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My grandparents were born towards the end of the second world war, so none of them faught. My dutch grandfather remembers german soldier mowing down their farm with tanks, and allie forces lobbing grenades, tho. My Canadian grandmothers father was a front-line medic during the war. He returned home after the war, but died quickly of sone disease he cought over there. I forget what he died of. On my mother's side, there are 3 generations of nurses, going back to my great grandmother, who died at the age of 98, and who was named after Edeth Cavall. I understand my strong pull towards nurse imagery, hense why my center chest piece is the World War I image of the Rose of No-Mans Land. Could also explain why I want to be a tattooer now, and why I wanted to be a paramedic before that. That same grandfather of mine has a British made Le Enfield MK. III that he bought at a garage sale in the 70s. Cool gun. Im no expert, so I dont know much about it, but it might have been used during the first world war, because I know they used Le Enfields during that time.

I thought the idea of an SS skull with a german grenade through the head was a rad idea. Like something an American GI would get. I actually havent seen many anti-nazi, anti-Japanese american tattoos around. Wonder why that is. I know there's the anti-chinese flash from the early 1910s, but nothing on the axis powers. Strange.

I was talking to Chris Anthon about Chad yesterday and about how much he hurts. He had his face done, and said he practically outlined the whole thong with one pass. No wonder people say he hurts! The long drags are always the worst part!

I suppose I have to get into cars/bikes now!

Got this rad biker skull guy from @sour_jon Jon Gray at the Moncton Convention yesterday. Turns out its not a german SS skull with a stick grenade through the head, but a biker guy with a piston through the head. Shows what I know about bikes/cars! Still love it. Going back today to knock out a few more.

Businesses should be alloud to discriminate against anyone they want to. Its a priveledge to eat at a restaurant, not a right. This is the same situation as people complaining that they're discriminated against in job interviews because of they're tattoos/piercings. They're in their right for not hiring who they want for any reason. Besides, why would you want to eat/work somewhere where you're not welcome, just because they were forced to hire/serve. Imagine if tattooers were FORCED to tattoo anyone and anything, just so no one feels left out. Doesnt really make sense.

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Completed these three recently. Life size Kiyo-hime bodysuit painting, a dietzel girl mash up and a kitsune running through grass with a stolen namakubi.

Just make a boob themed Pharoah's Horses and add a third boob between your two. Total recall style.

Hard to say. I asked him. Im certain Dave pulled it off something, so Id just ask for John's version of it. Or Dave would just let him tattoo it. I dont think it would be a huge deal for him. We'll see. EDIT: Hes cool with it. Its pulled from a picture machine sheet so its all good.

Next week is the Moncton Hub City con and it turns out John Gray (@sourjohn) is going with Sailor Jerry Swallow. Super stoked. Going to get him to put this rad Spaulding geisha in my forarm, a diamond girl on my bicep, and hopefully this german skull guy on my arm somewhere. (off his coworker Dave's sheet)

First tattoos were wild roses on each hand and a shrimp on my collar bone 3 years ago when I was 18. They were original drawings from the t-shirt artist Craig Robson, whom was my favorite artist at the time. I was entoxicated by art school culture and didnt really think ahead. I initially wanted the shrimp behind my ear but decided to not because I thought it would hurt too much. I regret them because they were pulled off the internet and I enhibited the artist from doing a better job because I wanted them to be exactly like the picture. I also regret getting them on my hands, as they cant be covered. Getting anything on your hands/head is a bad idea in general, let along as your first tattoo. I also regret getting the shrimp on my chest as it enhibited me from getting a large chest piece latter on. I told the artist to make it darker after my bad heal for a touch up and it's sort of just a dark mess now. I've seen worse out there but if I was to get laser surgery these 3 would be the ones Id get rid of. I should have gotten them on my leg or something. Much easier to hide and work around. I dont have any good photos of the shrimp as its hard to photograph, but heres a voomed in crop of me while I was getting my chest tattooed.

Im not sure what sort of tree you should get. Its really up to you, as it seems like this is a pretty personal thing for you. As far as your experience goes, Im aware of a traditional symbol that might reflect what has happened to you. In Japanese iconography, the cherry blossom (sakura) is an image used to symbolize a life lost too early. Cherry blossoms are very beautiful, but also fragile. They only bloom for a few weeks before they are gone. They symbolize somethong that is very beautiful, but that only lasts so long; Life. They are often paired with images of samurai who give their life in battle and have their life snatched away from them too early. Cherry blossoms have been tattoo motifs for hundreds of years, and make beautiful tattoos. Something to consider. Do some research, tho, as this is only my interpretation of Japanese motif.

