TravisGarcia

I don't doubt it's a hard to find book but totally worth every cent. It's got some cool twists on the ROA and a story Capt. Don made up which is pretty funny. "I got to studying this Rock of Ages; I had a picture of it either Lyle or Lee Roy had taken. I had recently read a story about New Orleans when it was owned by the French before the U.S. bought it. So I looked at this thing and made this story up, myself; this is strictly out of my head: Now ladies and gentlemen, years ago, before we bought it from the French. New Orleans was known as a haven for pirates and people who robbed on the high seas. It was known for its brothels and bars. There was a story that the only way you could get saved from a life of prostitution- they say the greatest sin is blasephmy- but the only way you get saved from prostitution, which was a wicked, wicked, sin-was that way out at sea, there was a mound of rocks. And the sea, pounding on this one rock, throughout the ages, had formed a cross on it. It was actually a miracle. It was formed that way with the help of Divinity. The only way you could be saved from prostitution was if you went to sea in search of this rock, and found it. One lady who sold her favors for many years made a lot of money and bought her own brothel. These motley crews of pirates came these nightly to drink and patronize her girls. As she was becoming an elderly woman, she decided she wanted to ask Jesus to forgive her, so she hired a captain and crew and they put to sea in search of the Rock of Ages. Somewhere in their journey they did find it; but because the captain and crew were all sinners, a storm brewed up, tore that ship to pieces, and killed them. She dove overboard, with the scriptures in her hand, and crawled up on the mound of rocks. She's looking up into the heavens and asking forgiveness. You can see that she has been granted her prayer, because now the storm is fading away, angels are forming about, and the sun is rising on the horizon." Currently working on my rock of ages back piece and am glad I got to look at that book before starting it.

Once I finish my back piece I really want to get a lady head on my thigh (pretty much the whole thing). I really dig the lady with a panther, however, I was planing on getting a panther on that kneecap so I just can't decide! A lot of nice work here though maybe ill convince myself to just get a gypsy girl instead.

If you're into the rock of ages tattoo Ed Hardy has a book that is amazing. Has a lot of pictures and shows its development over time.

I would recommend Chris Smith at Deluxe tattoo if you're trying to get some traditional work done. He was $150 an hour which is pretty average and may work with you on the price depending on how big your piece is =].

Apparently I don't know how to insert images haha. If someone could delete my post #4 I'd appreciate it. Josh Damnit Classic Tattoo, Upland, CA (In Progress) Session 5 Session 4 (for full view)

Rock of Ages Session 4 Josh Damnit Classic Tattoo, Upland CA

Navy logo tattoo done by Chris Smith at Deluxe tattoo.

I just started my Rock of Ages on the 31st of March. Doing my second session this Saturday. The goal is to be finished by June. Its going to be a full back piece (ass and legs included) which we'll outline our 3rd session. Would like some criticism on it!