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Since Horitomo posted my arms on Instagram I thought I should share them here. All shading is done. Next session color begins!

I was lucky to catch this angry panther on my inner bicep from Tony Hundahl when he visited Oslo last week :D

New piece I had done today by Jason Butcher :) Jasons a really intelligent guy, witty and real chatty. Lovely bloke! 8 hours in total but I have to go back in 3 weeks for the highlights :)

Heading in today to get a new tattoo. I was originally going to work on my back today, but since its rather sore after wrenching it on Friday, I think we are going to work on my leg instead. I'll get back to the back in a few weeks.

Another option is to layer a new tattoo on top of it that doesn't completely cover the tattoo below. I could see this working nicely for a dotwork style. Example of what I mean: Instagram

I'm using Saniderm on the large rose I got on my lower leg 2 days ago. I'm not feeling the excruciating pain my calf kitsune lead me to expect from leg tattoos. Yesterday I felt some pain when I stood up, but not to the same degree. Today, the pain isn't there, only some tingling. I think this is because the Saniderm prevents scabs from forming, and the scab is the major source of the pain. Usually I forget the tattoo is even there. I'll update as it heals more.

I'm on the same plan. I work in corporate too. The fact that I know I'll be in long sleeves for awhile, means that I keep booking more and more appointments to get covered. Going iiiiiiiiiin!!

Siberian princess reveals her 2,500 year old tattoos

I usually can't sleep solidly but I'm good-and-tired for that long. It depends on how well I hydrated and when we finish. He only works after hours so we don't finish until the very wee hours. I get maybe 5-6 hours and then kinda tired the rest of the next day. But sleep is good - take all you can get! Maybe you were fighting off something? Do all that Vitamin-C stuff.

1) wait till off season when wrestling and training won't fuck up a healing tattoo 2) wait a month before prolonged sun exposure 3) eagle 4) Panther 5) eagle fighting panther 6) eagle with superman logo on its chest 7) 'Supereagle' fighting Bizarro Panther Damn I could go like this for hours

Have any of you seen the documentary G-DOG? It's about an amazing man, Father Greg Boyle, who helps men and women get out of gangs and turn their lives around. He runs an organization in L.A. called Homeboy Industries. They have rehab services, a cafe and a bakery that employs the ex gang members, and they have free laser tattoo removal for gang related tattoos or tattoos holding them back from getting work. It's really good. One of our good friends works there.

This is a healed shot of my somewhat Ed Hardy inspired gorilla rose situation, tattooed by Chad Koeplinger. An hour and a half to outline and do most of the black. Three hours to finish. Two fun sessions!

Old tattoos are way cooler than liver spots and varicose veins is my usual response to that question.

not music but messed with an idea for a new card... crusty Tattoo Picture | Last Sparrow Tattoo

Really neat stuff. Even more in this article that came out a couple weeks later. Fashion and beauty secrets of a 2,500 year old Siberian 'princess' from her permafrost burial chamber Yeah, this is an old thread, but I'm bumping it for the newbies to see (like, eh, me).

Another reason why cool Bay Area weather is, well, cool.

I am SOOOO stealing this! Thank you!

I'm the same.. i've got a huge space on my right arm that i'm saving hopefully to get out to Texas and get tattooed by Steve Byrne.. On the whole i'm just getting stuff i want and not worrying about how shitty/not shitty it is.. after all the pain is temporary but the tattoo is permanent :)

why hasnt this thread been updated in three weeks?! I'm home alone on a saturday night and had a few glasses of wine... updated my gallery photos, about to eat pizza... the obvious essentials on a Saturday night!

That's my plan as well. I really want to have the rest of my arm as the last body part to have tattooed. My thigh sucked too! I thought it was going to be easy. Going for a bit if touch up work then I'll post it up.

@Cmtirta - and keep your questions to one thread, you asked this in another thread too...

Don't worry about why other people get tattoos. If you are looking for something that also has a "show piece" aspect, then recognize that you are asking to be judged by people. You are placing part of your self-worth into other people's reactions. If you choose something that is not timeless, then you risk people's opinions/judgements of the piece changing in negative ways over time. Are you ok with this? For example, trending bands and TV shows. What might seem all, "Whoa, cool dude" could easily end up being, "oh, yeah, whatever" years down the line. Can you accept that the show piece may no longer have the impact? Yes, a tattoo will fade. If you want to keep it looking as good as possible for as long as possible, commit to wearing shirts more often and investing in ton of sunscreen.

