rory123

Who does awesome photorealistic tattoos on the US east coast (from NY down to FL)? Someone who would take on small projects...

I am a newbie, and just had my second session of a large back tattoo (about 3/4 of my back). I'm using tegaderm for the first 4-5 days, but after my first session I got really itchy and dry once I took the film off. After trying some of the cheaper stuff, I finally used a face cream I have from La Roche Posay and it was AWESOME. If you try some high-end stuff formulated for irritated, extremely dry skin it may work longer and you won't have to re-apply in the middle of the day. Just a thought....

Hi everyone, I'm Rory. I'm planning on getting my first big tattoo in the next couple of months - I have a consultation with an awesome tattoo artist next week, and I am very excited. I have been thinking about this for a couple of years and I have finally decided to go for it (I have a smaller tattoo I got 12 years ago, and it has held up really nicely - I still love it!). I will be doing a tree/branches silhouette on the left side of my back, from the ribs/waist up the left shoulder-blade. I found some inspiration online, but if any of you have any photos I would love to see more!! I know that when it comes to tattoos, realism doesn't always hold up well, but since I am planning to do all black, I am hoping it will be fine. I would like it to be as photographic as possible (if that makes any sense to you). Anyway, advice is definitely welcome!!