TaeTae Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hi everyone! I am currently in the UK where I am from, getting some new ink done, but have been living in the UAE for 2 years. It's certainly an interesting experience having tattoos and living in the middle east :cool: I'm a big fan of traditional Japanese tattooing, I prefer the more simplistic designs than the the modern style. No better tattoos than well done simple Japanese designs in my opinion but I cant appreciate any kind of cool art. Anyway that's me. Here is what I am getting done at the moment, my outer thigh started. 'Tsuru Kame' 3 hours in line work finished and a small part shaded. Will eventually extend to a full leg with another auspicious animal, maybe a Kirin. cltattooing, motsimus and Gregor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Welcome! Really nice work, who is doing it? cltattooing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaeTae Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thanks for the welcome :) It's being done by Nico at softmachine tattoo in Gosport, In my opinion one of the top Japanese artists in the UK. Booked in for another 3 hours next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I was due to be in Dubai in January, but it doesn't look like that will happen now. Out of curiosity, how do the locals react to heavy tattoo coverage? I was planning on covering up, which rarely has a downside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaeTae Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 I was due to be in Dubai in January, but it doesn't look like that will happen now. Out of curiosity, how do the locals react to heavy tattoo coverage? I was planning on covering up, which rarely has a downside. In general, not a problem, most people are curious and will give you a thumbs up. I have had a few people touch my tattoos without warning which is something you might have to be aware of. Emirati people are cool and friendly, but there are some more traditional people who have never seen a Caucasian person before, let alone one with tattoos. I prefer to cover up in the airport, but out and about in malls ect, its no big deal to have some ink showing as long as it's not offensive. RoryQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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