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Horitomo posted a pic on instagram of the progress on my front. This is my right thigh. HORITOMO @horitomo_stateofgrace | Websta

Thought I'd throw this in. I hope no one minds as I've not posted too much on here. Done by Stewart Robson - Frith Street Tattoo

timothy hoyer prints: Home / Three Hours Past Midnight Also wanted to share my custom frame source: http://stores.ebay.com/Custom-Framing-Factory-Outlet?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Each these frames (including glass, mat, and backing) was less than $25. If you email them they will cut custom frame and mat sizes. Great option for inexpensive prints. Much classier looking than the off the shelf stuff from places like Michael's.

Zillah, There are so many things I could say about you kiwis but some things I am too sheepish to talk about. Sorry I couldn't help myself. :) Cork, Both of my sleeves and back are in his instagram feed. But as far as your question goes I am the snake and warrior back piece guy. The backpiece was designed based on a Utagawa Kuniyoshi drawing which I will try and attache. BrianH, Still trying to sort out pics etc but I have attached the last session Instragram photo as posted by Kian. Doesn't show the whole back the best as the last session was just outline on upper right leg and right ass. On right thigh you can still see the last of my 4 original tattoos still being removed. That was my 1st and is proving to be the toughest to remove. If you look closely you maybe able to see the last remains of 2 decent sized pieces on shoulder blades.

My lovely man took me out for dinner tonight for my birthday. Amazing food and wine, and great company. After 17 years together, we never struggle for conversation, he still makes me laugh and is my best friend. Sorry for the sappy post, but I feel so incredibly lucky, I would be lost without him.

Off to SF to see Grime on the 25th, a couple more sessions on my back and it should be a wrap! I also got an appt with Owen Williams from Australia (@otatts on IG) who will be guesting at Skull and Sword in Aug. 15, the plan is to get a namakubi and a peony... can't wait! :D

Katie Ryan @ Anthem Tattoo, Gainesville FL

Picked up this print from Josh Brown a little while back.

After 6 weeks with no sessions (wow, this is what it feels like to be able to swim, wear bras, move freely without shirts sticking to me?!?!), I'm back in the saddle on Friday night to resume the grind. And there's a big family graduation party/pool party on Saturday and sigh, I'll be sitting under a shade tree in my UV50 coverup. #bitchbitchmoanmoan

You have tons of options. Including covering it up with a bad ass panther.

I never got around to posting this Eddy Deutsche tattoo I got at Temple... What an amazing experience this was!!

I'm such a sucker! I love Colin's art and couldn't resist putting a down payment on this original. Pix do it no justice, this piece is absolutely AMAZING!!

well. i did not get my touchups. but i did get a new tattoo which did involve a tear-out: My pug. Winston. Riding the red rocket. Which was really hilarious. Until I got a call 3/4 of the way through the tattoo that my mother passed away. Shout out to my pal Ollie for working like lightning to finish the tattoo before my ride showed up to go see my family. So some more to add to the arguement that a tattoo is more than just a silly picture on your skin. It's not just about "what" the tattoo is of or the "why"...but the "where" and "when" and "who" of the experience is of equal importance. A colourful timestamp for this lifetime. And now I'm left with a lot of sorrow to deal with, a good laugh and a great tattoo. Laughter is the best medicine. And my Mom really loved my idiot pug. But I think my next tattoo will be little more serious and carry a lot more weight. Peace.

Whoa, I did it and booked an appointment for my first tattoo! It's not until early November, but the inevitable 'what have I done' feeling is setting in already...I'll probably scrutinize instagram hourly to make sure I've made the right decision. I wished it wasn't soooo long!!

What do you call an Australian with a bottle of champagne in his hand? A waiter.

Yes, I know. :) When the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, that's Amore. But; When you're hit by a jug, in a South Auckland pub, THAT'S a Māori.

@Mick Weder that was a baaaaaaaaaaad effort.

@Shaggy. Suiting down mate, fkn nice. Another Aussie here. Brisbane. Welcome, & look forward to seeing your suit evolve. Dig that snake man, good choice of features all round. What do ya call a hundred Kiwis standing in a paddock? A vacant lot

Ha! @hogg, not quite true. I've a pair of monmon cats as proof. I'll see you at the show. I hadn't signed up for Taki's walkthrough yet but might as well since I was going to check it out again anyway. I'll also be checking Bryan Burk's IG page afterwards, to see if anything gets posted there just in case you need a third tiger.

Give it a little bit of time before doing anything. You posted recently that it hadn't peeled yet, and often when a tattoo hasn't totally healed the lines don't have the crispness that they will once the tattoo is properly settled in. This is maybe a tougher pill to swallow, but sometimes, even if there are bits that aren't perfect on the tattoo, that's okay because you're talking about something handmade on skin. It inevitably will have flaws and imperfections and that those are beautiful in their own way.

