Synesthesia Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I have one calf done (as done as I want it to be...the artist passed away before I could have him add the finishing touches, and I don't feel right having anyone else wrap it up), and am working on a big thigh piece now. I thought I knew what I wanted to do with my other calf (snake fighting a rooster) but now I'm not so sure. I like how my legs are a hodgepodge of styles and my arms are all trad/neo trad. I kind of want to continue with the miscellaneous stuff and experiment with different styles I don't already have (maybe some realism, Japanese, etc). But it'll be a while before I'm ready to do anything else on my legs. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-122216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourpussoctopus Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Got to be a reckless kid one more time and got tattooed by Valerie again, this time in London. They're peeling and unsightly now, but here they are in their fresh glory: The warrior: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAvLzMPDKFR/ The priestess: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAvLqtnDKFD/ Bonus video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAvLTr3EHRy/ kimkong, The Tig, Rikhall and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 @sourpussoctopus Fantastic. I love those. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourpussoctopus Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks, @Graeme! I'm really happy with them. The only problem is that they're on the back of my calves, so looking at them is kinda hard. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Two sets of Valerie Vargas girls. I have so many emotions right now. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourpussoctopus Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 In that aspect, I am lucky as hell. SStu 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Manu Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 @sourpussoctopus I already told you on IG those are Deadly!! sourpussoctopus 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimkong Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 got the star a few days ago. it is still the beginning and there is plenty of room on that leg but i like the progression...so i am posting this :p TattooedMumma, bongsau, The Tig and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntTudie Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Got this done a while back. They are fresh photos so excuse the shine. It started up as a fix for Nefertiti since she was old and looked like a blob. I could not stop after that and decided to do the whole leg/ Egyptology is a major interest of mine. Dan, Boiled Dove and The Tig 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJer Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Got this done a while back. They are fresh photos so excuse the shine. It started up as a fix for Nefertiti since she was old and looked like a blob. I could not stop after that and decided to do the whole leg/ Egyptology is a major interest of mine. Fantastic! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-123250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadore Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yesterday I got this skeleton with a videogames system from the '80s on my calf. 9Years, Dan, The Tig and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiled Dove Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have 3 good sized pieces on my legs so far. I will likely get something new on one of them in may. The dagger is by Scott Sylvia; the mushrooms and skull/wings are by Jereme Galloway kimkong, The Tig and marley mission 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I never thought I would be posting in this thread for quite a while, however here I am. I have now committed to a full Japanese bodysuit from my artist and as such will be starting the outline on right leg this Friday. I have heard horror stories of knees and knee ditches sucking as well as legs swelling to the size of elephant legs. I have done elbows already and 1 side swelled badly and the other side nothing. I assume knees are very similar to elbows? I will be getting the outline done this Friday, I have planned to do nothing all weekend and watch TV and have taken the Monday after off work. Any other tips to make a full leg sleeve manageable? Cant wait to see my 1st leg completely done however it is bizarre I am more stressed about getting my legs done than I was about doing 3/4 sleeves. Cheers Jason. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tig Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 After calf and shin tattoos, I've had ankle and upper foot swelling for about 4 or 5 days, but mostly because I was sitting upright or walking while at work. Elevating the leg will slightly counter the effects of gravity swelling. If you don't have a lazyboy chair, propping the leg up above the heart with pillows will help. Occasionally lie on your back with your legs vertical against the back of a couch or wall to form an upper case "L". Shaggy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBluewind Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 There are so many lovely pieces on here! I must ask though, how well do calf tattoos age? Would they get distorted too bad from weight and/or muscle fluctuations? