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Cobra Noir and Buried Inside were always favorites of mine that were not The Tragically Hip.

Cool band...I need to dig out my cd because its been a while. I figured they would get more recognition because of Cursed.

Thanks @Brock Varty & @YOMONEY - I probably said this elsewhere on LST but when we started, we made it clear in our plan that we don't want to shame people about having tattoos, for any reason. I also am not offended when someone only wants a few treatments because they want a cover up. At the end of the day, we (business partner & I) want to make people happy. Tattoo removal is very different compared to being tattooed. I build relationships with my clients, I see them every 4-6 weeks for months on end, in some cases a year or more. They need to be as comfortable coming into me as possible, because they obviously don't like what they have on them, so why make the environment one of regret and shame? Seems like bad business.
We offer a standing discount to enlisted members of the military and first responders, but like I said, are trying to work with recruiters about those wishing to enlist and trying to find government money to help even partially fund removal of tattoos for those who are re-entering the working world after being incarcerated, no longer in a gang or former member of a hate group. Also looking to partner up with local job fairs to help those who tattoos in visible locations (knucks & necks) who are now having issues pursuing more "conservative" jobs where such tattoos are frowned upon.
We're all tattooed, we all know that there shouldn't be prejudice but there is, and sometimes you just have to bend a little "for the man" as they say. Having worked in NYC, it's perfectly acceptable to be tattooed up and down, left and right, in most industries. Go to small town USA, totally different story.
I also agree with the pricing. We're not undercutting our local competition, we're competitively priced, but due to promos, sales and specials you can probably get a slightly better deal through us. That said, I have a few clients who come in from a neighboring state and would rather drive 2 and a half to three hours to me because their local options cost THREE TIMES what we charge!

Before the convention (over email) we had discussed doing something "hindu inspired" which I guess is what he's into these days. A few nights before the big day I had this dream that I was watching a documentary about "shamanic battles against evil" and Chad was interviewed in the documentary and was showing all these pictures of big cat tattoos and discussing how they were especially powerful against evil forces. So when I got there and we started talking about what to do I told him about my dream and he drew it up for me right there. :D

Here's some fillers I have had done the last couple of months, all by Tony Nilsson at Bluearms Tattoo here in Oslo :o

Here is my shark based off flash by Matt Howse, Tattooed by Stevie Edge at Hunter and Fox in Sydney Australia.
Some more great tattoos this month, seems to get better and better every month.

I'll send you a picture when it's done, fella.

Just got an email from Chad Koeplinger- we're finishing my stomach on Monday!

Mine from this week! by Ron Henry Wells

It is such an annoyance when the help gets to gossip; our halls echo with their whispers and innuendos from behind the servant quarter's door.

@else
TOO GOOD!
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Another "I know I'm gunna lose again" posts. It's an older pic and missing some updates but whatever!
or in the words of @Dan S....Just to keep in practice

Regino Gonzalez
Invisible NYC

Here goes!
This is my hindu influenced panther by Chad Koeplinger done 1/18 at the Star of Texas Convention in Austin, Tx

I already have a t-shirt, so this is just to get things going this month.
Healed Baku & Shishi by Marius Meyer (Going back for minor touch ups soon. Had some trouble healing one of the Baku's eye)

Whenever I have a problem, I call on mary jane...

Here is the one from my copy.
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Gosh, I wonder who won this month?????
Leave us not be coy, and let me be the first to congratulate you, @phickey! Frkn awesome piece, man...I wanna be just like you if I ever grow up! Wear it in good health and enjoy!!!

This is how it looked after the second session:



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This is how it looked after the second session:

thanks. Pushead stuff tends to be elusive and expensive, so it's taken a lot to get the collection to where it is. Given that I started sending Pus letters when I was 11, and I'm 38 now.. this is sort of a life long hobby.

@Graeme looks more readable then my hooper raven but mines a cover up but I love it and yours.

@Graeme - Hooper, raven, multiple sittings...it's got all the makings of a great tattoo.

There are a few places you can go to for training, Colorado, Texas and Arizona are where the big facilities are. Finding actual laws per state is a total bugger, as is acquiring malpractice & liability insurance. My suggestion is to call a local insurance rep who handles medical malpractice, those are the people who have to stay up to date on laws.
Some states require an off-site MD to sign off on any tech who operates the laser, some states require an on-site MD, but a tech can operate the laser and there are a few states, like NJ for example, where only an MD can operate the laser. A good portion of the country does not have any iron-clad laws though and anyone can operate a laser.
Also, do NOT buy a China-made laser off eBay.

Actually Thomas just instagrammed a close up of the raven's head.

Thank you! We never anticipated travelling like we are for major work but I am so glad that we do. I love visiting New York and the tattoos we are getting are amazing and not what we could get at home.

@Graeme Everything went really well. We put in a solid two hours and got the the wolf finished, and all the waves done. One more sitting and then I'll get some good photos and post it up on LST.
To add, that man is fast.