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What a steaming pile of bullshit. If you can't handle tattoos being permanent, go get one of those fake skull n dice sleeves from the dollar store, get your temporary I'm-so-cool fix and fuck right off. Tattoos aren't for everyone.

Vic Ruggiero (from the Slackers NYC) played a solo show last nite in a living room in east Edmonton. It was super dope, we love Vic here. That's me on the left playing the red wurlitzer, the show turned into an amazing ska/rocksteady jam sesh with some cool cats (and close friends) from the Canadian ska scene. Pretty awesome to get to play alongside one of your musical icons. Pretty jazzed. Life is full circle.

Wow @Dan ! Bold placement for a gentleman your age. Looks fantastic. See, that too me is an example of a legit 'behind the ear' tattoo. Cheers

@JBluewind I was thinking the same thing about the clef heart would balance nicely opposite your other little 96 piece. good decision. I wouldn't put the red robin behind your ear (too small)...make it palm size and slap it elsewhere (like on the top of the arm). A traditional design would work very nicely, minimal colour (red and another highlight) and hard black outline. You could get a decent sized bird for a couple hundred bucks easily. Good luck !

@JBluewind the clef heart is a lot more interesting than a generic treble clef. But it is a very common clip art tattoo and a really static design. I would reconsider the placement of such and not be too hasty. Red Red Robbin you say...ever consider that?

I don't believe you ! haha

hey matt welcome aboard really cool tattoos, diggin' that tapped tribal on the wrist wow! thanks for sharing

I think the photos in @otisc's review also illustrates another important thing...importance of protecting your tattoos from sun exposure, especially while it's still peelin' and healin'. that sun hits hard and fast !

I still don't believe you ! haha

off topic ... a bodysuit of tattoos isn't about whether you can afford it or not. You either choose to go the all-in route or you don't (which is totally fine too!). If you truly want something, you find a way to achieve your goal. Tattooing isn't any different.

I don't believe you !

@JBluewind hey didn't mean to pick on you, I was making more generalized comments about the state of tattooing in the mainstream these days. Nothing is sacred anymore so some of us get a little protective. You are right, to each there own. And I've always 100% supported this aspect of tattooing that you can get whatever you want (provided you find an agreeable tattooist), whatever makes you happy, whatever wild idea you dream up - and you don't need to answer shit to anybody. Good or bad. LST leans heavy on making sure you find the way to the good stuff... So with that in mind, I don't think tattooing inside/on the ear is wise idea. The skin is is really weird there and the first thing that comes to mind is high potential for blowouts. Intricate and colourful designs will not hold up and the ones you see in google searches look gimmicky. But hey that's my unsolicited opinion. Stick behind the ear if that's what is speaking to you. It is a good spot. When/if I eventually get mine I'll recall this thread...but technically it's a head tat ;) (ps sorry to hear about your mum. Mother's Day was difficult for me as well - the dragonfly in my avatar is my memorial tattoo so I get to see my mom tattoo all the time. So I feel ya. Cry as much and as often as you need. I still do.) But remember - no cry babies in tattooing :) cheers

My full ass is tattooed and it definately ain't a secret anymore. Since my 7yo nephew saw the 'great wave' splashing out of my plumber's crack all he does is ask "Uncle Eric why do you have a butt tattoo?" and then all the kids laugh because he said "butt" haha.

I do like the idea of a future behind the ear tattoo though for myself, like silver dollar sized. Tattooing in/on the ear though makes as much sense as writing "serenity" or some shit on the sides of your finger. Why? To be edgy? It will look silly unless you have a lot of other tattoos going on. That's where the put ID tattoos on animals. A tattoo on the head will still show through when the hair grows in. You may not be able to fully make out the tattoo once the hair grows in, but there will be something fuzzy showing which will draw more attention to it and people will be curious and ask you. If you want a secret tattoo, make a proper tattoo on the torso or the thighs and keep it concealed by wearing clothes. If you are worried about going to the beach or pool and people seeing your tattoo...well, maybe tattoo is not for you. It's not for everyone. Don't be a tat-tourist.

don't underestimate the awesome-ness of a classic crawling panther

go into a tattoo shop. look at the portfolios. talk to somebody about a cover-up. relax and be patient. that is a small minimal tattoo...you're going to have to go slightly bigger for a cover-up. i bet a skilled tattooer could cover your 'disaster' with the same idea, just executed bigger and better. Just take a deep breath. It's not the end of the world. You aren't dying. we've seen waaaaay worse.

interesting. kinda cheesy but probably works better than a sock with the toe cut off (been there done that). there is this thing called "Long Sleeve Shirts" something you'll get incredibly familiar with once the elbow line is breached!

obviously !!

Received my first tattoo "Saint Christopher" on this day 13 years ago from the one-and-only Steve Batt (Edmonton, AB). "Look kid, I'm not going to draw the Last Supper. You want a tattoo today or not?" I can still smell the speedstick scent he used to apply the stencil. And in an ironic twist of fate, with the fresh tattoo of the patron saint of travel on a swollen arm, we got in a car accident 5 minutes after leaving the shop. The tattoo is as rich, bright and colourful as it was the day it was made. In fact it keeps looking better each year as it ages. Dropped in this afternoon to see Sensei Steve and thanked him for 13 years of capital "Q" quality tattoos he has made for me. cheers everyone !

welcome @Intomyskin great intro, enjoyed your honest blog read. looks like you found the spot. good luck on taking the big plunge. your journey is just beginning.

I'm with ya on the obnoxious part ... subject, placement or disgusting colour palette ... haha

c'mon what about smallest tattoos? LOL

@Gemini you did it ! good job.