Scott R Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 @Roguecommander check out the aftercare section,alot of great information there. Oh and there is a great thread about painkillers. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Jesus, you people are scaring the shit out of me. I'm going to be starting a back piece before I'm 30. It's like someone stated before, it is something that I have always had a huge respect for, and it's something I want to get done, no matter the cost (physical, mental, and financial). My question is how many hours did it take? It seems like most can be done in a couple months if you push it, but how many hours of actual work is that? Once I start, I know I'm going to be antsy to see it finished. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 LOL- my back is going to be gift to myself on my 40th. Three more years to decide who I want-THAT seems to be the hardest part for me. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asradin Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 @Cork I'm 9 hours in so far and I've got another 9 hours booked. Stewart thinks we should be finished by then, so overall it's going to be 18 hours for mine. But I don't think that's the norm. I'm getting one session a month roughly which is due to money constraints which has kept the progress ticking along nicely Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 @Cork I finished my backpiece today. It took about 25 hours, give or take, but it was all black and grey and there's a fair bit of negative space. Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
writerAZ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 @Kev I consider my back piece a 40th birthday present to myself, even though I started it a few months before the milestone arrived. The deciding part is tough--I was locked into one idea and then changed shortly before my first appointment. Glad I did, too. @asradin My progress is a little slower than yours. Around 18 hours in so far and only at the half-way mark, if that. I'm enjoying the process so I don't mind taking longer. I love how each session brings out more of the entire tattoo, not just the area directly worked on. Very cool to see it all unfolding. Kev 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
writerAZ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 @RoryQ Congrats, man. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Alright, that sounds about right. The artist I contacted told me ballpark 40 hours. Thanks for the responses. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Well, I can say getting my backpiece has made me think I don't have any other tattoos. It is physically and mentally the most challenging thing I have ever put myself through (tattoo wise). I chose my artist (Henning Jorgensen) because I admired his work, and because I was comfortable around him (I'm pretty shy). I just told him the basic idea, and obviously let him do whatever he wanted. I'm about 65 hours into it (It goes from neck to knees), and we started about 2 1/2 years ago. We should finish this year. Because of the traveling involved I have to sit all day. Even on bad days, when it is horrible from the first moment to the last moment.... I have a regimen that I go through to prepare for a session. Getting my body as healthy as I can (no booze, lots of healthy food, and sleep). It seems to be the only way that I can make it through all day sessions. As I've aged, I definitely have gotten to be a much worse sitter (at least in my mind.) But, you can do anything if you really want to. I tried taking a pain killer for the 2nd lining session (because the first one was so rough), and it made me so dizzy and nauseous, I decided I would rather deal with the pain. Now that we are getting closer and closer to the end, I feel very happy that I have gone through it. I feel like I've crossed into a new level of being tattooed. And, I feel like I really now can be justified in the pain I cause others (tattooing them), because I now have been tattooed over the majority of my body. It feels like I've been going through a right of passage getting it done. Moreso than any other tattoo. Healing has never been a problem, and I usually get on a plane across the ocean a day after getting worked on. Sometimes I'm bruised, sometimes a little scabby and a little limited in my mobility; but never overworked, and never had a problem with sticking to clothing or healing up really rough. RoryQ, Duffa, Jack and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 @Tick pic???? please Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 @Tick, Henning is one of my favorite artists, and an incredibly nice man, to boot. I've seen some pics of your back--it is stunning! I'd say that you were lucky to have it, but as someone with a full backpiece of my own, I know you've earned it. BTW, I really enjoy your Instagram posts. You do great work yourself. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 @cu-bu there are a couple pics of henning working on my back in frisco here: http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-101/1513-pix-sfo-convention.html he also has one from one of our sessions up on his instagram. not much of an exhibitionist myself, so, not really into posting or taking pics of myself.... @hogg thank you kindly for the kind words on my humble tattoos! and, yeah, I feel very lucky to have gotten so much work from Henning. He is quite a rad individual. I hope I can be as able and excited about tattooing after doing it as many years as him. Especially as he seems to constantly progress, and to balance his life so well. Kev, Hrubarb, RoryQ and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Reading this thread has made me think about the difference between backpieces that are do-able in sub 30 hours (and maybe have a lot of negative space, or only cover the back and don't go far down onto the ass, or legs) versus ones, like Tick's, which sound they like really are from neck to low on the legs. In terms of tattoo time there must be a heck of a difference. My girlfriend is starting hers later in the year, and she's going to be going down onto her thighs. I suspect it's going to be a much more dense design too. To be honest, I think I might have gotten off lightly. