Latest tattoo lowdown.....

[graybones]

Finished what was planned for my left arm at the end of August although one little filler from that session (inner end of ditch) needs reworking after a shocking heal.

I love this. The size of each tattoo and negative space between them is perfect.

[PackMan]

My finished tattoo. Still needs some touch up work and some more pink in a couple of the flower petals, but overall healing nicely and I'm pleased.

Now onto the next one.

[CABS]

he comes to the SOG convention probably every other year, in case you wanna save the bullet bite and use the plane ticket money for more tattoos! then again, a trip to NY is a whole different experience.

I agree on the NY experience. Was thinking of getting both Boltz and Santoro on the same trip. But I highly doubt I'll buy a plane ticket. Like you said, prob just gonna spend that plane money on more tattoos. Lately it's been Bert and Eli at SOG for the past couple years. Boltz will make the Bay Area trip, but it's like on the super low low, and the moment I find out, it's too late.

And if I fly out to NY, I would definitely want a Regino tattoo as well. And an Albrigo tattoo. Fuck.

[JoshRoss]

Got this rose from Holly Ellis at Idle Hand's Get What You Want/Get on Saturday. I was hoping to end up with her and I'm glad I did because it was a LONG day.

[Lance]

There U go @Lance

3rd session done by Shige two days ago,

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Nice progress. His work is always impressive and never fails to amaze.

[HettyKet]

I love this. The size of each tattoo and negative space between them is perfect.

Thanks @graybones I can't take credit for that, just let my tattooer do his thing.

[passive jay]

Done by Rev. J.R. out of Vicious Ink in Rochester Hills, MI.

[smalltownVA]

Picked this up from Ethan Franklin at James River Tattoo in Lynchburg, VA while I was up there yesterday (picture stolen from the James River IG page).

[CollinK]

Started this last night. Done by Mat Welch

[bulldog]

My finished tattoo. Still needs some touch up work and some more pink in a couple of the flower petals, but overall healing nicely and I'm pleased.

Now onto the next one.

Different artist for the next one?

[PackMan]

Different artist for the next one?

most likely, yes. My plan is to have numerous artists' work. Gonna finish out the left arm with japanese/asian style theme and plan on my right arm as more traditional americana.

[CultExciter]

Picked this up from Ethan Franklin at James River Tattoo in Lynchburg, VA while I was up there yesterday (picture stolen from the James River IG page).

Ethan is getting so good! I'm stoked to see how he has grown. Were you there when Mercer was?

[smalltownVA]

Ethan is getting so good! I'm stoked to see how he has grown. Were you there when Mercer was?

He is. He is learning from a good one. Mercer wasn't there; I was gone by 1:30 that day.

[John Smith]

Actually my first tattoo,but I don`t like the date numbers :( But I will cover them with a cross and I will be more happy then.

[chbronson]

my latest tattoo is this one from luke jinks on my shin, but its still about six months ago haha

just thought i could post anything as i spent very much time in this thread looking at all those great tattoos !

[peterpoose]

Had some more done on my front and started some on the side moob :)

[SeeSea]

Finished up detail on the sea snake, squirrel fish and eel, and the corals in the background.

[cibo]

one more on the ribs...thx Scott :)

[HaydenRose]

666! We made it! Cheers! hahaha

[sophistre]

@SeeSea That tattoo makes me miss breathing canned air so much. And that eel is perfect. Love them.

[Pleadco]

Grats on surviving another round @SeeSea.

@HaydenRose vvvv

Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast:

[SeeSea]

@SeeSea That tattoo makes me miss breathing canned air so much. And that eel is perfect. Love them.

Thank you - I love my guy - smiling with teeth. Swoons!

So, you DO know you can rent some of that stale canned air and get the fins wet...although it's a tad cold up your way! Where did you dive?

Grats on surviving another round @SeeSea.

Thanks. This one put my head in a good place. I'm gonna knock out another 2 sessions in the next 3 weeks. I *really* want this done by early next year.

[sophistre]

So, you DO know you can rent some of that stale canned air and get the fins wet...although it's a tad cold up your way! Where did you dive?

I've been out of the water so long I'm pretty sure I'd need to be recertified, sad to say! I dove a lot in Cozumel, but a few other places...Fiji and Tahiti. That was before I was even fully certified. I guess it's handy to have a dive master for a dad! I miss it so much...though juggling diving AND tattoos in the hobby department sounds like a great way to never have any money. :o

There are totally dive shops around here, which is crazy to me...but I hear there are gigantic octopuses in the Sound, which would be pretty cool to see, admittedly.

[SeeSea]

@sophistre - awesome! I've been to Cozumel many times - we honeymooned there. It's not the same anymore since they blew out San Fransisco reef (I think that's the one) for the international cruise ship pier and the town started taking US dollars. We did an insanely awesome bull shark dive in Fiji. 7 species of sharks on one dive. I'd love to see huge octopuses! If you have a certification, you can still dive. However, you should probably do a Scuba Tuneup. Get Dad to do it. Or come to NJ and I'll do it for you! You can dive locally - very cool - that makes it pretty inexpensive.

[Mick Weder]

Just got home from packing the back of my neck.

Fuck me is all I can say. Absolutely drilled the fuck out of me.

Not easy going for Ol mate either, belting into that weathered, rubbery skin.

Was a solid drilling to pack this area out.

Regardless, it's done. We never have to visit this site again.

Now, for post tattoo recovery. Hot shower/ cold cider hand in hand.