Wedge

Sorry about screwing up the quotes. Me and the internet don't always get along too well.

I had the same thoughts, I wanted to be "wowed" and was really looking forward especially to seeing the battle royal piece but was unimpressed by all three. - - - Updated - - - Just curious, what don't you like about Chambers' work? I happen to like most of his stuff I wonder if I'm missing something.

Welcome, another northeasterner here from Conn.

I finally got a somewhat decent healed picture of my Gil Elvgren pinup done a couple of years ago by Shane O'Neill.

I believe her name is Erin Chance. Good artist.

I really want to get a tattoo from Grez. He's high on my "next artist" list.

Sorry for the dumb question but where can I find him on IG? Thanks

I really like this lady head. I have one from Ron too and this one is definitely beautiful.

I'd say I've been getting more "meaning" questions the more tattoos I get. People seem surprised when I proudly say that not all of my tattoos have meanings with one person asking, "but aren't all tattoos supposed to have meaning?" NO! I usually just say I like the artwork or design or something.

Welcome and thanks for sharing the cool pictures. I'm from nearby CT, nice to have you on board.

Thanks it was a great experience. Thanks also for the likes.

Thanks, done.

What the hell...my entry is from Russ Abbott done at Off the Map in Mass. It's a Clipper Ship with "finger waves" to add a newer element to a classic design.

I just got this clipper ship and "finger waves" from Russ Abbott. He had an idea and I let him run with it to put a different spin on a classic design. What do you think?

I'm about two weeks away from my appointment with Russ Abbott while he's guesting in Mass. Can't wait.

Sorry for the Gigantic pictures. These were from an annual charity motorcycle event we did last weekend in memory of a fallen firefighter. There were about 400 bikes gathered for a 50 mile ride through CT. Great day!

I was hoping to book with Chris Garver but unfortunately due to his rate I decided to decline. But coincidentally I just got lucky and booked an appointment with Russ Abbott who is doing a short guest spot near me in Mass this summer. He's doing a clipper ship for me, I love his work.

As an amazing coincidence I just got a call back from another artist who's guesting near me in the summer who I emailed a couple of months ago about a different project. So now the snake is on hold for now and a clipper ship will be next. I guess things happen for a reason. Thanks though I will keep Seth Wood in mind when the time comes again and another member also suggested Timothy Hoyer. Thanks guys.

Unfortunately I just got a quote based on Garver's daily session rate and there's no way I'm paying what he's currently charging. I'm not above spending good money to get a great tattoo from a great artist but I have certain limits too. If it wasn't NYC I'm sure it would be much different. As far as I'm concerned he can charge as much as he wants if he can get it but not from me. Oh well, back to square one.

I've been talking with Chris' assistant about getting a snake done this summer taken from one of his prints. It looks promising.

I've only been to one shop in NY in Brooklyn... Three Kings Tattoo Its an incredible shop and if you get lucky maybe you'll catch Ron Wells guesting.

I just got my first smartphone a couple of weeks ago. I've been loving the instagram thing, I'm wedge45 and so far posted mostly my tattoos, guns and bike.

I pretty much just have some random tattoos in varying styles so I've gone to different artists based on their "specialty." I really like going to different artists and different shops, though. For me, getting a tattoo includes enjoying the whole experience of going to a cool, new shop and meeting and experiencing different, talented artists in different towns and locations. Compared to most of the people here I have limited tattoo experience but I've been tattooed by old school veteran biker types, young new school artsy types, a world famous artist, local artists, etc., and have been tattooed in a cool shop in Brooklyn and at the great Hope Gallery in New Haven and Off the Map in Mass. I've been in shops that are private like doctors offices and others where I was just inside the main entrance behind the front counter. Again, for me I love experiencing all these different little things that go with getting a tattoo so I will continue to go to different artists and different shops for my future tattoos.