Hi from Utah

[CaptainMidnight]

Hi LST! I've been lurking for a while now and figured I'd join because this forum is full of good stuff.

Anyway, I'm 31, have two small (palm-sized) tattoos from when I was younger and am just about to get started on a larger piece (fukai-hikae size -- upper arm, shoulder & pec) that I'm really excited about.

[Cannibal]

Welcome from a neighbor one state to your east!

I'm new here too, but you'll find this place to be pretty welcoming.

[TatsNCats]

I am new three, and I agree - warm welcomings indeed.

Cheers

[CaptainMidnight]

Thanks! Nice to meet you both.

Cannibal - my first tattoo was done in CO. Loved it there.

[Cannibal]

Cannibal - my first tattoo was done in CO. Loved it there.

It does not suck! :D

[deadsp0t]

Welcome to LST..!

[titforatat]

I wonder what percentage of Mormons (or members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints) have tattoos?

[OutOfIdeas]

I wonder what percentage of Mormons (or members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints) have tattoos?

Mormons are super-dooper anti-tattoo, aren't they? I think (really, really don't quote me on this) I remember being told that both major denominations of the Mormon church strictly forbid tattoos.

[CaptainMidnight]

I wonder what percentage of Mormons (or members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints) have tattoos?

It would be interesting to know. Having grown up here (and hence, around a lot of Mormons) I do know that tattooing is quite taboo in LDS culture and I would imagine that tattoos are extremely rare among individuals who have always identified with Mormon culture. It's actually something that can be used as a cultural differentiator even here in SLC.

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Mormons are super-dooper anti-tattoo, aren't they? I think (really, really don't quote me on this) I remember being told that both major denominations of the Mormon church strictly forbid tattoos.

Mainstream LDS are definitely anti tattoo (I think it might be in their doctrine). Not sure about RLDS/CoC but I bet it's the same doctrine on tattoos.

[CaptainMidnight]

Got my new piece lined on my pec Monday! Good session, psyched to heal it and get moving on color. Made the current state my profile & avatar

[CaptainMidnight]

Bumping my intro thread because I thought I'd post a progress pic of my current work.

Quick 2 hour shading sesh. Had a rough time with it tonight because I was -exhausted- from lack of sleep and a lot of emotional crap going on lately, but was glad I got some chair time with my artist. Wanted to do more but I could feel my body fading on me.

edit: finally convinced the SOB to add to the post

[CaptainMidnight]

Got more of my chest worked a week ago -- it's healing nicely. Having two halves of that done on consecutive Mondays has made healing "fun' to say the least.

Attached is what it looked like a week ago. Because of some upcoming travel I doubt we will get to the color until September (ugh).

[pidjones]

Nice art. Will be very interesting with color.

[CaptainMidnight]

Thanks! I can't wait.

[WhyMista]

Welcome and it looks good so far.

I'm looking forward to getting a piece on my chest as well sometime later this year.

[austincl]

hi from georgia