Gingerninja
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Thanks @jac1961 and @bongsau! It wasn't planned, at all. I was checking out the shop when he walked in, then he asked me if I was getting tattooed. I was like "no" but paused and asked if he had time. He asked what I wanted, I showed him a reference photo and within 30 minutes I was getting tattooed. He said that "toad/frog" was the magic word... I'm pretty stoked.
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@SStu It was my first ditch tattoo. The healing worse than getting the tattoo. Oy vey....way tender.
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Walk-in with Ami last Thursday...
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@bongsau YES. It's incredibly vital that your tattoo history not be lost, if you want to share it. Our tattoo's are living history...emphasis on "living". When you go, they go (generally). Your story is part of the folklore of tattooing.
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@Oiocha - That is the bomb. Thumbs up!
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@JasonTO - I love Kiku! @bongsau - You need to write a book...
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Finding someone that you "vibe" with is critical. I've had artists that LOVE to collaborate while other's have a specific vision that they are set on (which I liked). For me, trust is a huge part of the experience. The folks that I go to I trust implicitly. Most often, they know better than me so I let them have at it. I've never seen a drawing in advance, either. Maybe he was just having an off day but I would most likely go elsewhere...and don't rush into anything!
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And what is Viva? :)
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Have you contacted your artist? I recently had a few spots that didn't settle completely in for four months. All good now but I did talk to my artist.
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I've been sick with a nasty head cold during a four hour rib session. It was zero fun but I had traveled for the tattoo and wasn't going to reschedule. I tried to keep my cooties to myself! Being sick sucked all the joy out that session but I healed great. :) Good luck!
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I'd give Yoni a shout. I get contact dermatitis frequently but I'd check in with him!
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Wash it a couple of times a day with something gentle/fragrance free (I use Gold Dial soap). Pat or let air dry. Lightly moisturize (again fragrance free) a few time a day. Emphasis on lightly. No swimming, hot tubs or the like for at least 14 days. Don't pick at *any* skin or scabs. :)
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Jacksonville Imperial Tattoo & Art Festival
Gingerninja replied to Oiocha's topic in LST Get Togethers & Tattoo Conventions
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You should be all good. Follow your aftercare! Looks completely normal. :)
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You are welcome. Tattoos are imperfect, just like us. @megan0809 :)
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It's healing. Listen to your artist! You need at least a month before you know how it will settle in. Also, blowouts can happen to any artist, so it's not necessarily their fault. Breathe and let it settle in.
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I have *a lot* of flowers intermingled with fiercer elements. :) @Meeshka
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June cannot come quickly enough!!
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Hello, WHO NEEDS NEW ORNAMENTS FOR TATTOOS? Similar to Maori style
Gingerninja replied to EleonoraShah's topic in Initiation
Beautiful work but it's triggering a massive vertigo attack for me. -
You can never go wrong with tigers!!
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Make sure that you are drinking your water and keeping hydrated. Have you called your artist?
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I met him last year...his contributions were game changers. Hopefully, Stan recovers soon, too. <3
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I dig it. As mentioned above, I think that once get more work around the area, you will feel more balanced!
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Ugh, I'm sorry it was brutal but so worth it. @oboogie
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Your arm looks incredible! @oboogie
