Fala Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm sure there is symbolism in that :) Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Not exactly new, but I finally snapped a couple (poor quality) photos of my sleeves now that my Kore Flatmo piece is fully healed. I can't believe it's already been a year since it was done, and over 5 since I got my Kurt Wiscombe sleeve! Time flies! Thanks for looking! I wish I had some better lighting for the photos! One day I'll get some nice ones taken! hogg, Cork, beez and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchef Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm sure there is symbolism in that :) Looks great!!! I asked for the specific ones in red. Fugen is my birth year and guardian deity. I was born in the year of the dragon and I have a dragon 3/4 sleeve by Henning on my right arm. Made sense to highlight the Fugen on my right arm. For the left arm I chose Fudo Myoo to highlight in red. Being the immovable one and I also I like the flow and look of the written character a lot. The 8 Bosatsu together is a representation of all 12 Asian zodiac animals as well, a circle of life if you will and is basically protection from evil. I've always been superstitious (but not religious) so this all worked out. I know most collectors who get bonji, especially capping sleeves, get them in black. I went in with the traditional mindset but wanted something a little unique and different. I also chose red because I've seen large bonji characters shaded in red with a red outline and it always looked outstanding to me. Only thing I was bummed about is that I was looking forward to having these done in tebori but being that I have skinny arms and the characters stenciled out on the smaller side, he felt it best to do it by machine. I'm still happy with the results and experience and will definitely be getting future work from Mitsu sensei. beez and Fala 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Thank you for that explanation @ironchef! I wasn't expecting you to explain, very much appreciate that you did. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Chipping away at my front. Jesus CHRIST, that black on the ribs is solid (and brutal). It all looks amazing, of course. Who did your chest? a1steaks, beez and Rob I 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1steaks Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Jesus CHRIST, that black on the ribs is solid (and brutal). It all looks amazing, of course. Who did your chest? It is brutal... Jason Kundell did the Foo Dog and Baku on my chest. Horitomo is doing the Fujin on the belly. beez, tatB, ironchef and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hospitelli Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That's killer @Rob I! Rob I and beez 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @Rob I it was great meeting you and thanks for sharing your collection of tattoos with me. You have some outstanding work! Don't forget to try to make it up to the Montreal convention this year. I also want to mention that all the LSTers I've met in real life have been some of the nicest and most down to earth people I've ever met. Also here is the tattoo Chad Koeplinger made on me. Some of you may recognize the design from Valerie Vargas's snake flash set. I went in thinking Chad would only want to use the flash as a general reference and make his own design but he was super excited to do one of her flash designs so we stayed true to the original design. I am extremely happy to have this as the first piece of flash in my tattoo collection. exume, Snydcat, Boxing Gloves and 28 others 31 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bee Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @Rob I it was great meeting you and thanks for sharing your collection of tattoos with me. You have some outstanding work! Don't forget to try to make it up to the Montreal convention this year. I also want to mention that all the LSTers I've met in real life have been some of the nicest and most down to earth people I've ever met. Also here is the tattoo Chad Koeplinger made on me. Some of you may recognize the design from Valerie Vargas's snake flash set. I went in thinking Chad would only want to use the flash as a general reference and make his own design but he was super excited to do one of her flash designs so we stayed true to the original design. I am extremely happy to have this as the first piece of flash in my tattoo collection. Nice one, @BrianH! And I'll second your comment about meeting LST'ers. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @Rob I it was great meeting you and thanks for sharing your collection of tattoos with me. You have some outstanding work! Don't forget to try to make it up to the Montreal convention this year. I also want to mention that all the LSTers I've met in real life have been some of the nicest and most down to earth people I've ever met. Also here is the tattoo Chad Koeplinger made on me. Some of you may recognize the design from Valerie Vargas's snake flash set. I went in thinking Chad would only want to use the flash as a general reference and make his own design but he was super excited to do one of her flash designs so we stayed true to the original design. I am extremely happy to have this as the first piece of flash in my tattoo collection. @BrianH it looks so damn amazing!!!!! Was awesome watching him tattoo it and talking with you guys. I was so nervous, the banter really helped keep me chill. Thanks for the compliments. Tremendously appreciated. I definitely hope to make the Montreal convention this year!! September?? What a great night!!!!! tatB, Graeme, CultExciter and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Stratford Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Latest session, two and a bit to go! hogg, Rikhall, Johannes and 29 others 32 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisen777 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 @BrianH it looks so damn amazing!!!!! Was awesome watching him tattoo it and talking with you guys. I was so nervous, the banter really helped keep me chill. Thanks for the compliments. Tremendously appreciated. I definitely hope to make the Montreal convention this year!! September?? What a great night!!!!! I was bummed I didn't get to meet you guys. As I get older the tattoos kick my ass more and more....on top of the fact I decided to lift a bunch of weights the night before and waking up early it set me up for my post tattoo "nap" lasting 12 hours. Still a great time as always..... chipping away at my back and it's looking great. Graeme, Rob I and tatB 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbeatdano Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Latest session, two and a bit to go! I've been looking at this tattoo on instagram for the past 3 days and am just in awe by it. Awesome tattoo @Joe Stratford! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 It is brutal... Jason Kundell did the Foo Dog and Baku on my chest. Horitomo is doing the Fujin on the belly. So good, so jealous. Lookin AWESOME! a1steaks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Latest session' date=' two and a bit to go![/quote'] soo good! Looks great! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was bummed I didn't get to meet you guys. As I get older the tattoos kick my ass more and more....on top of the fact I decided to lift a bunch of weights the night before and waking up early it set me up for my post tattoo "nap" lasting 12 hours. Still a great time as always..... chipping away at my back and it's looking great. There will be other times I'm sure!! I know how you feel. I am just a wreck after getting tattooed by Chad!!! - - - Updated - - - Latest session, two and a bit to go! Hot damn! Awesome. I saw this earlier on Instagram and was blown away! eisen777 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLNYC Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 New one from Koji Ichimaru whilst he was at NY adorned hogg, Kingdomhearts25, trill and 31 others 34 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanxcore Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Goddamn this thread has been on absolute fire the last few days. JoshRoss, Rob I, daveborjes and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikhall Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Latest session, two and a bit to go! the eyes on that tiger are amazing Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redoid Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Finished this with Shige the other day ... http://s22.postimg.org/w1oqen2gh/IMG_2948.jpg http://s22.postimg.org/pds4s1iy9/IMG_2953.png http://s22.postimg.org/67exov2gh/IMG_2954.jpg starting again in August ... polliwog, HaydenRose, Henrik and 35 others 38 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenRose Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 @redoid Incredible! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetlover36 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Small arm filler I got a month or so ago from Jeremy Swed at Inksmith & Rogers...based off a Zeis flash piece. Kingdomhearts25, kimkong, Iwar and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredrebinx Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 So, because of its placement, Top of my left thigh, its hard to get a good picture of it. But it is a quote from Poe, “Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” Its stuck with me from since I was 6 and my Father read me Eleonora... ironchef and gougetheeyes 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redoid Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 @redoid Incredible! thank u! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Finished this with Shige the other day ... http://s22.postimg.org/w1oqen2gh/IMG_2948.jpg http://s22.postimg.org/pds4s1iy9/IMG_2953.png http://s22.postimg.org/67exov2gh/IMG_2954.jpg starting again in August ... That is absolutely beautiful!!! I love his buddhist tattoos. Especially yours. It's really beginning to change my thoughts on future tattoo work subject matter. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/12-latest-tattoo-lowdown/?page=230#findComment-89308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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