfortoday2/P1020431.jpg

Whee!

[ghostguts]

Just finished it yesterday -- two session and six hours.

"All we are we are and everyday is the start of something beautiful"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2578910696_ff3aaeff27_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2578910786_6ce50d5020_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2578910904_a8bc30a9e5_b.jpg

[CHROMEDOME]

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[thenetstud]

My three:

[flyinmac]

Is it safe to infer that few Mac users have tattoos?

Why? Do we lack character?

I've got a few. But, no you can't see. Custom work. Not going to share on the Internet so that everyone can copy them.

I was quite surprised the other day when browsing through a Tattoo magazine (waiting to get my latest one touched-up / tweaked a bit), that I saw several Tattoos in one magazine that were already on people in another magazine.

I find it interesting to see what other people have done, and get inspiration and such for ideas. But, to actually use the same tattoos? I don't think so.

Why would I want the same thing that is on thousands of other people?

So, when my wife and I go in, we present them with ideas (verbally), and let them draw up a custom interpretation of that idea. Basically, we describe what we are looking for, and let them create fresh artwork for it. Then, once we see their draft sketch, we'll discuss little tweaks or alterations if we want additional details or some details altered.

Usually, our local artist gets it exactly like we want (actually better) on his first attempt. Often, we'll go in there and be surprised by how his drawing captures our idea even better than the mental picture we had.

None of mine have come out of a catalog, or website, or "Flash" thing. They were all created by the local artist and drawn up by his interpretation of our description. You get some surprising and interesting work by just letting them loose to work creatively and come up with their own ideas to create what you are after.

I would hate to have something that was on millions of other people. I like being unique, and having something unique.

I was actually quite surprised that the magazines would feature people who just had tattoos from "flash" catalogs. Especially exact artwork that matched many other people and the original drawing exactly.

While everyone is obviously free to express themselves as they choose. I would think that you'd likely appreciate the artwork longer (and have fewer regrets) if you knew it was custom made for you.

That said, I've seen a lot of great tattoos here in this thread. Great ideas everyone.

Lots of creativity here.

Oh, the one with the home job stuff, I checked out that link. Man, that's just too freaky for me. Maybe I'd let my wife do that, but definitely not my friends and definitely not while we were all drunk. Might wake up with a smurf or something the next morning.

Great, now I've done it. Everyone's going to be giving their drunk buddies smurfs while they're passed out. Well, now we'll know who drinks too much :)

Anyway, great pictures. Great Tattoos. I'd share. But, I'm afraid I'd see them in next month's Tattoo Magazine on someone else then (not you guys, but probably some other web searcher). So, I'll keep mine to myself. Sorry...

[Roger1]

I've always wanted a tattoo that said "peace, love, harmony" on it, but I figured if I got it, my kids would use it against me every time I yelled at them.
:p

[CHAOS STEP]

I would never be able to make my mind up on a design for a tattoo.

I will have to wait till they can implant flexible LCD screens under your skin and I would change it every day.

I have seen very few 'good' tattoos, it gets very tiresome seeing loads of kids with Tribal, Chinese Character or 'Tramp Stamps'.

Seriously, the only people that can pull off a tattoo and look convincingly awesome are primarily Japanese Yakuza.

Thinking of having a tattoo, take this simple test;

1) Are you Yakuza?

If No: You are only worthy of a stick on tattoo from a bubblegum packet.

If Yes: Get a cracking great dragon all over your back, don't forget some shades and a white Italian suit for when it gets too Chilly.

[Heavy Fluid]

I got one in the Army about 15 years ago.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/Wolf.jpg

And got it covered with this last September as a present from my wife.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/cover8.jpg

With just the outline done.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/cover.jpg

[bntz313]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/bnutz313/Photo2.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/bnutz313/Photo20.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/bnutz313/Photo21.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/bnutz313/Photo22.jpg

[Heavy Fluid]

bntz, any chance you can get someone to take some clear shots of that sleeve? Is that a totem pole I see? It looks pretty cool. The gorilla is interesting. I would love to see some more shots of it.

[otep1760]

Heavy Fluid, that skull that you covered up the wolf with looks a hell of a lot like the skull i posted on the bottom of my leg.
pretty strange!

if that came off as me accusing you of copying, i dont mean it. im just comparing the two.
its uncanny how similar they look.

[Heavy Fluid]

April 13, 2008 - i just got another tattoo last night, under the pirate ship covering my achilles tendon and stuff, i should have a picture of it up later tonight.


I couldn't have copied you. I got mine done September 17, 2007. :D

There are some similarities, but it is solely the tatooists artwork, with my input and a few suggestions, including two T-shirts that I brought in. The cover up piece was very limited for me. I could pretty much only get wildlife (um, that is what I am trying to cover up), dragons, no, snakes, no, or a skull. Well, skull it is. I had wanted that all along, but my wife talked me out of it. Well, he talked me right back into it, and I am glad that I listened to him.

