Pahtcub1 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Anyone have any tips for remaining excited and positive about tattoos that take a long time? I’m getting a full neck to knee and I feel like I’m getting burnt out. Over a year and 130+ hours in. Help Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 130 hours is a lot of time. My back piece may top out at 15 to 20 hours and take up to 3 months to finish. I'm taking longer breaks than I usually do with this one. My advice, try to have the artist finish up areas the you can easily see so you get some visual gratification out of it. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pahtcub1 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 I can see the progress but it’s on my back so don’t see it every day. omeletta, SStu, TattooedMumma and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aant Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 15 hours ago, Pahtcub1 said: I can see the progress but it’s on my back so don’t see it every day. Killer tattoo! Sorry I don’t have any advice - never even started a project that large. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyg Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 holy christ that's a wonderfully bizarre piece you've got there. who's doing it? 130+ hours??? whoa. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
piccalilli Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) @scottyg hit the proverbial nail - "wonderfully bizarre" is a great description. Quite a piece (in a good way). I cannot even fathom 130 hours ... although my only tattoo had taken about 35 - come to think of it, maybe it isn't that much so hang in there! You have a tremendous amount of work put in it and the results are spectacular. I would think that 130 hours in you are quite a bit closer to the finish line. If nothing else, you can look forward to showing it off to us here when done Edited December 10, 2017 by piccalilli scottyg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Looks amazing....keep up the commitment. It must seem like "work" at this point but wow, just think what you have accomplished so far and what the ultimate outcome will be. You got this. scottyg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Just keep reviewing that photo! Wonderfully surrealistic work there. Again = who is doing that, and how much longer is expected? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pahtcub1 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Jesse Smith is doing it and I’m hoping no more than 40 more but no definite answer. piccalilli and SStu 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauraman37 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Not sure if it helps with the being burned out part, but holy shit thats insane. Love the colors and the details! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TattooedMumma Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I got nothing apart from, that is cool as f**k!! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinak Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 WOW. That's impressive commitment and work. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands On Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 good lordy... he is going OFF!! just completely tweaking out on the details. i hadn't seen his IG before today, but he's done some AMAZING pieces and yours right up there among his best work. maybe to keep up the excitement, you can just walk around shirtless all day and harness the excitement of tattoo lovers ogling over your back. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Nothing you can do but hang in there. My current piece just had my 15th session with two or three more to go, so I feel your pain. I don't think I've ever had a piece done in less than a year, but I've had two sleeves with chest panels, my back, and this new piece from my ankle on up, connecting to the chest panel and back. People ask how many tattoos I have, I just say one. Hands On, scottyg and Gingerninja 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrasherdog Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thats insane. The amazement in people responses should motivate you to finish! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Long tattoos you have to keep your eye on the prize. My back finishes up in about 10 days, the 4th or 5th session. That was started back in September and like I said earlier, I give it more time to heal. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RespTattooPhilly Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I thought 60 hours on my torso as a lot but geez. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/7922-keeping-the-excitement-on-very-long-tattoo/#findComment-137967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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