MGblues Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 that peck piece impresses more every time I see it Every time I see it I think the same thing...Fucking GLORIOUS! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-28780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Cool man it will be a real trip for her. What is she wanting ?? She's giving him a pretty free hand with the design, but they've talked about a phoenix and some specific flowers and whatnot... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-28871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisGarcia Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I did my pretty fast (2 months) and it had its good and bad sessions. Doing it so fast made it seem like a routine which was nice instead of doing it really slow and dragging it out. I had a few sessions where I'd pull an all nighter and then go get tattooed hungover or still drunk which were the really bad sessions haha. I did 4 hour sessions mostly with the exception of a few 5 hour ones and yea it sucked but if you want to do it then do it right. Most rewarding tattoo i've gotten and when I get back stateside I'm looking forward to do my torso. My arms are clean which I don't mind because it makes me laugh when people with shitty sleeves talk about how cool their tattoos are. Go for it and good luck! Jack and Avery Taylor 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-37830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyester Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I am pretty surprised by the times stated to complete a full back piece but as mentioned earlier if you plan to do butt and upper thighs also then this easily doubles the time. I am having a traditional Japanese piece done from neck to knees which will take around 100 hours to complete. I am unsure how some people are having full back pieces done in 25 that's pretty speedy. As for the pain its like any old tattoo there are places that make you wince and others that are no problem. I do 4-5 hour sittings at a time as I get twitchy at around 5 hours not sure why possible running out of endorphins. Perhaps my artist just works slow but I would say if you are planning on full coverage from neck to knees then you would be more in the 75-100 hour range hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I am pretty surprised by the times stated to complete a full back piece but as mentioned earlier if you plan to do butt and upper thighs also then this easily doubles the time.I am having a traditional Japanese piece done from neck to knees which will take around 100 hours to complete. I think the answer to your question is in how you're defining a backpiece. Yes, if it's a traditional style japanese piece that goes from neck to knees then it might easily take up to 100 hours. However, what if it's american traditional or a smaller japanese-style piece that only goes to the waist? That'll take a significant amount of time off. If it's black and grey, or has a significant amount of negative space, then even more. I think my backpiece would fit into this category - it took around 25 hours (OK, maybe 25-30...) :- This backpiece, by Xam (The Family Business Tattoo, London) was done in 16 hours:- Now that does blow my mind. Similarly, I've seen other backpieces on that scale banged out in short spaces of time, attributed to people like Filip Leu. jayessebee, chrislj54, Pugilist and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Endless Days Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I think the answer to your question is in how you're defining a backpiece. Yes, if it's a traditional style japanese piece that goes from neck to knees then it might easily take up to 100 hours.However, what if it's american traditional or a smaller japanese-style piece that only goes to the waist? That'll take a significant amount of time off. If it's black and grey, or has a significant amount of negative space, then even more. I think my backpiece would fit into this category - it took around 25 hours (OK, maybe 25-30...) :- This backpiece, by Xam (The Family Business Tattoo, London) was done in 16 hours:- Now that does blow my mind. Similarly, I've seen other backpieces on that scale banged out in short spaces of time, attributed to people like Filip Leu. that xam backpiece is so awesome Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yeah, it's the 'tattoo with tattoos in it' aspect and the sheer insanity of the girl-riding-killer-whale concept. Xam is doing a guest spot at Ross Nagle's shop in Ireland in November, and taking bookings... That would be a hell of a way to totally jump his waiting-list (...except I'm out of the country getting tattooed... If I could split myself in two I wouldn't face these first-world problems). Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnoluck Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Going through this thread makes me want to finish mine even more!! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 started mine today so thankful to last sparrow. RoryQ, Duffa, ian and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGblues Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 My back piece experience so far. Hmmm, where to begin... Both empowering and humbling is my best description. Empowering, because despite after always admiring the full back pieces I'd see in tattoo magazines in the 80's and 90's, then, especially here on LST, I never in a million years thought I'd ever be able to do it. But, this year, at age 46 I started mine on June 30th. I had it built up in my head that it would be the most painful experience of my life, and was so worried that I'd have to quit halfway through, but then I saw the stencil on my back and I was like "It's so awesome. Cool, so what if it wraps around my ribs and goes collar to waist, I can do this." Well, I did do it. It wasn't easy, but I made it through the outline (Shit tons of lines, but he got it on me in 3hrs 40mins.) Yeah, it was painful as Hell. I knew going in what I was about to put myself through, and went in with my head in the game. All of the shading and coloring has been painful as hell as well, but I always see progress, and it keeps me stoked for the next time. I'm about halfway done now at the 17.5 hour mark, taking it in 3 hour or so chunks, plus random tattoo of opportunity times. Humbling, because all the other tattooers and clientele at the tattoo shop doing my back, and other people that have seen my back piece are now like so reverential of it (think "Whoa, Dude, how the Hell did you do that?") I feel like all I did was just lay there and take it because I REALLY, REALLY wanted a ROA back piece. Once it's finished I'll get get to wear this motherfucker till they put me in the ground and I'm worm dirt. ian, CercleRouge, tattooedj and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 All I know is I saw two LSTers recent backs and I think we need to see some pictures.....Saw one at the convention then Scott showed me a picture of someone elses he did this week.....share up........pls! hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 @Lochlan, I know that @Reyeslv has posted updated pics on Instagram, and I assume he'll be adding them here, too. And once @Scott R updates LST with his latest work, all jaws will drop. Mark my words! Lochlan 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 guys at airport now will get home around midnight and get to taking some pictures. loch sorry i missed you friday some magician was finishing a 12 hr backpiece for me reverend1, Lochlan, Duffa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 @hogg did you see @Scott R back at the shop? All I know Bryan and I were talking with Scott when he got to the convention and he showed us a pic then told us how long and that Scott sat like a F'n champ! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 @hogg did you see @Scott R back at the shop? All I know Bryan and I were talking with Scott when he got to the convention and he showed us a pic then told us how long and that Scott sat like a F'n champ! No, he showed me at the convention. Unbelievable! @Scott R is a champ and then some. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 @Lochlan @hogg My only job is to be still so i better do it well lol hogg and Lochlan 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I've failed miserably at that job on some occasions @Scott R hogg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 All I know is I saw two LSTers recent backs and I think we need to see some pictures.....Saw one at the convention then Scott showed me a picture of someone elses he did this week.....share up........pls! will load a pic soon, rocked the lst shirt saturday, I must have missed you friday. Scott gave me ride out there and i made a quick round and then went and ate. Lochlan 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott R Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 took this picture yesterday 4th day of healing already peeled Scott sylvia blackheart tattoo SF SF trip was better than i could have ever expected or deserved. found LST(pic 1) got great advice (pic 2) listened to said advice !(pic 3) Duffa, Avery Taylor, cibo and 27 others 30 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieFaux Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 holy shit, Scott. Soooo the laser was all worth it then? Haha, you don't have to answer that! took this picture yesterday 4th day of healing already peeledSF trip was better than i could have ever expected or deserved. found LST(pic 1) got great advice (pic 2) listened to said advice !(pic 3) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napalm Pancakes Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks for posting this. I found LST because of your laser removal thread. I just had my third session on Thursday and these pics let me know it will all be worth it. Amazing! took this picture yesterday 4th day of healing already peeledSF trip was better than i could have ever expected or deserved. found LST(pic 1) got great advice (pic 2) listened to said advice !(pic 3) hogg and Scott R 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 @Scott R Wow man how many cool tattoos you healing at the moment..!!!! So happy for you with regards to your new back piece and all the other cool tattoos you now have. I so need to go get another laser and a new tattoo next month. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGblues Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 @Scott R Pure awesomeness and then some!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowyPlover Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Scott R, what an amazing metamorphosis! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phickey Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 took this picture yesterday 4th day of healing already peeledSF trip was better than i could have ever expected or deserved. found LST(pic 1) got great advice (pic 2) listened to said advice !(pic 3) EDIT: Nevermind, didn't see in the post Sylvia did do it. Looks super good! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/815-full-back-piece-experience-thread/?page=3#findComment-48977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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