ETA: This is one of the shirts that I have, just in white, not black.
http://www.motorcityharley.com/Merchandise/Affliction/A250.gif

[otep1760]

yeah, i knew you didnt copy. i wasnt implying you did.

i was just saying the tattoos are strangely similar

[JHacker]

Just finished it yesterday -- two session and six hours.

"All we are we are and everyday is the start of something beautiful"


Matt Nathanson! I recognized it right away - it looks awesome.

[Heavy Fluid]

yeah, i knew you didnt copy. i wasnt implying you did.

i was just saying the tattoos are strangely similar

They are pretty similar, the coloring, and the eyes. I was going for more of a static look, with interference on the skulls face, but it didn't quite turn out how I wanted, or how he wanted, so he stopped messing with it. He originally did a more green color for the eyes, then decided that it looked like crap, and went with a toned down red, almost like blood.

[chelseaCONNTAGG]

there my favorite band
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/rat333/photo565003.jpg
Mclovin
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/rat333/tata005.jpg
Tom Petty
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i176/rat333/dssgf.jpg

[ipodtoucher]

just got these a few weeks ago, can't wait to get more!!:)

[dllavaneras]

Nice stars, ipodtoucher! :)

[ipodtoucher]

Nice stars, ipodtoucher! :)

Thanks! I love them! Can't wait to get more tats!!:p

[.Andy]

It is complete. With more to come in the next few months.
I only just saw these. They are amazing. Any backstory to the design vniow?

[jSunbeam]

there my favorite band
*whacking great gorillaz tattoo snip*

GASP. Wow. Woah. Uhhh...man.

[vniow]

I only just saw these. They are amazing. Any backstory to the design vniow?


There's definitely a backstory.

[.Andy]

There's definitely a backstory.
I respect that completely. Love them for the art alone :).

[roshambeau]

Tats:

they should be in order but if not. oh well, the first is an original piece that turned out to be somewhat of a tribal cross. Then about a year later i decided that i wanted an artist that i had become quite good buddies with to add to it--freehand of course. Sorry for not having a clean pic of a finished product. I will post one when i get a chance.

And the one on my lip saying "TRUTH". Well, it pretty much speaks for itself. And yes, it did hurt the worst.

[phas3]

first picture is my tattoo of a koi fish and tibetan writting meaning

" the sound that strengthens compassion to all enlightened beings"

second is another writting in tibetan done at venice beach which means

"unshakable faith"

the one on my chest is a Lotus Flower and the sign inside is the sign of power

the one on my back = Semper Fidelis Marine Corps Motto and also means "Always Faithful

[hectt0r]

first picture is my tattoo of a koi fish and tibetan writting meaning

" the sound that strengthens compassion to all enlightened beings"

second is another writting in tibetan done at venice beach which means

"unshakable faith"

the one on my chest is a Lotus Flower and the sign inside is the sign of power

the one on my back = Semper Fidelis Marine Corps Motto and also means "Always Faithful

Brandon Boyd tattoos all of them

[phas3]

Brandon Boyd tattoos all of them


nope not all of them just two! hahaha i lovei ncubus

[deorg]

first picture is my tattoo of a koi fish and tibetan writting meaning

" the sound that strengthens compassion to all enlightened beings"

second is another writting in tibetan done at venice beach which means

"unshakable faith"

the one on my chest is a Lotus Flower and the sign inside is the sign of power

the one on my back = Semper Fidelis Marine Corps Motto and also means "Always Faithful


sick 3rd tatoo love the typo.
think of getting an ispirational tatoo

[Artful Dodger]

Well this one has been given a great deal of thought and about a year to decide just where I wanted it to be without loosing any detail in the years to come. This was about 16 hours sitting time (I have to update as more color has been added, not much though) since I can't sit in one spot very long and I'm going to add a bit more in the next few months. This was also a gift given to me which has been the best gift since it's for life.

[kwk1]

Not a great pic but you get the idea.

[Emulsion]

Not a great pic but you get the idea.

That'll get you laid.

Why? What meaning could this possibly have behind it?

[kwk1]

That'll get you laid.

Why? What meaning could this possibly have behind it?

Oh no, I just mean't the quality of the photo isn't that great!
That tat itself is great.

[droogie4343]

http://i38.tinypic.com/2wp84zm.jpg





http://i33.tinypic.com/34o5u88.jpg



http://i38.tinypic.com/11tbiav.jpg

[lilrichie]

Here is my first real tat, i had one before but it was only small. I am really happy with it and am hoping to get more.

http://fc41.deviantart.com/fs37/i/2008/261/4/8/Emz_Rose_Complete_by_Lilrichie.jpg

Rich

[Berlepsch]

^^^

Did you sell your furniture to get the tattoo done?
:D

[livingfortoday]

Also, you misspelled my name. I appreciate the sentiment though!

