Deborah75 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Been lurking for a while, first post. The information on this forum is so helpful - thanks to all of you. I've been getting tattooed for over 20 years, starting with the obligatory celtic knot on my ankle in the early 90's (later lasered off). I took a long hiatus from getting tattooed and then dove in with a large back piece from Greg Whitehead in 2014. I'd been considering getting something more visible for a while, but needed to wait until I could fully commit mentally. I'd been following Robert Ryan for a few years on Instagram, love all of his work, and knew I wanted him to do my tattoo. Finally took the plunge last weekend and couldn't be happier. The design is taken from one of his paintings, Bardo Thodol. We left the bottom of the tattoo intentionally open-ended so I can add to it later. Wonderful experience at Electric Tattoo in Asbury Park, great people all around, and VICE was there shooting a documentary on Robert for the Tattoo Age series. My tattoo might be famous! We'll see if it makes it into the final cut. Anyway, great to be here! el twe, Emil, Steve and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Welcome! - great intro, and great tattoo. Deborah75 and oboogie 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/#findComment-136551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah75 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thank you, Steve! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/#findComment-136553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spaghetti Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 This looks great! Planning to visit Robert soon, can't wait! Deborah75 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/#findComment-136554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah75 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Mr_Spaghetti said: This looks great! Planning to visit Robert soon, can't wait! I see you also have a piece by Greg Whitehead. Great minds think alike! Mr_Spaghetti 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/#findComment-136556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Welcome! Deborah75 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/#findComment-136568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
el twe Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Awesome. Welcome to LST, now show us the back piece! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/#findComment-136577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7833-first-arm-piece/#findComment-136593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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