I think getting anything from Dave is a great idea. He KILLED the Hannya on my arm. Had random tattooers at the con just just pull me in to see it, like Steve Byrne. Crazy stuff. Im leaning towards Tamatori the Pearl Diver and Ryujin. Real big and readable. I would love just a dragon but I love woman just as much haha Best of both worlds. Plus the story is cool. Not sure if it would work on my back tho, as my shoulders are very broud, and my waist/butt area is super narrow. I feel like the strongest part of this design is the dragon on the hips, which is why this is such a good design for women.

Find a good local tattooer and ask them where it should go. Every artist is different, and different artists have different abilities, which is one of the biggest factors in how a tattoo will turn out in the end. Commit to getting the tattoo from them, show that you're serious and you'll get some good advice. Dont shop hop looking for ideas.

I wouldnt worry too much about what the style is called. Find a local artist that does good work and show them your refference, and explain to them what you like about it and what you'd like out of your tattoo.

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This seems like a question only an experienced laser removal technician could answer. It seems like the sort of thing that's not effected by personal taste. Id find a local reputable technician and let them do their thing. Perhaps ask a reputable local tattoo shop for a recommandation on a technician.

F*ck yeah. "Why didnt you get a dragon?" " I did."

Its very difficult to be sensitive when you know exactly why the question is being asked. Most people come here to have their ego stroked about their design, their ideas or their tattoo, and its plainly obvious. They ask for opinions on their ideas, or they ask you to critique the design they made or had someone else make, and when they recieve answers they dont like, it becomes apparent why they were asking. If they truly cared about the questions they ask, they will be receptive of any response. If I have a question about healing a tattoo, I want to be told off for asking if its cool to let my dogs lick my leg. If they get offended or sensitive about the responses that they're given, its just an indicator that you're wasting your time answering them, and being sensitive about it will only encourage them. This forum is an amazing resource filled with heavily tattooed people, with years and years of experience. If you want some of that knowledge, you're going to have to put on your big kid pants and realize you're not going to have your hand held here, or anywhere in tattooing. "Make tattooing scary again."

Most likely from a Bert Grimm sheet.

You cool. *thumbs up*

What's most annoying to me is people who only take. They come here (as well as a bunch of other tattoo themed web forums) ask questions/seek validation, and when they recieve their info, they f*ck off. What's even worse is when they come here to get their d*ck sucked about their totally sick /rad/unique tattoo idea, and recieve answers they dont like, they insult the members who respond to them, and either never come back or start multiple topics hoping to get the answer they want. How about you contribute something first before you leech off this community? You could pretty much respond to any of these people's questions with "Talk to your tattooer", but that seems to be too difficult for them.

Ive had bad reaction to adhesive before, once on my shoulders with normal tape, and on my thigh with tegaderm near my crotch. The common theme seems to be areas where the skin moves around allot, like the neck and shoulders, and upper thigh. That would explain why my shin has almost no problems. The skin doesnt move much. I will attempt to get the adhesive off tonight as its irritating. I might put some aquafor or Utterly Smooth on them tonight to keep them from drying up. I think the biggest issue was I put the second piece on too late, after the tattoo finished weeping, and the adhesive stuck to the tattoo. Next time Ill do it ealier, and leave the second piece on 5 days instead of 4, just to make sure its all sealed up, and make sure I take it off slowly. I was in a rush this morning. Also, when I put the piece on my arm, I didnt apply it well and left allot of air bubbles ontop of my arm ditch (where the rope ends are on the tattoo) so I popped them with a needle and pushed the air out, and patched over them. This left wrinkles which filled with fluid and hardened, which was very uncomfortable. I know not to do that now. Once they stop being so sensitive Ill feel much better about them. Thanks for the quick responses!

I just removed my second pieces if saniderm from my 4 new tattos today. The second piece has been left on for 4 days including the day I removed the first piece and applied the second. Fairly painful removal, and some flakes came off premature, and you can see the areas that are "wet". No bleeding, just "wet" areas. (pictured. You can see it in the black on my eyeball guy) Very tender. Does this mean I took it off too early, that I removed the derm to violently, or that I left it on too long? Whatis the goal with derms? Are they supposedto just negate scabbing and beremoved before it flakes up, or is it supposed to heal 100%, no flaking? Also, especially on my arm, there are areas where the adhesive didnt come off, and a sticky film was left on, clinging to my sleeve. I hardly had this problem on my leg, but allot on my arm. (pictured. The black areas are where the adhesive stuck to my tshirt) Also on my arm are places where the skin apears sunburnt. Not sure whats up with that.