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRnDoG Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 My girlfriend is starting hers later in the year, and she's going to be going down onto her thighs. I suspect it's going to be a much more dense design too. To be honest, I think I might have gotten off lightly. Is it your girlfriend who is getting tattooed by Shige? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Is it your girlfriend who is getting tattooed by Shige? Yeah, that's right. Consultation last winter, first sittings this coming winter. Jack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roguecommander Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 @ Cu_Bu - many thanks for the thread recommendations. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Reading this thread has made me think about the difference between backpieces that are do-able in sub 30 hours (and maybe have a lot of negative space, or only cover the back and don't go far down onto the ass, or legs)... I'm only planning on going from top of shoulders to tailbone-no ass tatts for me. At this point in planning, it's a Battle Royale, so I think it'll fit fine in that space. RoryQ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
writerAZ Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I'm only planning on going from top of shoulders to tailbone-no ass tatts for me. At this point in planning, it's a Battle Royale, so I think it'll fit fine in that space. Interesting, because mine is a battle royale that does go down to the back of my knees and when I looked at it the other day, I thought 'No way would I want to cram this into a smaller space.' Duffa, Kev and Shaun1105 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRnDoG Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Yeah, that's right. Consultation last winter, first sittings this coming winter. Cool man it will be a real trip for her. What is she wanting ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRnDoG Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Interesting, because mine is a battle royale that does go down to the back of my knees and when I looked at it the other day, I thought 'No way would I want to cram this into a smaller space.' Im with you on this one man. Back pieces look unfinished and cramped when they don't extend onto the butt/thighs in my opinion. The japanese definitely got it right in this regard, Flow and readability is everything when it comes to Tattoos. daveborjes and Duffa 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Im with you on this one man. Back pieces look unfinished and cramped when they don't extend onto the butt/thighs in my opinion. The japanese definitely got it right in this regard, Flow and readability is everything when it comes to Tattoos. I debated how far to extend my back piece for a long time before starting it. After consulting with the tattooer we decided to extend it to my butt. I'm so happy with the decision. It looks like a complete piece. What else was I going to get on my butt anyway? At the same time, I have the backs of my thighs open for other tattoos. I'm starting to worry about running out of space, so I'm really happy I have that space left for two good sized pieces. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRnDoG Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I debated how far to extend my back piece for a long time before starting it. After consulting with the tattooer we decided to extend it to my butt. I'm so happy with the decision. It looks like a complete piece. What else was I going to get on my butt anyway? At the same time, I have the backs of my thighs open for other tattoos. I'm starting to worry about running out of space, so I'm really happy I have that space left for two good sized pieces. Good for you i'm glad you are happy. What have you got on your back? I guess traditional american imagery can be executed in this manner but not Japanese,doesn't look right. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Good for you i'm glad you are happy. What have you got on your back? I guess traditional american imagery can be executed in this manner but not Japanese,doesn't look right. It's a ryukannon. The artist thought just going to the bottom of my butt would be more traditional for a woman and more feminine. If I was a dude, he probably would have gone to the backs of my thighs. I'm not usually too worried about how feminine I look, but I appreciated the thought he put into it and the examples of old, traditional Japanese back pieces on women he showed me, so I agreed with his suggestion to cut it off there. It's not done yet, but I couldn't be happier with it so far. It fits the space perfectly. Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Im with you on this one man. Back pieces look unfinished and cramped when they don't extend onto the butt/thighs in my opinion. The japanese definitely got it right in this regard, Flow and readability is everything when it comes to Tattoos. I'm going with American traditional; if I was doing Japanese, I'd fill out everything. I think these fit fine (reposts from various threads in the forum): BHR Grime Stell Peck hogg, jayessebee, MGblues and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 that peck piece impresses more every time I see it Kev 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=2#findComment-28779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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