[vniow]

Shoulders are now done. Sorry for the lowish quality pic, took it with the iSight on my MBP as soon as the bandages were removed. Will have more and better pics once it starts to heal more.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2972687793_4e14023bec.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/vniow/2972687793/)

[idesign245]

My latest (4th one)... got it last Tuesday

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2963643367_9e9c95ce52.jpg?v=0

[bc008]

Tats:

they should be in order but if not. oh well, the first is an original piece that turned out to be somewhat of a tribal cross. Then about a year later i decided that i wanted an artist that i had become quite good buddies with to add to it--freehand of course. Sorry for not having a clean pic of a finished product. I will post one when i get a chance.

And the one on my lip saying "TRUTH". Well, it pretty much speaks for itself. And yes, it did hurt the worst.

i heard the mouth ones wear off after about a year.. is that true?

[otep1760]

i heard the mouth ones wear off after about a year.. is that true?

no thats not true, they tend to fade a bit and get a milky looking tint to them but they will stay forever, unless you constantly bite your lips.

heres my latest one:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/otep1760/l_ee7dfa81426e48f98d34a8bb9a458409.jpg

[otep1760]

Joker Tattoo



sorry for the double post, but whered you get that work done?
it looks a lot like Mike Parsons work.

[anjinha]

I don't have any tattoos (yet) but I found this one in a tattoo magazine and thought it was really funny:

[jordygreen]

Hey Im planning on getting my first tattoo soon. Im thinking bout getting it on my left wrist, does anyone have any experience of getting on there wrist, you think its a good place for a newbie at getting tatts?

This is the design:

http://img.skitch.com/20081101-crync1ngk2j54g98sgcuaemd7t.jpg

Its my name in elvish from LOTR, yep lol im a reet cool geek me.

[themoonisdown09]

I don't have any tattoos, but this is one of my friends'.

It's a hot dog on a bun with chicken wings and a halo and it says "Carnivorous"

[themoonisdown09]

no thats not true, they tend to fade a bit and get a milky looking tint to them but they will stay forever, unless you constantly bite your lips.

I had 3 of my friends get the Coors Light logo tattooed on their inner lip and it was completely gone in a couple months.

[bc008]

I had 3 of my friends get the Coors Light logo tattooed on their inner lip and it was completely gone in a couple months.

thats what i heard... i think that would be the coolest place for a tat when im older, as it doesnt get in the way of anything.. but for the pain i would at least want it to be permanent ;)

[roshambeau]

i heard the mouth ones wear off after about a year.. is that true?

No, i've had mine for over 2 years now. and it hasn't changed noticeably at all. I've had friends that had problems. but the ones that had problems either chewed tobacco, dipped, or drank alcohol before they were healed. I let mine heal like i was told to, and no problems to date.

[anjinha]

I'm planning on getting a tattoo soon. Someone told me that some tattoo colors don't "stick" to the skin very well and fade quicker. Is that true?

[hofnar]

Here is mine

[kwk1]

Here is mine

I like that !
It's so different.

[otep1760]

I'm planning on getting a tattoo soon. Someone told me that some tattoo colors don't "stick" to the skin very well and fade quicker. Is that true?

if you heal your tattoo properly, you shouldnt have any trouble keeping the color. of course its going to fade a bit, but it wont fade terribly.

[hofnar]

if you heal your tattoo properly, you shouldnt have any trouble keeping the color. of course its going to fade a bit, but it wont fade terribly.

Keeping it away from the sun is important too! Make sure you put sunblock on it when you go out, if exposed... and sunny.

[hofnar]

I like that !
It's so different.

Thank you :) Im very happy with it. just had it done last week after a 4 month wait for my appointment! I think it was worth it though .

[themoonisdown09]

No, i've had mine for over 2 years now. and it hasn't changed noticeably at all. I've had friends that had problems. but the ones that had problems either chewed tobacco, dipped, or drank alcohol before they were healed. I let mine heal like i was told to, and no problems to date.

I guess that was the problem with my friends' tattoos then. They drink alcohol like fish drink water.

[redwarrior]

I'm planning on getting a tattoo soon. Someone told me that some tattoo colors don't "stick" to the skin very well and fade quicker. Is that true?
The ink is injected under the skin, so anything that increases circulation will cause the tat to "fade" or "smear." It's very important to stay out of the sun while it is healing. After that, sunbathing, drinking alcohol, even frequent massages can all cause the tat to age more quickly because all of these activities increase blood flow to the skin surface. This should also give you an idea of what areas of your body would be more likely to fade faster. :)

[xUKHCx]

Hey Im planning on getting my first tattoo soon. Im thinking bout getting it on my left wrist, does anyone have any experience of getting on there wrist, you think its a good place for a newbie at getting tatts?

