I do take full responsibility for the "you've got clothes like a dickhead thing." in my defense, i was referring to his tattoos, but now that you mention it...
Welcome! Another helpful book is this (I just saw what this is going for, I should sell my copy...whoof!):
Amazon.com: Symbols of Japan: Thematic Motifs in Art and Design (9780847823611): Merrily C. Baird: Books
And with that said, let's see some tats!
Welcome, where are you located? We'd love to be able to offer you some insight on the best tattooers in your area. And with that said...
http://youtu.be/McRQkbfrt88
My friend, just go talk to them. That's your best bet. Go look at portfolios, converse with the artist, tell them your idea. You'll know what to do next.
Welcome! Who has done your tattoos, etc etc?
Hope you stick around so us east coast lifers can try our best to catch up with everyone else on the board!
@Shannon Shirley, oh, he's just been around Virginia a long time and well, if you go to the Time Machine website, the fact that he puts a few how-to videos up there was enough for me.
But, without going into it, there is more to the story...
This.
A lot of here have put a great deal of time/money/sacrifice into this passion. I hope @SailorClaire sticks around, and contributes, and you'll only learn more and more. And from there, hopefully, we can guide you where to go.
@CABS Henry put a tiny Wu-Tang logo on the jewel of a dagger he did on my pal Nate. You can be sneaky and he'll be into it!
@YOMONEY it's so good.
And I'll say it now, and again, and again. UGK for life.
@jayessebee, I'm gonna be spending my day tomorrow with Jason at Asylum. Just watching/learning. I'm gonna grab dinner with Ryan "Q" McHugh afterwards. Do you know him?
@Brock Varty thanks dude! I'm acquainted with most of those artists but not all. Will check some more of them out. I am still really into that Non-Phixion album, not sure if you've listened to it.
@CABS The first 4 Wu-Tang solo albums. All day. Everyday. Have you checked out the Wu-Block record yet? It's Ghost and Sheek from The Lox.
Thanks for digging that up. I searched "hip hop," "hip-hop," and "rap." But nothing came up. I thought I was charting new territory which it is obvious I am not.
@steve1461686340, am I doing something wrong with search parameters?