Pyromaniac tattoos

[Mike Clayton]

Oh man, how cool! Great series, I look forward to watching more. And yeah, the LST interviews are gold. I'd like to download them to have for archival's sake, I'm not sure if that's possible with youtube videos though.

@Mike Clayton unfortunately, those shows are pretty terrible examples of tattooing and are hypersensationalized for entertainment value and ratings. I'd start with the shows I mentioned before, along with the interviews on this site, and the show True Love that tacitapproval posted. All very personal and genuine takes on tattoo history and the process of getting tattooed/making tattoos.

I know they are terrible but I still like them I guess.

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Can you do us all a huge favor by 1) stop watching those shows and 2) make an effort to type out full words when posting.

Yes I will. And I know I just like watching them for entertainment

[cltattooing]

Entertainment is entertainment, and nobody can knock ya for that. But just recognize it as such and don't base your personal tattoo decisions on what people in suits think makes good television. I think the best advice that I can give you in terms of getting good tattoos is to spend your time with and take your advice from people who are successful tattooers and collectors. People who really spend a good chunk of their lives around tattooing, those are the people who can give you the best advice. Not TV, not magazines, not your mom's friend's cousin in law.

And I'm really not trying to rag on you dude. I just think you might have a lot of really popularized ideas about what quality tattooing is, and I think a lot of it has to do with the rock star edge that pop culture has spun onto tattooers and the way that tattooing is represented to the masses.

[Mike Clayton]

Entertainment is entertainment, and nobody can knock ya for that. But just recognize it as such and don't base your personal tattoo decisions on what people in suits think makes good television. I think the best advice that I can give you in terms of getting good tattoos is to spend your time with and take your advice from people who are successful tattooers and collectors. People who really spend a good chunk of their lives around tattooing, those are the people who can give you the best advice. Not TV, not magazines, not your mom's friend's cousin in law.

And I'm really not trying to rag on you dude. I just think you might have a lot of really popularized ideas about what quality tattooing is, and I think a lot of it has to do with the rock star edge that pop culture has spun onto tattooers and the way that tattooing is represented to the masses.

True. And that is also why I am here to ask the best and get more info and discuss with everyone you know?

[cltattooing]

Awesome, well power to ya! And definitely check out those shows, especially the Gypsy Gentleman. Really quality stuff.

Oh, and if you have a smartphone or tablet, be sure to download Tattoo Culture Magazine from the app store/google play. It's free!

[Mike Clayton]

Awesome, well power to ya! And definitely check out those shows, especially the Gypsy Gentleman. Really quality stuff.

Oh, and if you have a smartphone or tablet, be sure to download Tattoo Culture Magazine from the app store/google play. It's free!

I will thanks man. And who doesnt have a smartphone nowadays just sayin.

[Mike Clayton]

Okay back to the the tats. I think I have found a awesome reference pic. I will not get the same exact one but I am gonna give this pic to an artist and see what he/she can come up with.

[tatB]

Okay back to the the tats. I think I have found a awesome reference pic. I will not get the same exact one but I am gonna give this pic to an artist and see what he/she can come up with.

maybe post the artist's name and give him/her credit for the picture you posted.

[Joe Shit]

You want the Phoenix to be done realistically check out Deran Hall,he's got a private shop in Greensboro.

Instagram

[Mike Clayton]

maybe post the artist's name and give him/her credit for the picture you posted.

Sorry I found it on google. It is Jamie Parker from MD Tattoo Studio Northridge CA

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You want the Phoenix to be done realistically check out Deran Hall,he's got a private shop in Greensboro.

Instagram

I have been looking at him my friend went there and got a whole chest piece and told me I should check him out.

[tatB]

Wow its the first result on google image search results..........

[Mike Clayton]

Wow its the first result on google image search results..........

Yeah I and I have been looking up other and I can't find any other I really like. I am not gonna get the same thing I am gonna give this to whoever artist I choose and say do with it what you like.

[Mike Clayton]

So I have decided I am going to get my next piece done by Danny Reed (hopefully) I will be going up to asheville soon but idk when hopefully I can get a tat done by him.

[tatB]

So I have decided I am going to get my next piece done by Danny Reed (hopefully) I will be going up to asheville soon but idk when hopefully I can get a tat done by him.

good choice. he has some great work posted on his blog

[tacitapproval]

Yeah, this scrimshaw looking dagger and heart is pretty slick: Heart and Daggers | DANNY REED

Good call.

[Mike Clayton]

good choice. he has some great work posted on his blog

Thanks dude I am hoping to get it done before the end of july so I will defiantly keep you guys posted.

[Mike Clayton]

Probably wont be able to get it done as soon as I wanted money problems right now.

[Pleadco]

No worries dude, we've all been there. Your tattoo will still be there waiting for you when you are ready :)

[jacobyoung]

To go from the stuff that was originally posted to Danny Reed is what I like to see. I wish more people would listen to input from people who know a thing or two.