This is the design:

Its my name in elvish from LOTR, yep lol im a reet cool geek me.

I have both my wrists done. For me it wasn't painful at all. A little weird went it went over the tendons as my fingers were twitching ever so slightly.

While this be on the inner or outer wrist? The wrist is a good place however it is worth considering the times you might need to cover it up.

[anjinha]

The ink is injected under the skin, so anything that increases circulation will cause the tat to "fade" or "smear." It's very important to stay out of the sun while it is healing. After that, sunbathing, drinking alcohol, even frequent massages can all cause the tat to age more quickly because all of these activities increase blood flow to the skin surface. This should also give you an idea of what areas of your body would be more likely to fade faster. :)

Ok, thanks for the info. :)

[jordygreen]

I have both my wrists done. For me it wasn't painful at all. A little weird went it went over the tendons as my fingers were twitching ever so slightly.

While this be on the inner or outer wrist? The wrist is a good place however it is worth considering the times you might need to cover it up.

Aye it'd be on the inside of my wrist, oh god i bet that felt weird haha.

[scotthayes]

My 4th one.

Had it done on November 4th by Capt. Bret in Newport RI. Picture was taken about an hour after he'd finished it.

Quite a funny google based story to go with it.

When I decided I wanted a Haida Orca, I googled it and the first place that came out was Bret's tattoo shop in Newport, RI. Nothing special there apart from that very day we'd booked our flights to America to visit our friends in Newport RI.

[deorg]

first picture is my tattoo of a koi fish and tibetan writting meaning

" the sound that strengthens compassion to all enlightened beings"

second is another writting in tibetan done at venice beach which means

"unshakable faith"

the one on my chest is a Lotus Flower and the sign inside is the sign of power

the one on my back = Semper Fidelis Marine Corps Motto and also means "Always Faithful

Im seriusly thinkin of gettin a tattoo, I love the typo of the tibetan one, do you got any info about the tatoo or its influences...
thx

[deorg]

its better to get them and regret them, than to never get them and regret not getting them.

THATS WHY IM GETTIN ONE
WELL SAID ...
you just added to my inspiration list

[Stepper]

Aye it'd be on the inside of my wrist, oh god i bet that felt weird haha.

I got "Mother" on my left wrist and "Father" on my right wrist. They were the first and only tattoos I got. Hurt a bit, took a lil break after I got Mother done.

My advice would be to make sure you have something to eat or drink before you get your tattoo. I got mine done at 11am, woke up at 9:30am, had a shower etc etc went straight to the tattoo parlour without having breakfast. Once I got Mother done the tattoo artist said that i was looking a bit light headed, he asked me if I had eaten anything or had anything to drink, i said no so he gave me a can of coke. Once he started the Father tat I couldn't really feel anything and it hurt a lot less then the Mother one.

So yh to sum up it doesn't really hurt that much that you want to start screaming and crying, its the kinda pain that you just gotta accept...no one wants to leave a tattoo parlour with half a tattoo done ;)

[99MustangGTman]

This one isn't done yet, I also have 6 other ones.

http://www.checkoutmyink.com/assets/photos/0062/6820/picture_015_large.jpg?1226620625

[otep1760]

reminds me of silverchair, or am i way off?

[Vivid.Inferno]

I don't have a tat, and i'm not sure if I want one. If I get one it'd be personal. I was thinking of having someone design a phoenix, and having "rise from the ashes" written in latin under it.

I think it'd be personal and really meaningful. A reminded that whenever we fall we can rise again and be a new/better person for the experience.

One problem with me getting a tattoo is that I'm a nursing student. Until it's healed it isn't considered sanitary, and if it's visible I'd have a really hard time getting a job after I graduate.

My boyfriend has 5 tats. Gemini symbol (looks kinda roman in design - hard to explain) the Welsh dragon on his upper arm, a dragon on his other upper arm, a tribal dragon on his lower leg, and a Maple leaf on his shoulder blade (red, outlined in black (the black part looks kinda like cracked rock). Looks good.

[jmxp69]

Who would have thought that tats are habit forming?
They say it, but I didn't believe it until I got my first.

J

[sangosimo]

I so want to get a moth tattooed on my wrist.

[otep1760]

just got another one last wednesday

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/10/l_9a5e46e6846e449288217c1b25dde55b.jpg

[MattOKC]

The turtle is my clan (I'm Haudenosaunee, Mohawk to be specific) we're a matrilineal society so I got my clan from my mom, and her mom and so on and so forth.

