jen7

Orchid I used to grow

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This is a little quill I got when I published my first book. It's above an awful piece of scratch that was my first tattoo at age 30

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I was thinking a moisturizing bath two days before, and significant stretching and floor work the night before/morning of.

I sat for 7 hours twice before on my half sleeve but I think the back is a whole different ball of wax from what I hear. so, I want to do everything I can to prepare.

in 3 weeks I have my first 8 hour sitting for my back. I am driving 8 hours the day before and the day after, staying in a hotel.

I plan a big breakfast (Waffle House!) that morning and my normal routine is granola all day snacking with lots of water.

Any advice on what I should be doing in the 3 weeks leading up? I have started an extensive stretching routine for my back to get the kinks out but what else?

thanks!

Inspirational! Love the deep blacks and contrast.

I know that feeling! Most of my tattoos felt like they were always there because I had been thinking about them for 25 years

Personally I like to plan a cooling off period between tattoos....like a year. It ensures I am set on my designs/placements and don't make decisions when adrenaline is in my system ;)

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glad you're ok!

I have a type 1 diabetic friend and managing that while living your life is tough. Hats off to ya!

welcome

I envy those who can draw!

my baby, Blaze.

hubby was nice enough to do a photo shoot with us today

lol!

Awesome! Healing that area must be inconvenient....

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Hello fish lovers! I have downsized to just a 180 freshwater planted tank and a 150 saltwater reef tank. Love the wet pets.

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I am a lazy pos but if I am going to show my tats I moisturize to brighten them up. Long winters here means I do this not all that often.

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Yeah, a skull with the crown broken out and ferns growing out of it. Could be made to fit the contours well as a rib/ab piece. 2 sittings probably.

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Cannot wait to see pics....I am close to MA and am intrigued to hear about this artist.

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Awesome!

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This is a blurry pic of my left arm. Planning the right in a couple more years after my back is done

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I am thinking of getting a skull toward the front of my left ribcage, sort of on my abdomen high up.

I would love to see some nice ribs/stomach work for inspiration.

Thanks!

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Skullasaurus!

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Great advice and so true. Own it like a rock star.

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Emu oil

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That looks sweet!

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There's a guy in the machine shop at work who is my little tat bud. We talk tattoos constantly and discuss our upcoming plans. Its a great respite from the corporate drag.

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