Anak Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi 47 year male from central Texas here. Finally getting half a sleeve koi fish in traditional Japanese style this Thursday. I'm very excited, but nervous. I did a lot of research on what artist I wanted to use and decided on Katja Ramirez, who works out of Rock Of Ages in Austin, TX. Really like the work I have seen from her. Just hope I don't embarrass myself and can take the pain. I do have a small tattoo, that is going to be covered up. Been reading a lot of posts and it has been very helpful. Just a short introduction and thanks for the helpful posts. gougetheeyes, Mark Bee, CaptainMidnight and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Welcome and great choice of artist! You'll have to post pictures. irezumi 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anak Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Welcome and great choice of artist! You'll have to post pictures. I will do that. Thanks for the feedback on the artist. I did not want somebody who does shitty work. It will cost, but, a life time of wear, really not that bad. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifire Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Good luck Anak! I know the feeling, I was getting a bit stressed in the days leading up to the session but I managed to find a nice little zen place in my mind the moment I hit the chair. Can't wait to see the photos. Are you getting it done in a single session? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anak Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Good luck Anak! I know the feeling, I was getting a bit stressed in the days leading up to the session but I managed to find a nice little zen place in my mind the moment I hit the chair. Can't wait to see the photos. Are you getting it done in a single session? No, the first session is for three hours and the second session is for 4 hours. I'm guessing the first session is just going to be line work. Not sure how many sessions it is going to be. I am hoping that the artist will do some color for the cover-up. I don't even know the color, leaving all that in the artist hands . Just want a tattoo that looks great. Will post a picture after the first session. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifire Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Probably a good move, my guy seems very keen on long sessions and ended up booking me for two six hours sessions (a fortnight apart). The first one ended up being about 5 after we did the drawings on my arm but it sounds like this sunday is going to be 6 solid hours of shading and coloring! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I haven't taken the time to get familiar with Katja's work, but I hear only good things. Definitely post pictures, and, welcome to LST! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anak Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 I haven't taken the time to get familiar with Katja's work, but I hear only good things. Definitely post pictures, and, welcome to LST! Thanks. The work I have seen has been awesome. When I met her, she was real easy to talk too. Will post a pic. MadeIndelible 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anak Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 First session. Hopefully I'm doing this right. Still have more lining to get done and then color. I'm stoked about it. Wife thinks it is to big, but I think she will come around when she see the finished work. My 4 year old thinks it is cool. Already trying to touch it tatB, gougetheeyes, MadeIndelible and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSea Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 My 4 year old thinks it is cool. Already trying to touch it After this heals but before the next session, let him go to town on it with some sharpies :-) Dad's cool coloring book! gougetheeyes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anak Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 :) Yea, he just might do that. Can't wait for it to get colored in for real. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5174-newbie/#findComment-93653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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