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Welcome. Giving the artist free reign to do their thing is almost always the best choice. Unless of course the artist is not that good. Who will be doing your work? Good luck, 5 hours is a legit session for a first tattoo.

I'm sure everyone has seen this a hundred times, but this is what I hope to look like when I have grand kids sitting on my lap.

This is pretty much how tattooing is between my wife and I. Sometimes it makes me sad that I can't share my enthusiasm with her........

@bongsau That Santana album cover is one of my favorites. I would go through my dad's collection back when I was a pre-teen just to get a glimpse of that perfect boob, and then listen to Samba Pa' Ti. - - - Updated - - - Disclaimer : I am a huge "Dead Head", not your typical stinking hippie though (No offense to any hippies :) ) Seeing hundreds of Dead album covers, I always felt that the artwork was tattoo inspired or great reference for awesome tattoos. Here are some of my favorites that I feel would make good tattoos or inspiration for a tattoo. "Seems like the least I could do"

Not that there's anything wrong with that:D

I'm preparing for the worst on my chest. So far my inner arm up near the pit was brutal, made me see red. My whole outer arm from shoulder to elbow was a breeze, my ditch wasn't as bad as I thought. Who konws maybe my chest will be alright. Back of calf near knee ditch was terrible too.

Shit, Ok, so you don't have one mediocre tattoo in your collection. Awesome stuff!

Welcome Laura, I would say you are quite qualified to call yourself a collector. Now let's see em'

Do you have a pic, right after it was finished?

Welcome you redheaded karate expert :) Who did your tattoo and have any pictures?

That is interesting. I was thinking about this because I have alopecia, and I'm missing part of my eyebrow, which looks pretty fucked up. I could use some hair filler.

Are you saying traditional tattoos are a trend?

I'm guessing you have a wolf too :) Well enjoy the site. Have any links to your artist or your other tattoos?

Hello, I'm picturing Lyoto Machida standing under a tree. Not digging the idea but it's your body. If you like Japanese style tattoos get a classic image, and go big. A full sleeve for a first tattoo is very reasonable.

That looks fine to me. Give it a few days and let it breathe. I wouldn't put and more wraps over it.

Aw Shoot. I've been following your blog for a few years, it would have been nice to meet you. Til next time.

Shawn, Will you be at the convention tonight?

Who are you getting work from tonight?

Cool, look forward to seeing the finished product.

Welcome to the site. What is the tattoo in your avatar?

Many of you may already know about this shop or even got tattooed here already. I am a big Hillary Fisher white fan and didn't realize she moved from Greenpoint. I'm going to check the shop out when I'm up at Saved in a month. New York, especially Brooklyn is loaded with tattoo talent. Here is Rose Tattoo's lineup. Opened January 15th 2015. Instagram Hillary FW Instagram Mark Cross Instagram Dan Nelson Instagram Ryan Shaffer

Good stuff Brian. I'm feeling like I should do this for my chest piece. I know it's not as epic as a full back but I can see this leading to a full front torso project.

Told my parents I wanted a tattoo for my 18th Birthday. They agreed but told me that was the only one I was allowed to get. I did no research on artists and ended up going to the Pennsauken Flea Market. I don't remember if the guy wore gloves. Probably not since he was tattooing out of a 8' x 8' cubicle with two chairs and some flash taped to the walls. I got a marlin on my back, the size of my hand, cost me 125 plus a ten dollar tip. I went back two weeks later and got a flower/flame design on my upper thigh, that cost 40 bucks. I was hooked.

art, art, art, art and Tatters gonna Tat tat, tat, tat, tat - - - Updated - - - My book was from a tattooed person

Finally got around to watching this. Fantastic! Other's sentiment is spot on, reminded me of a Tattoo Age documentary. Thank You.