Gingerninja

Your layers are so fascinating...you are one of the few people that I have ever seen where the layers look so freakin good. @bongsau

Hey there. How have your existing tattoos aged? There are so many variables on how tattoo's age.

Don't rush into anything!

@Hogrider This is where we disagree. You are way more tattooed than me but I still have 150+ hours of needle time, so I feel like my perspective is at least educated. I think there is a time and place for numbing creams. If tattoos always hurt you and you can't stand it, then maybe tattoos aren't for you. If you always rely on something to kill the pain, that's not what I am saying is a use case, IMO. However, in situations where someone has traveled to get a tattoo in a multi-hour session, and the pain becomes unbearable, then why not? What if the artist suggests it? Some tattoos just hurt more than others, too. If the artist is okay with it, numbing allows him to do his work, and the client is obviously in extreme pain, why not?

Henning.

What @Dan and @JAC1961 say...get what you want! All of those choices will blend beautifully.

Hey - good for you! I don't have any ideas BUT I say go big or go home. 🙂

Hey! Would you post a photo of your current work? What you already have may need to be lightened before it can be covered up. Laser sucks but worth it in the long run. What are you looking for? There are lots of artists that you could reach out to...they will ultimately be the one to say if they can do it and/or if it needs to be lightened up. What part of the States are you located?

Welcome! Great first tattoo. 🙂

@Hogrider Well played, sir.

Yeah, I am not going to touch this topic. While I am not opposed to using numbing cream(s) if you feel the need and your artist agrees, venturing off into any drug discussion that references tripping isn't for me. I am much more interested in your back piece.

Congrats @Runs4fun! Your back is really cool.

@grog Excellent! It will be interesting logistically to travel to get your sleeve. 🙂 Sounds like a blast.

As mentioned, tattoos heal differently, inks are different, application is different. Think about all the various shades of black! If you want brown tattoos, go for it but they will most likely all be different (but still brown). Go for it!

Breathe. As long as it isn't on your face, I am thinking you can chose when and where to show it until you get used to it. 🙂

AMAZING! I really love your calves.

Hey there, so obviously I am not a doctor but the first thing that jumps into my head is some sort of nerve damage. I can't imagine how it would happen unless your skin is thin, the artist went deep, or you just happen to have an anatomy that is a bit different than the norm. Call a doctor...?

This is my 2019. 🙂

Oh, and i LOVE seeing flash.

Every time I see a monmon cat (or monmon creature) created by people other than Tomo, the artist always credits Tomo. 🙂

Yeah, agree with @Dan...you have to moisturize! That being said, if you have really dry skin, your nutrition isn't great and/or your have mature skin (which you don't), heavy black can always look dry.

Happy New Year! Let's see...Tomo, Dan Sinnes, Paul Dobleman, Robert Ryan, DJ Rose, Laurent, Nick Colella, Grez, Mike Rubendall, Austin Maples and Stewart Robson rounded out 2018. 2019 will be a slower year but I hope still rad. ETA: Hendricks and Bryan Kienlen! Thanks to all of you for your support. Wishing you an amazing 2019!

Nice! Happy healing!!!!

@oboogie Love it..!!! How many Haring tattoos do you have?

Nice @ChoWai! Who is doing your sleeve?