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That's such petty and childish behavior. For fucks sake.

LOL...I have both styles and motifs but not as sleeves. There are plenty of Japanese flower and skull combinations out there! @Swang

Very Cool @tornado7. Can't wait for the color! @Swang I like...do yo also like the dia de los muertos theme?

Congratulations! It looks great. When you can, post a close-up, I'd like to see the detail. When is you next session? @Tornado7 Happy healing!

Whoo-Hoo! I received my shipping notification late yesterday. Silly excited to finally see the book.

MUCH more painful, slow and super expensive. If I only knew then what I knew now...

No need to go elsewhere! Your work is superb. @Hogrider

No at all but try to make sure her energy is good! Don't put any pressure on her and don't get in a fight about it. Give her a true, loving option to opt out. Like no harm, no foul, it's-all-good-option. If she doesn't take the out, then she needs to be love and good energy to your appointment. @sipes23 I do this all the time with my hubby when there's something that I want to do (and love) doesn't match up with his headspace. Be kind, compassionate and honest about what you'd like to share with her. If it's a good match, great. If not, accept it graciously and move on. My two cents.

Dude...cool work. @Hogrider Looking forward to see the progress. Same artist for everything? I know that mentioned before that I adore your tiger.

Welcome. Let me ask you this...how big are you thinking? Do you have any restrictions for showing tattoos? These are simplistic designs, so I think going bold would be my first thought. The other thing to consider is how well would this design flow into and/or incorporate with your next tattoo? :)

Well, then the kinda crooked line means even more! Change is good...even when imperfect. I know that this wasn't exactly what you'd hoped for but live with it for at least six months before doing anything. Breathe and love it!

@unigoat Hot Copper looks like a super rad shop. I follow them on IG. Lots of cool work coming out of there. Oz seems to have some amazing artists. You're lucky!

Love seeing everyone's Friday the 13th tattoos! @oboogie UGH. What is wrong with people? It never ceases to amaze me when people, especially bug guys, think they can push us out of the way. Totally rad that your artist saw what happened and didn't tolerate it. I'm glad that you got a cool cuppa out of it!

I'm curious to know what your tattoo means to you. ? Also, and I am saying this lightheartedly but with all seriousness, anyone that close to you is going to be looking at your boobs. :)

Hi! I don't have the answer BUT did a quick search for 'aloe vera' and found lots of hits. Have you dug through the forums yet?

Don't worry about it for now. Let it heal and become a part of you. If at a later date you want to make a change, you can. Don't rush into anything.

@Makar You ae winning on all fronts - especially in the sauna. The colors are on point and the detail looks amazing. Congrats!

@SStu That skull flower is insanely cool and gorgeous.

Welcome! Cool tattoo. You hang out here and you'll be asking for advice on what to add in a month. We are enablers. :)

Planned for May. There are so many people on this forum that have a ton more experience than me, though. Hoping they will jump in with some additional recommendations! Marius Meyer in Norway, Chris Cooks in Ireland, Valerie and Stewart at Modern Classic, several of the folks at Seven Doors, the list is kinda amazing (and endless). Take at look at the Japanese threads and photos. You'll find an amazing amount of info!

@HonestBridge Young grasshopper, you have much to learn.

May I suggest Henning Jorgensen in Demark. As long as you are globe trotting. :)

If you do consider artists in the States, there are several amazing options...just saying from one Pittsburgher to another. :)

Welcome and thank you for your service!