Upcoming Tattoos

[SStu]

I like her work, @Hands On

[gtrjunior]

Looking into getting an oriental style dragon.
A local shop does a “Tap-Out” Special. A flat rate for up to 8 hrs of work or until you Tap Out.



Maybe something like this.

[Oiocha]

I'm skeptical of shops with Tap Out specials.  If you've done your research then I'll be waiting to see what you come back with!

[gtrjunior]

I'm skeptical of shops with Tap Out specials.  If you've done your research then I'll be waiting to see what you come back with!

A friend/coworker goes to this particular shop...that’s how I learned about them. Here is the owner/artist’s page and work.    

Go to Josh’s page

 

https://inkme401.com/home

 

 

 

I’m curious to know what you/everybody thinks of the work.

I haven’t committed to anything yet.

[SStu]

Smurf seems to have the most potential, but I wouldn't sign up there.

With respect to the offer and this shop aside - and assuming you could hang for 8 hours, I wouldn't want any tattooist feeling obligated to try and power through hours 5-8 and also feel confident I'd want to wear the result.  

[gtrjunior]

Smurf seems to have the most potential, but I wouldn't sign up there.
With respect to the offer and this shop aside - and assuming you could hang for 8 hours, I wouldn't want any tattooist feeling obligated to try and power through hours 5-8 and also feel confident I'd want to wear the result.  

Was there something you didn’t like in Josh’s work in particular?
Or is it that you feel 8 hrs is a lot for the artist to maintain a level of quality?

[SStu]

1 hour ago, gtrjunior said:

Was there something you didn’t like in Josh’s work in particular?
Or is it that you feel 8 hrs is a lot for the artist to maintain a level of quality?

Imho he's ok, but not exceptional. 

8 continuous hours is a long time for anyone to focus and concentrate on any task - never mind one that has permanent body markings. More than likely the offer is banking on the likelyhood that the receiver is going to tap out long before 8 hours (as I probably would). 6 was my max, and that was an hour too long. 

[gtrjunior]

Imho he's ok, but not exceptional. 
8 continuous hours is a long time for anyone to focus and concentrate on any task - never mind one that has permanent body markings. More than likely the offer is banking on the likelyhood that the receiver is going to tap out long before 8 hours (as I probably would). 6 was my max, and that was an hour too long. 

Yeah, I’m sure the offer is counting on that!
I was planning on this going on my shoulder cap, which I think I could last 8 hours on.
The inside of my bicep...no way. I was done after 3 hours when that got done.

When I look at Josh’s work, some pieces are ok and others are really good.

My half sleeve was done at Evan Olin’s shop by one of his guys, Larry DiGuisto...I’m happy with the work but it was expensive.

[Gingerninja]

17 hours ago, SStu said:

More than likely the offer is banking on the likelyhood that the receiver is going to tap out long before 8 hours (as I probably would). 6 was my max, and that was an hour too long. 

This. I think from both sides it's a recipe for misery. The artist most likely is going to lose focus (who doesn't after a long day). I have sat for 6-7 hours a few times and I always say I won't do it again. Between breaks (even short ones) the time really adds up. Then, you are a giant open wound just asking for an infection. It really takes a toll on your body.

PRICE shouldn't have anything to do with your decision. Save your money and get the tattoo(s) you really want. 

[AtomicMagpye]

having a nice *short* tattoo session next Saturday...  a marvellous eye thing above the tree person....

anything over 4 hours for me is too long - as I have discovered to my detriment.....

it sort of goes...

first 20 mins... ouch

20 mins to 2 hours ... oh that's nice I have endorphins.

2 - 3 hours... that's sightly less nice....

3 - 4 hours...  please can I go home now.

I have picked a poor hobby for someone with a low pain threshold 🙂

[gtrjunior]

This. I think from both sides it's a recipe for misery. The artist most likely is going to lose focus (who doesn't after a long day). I have sat for 6-7 hours a few times and I always say I won't do it again. Between breaks (even short ones) the time really adds up. Then, you are a giant open wound just asking for an infection. It really takes a toll on your body.

PRICE shouldn't have anything to do with your decision. Save your money and get the tattoo(s) you really want. 

Imho he's ok, but not exceptional. 

8 continuous hours is a long time for anyone to focus and concentrate on any task - never mind one that has permanent body markings. More than likely the offer is banking on the likelyhood that the receiver is going to tap out long before 8 hours (as I probably would). 6 was my max, and that was an hour too long. 

What do you guys think of this artist?

I think his work is pretty damn good.

Click on the artist Angelo.

 

http://unicornink.com/

[Gingerninja]

Let me ask you this and sorry if you said it somewhere else. What is it that you are looking to get? @gtrjunior

Edited March 31, 2019 by Gingerninja

[gtrjunior]

Let me ask you this and sorry if you said it somewhere else. What is it that you are looking to get? [mention=26661]gtrjunior[/mention]

I have 2 ideas...
I have a half sleeve on my upper left arm in a bio-mec type style. I was originally going to have the artist that did it, finish it. But truth be told I wanted to try to save a little money because I paid a lot for the half sleeve. It’s good work and I’m happy with it but it cost a ton. (I know I shouldn’t look at it in a monetary way but....). So that might be something I’d like to talk to an artist about doing.

Secondly,
I was also looking to get an oriental style dragon on the opposite shoulder cap.
Something like this....

It doesn’t necessarily have to be this exact dragon, but something in that style.
My thought was to have the right arm be a variety of tattoos that can later be connected into a full sleeve.

[SStu]

I know you've seen this here before - but a lifetime of thinking "I wish this side was as nice as that side" versus saving a few hundred dollars isn't going to balance out in the end . . . 

[gtrjunior]

I know you've seen this here before - but a lifetime of thinking "I wish this side was as nice as that side" versus saving a few hundred dollars isn't going to balance out in the end . . . 

Well, I have about 1k to spend on this. No reason I can’t get something amazing. Right?

What did you think of Angelo’s work from the link I posted?

[SStu]

not bad. pretty good photo realism but some hit and miss collectively. 

[gtrjunior]

not bad. pretty good photo realism but some hit and miss collectively. 

Maybe I’m missing something then.
What is it you are seeing/not seeing, because I think his work looks great.
I’m not saying I love all the tattoos on his page. There are several that I would not want tattooed on me but overall I like what I see there.

[SStu]

@gtrjunior Art is subjective. You are the wearer, so only you need to be satisfied. 

[cyoonit123]

Got a tattoo appointment with Augis_Art_Official in May and I cannot wait. It's going to be my first multiple session tattoo so i'm a bit nervous but i'm hoping I can be a trooper. 

[SStu]

@cyoonit123 cool. Black and grey?

[cyoonit123]

Yep! i'm weird and am gonna keep one side of my body completely black and grey and the other side with color lol

[gtrjunior]

I’ve decided on Andrew Labanaris for my Japanese style Dragon.
First session on Thursday.

http://ironhandtattoo.com/andrew.html

[cyoonit123]

Congrats! I liked his koi/dragon creature on his page 😂. Don't forget to send pics!

[gtrjunior]

Congrats! I liked his koi/dragon creature on his page . Don't forget to send pics!

Absolutely!!

This is the one that wowed me. More because of what’s going on in the background.

 

[Gingerninja]

More work on my arm this weekend...only a few hours scheduled but I'll take it.