JAC1961

What @Dan and @JAC1961 say...get what you want! All of those choices will blend beautifully.

Do what makes you happy and don't worry about having to justify your choices.

Hi
Just thought I'd say hello as I've been lurking for a few days reading various posts. I've just got my first tattoo (attached photo was taken by the artist just after he finished, it's currently in the peeling stage), and am already planning my second (but will probably wait a few months at least). I'm based in the UK and come from a family that definitely frown on tattoos.
 
Really happy with my first and I'm glad I waited and that I got something that was a decent size and can be added to in the future. 

"It's a good thing tattoos hurt, because otherwise, every pussy in the world would have one.”

That's a great idea!  What's MJ's doc doing these days?

That's a great idea!  What's MJ's doc doing these days?

That's a great idea!  What's MJ's doc doing these days?

What's next, anesthesia? What ever happened to earning your tattoo?

No need to get upset.  Just try to put it out of your mind for a week or so and think of other things.  Take pride in doing something many want, but aren't brave enough to do.  Concentrate on liking it and try to avoid the "what-ifs".
If worse came to worse, you could have it covered with a design you like better or have it removed.
Relax and breath, it'll be fine.  Welcome btw.

Yeah, I am not going to touch this topic. While I am not opposed to using numbing cream(s) if you feel the need and your artist agrees, venturing off into any drug discussion that references tripping isn't for me. I am much more interested in your back piece.

Finally finished today, such a bittersweet feeling.

Work by Guy Jones, Lucky Buddah tattoo Sacramento CA

No need to get upset.  Just try to put it out of your mind for a week or so and think of other things.  Take pride in doing something many want, but aren't brave enough to do.  Concentrate on liking it and try to avoid the "what-ifs".
If worse came to worse, you could have it covered with a design you like better or have it removed.
Relax and breath, it'll be fine.  Welcome btw.

Wow, @Acediathat is really well done. Congrats!

The first part of my journey comes to an end after 3 years. Chris Crooks finished my entire back today. Time to start saving for the front!

@Danlovin' yours man, especially the devil and pumpkin!
@GingerninjaI suggest we change your name to pinchusion 😉🤣
This was only my second year of getting tattooed, but I was very happy with what I got.
The beginning of 2018 was 3 sessions to get this:

Fall of 2018 was a family tribute that may not be the very best tattoo in the world, but makes me smile every time I look at it.

For the coming year, I already have an email in requesting a consult for a traditional mom/dad tribute piece.  Looking forward to that and more!

@Danlovin' yours man, especially the devil and pumpkin!
@GingerninjaI suggest we change your name to pinchusion 😉🤣
This was only my second year of getting tattooed, but I was very happy with what I got.
The beginning of 2018 was 3 sessions to get this:

Fall of 2018 was a family tribute that may not be the very best tattoo in the world, but makes me smile every time I look at it.

For the coming year, I already have an email in requesting a consult for a traditional mom/dad tribute piece.  Looking forward to that and more!

@Danlovin' yours man, especially the devil and pumpkin!
@GingerninjaI suggest we change your name to pinchusion 😉🤣
This was only my second year of getting tattooed, but I was very happy with what I got.
The beginning of 2018 was 3 sessions to get this:

Fall of 2018 was a family tribute that may not be the very best tattoo in the world, but makes me smile every time I look at it.

For the coming year, I already have an email in requesting a consult for a traditional mom/dad tribute piece.  Looking forward to that and more!

@Danlovin' yours man, especially the devil and pumpkin!
@GingerninjaI suggest we change your name to pinchusion 😉🤣
This was only my second year of getting tattooed, but I was very happy with what I got.
The beginning of 2018 was 3 sessions to get this:

Fall of 2018 was a family tribute that may not be the very best tattoo in the world, but makes me smile every time I look at it.

For the coming year, I already have an email in requesting a consult for a traditional mom/dad tribute piece.  Looking forward to that and more!

@Danlovin' yours man, especially the devil and pumpkin!
@GingerninjaI suggest we change your name to pinchusion 😉🤣
This was only my second year of getting tattooed, but I was very happy with what I got.
The beginning of 2018 was 3 sessions to get this:

Fall of 2018 was a family tribute that may not be the very best tattoo in the world, but makes me smile every time I look at it.

For the coming year, I already have an email in requesting a consult for a traditional mom/dad tribute piece.  Looking forward to that and more!

@Danlovin' yours man, especially the devil and pumpkin!
@GingerninjaI suggest we change your name to pinchusion 😉🤣
This was only my second year of getting tattooed, but I was very happy with what I got.
The beginning of 2018 was 3 sessions to get this:

Fall of 2018 was a family tribute that may not be the very best tattoo in the world, but makes me smile every time I look at it.

For the coming year, I already have an email in requesting a consult for a traditional mom/dad tribute piece.  Looking forward to that and more!

@Danlovin' yours man, especially the devil and pumpkin!
@GingerninjaI suggest we change your name to pinchusion 😉🤣
This was only my second year of getting tattooed, but I was very happy with what I got.
The beginning of 2018 was 3 sessions to get this:

Fall of 2018 was a family tribute that may not be the very best tattoo in the world, but makes me smile every time I look at it.

For the coming year, I already have an email in requesting a consult for a traditional mom/dad tribute piece.  Looking forward to that and more!

2018 started out with a Sailor Jerry ship at Leviticus Tattoo's annual Sailor Jerry Birthday bash and then a very small filler sparrow at the Minneapolis tattoo convention- both in January. May brought me a nice fish at Smith Street and the tattoo year finished up with a rocket ship back at Leviticus. 
2019 will bring another one from he Sailor Jerry Birthday party and then who knows what? Most of the tattoo budget will go to support my wife in getting a sleeve on her blank arm for her 40th year. 

Happy New Year!
Let's see...Tomo, Dan Sinnes, Paul Dobleman, Robert Ryan, DJ Rose, Laurent, Nick Colella, Grez, Mike Rubendall, Austin Maples and Stewart Robson rounded out 2018. 2019 will be a slower year but I hope still rad. ETA: Hendricks and Bryan Kienlen!
Thanks to all of you for your support. Wishing you an amazing 2019!

2018 was my year for small tattoos,
one on Maui,
one on  Friday the 13th,
one on Halloween,
one at Black Heart in SF,
one from Carolyn at FTW in Oakland,
and one for Bob & Ziggy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

boat was last year - a fair amount done this year though.... 
Happy New Year!