Dan

to me a "tattoo collector" is one like me, I consider myself a collector, IMO a "tattoo collector" is one who collects several different styles from several different artists.small and large pieces. I have some tattoos from very well known artists,and some from not so well known artists, I have some amazing tattoos and I have some not so amazing tattoos LOL,but they are mine and I like all my tattoos. most of my tattoos do not really "go together" or stay with a particular theme, I have full arm sleeves,but they consist of many different pieces and styles,some pretty small some large,some very old some new,the same goes for my legs, I have a mix of color tattoos and B&G,I have some fineline and some bold line pieces, I get a idea of the next piece and artist by how I feel at that moment,although I do now have a plan since I am running out of room, my collection started in the early 80's and has been done by artists from texas & california & Hawaii.I like traveling to get work done,I like getting convention tattoos also. so that's my take on what a "tattoo collector" is.

I have a lot on my lower legs and never had swelling at all,but recently I had the top of my right hand done and it was a low pain level for me but it puffed up pretty good. BTW,I have both ankles done and man I could not stop my leg twitching,it was bad ! my knees,elbows and neck were not too bad either, my inner thigh pretty much sucked, IMO it's really different for all of us and of course it also depends on the artist.

I love those crazy bold lines on the balloons

I love all the color and good saturation,lines are solid,nice tattoo.

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crap ! sophistre ! that sucks, and oboogie and polliwog ,I love my central AC,it costs a lot to run it,but it sure is worth it,we only have this bad heat for a month or two a year,and it's not constant like that, we get an onshore breeze that's called the "delta breeze" that cools down the area,as you can see nature's AC is coming this week fortunately and DeVious6,I could never hate my AC LOL

it's ugly

I think I have tattoo OCD, I have a lot of tattoos and have been getting tattooed for many years, and still it seems everyday ,all day, all I think about is tattoos,tattooed people,tattoo art,tattoo shops,and probably the worst is me thinking of what my next tattoo will be. do you guys think I have a problem ? does this happen to anyone else ? now don't get me wrong,I still think about beer & sex & food !

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well I don't think you will find a "cultural reference: who invented this design" of it,the only thing I think you will find is examples of what other artists have drawn up & done in a tattoo,I don't think there is a "cultural reference",that's like asking for a "cultural reference" of a swallow or anchor tattoo,it's just art IMO.

so you have an artist to do this work ? sounds like you have an appointment already ? doesn't the artist have a drawing for you to approve of the tattoo you are getting in less than a month ? or,uh,what am I missing here ?

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my neck and the top of my hand has been the least painful for me.

yes,I have waited a year before,and I am not a patient person ! LOL

I have not really had any "road blocks" ,other than waiting for appointments.

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so sorry for your loss,(I just saw this post) :( she looks amazing ! love that you rescued her. thank you for that.

so these are some cool salt & pepper shakers my wife bought for me when we were on Maui. We travel a lot and always stop by the tattoo shops and check them out,one in Lahaina had these for sale. http://midpacifictattoo.com/

welcome to the forums ! let's see some pics of your tattoos. cow tattoos sound cool.

just scratch it or rub with the palm of your hand real lightly so you don't scratch off scabs,I do it all the time.it's not going to hurt the tattoo.

LOL well,I will say that I am still getting tattooed and I am still getting good tattoos,and well,uh,ya,with one foot in the grave ,I'm 56,I know,I know,I'm old. honestly,my skin is still doing well with ink,I have been getting tattooed since my twenties ,and I think the only thing that's changed is it seems to hurt more ! LOL

the smilie on the finger is stupid,it will be gone in 6 months.

so the new software seems to be working pretty good ! I haven't had any issues,seems to have no "bugs" IMO rare for a new system, and the server seems nice and fast. good job.

ya,kinda strange for a first post. asking for opinions on their own work in a off way ?