I'm also turtle clan, but from the Ojibway (Anishinaabe) nation. (we used to fight you guys!)

Here are my two:

http://resurrectionafterrape.org/CircleTattoo%20open.jpg

http://resurrectionafterrape.org/spiritworld2.jpg

[blownco]

heres mine


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f219/blownco/DSCI0377.jpg

[otep1760]

Damn dude, that's pretty nice. Who did it?

[KyPosey]

lost my close friend a couple years back, so i had his exact sig put on my shoulders...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2438176886_277f79cf2a.jpg

[sparkyms]

Havem't got it yet, I need to get some cash, and colour this thing in before I sort it out and get it done, here's what it looks like at the moment though...

[KyPosey]

i still want to do a VW symbol somewhere on me, just not sure where yet.

[iMac13]

This is an old pic, but it's my Pirate Wench drowned at sea.
Since then, this arm is now a half sleeve.

[WinkWink726]

Okay you guys, so you know how they say that tattoos are addictive?
Its sorta true!
Maybe its not that they're "addictive", so much as it is that you come to realize that you don't LIKE they way that they look, but you LOVE the way that they turn out and you also realize that it doesn't hurt like some say they do and thus the inhibition to get them is lost after that realization?
Insight! Message!!! LOL

Anyhow, I have 3 (and they all mean something and are very personal and my big tattoo is an original; I would never "pick from the wall")

Me and 6 friends all got this same paw print (but in diff locs and colors) because we all became friends thru and religiously volunteer our time to the same Animal Shelter.
It looks pretty dry but despite how it looks there, it healed totally solid and great.
(it was still "icky" in that pic)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/BXRchic/Tattoos/WOASHPaw.jpg

Stars are a personal thing between my mother and myself. Its sort of like a bond-thingie... i dunno... its tough to put into words, but stars hold importance for us ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/BXRchic/Tattoos/MyStar.jpg

This is my big tattoo (tho the pic is teensy); it was taken with a phone right after I got it. I now realize that I need to get on taking a new pic of it! LOL
It means "The dynamics of Love". The arrows are symbolic of many things and are an important piece to the design.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/BXRchic/Tattoos/MyTat9607.jpg

My Fiance, Brian is working on a full sleeve on one arm and he's got a Star with a "C" in the middle (for me! :D) and a Sun on the same arm (but I've gotta grab some pics of those guys).
Here's his partial sleeve; its a work in progress, as you can see.
He's very into the bio-mechanical theme and if you're having a hard time grasping what's goin on there, locate the skulls and the rest of it is design work.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/BXRchic/Tattoos/BTat1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/BXRchic/Tattoos/BTat3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/BXRchic/Tattoos/BTat4.jpg

[WinkWink726]

110313

means "virtue". It has the black outline and a deep red coloured fill.

I really regret getting it but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

OH!!! and before I totally forget!
You have an awesome figure and a really pretty back (that sounds dumb, I know! LOL) and I love the meaning of your tat! ;)

[uiop.]

heres mine


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f219/blownco/DSCI0377.jpg

That's freaking awesome.

[joeclayy]

i have my arm done, my knuckles, my feet.
oh and i have a blink-182 tattoo on my leg.

[viccles]

i have my arm done, my knuckles, my feet.
oh and i have a blink-182 tattoo on my leg.

Yeowch. Those ears make mine hurties :o I like the knuckles though

[uiop.]

i have my arm done, my knuckles, my feet.
oh and i have a blink-182 tattoo on my leg.

Those are cool. What does the Blink-182 tat look like?

[joeclayy]

Those are cool. What does the Blink-182 tat look like?

this is the only picture i actually have.

[uiop.]

this is the only picture i actually have.

Awesome....seriously.

[jdl8422]

Not mine but pretty sweet.

[LeahM]

I'm also turtle clan, but from the Ojibway (Anishinaabe) nation. (we used to fight you guys!)



Hey! A brother from another mother! :) Sorry, I couldn't resist. I've always wanted to get works in Mohawk but I was afraid that I would spell it wrong, because if you spell it a different way in Mohawk it could mean something totally different.

On the other hand, a lot of other first nations fought with the Mohawks, its kinda bad. Even in our creation we were known as the most hostile. I suppose I can blame my road rage on that :p

[robo74]

Nice Art all!


Rob

[Kismatik]

yep, the command logo. and the other arm does say patronum.

[richard.mac]

this is me a while ago…
151570

… and then now
151571
kidding! telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3565082/Criminals-before-and-after-tattoo-photos.html

[uiop.]

^^
He looks like a real winner.

[ntrsfrml]

Mine:

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4219/img00129200809172259zx2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/img00129200809172259zx2.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img371/img00129200809172259zx2.jpg/1/)

[iVersa]

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=142892&stc=1&jpg
Thank you :) Im very happy with it. just had it done last week after a 4 month wait for my appointment! I think it was worth it though .

