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Glad to hear that you took the time to do some up-keep on the tattoo!

I agree, I loved Chad's comment. I didn't actually tell Steve anything specific and I didn't really do anything except sit there while he drew it on and when he said he was ready I said okay....I just trusted him. it was the first time I didn't have a specific image or flash for reference.

Nice! Steve was in Jacksonville at the convention I jumped on the opportunity.

Steve Byrne burned one out on me today! Great person all around, loved the whole experience. The tattoo is the Tiger-thing on his insta, I'll post a proper picture when its healed.

Such a good tattoo convention, it was like a bunch of friends all hanging out.

Come one come all. Who knows if there will be a next year or one quite as big as this.

My Ex was the one that pushed me over on getting one, I started with one and kept going. My current lady has some and enjoys traditional tattoos a lot, like I do, but I'm a collector that hunts down artists and originals and she is just enjoying the body art and going to one guy she trusts. We have a lot of fun just showing each other designs and artists we like, she likes bringing me to her appointments and so does her artist. Her artist likes to get nerdy about artists and flash with me and we talk about that stuff during her sessions. Everybody has a good time.

Next Friday! Can't wait, I have my money ready, my convention tickets, my idea ready to go. This is gonna kick ass!

1 more week. I hope a lot of people come out to this, industry guys or just common tattoo folk. I would really like to have my favorite artists come to me.

I've separated my tattoos into body sections too. I'm really happy to know I'm not the only person who has divided everything up to have its own spot. Killer work too.

ha they said booby. nice tattoo though, love the flowers

Pagoda always has a killer list, I'm sure you'll get something great as long as you get tattooed.

Steve Byrne in April and another call from Horitomo to schedule for the summer, the closer it gets the more giddy I get!

Tougher than anybody I've ever met if you sat 5 days in a row @Dominiccjs I can't even imagine sitting for 8 hours for one day.

please dont solicit...........................................................................ya doof

That thing looks angry as heck, I'm sure it was a rough ride.

looks tender and beautiful

I'm in the same boat as @Gingerninja I ask for rate, ballpark time, and bring the amount of money expected of me plus some.

Detail doesn't make better. Traditional is good with barebones details, its all in what you want man. Don't worry about improving it unless the artist wants to.

Get the work you want the first time and do your research BEFORE not AFTER diving in. I would stick with the piece as is and respect the artists work as it is or was done. Also good work ain't cheap and cheap work ain't good so make your decision based on what you want not what you want to pay; save the beer money and buy the champagne I always say.

Apparently Unify Tattoo out of St. Augustine and Inksmith & Rogers is putting together a little convention with some nice guests. Anyone else in the area going to show up?

If you are nearby the list is pretty solid. I had to decide between Steve and Greg Christian

I'm back on Horitomo's call list and Steve Byrne is coming to Jacksonville! I'm super psyched!!!! I made a deposit for Steve and am really loving the chance to get something from him without all the travel.

They just mentioned not wanting to only see me twice a year for a few hours, thanks for understanding both sides though!

Well I did mention that my finances hit the fan but I don't disagree with your stance, I've done 7 and am booking in 6 months after my first appointment for what looks to be another 6 hours. It sucks and its firm but I never said it was wrong, just tough. I want his work and it's just going to take me longer to finish getting it done, I'm not doing nothing about it the time is just expensive. I have admitted to him and will to you that I got on his waitlist to get my foot in the door and get my lines done so I could do the rest of it once my college was finished.