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Skulls or Dragons! really? If I had a body suit of nothing else but skulls and dragons I would be stoaked,they are the two greatest tattoo images in my opinion.

Skull & Sword.

Got this done last night, foot tattoo by William Yoneyama.

Freddy is the man, i'm not fanatical about his tattoos but he is a great human being.Don't think vice can top that one.

The best episode yet, He has the PMA thats for sure.

@Hogg Yeah man the last two session were particularly difficult. I had back to back days of color going over parts tattooed from the previous day, I was feeling good going into it and when your getting tattooed by Shige and have traveled half way round the world you just do it, I have always found when I travel for tattoos I sit heaps better because you know its not that easy to return. Shige said he would usually do a piece this size in six session,I was stretched pretty financially with the tattoo and two trips to Japan so he made it happen in four for which I was very grateful. the pics don't show the backside of my leg but he has continued onto my calf between my two Grime pieces.

My dragon from Shige, completed in 4 session , 2 trips to Japan and 30hours tattooing.

Freddy and Dans Back Pieces are amazing. Haven't see a lot of Ed Hardy tattoos but every time I do see one I know why he is considered one of the greats.

Mike Roper!! the man,the myth,the legend.

Filip Leu Mike Roper Geordie Cole Horitomo Lars Uwe

This is how a Phoenix should look.

That was awesome! Hard work pays off for sure, and the fact he is a genius.

That is some old Trevor McStay work. I like his work a lot, especially what he is doing now.

Shige didn't do the black work on that guy,he just incorporated the Hannya and blossoms into it.

Stewart, is that Horiyoshi III you haven't met?

second the comment about Filip. If I lived in Europe and had the finances to do it he would be the man, Im saving some skin for him if ever our paths cross.

Ok this is part of my leg after two days with Shige. Got two sessions in November for the next stage,colour!

Can't figure how to compress my pics of my latest work from Shige to show you guys/gals, maybe I should sleep on it.

If you hadn't told us this guy works out of a shop I would have mistaken that for some sweet scratcher basement work, Im sorry but that isn't the start of a great tattoo.

I also dig them. this one is from Grimey.

looks awesome, finally some good viewing.

Your right it would be a big transition. From my experience travelling through the states NZ is different of course but not so different you couldn't settle and feel comfortable. Wellington is a cool city, Great nightlife and a artisan kind of feel to it. It is very exposed however and gets a lot of wind and during winter very wet and cold. Summer in NZ is how you would imagine,for the most part dry and warm. I think it is a big call relocating half way round the world, I would suggest you come out for a holiday (vacation) and check it out, I know for myself its that old saying there's no place like home.

I live in NZ too, to be honest head for the South Island if you come all this way much more beautiful then the north where I live.

Iwar what are you thinking of getting from Grimey? What a good dude aye, has a wait list longer than most but will still make time for us foreigners wanting some work.

My knee was difficult to heal, had some fall out and some stubborn scabs. The skin is thick and tough.