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Going in Friday for a couple mini tattoos as filler. Will be the pig and roster, not sure if we'll use the sailor Jerry flash or he'll custom them.. Either way pretty stoked! Small steps closer to finishing my arm.

Ed Hardy and another tattooist make reference to this subject near the end of tattoo the world. If I remember correctly it's shrugged off fairly casually as flattery and something a successful artist can expect. A pretty mature response(IMO) that they spend very little time on. Sorry I don't recall the other artist but it's at about 15-16 mins left when it's brought up. Of course in a perfect world, such things would not exist and everyone would 'play by the rules' But similarly to the thread where dude tattoos 'DRAKE' across that young lady's head, the FACT is, that if you don't tattoo it, someone else will. Unlike a couple decades ago, the market is full of tattooers of varying skill level, unlike before if a good artist turns you down now, there's another good artist who will take your money and make you a good tattoo. I'm in no way advocating that tattooers should tattoo whatever comes comes through the door, I merely stating the obvious fact that for every customer willing to bend the ethics there's an artist willing to participate. The willingness to participate is is a choice the customer and tattooist have to make. I feel like, just like any other industry, ppl are going to do what they feel is 'right' but ppl are also going to do what they have to do to eat and pay the bills. Similar situations or parallels can be drawn in any industry. Make your personal choice as a collector and artist(in our context) and stick to it. Personally I'm pretty indifferent as to what other ppl get tattooed on their bodies and unless someone is passing your work off as their own, I lean towards looking at it as flattery, but of course I haven't been active artistically in over 15 years, I suppose It's possible I'd feel differently if I made my living making art(if any form).

Always nice to hear others having success with a very similar method!! I do wash more often though and am planning to scale that back a hair with my next one.

Agreed!!! In my exp this is especially true with your choice lotion. I use aquafor and I nc cover my whole lower arm with two tiny tiny drops.. I've used less and less at a time with each new piece and they seem to be healing better better. Healing seems to be one of those things where there is so much info out there good and bad, it's easy to get confused and over do it.. What I do now, six heals later vs what I did they very first time is so simple.. Wash.. Wait.. Lotion.. Repeat.. No switching lotions, no patting or scratching and minimal sun and water.

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That is sooo bad ass!!!!

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Personally after 4 weeks all of mine have been completely healed and I've just went back to business as normal. Since it's turned cold I haven't been using sun tan lotion, as all mine stay covered, but I do still use some aquafor a couple times a week. A buddy of mine was looking at mine and said they still looked about an hour old, but my oldest isn't much over a year.

Of course I'm no professional, but my guess would be it would depend on the rest of the tattoos and how it would flow or go together for most artists, I'd think a more traditional minded artist would say no way.. I'm curious now, as I pondered that for background in my arm.. Guess I'm just going to have to bring it up when I schedule my next appointment :cool:

Good question. Was wondering the etiquette in that as well. :cool:

Welcome! You should post up some tattoos you've gotten and some you've done, we'd love to see them!! Again, welcome to LST!! Oops.. Saw the pics of your work! Looks good from what I can see on my phone! Digging the tiger!

No doubt.. Some things I see in customs homes is just ridiculous

You would be amazed at the stuff we out in the walls of custom homes, in terms of faux finishes etc. ppl have more money then brains, I believe if approached correctly, what I'm picturing could be pretty rad. Especially with the right tattooer's influence. I def think like posted, already need to go talk to some artists.. I would do some serious research into portfolios to find a couple arts who styles meet or look like your goals. I'd def pick several and expect to be turned down a few times. My guess is the level of artist(s) needed for input may be very busy in terms of obligations to customers. Good luck.

Tough crowd.. I too would like to see your tattoos if you have any and some of your previous work.. What your talking about sounds pretty cool, personally if suggest meeting and getting to know some artists and maybe have them work with you on a project like like this.. Gone about correctly no one would be offended :rolleyes: and you could turn out some cool stuff..

Some close friends if mine, hope you guys enjoy! More kick ass NC metal.. Enjoy

Welcome to LST! Plenty of dudes rocking roses and butterflies man! Don't sweat it!