Latest tattoo lowdown.....

[49531]

got this guy from Lee Knight yesterday, was meant to just be a consultation but he had space that afternoon and was blown away by what he was sketching up on the spot so went straight for it.

Sits between the last two i posted the other day, on my shin

[sophistre]

got this guy from Lee Knight yesterday, was meant to just be a consultation but he had space that afternoon and was blown away by what he was sketching up on the spot so went straight for it.

Sits between the last two i posted the other day, on my shin

Pretty rad. That guy definitely did my favorite morph ever (I think it's on somebody around here, too?). I really, really want one.

[Dumpleton]

All right. For those who've seen it all ready, for those who've been waiting, for those who don't know what the fuck I talking about, for those who don't care: here is my back now.

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Thanks mate thought i might not get a back piece now how can i not get a back piece!

So nice now time to do some thinking again

Awesome tattoo

[Lance]

@mmikaoj, thanks for sharing your progress from the start. Turned out mighty impressive and strong!

[pidjones]

Actually a three-month old tattoo, but I finally got back (weather and schedules kept putting it off) to the artist and he was very agreeable to correcting what I saw a major flaws in the design and execution (and, I told him I was to blame for not rejecting the stencil). This will need to heal for a month or more for the new to blend in, but I now feel comfortable to wear a short sleeve shirt. Please excuse the flash glare on the aftercare ointment. And no comments on my Dunlop disease, please!

[rufio]

Actually a three-month old tattoo, but I finally got back (weather and schedules kept putting it off) to the artist and he was very agreeable to correcting what I saw a major flaws in the design and execution (and, I told him I was to blame for not rejecting the stencil). This will need to heal for a month or more for the new to blend in, but I now feel comfortable to wear a short sleeve shirt. Please excuse the flash glare on the aftercare ointment. And no comments on my Dunlop disease, please!

awesome man. u gone get a whole sleeve?

btw, what is dunlop disease?

[joakim urma]

@TrixieFaux @jen7 @pidjones @peterpoose + ALL THE LIKERS

Thanks for the comments and likes people! The day after the session, one of the better (so I'm told) tattoo magazines of the UK took photos of the tattoo. I told them that I'm stoked that this tattoo even came into being, the beauty and power of it and also the uniqueness of the collaboration, but that it's actually on me that's just above my head (still)! I feel so very humbled and blessed to have this art, memories and experience.

@Dumpleton

No worries, happy to provide! The more tattoos you get, the more an empty back seems ridiculous ;)

@sophistre

Thanks! Actually this was the tattoo that finally made me totally comfortable with stripping in front of people I've only just met ;) I feel there's a certain type of social codes around tattoo people though, I'm not doing it around plainskins.

@bongsau

Thank you! Two machines is interesting indeed, an experience you can't have without having it haha.. Third time for me. I advise anyone to try. If you discover that you can deal with it, it gives some confidence for more crazy things. Hmmm maybe arm pits next?

[Swifty]

Well that was a brutal last session but damn the result is worth it:

[PinkUnicorn]

btw, what is dunlop disease?

Urban Dictionary: dunlop disease

But in the photo doesn't look that bad...

[Dustingormley]

Well that was a brutal last session but damn the result is worth it:

Duuuude. That's crazy lookin!

[rufio]

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@PinkUnicorn Didnt notice it at all

[jen7]

Swifty I am in awe!

[pidjones]

Urban Dictionary: dunlop disease

But in the photo doesn't look that bad...

Actually, in the Navy it means your belly done lopped over your belt.

Soooo goooood, Swifty!

[Yahz]

Fun little Friday the 13th banger at 510 expert tattoo. Almost the whole shop was just doing walk-ins yesterday churning out cool 13 stuff.

I LOVE 510 expert tattoo!!!!

[blujax01]

The last major piece for my right sleeve! Now I need to address the negative space - or not...

Original artwork by Biz Matos, Columbus.:cool:

[Patrick Bateman]

Damn not taking any new clients. :( :(

Contact again in April for future appointments.

Patience is virtue I guess, still going to stay positive and not spend my cash.

Tried again and gotta email again in June. Good thing is I still have my income tax money saved so my patience is way easier to handle than it is to spend my money. hahaha

@Swifty that is dope. Kudos!!!

[xcom]

Here is my latest work on my back:

[knucklehead211]

Very nice @xcom ! What's behind the pixel design?

Update on mine: after two weeks, I'm still peeling. Not used to seeing ink flakes still. Probably compounded because of poor circulation and smoking. On the plus side, it's only the lightning, drowning hand and whirlpool areas by the ankle; Poseidon's face is on the final peel!

[marley mission]

legs are are a tough heal imo

[knucklehead211]

legs are are a tough heal imo

I agree. I think getting inked on my bicep the past three years spoiled me. I used to be done peeling within a week!

[marley mission]

I agree. I think getting inked on my bicep the past three years spoiled me. I used to be done peeling within a week!

i've been on both sides of the this - from the 'almost' no peel to the "will it ever heal?"

part of the process though

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xcom - you getting help on the back care or DIY

i'm going onto my back soon and would prefer DIY

but wondering if its just easier to have help from the mrs.

[xcom]

@marley mission, I get help from my family. The kids like to help me out and my wife does as well.

I did bought this and use it when I am all healed up...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NMFTJI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Very nice @xcom ! What's behind the pixel design?

It represent the technology and abstract side of me.

[PaulRead]

You can buy transfer tattoos or ink and stencil tattoos in shops and over the internet.

[purplelace]

After nearly 6hrs, I have a shiney new black /greywork tattoo. Wraps around rest of lower left leg. A H R Giger tribute will share pics over next few days, when get back home.

[beez]

@bongsau - Shad is super nice, and SO FAST! We got that snake done in 4 HOURS! 4!!!! Outline, shading, color!!! He does use bactine, as you mentioned, and that helps so much. He said he is going to be up in Canada, so I hope you get in to see him!

This was a really painful session, all in all. The upper back is like hot fire. Not fun! I am so stoked to get to this point in my tattoo, though, and I can't wait to continue the collaboration. We were talking about a dragon on the rest of the back of my legs looking up at the snakes. !!!!

Anyway, for those who might have missed it on IG, here is my new snake!