Anyone else get REALLY tired after a tattoo? I just slept most of the past 12 hours and I'm still exhausted.

no superman, no numbers. full on eagle across the chest. you won't regret it.

You have two ears and one mouth.

They were great! Thanks @TrixieFaux !

It stinging is a good indicator straight up mate. Cetaphil is designed for dry skin, not an open wound. Have a look at the ingredients, it's alcohol based. This shit here is fkn good shit for fresh tattoos. It cleanses and has a mild local anaesthetic. In saying that though, personally I pretty much dry heal. Post tattoo, old mate hot water towel pats the tattoo down. Not boiling water, but pretty warm. An hour later I'm home, pumping hot shower while drinking ice cold cider. (The cider being the most important part). I'll use a soft body wash to hand wash the tattoo down, one with an Alo Vera or similar base. The only time I'll use the paw paw is if an area is red/ inflamed & only just a light film. No need to over gunk. Cetaphil is a great moisturiser to help nourish when dry, but again, I'll hardly ever use it and it doesn't necessarily have to be Cetaphil. I've only been using it recently on my hand & knuckles as it was healing hard, and the Mrs had it handy. Don't stress about the ink either. Sounds like ya just copped a belting and it's weeping a little. I ain't no expert on healing, and we all have different ways. This way just works for me. Hope this helps.

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This is my furry family, Capone (white stripe) and Purnsley, the horses. Hermann the rabbit and Stubby the Dobermann. :rolleyes:

been having a lot of fun with layering this past week

My wife has been cranking out sessions with Martin Lacasse on her arm every 2-3 weeks. I'm getting jealous. All my appts are still so far away.

Just got this a couple hours ago by Noah Moore at the Torchbearer. :D

I got this(^) from Cori a week or so ago. Started this guy today(^). Unfortunately, I had to bail early, but it's gonna be sick! By Alan Berg

during the 6th hour please hold my hand and tell me i'm beautiful.

Every time I see someone with huge swaths of black, I always wonder what it is they are covering up. How bad was it? If you are happy with having a large blacked out section, then go for it. Probably the best advice though, is to go into a good shop (people here can point you in the right direction - I live in Canada, and my knowledge of Utah shops is slim to none, or I would suggest a place.) and ask a tattoo artist for advice. If you post a pic of the tattoo in question, you might get some more detailed feedback.

do not get superman, 103( if you continue to compete your class will likely change) or eagle wings (why leave out the badass eagle?). get an eagle on your belly would be cool again tell us where you are we will be glad to help you. ALL JMO

hiroshi hirawaka (mitomo horihiro), three tides/osaka

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My Kim Saigh arm is healed. Why is it so hard to get good pics? There are 5 shots here and still no full view of the inner bicep rose. Oh well. Good enough!

Determined to turn this month into a ridiculous rib piece battle.... Uncle Allan. Conspiracy Inc, Berlin. All healed up.

@cltattooing 's work on the back of my thigh. Done last week at Clubhouse Tattoo in Oakland.

Twice now I couldn't go swimming while my arm heals -- I know: boo f*ckin hoo. Got called a "party pooper" by a six-year-old at yesterday's pool party (and deserved it). I thought tattoos were supposed to make you look cool -- not like a dork sitting there in your long-sleeved shirt while everybody else has fun in the sun.

Flipping through a week ago, it occurred to me that this one is also in Tattoo Time, from when it was fresh. Probably spent 45 minutes poring over both images in concurrence with one another...

This picture of Elizabeth Weinzirl's back was posted on instagram today by Dianne Mansfield (photodianne). She was 80 years old when the photo was taken. If you don't follow photodianne on instagram, you really should, there are so many treasures there.

No worries. And hey... after a long hiatus... I finally bought a NEW macbook (pro!) with a 500gb hard drive. So. I can finally convert video again. (My macbook had 2gb of open space) I have more Zeke Owen coming this week....

sooooo...not a sailor or a prostitute???