Getting tattooed by Thomas hooper at the bay con I'm pretty fucking stoked - - - Updated - - - Thinking of him doing a fudo on my neck. His fudo heads are so cool and he seems like a humble guy

Next update in the series lol I know its only every 6 months or so but I keep looking for changes, I don't see any yet still really. The thing I look at most is the females dark face, where Dmitriy put just a very slight nose shape/face, its really delicate and presume that will go first as ink spreads. Here is a fresh shot next to the one I took today, still has the same slight face. And the usual 6 monthly update. I managed to resize it so if you want it bigger just click on the photo and the on the photo on the next website to enlarge it if you want to :)

Just got this bake neko started today by Josh Damnit at Classic Tattoo in Upland, CA. I am dead!

Here's one I did tonight based on an Amund Dietzel eagle head.

Picked up this lil' thigh giblet while on vacation in Japan in 2013 from the (then) Hiroshi Hirakawa at Three Tides Tattoo, Osaka

I haven't posted in a while but here's one I did a few months ago.

*cough*CopperheadEditions.com*cough*

It doesn't matter how many cats he does. Every time I see one i'm amazed haha.

That's because you're a one-woman kinda guy. ;) I saw that! I'll be there for Taki's lecture--I RSVPed--but not for Junii's, as it will compete with my appointment. I'll see you at the museum--looking forward to it.

Well I live in the UK lol That said, I always apply SPF 50 before going outside :)

I love that skull just tucked in there.

Finished up my left side. Background is down to a big wave in the middle of My butt and a few windbars on my right armpit.

Since my girlfriend moved to Canada I have been teaching her how to lift weights properly, she hit a 135 squat and a 200lb deadlift, I know it wasn't me that did it but it was great to see how excited she was after, she couldn't air squat 10 weeks ago

Wrong. Good manners are about not putting people in the position of having to say, "How rude!" I agree that good -- or not bad -- intentions count for something, but not everything. A wise person thinks about what he/she says before they say it. I'm sure you don't say every damn thing that pops into your head. IT'S NOT JUST TATTOOS!!! It's rude to ask someone how much they paid for their new car too -- but that's not a great example because everyone has a vague idea of how much cars cost. It's more like walking into a person's house, looking a painting on the wall, and saying, "Nice art. How much you pay for it?" Because it's rude. (Close friends and family might be the exception to the rule, but I try to be polite to them too.) Now can we please stop talking about this and get back to tattoos? I'll even let you have the last word.

I just booked my first appointment of 2014 (which is hard to believe): I'm getting an uchide no kozuchi (as referenced here) from Horisuzu at Dark Horse in LA on August 2nd. I'm also going to the Perseverance exhibition that day. I can't wait!

I found out I have the same t-shirt as Paul Rogers.

i had my first good tattoo while learning on this forum and owe it and subsequent tattoos to the fine people on LST

Filler done by Chad Koepinger a couple of months ago:

Might as well post this one up. Got this last week from David Mushaney from RebelMuse Tattoo in Lewisville, TX, just outside of Dallas. I couldn't be happier!

I'll enter this one because I love my eagle. Happy to see her every day, and she has a name :o By Chad Koeplinger at Congress St. Photo from his Instagram.

Not sure what you are trying to keep from touching - but when I did parts of my back I used a more molded cup and actually just tucked one strap into the cup. Threw a tight camisole over it and went along my day. Just didn't wear a strap for a few days.

Oh god why does no one lie to me!

Sounds silly, but use a paperclip/safety pin/bit of thread to turn a normal bra into a racer back. It saves you buying one if you wouldn't normally wear one or as a stop gap until you find one.

"...6 hour session...i was a bit sad that it was over" wat - - - Updated - - - Went to NYC for the first time and got this from Eli Quinters. I also got a lady head from Steve Boltz, which I am in love with, but all the pictures I tried to take were shit. Maybe I'll try again when it's healed...or maybe I'll just keep it to myself.

Had this Jason Butcher piece done and some filler :)

Obviously this is your choice, but if you ever decide to return to sobriety, it may be helpful to go to AA meetings. I know some people who have never had a problem with alcohol manifest, just drugs, but find the AA meetings more helpful. Also, it takes a while to find a meeting or group of people you click with. I don't know if these are the issues you are dealing with, but I know so many people drop out because they don't feel like they fit in with the ideals or people in the groups. But that's so far from the truth... When they say "it works if you work it" what that means to me is that you mold the program to your individual beliefs and needs. I have a friend who does not believe in God or anything like that, so instead replaces GOD with Group-of-Drunks and turns it over to his friends in the program. I don't want to sway you, just providing some literature in case you decide to give it another whack. You're always welcome to PM me, etc. It took my husband a good 4 years of going to the rooms and outpatient on and off again before it finally stuck. Were celebrating 7 months tomorrow. Every time you come back you're stronger.

The French word for biker is "motard". Just don't call one that to his face.

I bought this amazing Rock of Ages print from Colin Baker at State of Grace... I love it!

Whhyyyyyy would you spend that much time to do that?