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanxcore Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 My calf tattoos have held up really well, but my legs haven't changed much in the years I've had em. I shot off an email yesterday about getting my knees worked on. I have an awkward gap between my "calf sleeves" and the work on my thighs. Here's hopin I can make this work. 9Years and mtlsam 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 And here we are. This pic is post 6 hour session. Probably about 45 mins of tracing/freehanding etc and 5 hours of tattooing. I was very worried about how knee and ditch was going to feel but overall I found it Ok. Lower leg probably swelled up for about 5 days after the session and it is definitely taking slightly longer to heal. I hobbled around walking for about 3 days after so I can recommend taking a few days off work afterwards. Overall not as bad as I was expecting. :) Boiled Dove, kimkong, 9Years and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Years Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I shot off an email yesterday about getting my knees worked on. I have an awkward gap between my "calf sleeves" and the work on my thighs. Here's hopin I can make this work. Man, I hear you on this one. I have the most abrupt gap between an El Monga lower-leg-total-domination and a Tim Lehi big-ass-tiger with full background...Monga comes up high and Lehi comes down low. Not sure what I'm gonna do to fill it up but it's driving me nuts! I was thinking a panther or monster etc head-on but with no bottom jaw. - - - Updated - - - I shot off an email yesterday about getting my knees worked on. I have an awkward gap between my "calf sleeves" and the work on my thighs. Here's hopin I can make this work. Man, I hear you on this one. I have the most abrupt gap between an El Monga lower-leg-total-domination and a Tim Lehi big-ass-tiger with full background...Monga comes up high and Lehi comes down low. Not sure what I'm gonna do to fill it up but it's driving me nuts! I was thinking a panther or monster etc head-on but with no bottom jaw. suburbanxcore and mtlsam 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozone Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Man, I hear you on this one. I have the most abrupt gap between an El Monga lower-leg-total-domination and a Tim Lehi big-ass-tiger with full background...Monga comes up high and Lehi comes down low. Not sure what I'm gonna do to fill it up but it's driving me nuts! I was thinking a panther or monster etc head-on but with no bottom jaw. Spider webs! Spider webs everywhere! Get Cheyenne to do 'em! - - - Updated - - - Man, I hear you on this one. I have the most abrupt gap between an El Monga lower-leg-total-domination and a Tim Lehi big-ass-tiger with full background...Monga comes up high and Lehi comes down low. Not sure what I'm gonna do to fill it up but it's driving me nuts! I was thinking a panther or monster etc head-on but with no bottom jaw. Spider webs! Spider webs everywhere! Get Cheyenne to do 'em! 9Years and exume 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Years Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Spider webs! Spider webs everywhere! Get Cheyenne to do 'em! Ha, a most excellent idea. However, I don't know if I'm TUFF-E-NUFF for a gigantic knee web. - - - Updated - - - Spider webs! Spider webs everywhere! Get Cheyenne to do 'em! Ha, a most excellent idea. However, I don't know if I'm TUFF-E-NUFF for a gigantic knee web. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozone Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ha, a most excellent idea. However, I don't know if I'm TUFF-E-NUFF for a gigantic knee web. That Lehi Tiger / Snake on your back says otherwise... - - - Updated - - - Ha, a most excellent idea. However, I don't know if I'm TUFF-E-NUFF for a gigantic knee web. That Lehi Tiger / Snake on your back says otherwise... suburbanxcore and 9Years 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiled Dove Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Next leg bit scheduled for May. Fortune teller lady head by Marina Inoue. I am beyond excited. - - - Updated - - - Where the hell is that "squirtin' dem squidpants' post anyway? exume 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TattooBR Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 fantastic!!! Alex Taylor Tatuagens Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanxcore Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 @9Years - that Theo side piece is pretty freakin tough too. I want to do more than just a web though. Webs are cool and I like how they look, but I feel like I've got the real estate for something more. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-124687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Jackson Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 This is my only leg piece so far. Done in one six hour shot by Mikey Sarrat at High Noon Tattoo - - - Updated - - - Oops...pic didn't upload. Here it is Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5225-squidpantsleg-mania-or-where-were-at-with-our-leg-tattoos/?page=7#findComment-125150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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