Sorry mate but I have had this pic saved on me HD for years, remember coming across it when was looking for tattoo inspiration, so this pic was not done a week ago!

Awesome tattoo though

[WinkWink726]

Sorry mate but I have had this pic saved on me HD for years, remember coming across it when was looking for tattoo inspiration, so this pic was not done a week ago!

ouch! LOL, but it is nice!

[leishan]

The Spiderman tattoo a few posts back is freakin' sweet! But I imagine that it hurt like hell...

[kwk1]

The Spiderman tattoo a few posts back is freakin' sweet! But I imagine that it hurt like hell...

Thanks!
No, it didn't hurt too much maybe because of where it is.
It took just 2 hours and after 10 or 15 minutes, I found the area kind of just goes numb.

I want to get another, but just can decide on what, it's frustrating, lol!

[leishan]

Thanks!
No, it didn't hurt too much maybe because of where it is.
It took just 2 hours and after 10 or 15 minutes, I found the area kind of just goes numb.

I want to get another, but just can decide on what, it's frustrating, lol!

I figured the areas where the skin is thinner would be painful. It will be hard to top that one!

[Tattooz]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/backriverexpress/425mojo.jpg

[jonnytruant]

What doesn't kill you makes you strongerhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3201953349_39180bc32d.jpg?v=0

[iCheddar]

Just got this done this evening. Its *supposed* to be Helvetica thin, but came out a bit more as light. But still, I'm pretty satisfied with it. It was my first time with this artist Jeff. He impressed me a bit with his knowledge of typefaces.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3233198844_37110ca4b6_b.jpg

[channerhewitt]

I wish i could make my own real tattoo on my skin...:p coz I'm just using a henna!:D

[backsidetailsli]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/backriverexpress/425mojo.jpg

great pic! nice catch!

[gfish31]

gawd this thread makes me want another tattoo. i have 2 right now, and ill post pics later.....when i take them.....

[maceleven]

rest in peace chuco

[iT0XiC]

I've always been very fond by tattoos, but never really got loved by one special thing to put on me.
The most "importat" thing in my life is movies. What tips do you have there?
Or carpeting, but movies in the first hand.
Have had some thoughts of some text at the wrist.

[Tattooz]

great pic! nice catch!



Thanks.... Nothing better than a Bluefin on board !!!!! :)

[d0hutch]

WAMG= we are movie geeks(my site)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3164379697_33b198408e.jpg?v=0

[Mrs. Brutal]

First session... two more to go...

[xUKHCx]

First session... two more to go...

That looks like it will be amazing once it is finished (it already looks very good). Be sure to post updates :)

[redwarrior]

Mrs. Brutal, that looks SWEET. I would never have consdered a full leg piece, but I could definitely do something like that. Very classy.

[backsidetailsli]

First session... two more to go...

no way mor! thats gonna look amazing!

[todd2fst4u]

family crest

[damov2]

Taken with the iSight camera so it's not a very good picture. Heres mine.:)

[Mrs. Brutal]

Mrs. Brutal, that looks SWEET. I would never have consdered a full leg piece, but I could definitely do something like that. Very classy.

That looks like it will be amazing once it is finished (it already looks very good). Be sure to post updates :)

no way mor! thats gonna look amazing!

Thanks guys!
In about two weeks i'll upload more pics... after the second session.
:D

[.Andy]

family crest
This is really cool. I can see you in a promo picture reclining shirtless, modelling expensive selvege denim (as long as your head isn't too rough).

[és:]

I'm considering getting my sleeve done. Maybe 3/4 sleeve (wrist up to half way up my upper arm).

I'm thinking of getting all my favorite song lyrics (I've started collecting already. FYI: only one or two lines, not the entire songs) and making a pattern out of them. Possibly making each lyric a different colour so they can be read without searching too hard.

I've got a few already. No pics, though.

[skottichan]

Designed by myself.


http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm250/jaggyd/webstuff/DSC01068.jpg


If you guys and my clients don't mind, I may start posting the tattoos I do. (I do tattoos in my spare time)

[Barman91]

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2201_2215175875934892370_9080_n.jpg

its part of my flag http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:v6J48CQCAjDgYM:http://www.g3zss.co.uk/Album/barbados-flag.gif(barbados represent..woot woot lol:p) and the chinese down the middle means music:rolleyes:

[ls206]

Nice tat barman - you design it yourself?

I'm going for a consultation on wednesday for a custom tattoo but probably won't get it until late march due to the massive waiting list for the artist!

[otep1760]

who is the artist?

[ls206]

I got a recommendation for him from a friend.
you can see some of his work here (http://www.inkatattoos.co.uk/) (he's James)

[Barman91]

Nice tat barman - you design it yourself?

