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Don't be afraid to take all your ideas to the artist once you've found a good one =) most artists love a chance to create something unique for their clients! Don't feel like you have to design it yourself

Lubriderm when I feel like it, and spf70 sunscreen over all my exposed tattoos on sunny days.

theyre just warning you to be aware that some photos online are fresh vs healed...

I hope you get the humming bird you wanted!

Dismantle & Repair. It's a song by the band Anberlin. It's about one's life falling apart and yet always being put back together with grace, which has been a part of the story I have walked hence it being on my feet. The swallows signify freedom and the poppies are my birth flower (August) and represent my favorite part of summer =)

Get your free touch up. I do this too, always look at the little places that need more ink. Just politely show your artist and ask for touch ups, and as always tip generously =)

Really blurry photo of my feet, but you get the idea! =) Getting my feet covered was something I felt like I needed to feel completely "me", and I'm so happy I did!

I love foot tattoos!! Both my feet are very tattooed =) Looks great. Congrats!

Get that awesome lion tattoo!!.

Welcome! Post pics from your session! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Totally agree with synethesia , get the Griffin in a style that you will love long term. and I totally agree that adding names or dates would take away from the piece! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

I think they don't care and they think they're cool for just having a tattoo. Maybe in some situations they feel more in control because they're scared to give the artist the reins... Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

I think you better follow your gut! It has potential to be a great piece but this guy doesn't seem like he knows how to go about this. There are too many mistakes that can be fixed up, but you don't want him making any more mess ups! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Listen to the critiques you've been given so far. No one is talking you out of getting what you want, only trying to help you get something better. My other advice is, consider reading the quote out of context. Feel it, don't fear it. That sounds weird, and isn't really a complete sentence or idea on its own, which may or may not matter to you. You will likely have friends and family if not random strangers asking "feel what "? When you're in line at the grocery store. Some people look at tattoos like they are public works of art which can be uncomfortable and even more so when your tattoo doesn't really make sense. If you don't want to change the wording my next advice would be to change the orientation of the Crown, make it larger, and put the text maybe under or inside of a banner wrapped around the Crown, in a more legible way. Just some thoughts, I hope you get an awesome tattoo! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Getting my collar bones started in a week! I'm getting some Grey scale peonies. Super stoked! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

I wouldn't cover it up, but maybe have another artist retouch the shading. I do think that could look better than what it is and without a complete do over!:) Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Looks like filigree to me! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

I honestly like the style of the artwork you have, nice detailed grey work is my favorite. It sounds like you are just itching for more. Go in to your artist and finish up your sleeve Another thought is if you are saving up for it still, it gives you more time to look at a ton of artwork out there before making any decisions on this piece. This is the fun part, working new art into existing tattoos :)

I'll bet the touch up was a great improvement. I imagine the new black lines and white highlights were much needed! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Tell yourself that it's just a paintbrush, it doesn't hurt! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

End of next month I'll be getting my collar bones done... Not sure if I'll have to be in a strapless bra while it heals! Didn't think of it until reading some of this thread, but it'll be worth it totally Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Love the shoulder piece. The shading looks awesome! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Curious, did you keep it cleaned twice a day? Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

Definitely post pictures! Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk

It looks like it would be a doable cover up with some darker colors. Location might mean it has to be a smaller tattoo though... I'd do a little running fox or some flowers, personally. Or ocean waves... I vote cover it up if you don't love it Sent from my Z755 using Tapatalk