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I feel very privileged to see this. So inspiring

Luke Jinks, he apprentices at Infinite Ink in Coventry UK. I got a flash set from him about 6 months ago, really nice guy from the emails i swapped with him

I was over there in late january/early feb this year, walked in at about 1 on a weekday and got a butterfly from Dan pretty much straight away, I think I was pretty lucky to get straight in though. Then about a week later went in at around 5 wanting something from Bert or Steve but had no luck, they told me to call the next day at around 1 to check if Bert was free then, he was and half an hour later I was getting a panther head from him. So yeah, theres a good chance you can walk in, the earlier you go the better, something around palm size or smaller and they should be able to fit you in

Got this today from Jef Whitehead

Got this a week ago from Scott Sylvia at Blackheart on my forearm Pictures don't do it justice at all the colours are much more vivid and it looks a lot sharper in person, and its a bit warped in these as i tried to take the photos myself, but you get the idea

Had these mahi mahi fish tacos from south beach bar and grill in San Diego a week or two ago which were amazing Also in SD had this lobster BLT with lobster bisque for dipping at C level lounge

I've also got an appointment on the 6th, with Scott Sylvia Getting a girl head/rose combo on the top of my forearm Also heading to Chicago and New York in late Jan and early Feb so hope to get something from Mario Desa a few thngs from the dudes at Smith st

Went into Tahiti Felix's Master Tatto last Friday and got this spur of the moment on my elbow By Phil Hatchet Yau

Freddy part 1 is up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIhjH57bZ4s Freddy Corbin: Part 1 | Tattoo Age | VICE Loved this, probably my favourite episode so far in the series

http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/bugs-issues-how-navigate-forum-questions/70-how-upload-attach-images-your-posts.html

Im going to be in San Francisco around new years, and was hoping to get a shin tattoo while i was there. The problem is, 14 days later im going to be skiing, and due to the tightness and pressure on shins from boots while skiing i was wondering if this would be a problem? I only have one previous tattoo so dont know a whole lot about the healing process, the one i have took about 2 weeks maybe a bit less to heal and was on the back of my arm, but talk in this thread of the healing process taking twice as long has me worried. So basically I'm wondering if skiing on a 2 week old shin tattoo would damage it or be particularly painful for me Any help is much appreciated, Sam

The phone and text were done by Stevie Edge here in Sydney

Thought this was appropriate Not on me, by stevie edge The marine biologist episode is probably my favourite

Got my first tattoo earlier this afternoon. Awkward spot to take a photo so it looks crooked Done by Stevie Edge in Bondi

This one by Chad Coeplinger is one of my favourite tigers

Brian Bruno does good lions, I also love this one by Bert Krak

I'd like to check it out, if anyone can invite me thatd be great [email protected] thanks

Thanks everyone, Dari, yeah i was glad i decided to wait abit before getting tattooed, If i had jumped into it earlier I probably would have ended up with sugar skulls and owls, not that theres anything wrong with that, but I'm glad i dont have them now haha, Ive done alot of research and Scott is one of the people on my list when i come to America, so I'm in good hands when it comes to getting quality work. Lochlan, will do once the dates are finalised, dinner would be great And thanks Alanna Im very excited and am sure it will be an amazing time and will be sure to post some pics of my future work.

Very good, cant wait for the other eps, I plan to get at least something from everyone working there when im in NY. Theres another thread on it but the True Love episodes also on youtube with Eli, Steve and Bert give some more insight into Smith St. and are worth the watch (although Berts episode doesnt take place at Smith St.)

Hi everyone, found this forum a few weeks ago but thought id make my first post now, My name is Sam, I'm 19 and from Sydney Australia, have no tattoos (yet) but am booked in for Aug 29th with Stevie Edge. I have loved tattoos for a few years now, traditional mainly but also am fond of japanese. Ive lurked here alot since ive joined but plan on becoming a more active member now. So far I love this forum, i had been looking for ages for a good tattoo forum and this one is exactly what i was after. I am also coming to the states in december for 2-3 months, and plan to get some work done while im over, Ill be going to LA, SF, NY, Boston and Chicago so have a lot of good artists available, and am really looking forward too it, and possibly meeting up with a few members on here. Anyway, thanks for having me and for being such a great forum, Sam.