I'm going for a consultation on wednesday for a custom tattoo but probably won't get it until late march due to the massive waiting list for the artist!

yea i designed it myself...wow thats a long waiting list!!

[H$R]

yea i designed it myself...wow thats a long waiting list!!

our good artists have at least a 4 months waiting list..

[tr0jan]

http://thomi.apfelcouch.de/bilder/albums/privat/Bild1.png
http://thomi.apfelcouch.de/bilder/albums/privat/20090204-IMG_3814.jpg

[backsidetailsli]

trojan that is sooo sick!
keep it rude

[Mrs. Brutal]

Almost done....
yesterday was a 6 hours session... i can't explain how it hurt during the last hour of inking.
I love it.

[livingfortoday]

Almost done....
yesterday was a 6 hours session... i can't explain how it hurt during the last hour of inking.
I love it.

That's really amazing looking - congrats!

[ill0gical0ne]

I can't believe that I haven't posted mine yet (as I got it almost 8 months ago), but here it is.

The quote at the top is "Ohne Musik wäre das Leben ein Irrtum" or "without music, life would be a mistake" by Friedrich Nietzsche.

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs32/i/2008/223/9/a/My_First_Tattoo_by_develogix.jpg

This was shortly after I got it done, which is why it's all "greasy".

[Mrs. Brutal]

That's really amazing looking - congrats!

Thanks :D

[faust]

I want to get the following tattoo on my neck. Is it advisable?

http://th01.deviantart.com/fs27/300W/i/2008/156/f/6/Zero__s_Tattoo_by_Sorceress2000.jpg

[bartelby]

Almost done....
yesterday was a 6 hours session... i can't explain how it hurt during the last hour of inking.
I love it.

Very nice!

[Joeski]

Almost done....
yesterday was a 6 hours session... i can't explain how it hurt during the last hour of inking.
I love it.

Thats so pretty! Congrats.

[Mrs. Brutal]

Very nice!

Thats so pretty! Congrats.

Thank u :D

[anjinha]

Almost done....
yesterday was a 6 hours session... i can't explain how it hurt during the last hour of inking.
I love it.

That's gorgeous.

[otep1760]

I got a recommendation for him from a friend.
you can see some of his work here (http://www.inkatattoos.co.uk/) (he's James)

That's some pretty good work, good luck getting in with him

Reminds me of Paul booth out of new york. He has a 3 year plus waiting list. He does more dark/evil style with an H.R. Geiger influence. I love his work. He also charges $375/hr. But for quality work it's worth it.


Trojan: I love the tattoos, especially the Trojan helmet. Sharp?

[zuzi]

My first one and i love it.

http://upanh.com/uploads/27-Feb-2009/teb60dkzzpwacorghmv.jpg

[atticus18244fsa]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/SquiffyRx/Photo2_2.jpg


Is that the Absolutepunk.net Logo?

[Rxcore]

Is that the Absolutepunk.net Logo?

Haha, no.

Just searched it and it's kind of similar, that heart my girlfriend used to draw on everything i thought its cute, the runes are by APC and they spell out a friend of mines initials.

[.Andy]

My first one and i love it.

http://upanh.com/uploads/27-Feb-2009/teb60dkzzpwacorghmv.jpg
This would be awesome if it scanned as frozen peas.

[bartelby]

This would be awesome if it scanned as frozen peas.

Or Lube.

[livingfortoday]

My first one and i love it.

I had a friend do one on the back of his neck that scanned out to 666 on an industrial barcode scanner. Goood times.

[otep1760]

i know someone who has the Marlboro Reds barcode on the same exact spot as that one.

it actually scans when you try to scan it. well at least it did before it faded and the tattoo got older.

[gfish31]

here's my two. the "fisch" on my arm was my first one, I got it when my grandfather passed cuz that was his nickname in the air force. the second one, on my leg, was designed by me after bob marley's song Three Little Birds. The text says "every little thing is gonna be alright"

[bdbfc]

This is mine

Started like this,

http://www.bdbfc.com/misfit/koifull.jpg
and ended like this

http://www.bdbfc.com/misfit/koiside.jpg

[EngenZerO]

did it on a bet... no regrets so far, LOL!

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/engenzero/n12435669_34316758_7002.jpg

[Blindfutur3]

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6258/tattoosmt.png

Took me too long to decide. No regrets so far :D

[Mrs. Brutal]

This is mine

Started like this,

http://www.bdbfc.com/misfit/koifull.jpg
and ended like this

http://www.bdbfc.com/misfit/koiside.jpg

looks great!
any closer pics of the coloring?

