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Nomi Chi is in Vancouver if you're allowed into Canada.. https://www.instagram.com/nomi_chi/

I got this done today by Dan Climan, real stoked on it! I'm pretty sure it's based off a Owen Jensen design but I haven't found the original yet. I'd love to see it if anyone knows where to find it.

It's hard to say if the needle marks are on purpose or not without seeing the tattoo. In traditional tattoos it's really common to do a hard black shading and needle marks are a part of that.

Shouldn't tasks that happen before/after tattooing ideally be reflected in the price? I mean if an artist has to receive a tip to make up for their time then they obviously have no idea how to price themselves right.. Besides, if they need to be tipped for doing tasks that are absolutely a part of their job then something is really, really wrong here. I know that math and business is not the favorite subject for a lot of creative people, but it's not that hard to figure out. I personally hate the idea of mandatory tipping almost as much as I hate prices listed without tax. I would love to tip just based off how nice/professional an artist is towards me as a customer, and not tipping at all is an option if an artist is being an asshole or unprofessional. How much would I like to tip? If you can get drunk off it then that covers a days work.

I really like Franz Stefaniks work (https://www.instagram.com/franzstefanik/, he tattoos at The Okey Doke Tattoo Shop.

Worst Tattoo EVER-section would blow up in a second edit: also, is it organic and vegan?

I think you're onto something. There are very few people (that I know anyway) that can show their viking heritage, while being a First Nations/Native is absolutely a current thing.

Racially wiped out? No, but they were culturally.Norway (I don't know the Danish or Swedish history) wasn't peacefully converted into Christians. Some were, but the Pope ordered the middle part of Norwegian to be Christened by force and violence after missionary stuff didn't work. There is a saying in Norway that it was Christened by blood and swords... After this, the traditional Norse religion was pretty much fully vanished, and it's only thanks to a few people who took a few books to Iceland and archaeological research that we know anything about our country between 850 and 1200.

How about couples therapy? :p Honestly, it sounds like you are way too accepting and she is way too insecure.. I think need to you set yourself on something (ie only black or tiny amounts of color!) and approach her in a friendly manner, and decide what you are doing pre tattooing. An idea could be to outline the areas together, so that you both agree on what areas that are getting color and which aren't going to be touched. Be very clear in your choice of words and make sure that you understand each others. Sure, she'll probably see you as difficult, but do you want a tattoo that you want or not? It's fairly simple. You aren't going to marry the girl, and I'd assume that she is professional enough to do a good job even if she hates your guts.

This is a lot of text and no photos! A photo might be able to get you some advice on how to make the current colors work without adding any new color. Anyway, don't end up with full color if you don't want full color... Why you don't want full color is beyond me, but it sounds like a pretty big tattoo (3 sessions right?) and it would be kinda weird if you just submitted into getting something you don't want..

I don't get offended by people who get viking imagery or symbols, I think it's cool that people think my country's history is cool enough to permanently have under their skin. Just don't be a pussy with a viking tattoo. Or doesn't that count because vikings were white? Anyway, I won't get your culture tattooed on me unless I think it's fascinating and cool. Yes, I think your culture has cool elements to it. Be it warrior spirit, honor code or fascinating lore with sick creatures. If I want a warrior that represent the Maori culture (as an example), that would be because I think they have the most badass warrior culture on earth. It's a complement to every single Maori that has ever lived, and not an attempt at stealing, degrading or destroying their culture.

I think every 6-8 weeks is what I'd prefer. I get a real urge to get tattooed like 2 weeks after getting a tattoo, but that's kinda too fast, especially in terms of money. I do have some DIY handmade tattoos that I've done to ease the urge, they are on my shins which are basically just scars from skateboarding so I won't ever get any good tattoos or spend money on those parts anyway.. I got tattooed 9 times by professionals and 6 DIY times in 2015. That felt like a good number for me.

I think it's related to personality type and not if the person has tattoos or not. One questions in the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator test is something like whether you want to change your appearance, which I do believe certain personality types have a higher degree of than others. If you want to read more about it then the Wiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers%E2%80%93Briggs_Type_Indicator) is a good start, as well as a simple version of the test at Free personality test, type descriptions, relationship and career advice | 16Personalities. If all of LST did the test, we'd be all over the map and not a coherent group of a specific personality type.

My childhood friend Sigbjørn/Siggy, tattoos at Miks Tattoo in Copenhagen. https://www.instagram.com/siggystarfishtattoo/

My chest tattoo healed like a dream. It was fully healed in pretty much 7-10 days which is a new one for me. Probably the cleanest heal I've experienced so far. However, my chest hair is being a fucking pain in the ass. I'm never shaving my chest with a razor ever again (and never have prior to this). At first I thought it was just the tattoo being itchy, but I realized that it was the hair since it was itchy far away from any part of the tattoo.. It grows in every direction so it catches on clothing all day no matter what I'm doing. I guess I'm lucky, cause I won't have to razor shave again to touch up the tattoo, so this is only a 1 time thing!

What I did on my last chest tattoo was to keep the bandage on over night, then I washed it with green soap and let it air dry before I put on another bandage that I kept on for the entire 1st day and night (mainly because it was really cold outside). Washed it next morning again and put on some Aquaphor and washed again before bed. Been applying Aquaphor once a day since, and it's just flaking off skin so I think this is probably my best healing process yet. I have used plain dry healing on my shoulders with great results, but I also have had some pretty bad scabbing when I've tried to dry heal on my arms, but that could be a million reasons for it.. I think that the soap I use is what matters the most to the healing process for me. That's where the parameters have changed in the past (and location). I'm pretty sensitive to most soaps and perfume, so that might be the reason for that. One artist in Vancouver did mention his healing technique which was very complex, but he was usually all healed in 5-7 days. Never got the whole process told so I guess I just have to get tattooed by him and figure it out.

I currently work for a huge sportswear company in Vancouver, but it's kinda a happy "be yourself" deal so you can wear what you want and have all the tattoos you want. I think I've only gotten positive comments on my tattoos, even the shitty stick and pokes I've done myself.. Being in a creative field I think it's pretty normal with tattoos, so I don't ever expect them to be a problem. Back in Norway I do have a contract with the Army, but tattoos aren't a problem as long as they aren't "offensive".

Thanks! Yeah the placement just worked out perfectly. Can't do anything else than to give Tony all the credit he deserves! edit: Cool Avery. Anyone I need to check out in Vancouver? I guess I know about the common known tattooers, but I'm sure there are someone that I don't know but should.

I got this from Tony Nilsson at Blue Arms Tattoo in Oslo today. It's based off an old Percy Waters drawing that Tony had wanted to do for a while, and I had no specific requests so we just went for it. I'll admit that I did cheat a bit, after the outline we did use a numbing spray or something like that, which basically made me not feel a thing until we started doing the colors. Happy we did, since then we got to finish it so I don't have to wait until the next time I'm home.

Uploaded what I have photos of. It's all done in BC with the exception of one from Morten Transeth at Blue Arms in Oslo. I'll do something about that on Thursday :D