Chest/Torso Tattoos

[reaperz]

Man I love this tattoo done by Chris Anthon. I would love to get something like this on my back or front. Only problem is I have a session booked for a similar design on my forearm.

[Rough Operator]

@chad koeplinger. Some old, some new. Still tough.

This is one of my favourite tattoos ever. It has inspired me to get my full torso done in one go as opposed to just a chest piece.

[ODTP]

Hey all,

I just joined and started flicking about thoroughly enjoying this thread only to come across this guy here! I live in melbourne and the guy with the chad koeplinger in Rough Operators post is my good friend who I was drinking a beer with only hours ago.

This piece looks amazing now that its fully coloured and complete, I'll see if I can find a photo somewhere!

Small world, great thread!

Here's a sizzler from El Bara, from Madrid.

[Rough Operator]

Hey all,

I just joined and started flicking about thoroughly enjoying this thread only to come across this guy here! I live in melbourne and the guy with the chad koeplinger in Rough Operators post is my good friend who I was drinking a beer with only hours ago.

This piece looks amazing now that its fully coloured and complete, I'll see if I can find a photo somewhere!

Please please please post a picture of the finished result!

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[kylegrey]

Love Chris Brand's work so much .

[kylegrey]

Hard as nails piece by Thomas Morgan .

[bongsau]

Has anyone gotten their ribs done first, then done a torso piece, or vice-versa, and regretted that order because of the narrower amount of space to work with? I'm planning on going this route (ribs then torso), but I'm not sure. Anyone have any input?

nO regrets with tattoos!

i did chest and both ribs first. i decided to go this route so i could tile the background underneath the ribs. which would have made sense if i went with a japanese motif full tiger but instead i opted for a neo-trad tiger head. the narrow space did limit placement. i.e. a little too narrow to line up the mouth with the belly button and make the rest of the cat head fit within. my tummy tiger ended up sitting low and goes below the belt line (no biker bodysuit ha). the tiger head ended up smaller than I had originally envisioned but overall I love it and think it's size compliments my physique and does not overshadow my chest bird. in the end I am quite happy with how the layout of my torso tattoos ended up. i like the space and think that i got a pretty unique end result. <pics in my gallery> and now that the big placeholders are done my plan is to tighten up, add contrast and darken the background neck-to-crotch to coalesce it all as it is several artists who have contributed to this bizarre vision I had/have for my front tattoos. someone once told me i looked like the backboard on a pinball machine (which makes me a laugh, take it as a compliment)!

on the flip side, if you go tummy first you might limit space for placement of chest and sides. so it's all relative, really. just go with the flow and let the plan develop as you make progress.

nO reGretssss!!!

[hfs40000]

Thanks for the reply. So what you're saying is pretty much yolo?

Not sure what I'm gonna do. I kinda want full Japanese style torso and back, but I'll probably have the money for that when I'm 80 if I start saving up now.

[Gregor]

I'm thinking of getting my stomach tattooed next. kinda shittng myself about it too though. but it has to be done.

[Dan]

I'm thinking of getting my stomach tattooed next. kinda shittng myself about it too though. but it has to be done.

my side/hip/stomach piece really really hurt a lot !

have fun ! LOL

[Gregor]

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my side/hip/stomach piece really really hurt a lot !

have fun ! LOL

I cant think of a worse place to get tattooed to be honest , but once its done its done and there's nothing more badass than an awesome stomach tattoo in my mind at the moment . im thinking lotsa 2 hour sessions lol....

[Hogrider]

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I cant think of a worse place to get tattooed to be honest , but once its done its done and there's nothing more badass than an awesome stomach tattoo in my mind at the moment . im thinking lotsa 2 hour sessions lol....

The only problem with a stomach tattoo is what happens when you gain weight. I saw a guy who's Tibetan skull looked like a chipmunk.

[Mark Bee]

The only problem with a stomach tattoo is what happens when you gain weight. I saw a guy who's Tibetan skull looked like a chipmunk.

I've been worried about exactly this. I've put on a ton of weight in the last year. I am worried about getting my stomach tattooed because I'm concerned whatever I get will get stretched and distorted. And what happens to a stomach tattoo when you lose weight?

[Hogrider]

I've been worried about exactly this. I've put on a ton of weight in the last year. I am worried about getting my stomach tattooed because I'm concerned whatever I get will get stretched and distorted. And what happens to a stomach tattoo when you lose weight?

I'm not sure what happens when you lose weight. If I get a stomach tattoo I'm getting the Pillsbury Dough Boy, that way it will always look right!

[HettyKet]

Yeah, I think mine is going to have to be a spiderweb for the same reasons. I've finished having children but, well bodies change. (Idea stolen from Elizabeth Weinzirl - it looks to have served her well)

[Gregor]

I have gone from 18 stone to 12 stone. I have a bit of loose skin on my stomach. I not worried about distortion :)

[bongsau]

what happens to a stomach tattoo when you lose weight?

[Dbeatdano]

Stomach tattoos look like great motivation to keep in shape.

[randyb1992]

nice tat and also where it was place is good to :o nice area

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I found this photo the other week, but forgot to put the artists name etc on the file before I saved it so if anyone knows so I can give credit please feel free to give the heads up!

I should also add it's most likely NSFW, but it does show that with some good placement, a young lady could easily get a bad ass Pharaoh's Horses ;)

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While I'm here...

This was done recently by Dan Bursell at Westside Tattoo - Brisbane, QLD - Spa, Beauty & Personal Care | Facebook

This was the kids second tattoo. Doing it right and winning at life.

love the tits nice and ripe

[Gregor]

adds to the awesomeness I think

[MadeIndelible]

I found a few tattoos, including a chest piece, by Chris "Pee Wee" Levi from an issue of International Tattoo from 1998.

[Maikel64]

Work in progress on my own chest:

Done in 3-3,5 hours. In 3 weeks, some colors will be added and then it is finished.

[SStu]

@Maikel64 Nice!

Don't forget to credit your artist.

[CABS]

Debating whether to get a chest piece and a stomach piece, then filler in between...

Or a back piece on my front, hahaha. Decisions, decisions.

[Tatspiration]

Not mine, but nice piece