AuntTudie

I feel very uncool at the moment.

You'd think though with the quality work her mom wears she wouldn't have been a dumb teenager...but hey I'm sure we've all got caught in the moment about the youth. I got a hold of some Indian ink when I was 14. Got a nice scar on my shoulder where I got it cut out years later.so I know kids can do dumb shit. It just breaks my heart that she would go and do this. We talked about her first tattoo. She wanted to get a special one with me. Her idea. So even though it was her decision in the end, I can't help but think peer pressure was a major factor. Oh well, can't be undone. She seems to like it and I'm trying not to criticize the work in front of her. But we ARE off to the docs tomorrow to get the dreaded blood test. She was vaccinated for the trip . So we will see what the doc says.

Right. Inches not feet. I thought maybe just a stronger outline shading and a little color added. Not a total cover up

I set up n appointment for tomorrow for blood work since I am not sure of the serialization of the needle. Thing is, my daughter HATES needles and kind of freaked out last time she had blood drawn. They need tons of blood for this test. Part of the consequence of not knowing anything about tattooing. She said he "wiped the needle off, I think". Ughh...fingers crossed for clean results. Posting a pic in a minute....stay tuned. - - - Updated - - - Maybe not a horrible tattoo. Very amateur. Tattoo artist how difficult is it going to be to make this look beautiful? It is about 2.5'x2.5'

It's healed with no scarring. Lines are super thin. Personally, I think the guys work sucks. Some things are not too bad. But he is defiantly hit and miss on quality. I'm pissed at the teacher. The teacher has tattoos. Hell, he could have at least did some research on the shop and looked at portfolios.

I'm pissed at the teacher. I just threw in the guy who did it to get some feedback from experienced artist or collectors. - - - Updated - - - I'm pissed at the teacher. I just threw in the guy who did it to get some feedback from experienced artist or collectors. - - - Updated - - - Agreed. But she said she just told him it is ok. And he does not have the message to show me. Believe it or not my daughter is a very good kid and well known for being good. I'm guessing he just took her work for it. So basically my "good" kid snowed him big time. - - - Updated - - - Oh lawdy, let us hope not! - - - Updated - - - The problem is, I don't think she thinks it is bad. Maybe it is not horrible. But not up to my standards for sure.

My 17 year old went on a trip to Believe with EF Tours through her high school. She came back with a shit tattoo. Before the trip we had several meetings with the teacher in charge. We had to sign a waiver if we allowed our 18+ year old to drink on the trip since in Belieze that is the legal age. There was no discussion about getting tattoos, only temporary Henna tattoos. My daughter said the teacher went with them to this tattoo shop. Although I know that it was my daughters decision, I believe it was done under peer pressure.I think the teacher should have counseled the kids against making a rash decision that would be so permanent. I messaged this teacher and he said he had all the students have their parents give permission via facebook or text. I did not give my permission. I told him the tattoo was of poor quality and would have to be fixed. He offered to have it fixed. Mind you, I was not asking for him to pay and I don't want him to. The things I am most concerned about are the cleanliness of the shop, clean needle, and regret. I am pretty tattooed myself. I have talked to my daughter about tattoo choices and we had agreed she would get her first after she turned 18. Although I know it was ultimately her choice, I think it was done under major peers pressure under the teachers watch. I am pissed off. Not sure if I sould or should not hold this teacher accountable. Mind you, it was not "technically" a school sponsored trip. This is the so called artist who did the shit tattoo Ken Richmond | Artistic Skin Designs Inc. How do I know he used clean needles. I can't really find any tattoo regulations for Belieze. Do you think my daughter needs a blood test?

Just set up my appointment with Matt Dinovo out of Omaha Nebraska. Can't wait to see what he does with a Tennyo.

I've done a little research on this piece. I've also gathered up my depictions of her. Getting ready to take it to my artist. I do see this tattoo out there. It is mostly done as a backpiece. I am planning to have it on my upper arm.maybe even a full sleeve.

I would love to get tattooed by Johan Finne' out of Evil Twins. But alas,he is in a different country than me.

This is going to be my next tattoo. I'm going in this week so I can get in September. So I guess that is why I put it here. A little more research has brought me to believe this is not a geisha /phoenix, but a Buddhist angel.

I found this today. Does anyone know about it or have you ever seen it? I want to take it to my artist and have him do his own thing with it. Any thoughts?

Horiyoshi - This is supposed to be a Geisha/Pheonix. Has anyone ever seen this before or know any more about it?

Deep Six Graphics — Shunga 1

I have a set of Kevin Stress Snake Shunga prints I would let go for $75 + ship if anyone is interested. Paid over $150. These are still in the tube rolled up. Printed by Deep six Graphics. Deep Six Graphics — Shunga 2

I'm getting this someday.

finally a decent pic of my backpiece. It was really difficult. Even in this one the hands aren't shown at their best.

So. I want to delete my account. How do I do that?

I am seriously contemplating my next tattoo addition. I would like to start something in the fall. So, I do have some time. I want to do a sleeve and have been throwing around some ideas in my head. I really don't want it to conflict with my other tattoos and I want it to be somewhat feminine. Although it is too late for me to do a body Irezumi, I am contemplating a traditional style Japanese sleeve. I have one arm or one leg I can do it on. Does anyone here have only one traditional Japanese piece? Also any ideas on a piece for a woman? I'd love to get another geisha or maybe a colorful Shishi. Also, I have thought about a Thai Mythology sleeve, but I'm getting pretty serious about going with Japanese.

Matt Dinovo- Black Squirrel Tattoo, Omaha, Nebraska - - - Updated - - - I can't seem to post the right picture of this tattoo. The full picture is in my profile. Thanks for looking.

Ha! Just realized I posted the canvas print of my tattoo. But you get the point.

I'm not Buddhist. I've always loved the image. I like the phylosophy. I've always wanted a Buddha tattoo. I wanted it to have a famine touch, but not a Quan Yin. I love my buddha. Keeps me a little enlightened.

Ha. I thought I was the only one. Although. Y red ink itches periodically for real.

Almost all my tattoos are large pieces. My leg piece started out as a few small ones and when I finally found someone I liked we had to design around it. I keep looking for something small to do, but I want to know I can tastefully add to it. And about sitting times? Damn 4 hours is about my limit. Especially the back ribs.