[CGremby]

Hey Im planning on getting my first tattoo soon. Im thinking bout getting it on my left wrist, does anyone have any experience of getting on there wrist, you think its a good place for a newbie at getting tatts?

This is the design:

http://img.skitch.com/20081101-crync1ngk2j54g98sgcuaemd7t.jpg

Its my name in elvish from LOTR, yep lol im a reet cool geek me.

Anyone know where you can translate your name into Elvish? I have looked on the internet, but it's just make-it-by-your-self sites.

[obeygiant]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2ihqbm1.jpg

[EvanLugh]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2ihqbm1.jpg

Where are the 9 others I saw on Digg? :o

[otep1760]

http://www.collegehumor.com/picture:1903194

[nobunaga209]

Yea I’m kind of a tatt whore…plenty more to come and these are the newest… :p
double stars, my daughter's initials, and memorial to my pops...also have Kanji on each arm but its old and being replaced soon...

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/33/l_f2f5a2ff535844d8bcc15871a950b049.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/1/l_5c77eb8ebd76413898de34d0d0c70cee.jpg
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/41/l_cc6c231c62834bd0b3318cfff88fc0df.jpg

[nobunaga209]

This is mine

Started like this,

http://www.bdbfc.com/misfit/koifull.jpg
and ended like this

http://www.bdbfc.com/misfit/koiside.jpg

Nice sleeve bro...artist?

[MiroMac]

One of my many tattoos...

http://thegoldcreative.com/b3s/angel.jpg

Unfinished, though. Second sitting will be sun, halo, colours and highlights. Drawn by me.

[iainthg]

Very nice bdbfc!

[Afro1989]

MiroMac, really nice colors and design!

[velvetelvis]

its a cover up...

[Pika]

http://z.about.com/d/tattoo/1/0/p/n/1/090207h.jpg

Heee hee... :D

[Mrs. Brutal]

Here are some pics... it's finally healed!
but I do have another session next week... :D

[MiroMac]

Beautiful lines and colours!

[lindsayanng]

Ms. Brutal that is AWESOME.. i am SOO jealous! I need to get something like that on my back. I have a LOT of unfinished business going on back there, and need some tree or something to tie it all in.

might as well post mine.. i'm bored
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lindsayanng/tatts/SUC50218.jpg
Got a matching tatt on the other side of my stomach with the same water background and 2 Koi (male and female) got it on my honey moon. The same day my husband got a ball and chain tattooed on his wrist with our wedding date
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lindsayanng/tatts/SUC50205.jpg
My 3rd tattoo (out of about 15) got it on my 18th bday
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lindsayanng/tatts/SUC50209.jpg
5 minute tattoo from a trip to Ocala Florida
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lindsayanng/tatts/SUC50207.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lindsayanng/tatts/SUC50212.jpg
Second tattoo ever
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lindsayanng/tatts/SUC50213.jpg
ouch
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lindsayanng/tatts/SUC50215.jpg

I have a BUNCH more on my upper back, but i dont seem to have pictures of them.. theyall need to be fixed anyways

[Mrs. Brutal]

Ms. Brutal that is AWESOME.. i am SOO jealous! I need to get something like that on my back. I have a LOT of unfinished business going on back there, and need some tree or something to tie it all in.

might as well post mine.. i'm bored


I have a BUNCH more on my upper back, but i dont seem to have pictures of them.. theyall need to be fixed anyways

Thank you :)
Your tatt's look great!
I need to find some more pics of my tattoos.

Ill upload pics of the sakura tomorrow as well... tomorrow is my 3rd session! yay! i missed the needle! :D

[EvanLugh]

Thank you :)
Your tatt's look great!
I need to find some more pics of my tattoos.

Ill upload pics of the sakura tomorrow as well... tomorrow is my 3rd session! yay! i missed the needle! :D

Wowza, you've got a crazy (in both ways) tatt there, Brutal.
Perhaps a bass next? :o

[velvetelvis]

Here are some pics... it's finally healed!
but I do have another session next week... :D

that is beautiful... somebody did some great work.

[Iscariot]

On the other hand, a lot of other first nations fought with the Mohawks, its kinda bad. Even in our creation we were known as the most hostile. I suppose I can blame my road rage on that :p

Some of us sided with the British and ended up in Southern Ontario!

(although I'm nowhere near full-blooded)

[Acorn]

is there any meaning to stars. Ive seen stars on both men and women. just curious if there is any hiddin meaning

[Mrs. Brutal]

that is beautiful... somebody did some great work.

somebody is Michael Kozlenko from Kipod Tattoo, Tel Aviv, Israel.
:D
He is a genius.

[velvetelvis]

somebody is Michael Kozlenko from Kipod Tattoo, Tel Aviv, Israel.
:D
He is a genius.

next time my sister is in israel i should have her go there to get a tat. she goes about once a year.