misterJ

Sooooo I can't feel the gluten toxins leaving my hipster body. Well now I'm just embarrassed. I have some outlines that are blue and I can tell you that while they have held up it isn't near the way my blacks have held up. I wish all my outlines were done in black

I've done Russian roulette style where I find an artist I like and the style I want, then I give him/ her my ideas and say I'd be happy with what you come up with. I'm setting up a traditional leg panther from a guy and told him I like what he does and feel free to do his thing. He is surprised by how hands off I am, and I feel like the tattoo will benefit from that. What if you wanted a traditional something and just told the guy I like eagles, roses and daggers and I'd be happy with a combination or any 1 you'd like to do. I have a list of images of love and it usually comes down to the one least in my brain ironically. I've been so focused on getting a badass namakubi that my next may just be that Japanese rooster I forgot all about

2 and a half more hours. Still didn't do the black in the tail lol. been FOR EHHH VEEERRR since being under the needle. Glad to get the time in. EDIT: sorry about my sideways pics

espresso cup is very cool. I feel bad if I give off the impression im fighting im not, i just ask a lot of questions lol

ok, sounds fair. I guess I am one of the guys that sees artistry in a lot of things. I also lean towards heavy coverage which makes getting small work so tough for me because I want to get entire limbs done cohesively I'm a bourbon guy myself.... just sayin knob creek and some ice is good right now.

Awww come on Mia, we were just about to get along

I like most styles of tattoo. Honestly, only style that I wouldn't wear is tribal work. There is a user on here that is pretty much suited in gorgeous black and grey realism work (forgive me I forget his name) that gets a lot of positive feedback from most users. one of my favorite posters around here (not naming names lol) has a back piece of of underwater images that she took while on dives. I don't think it fits specifically into a single category and it is very nice. Can I ask what is your bias with American Traditional? Honestly, this whole industry is steeped in history and respect for prior generations. It is one of the few remaining apprentice/ master crafts out there, and there is immense "lore" behind so much of the images that we know of that became staples. I am at a loss with how anyone can be so into tattoos without appreciating these sides of it. Help me see your side of it. And just a comment about japanese/ american traditional. The bold outlines involved in both styles don't let you hide your mistakes as easily as in a big black foot skull with a twohead and infant teeth ;)

So if I said that the proportions on that skull on the foot look off to me especially the tiny teeth and small forehead Would that suffice? I think people do get the tattoos they deserve, but I also feel there is a bit of false advertising in the business that is difficult to separate if you aren't super into the culture.

No blah blah blah. I live on Long Island and work in NYC. For every reputable shop I can name I drive past a dozen barbershop/ tattoo spots, hole in the wall with 2 guys who will do flash for $25, or friend that knows a dude who tattoos out of a fire station (they now have a shop). I feel like scratchers are misrepresented as people that only do shit work learned from a YouTube video out of their kitchen when I see all these "legit" shops that will mess you up. And the uninformed masses go to these shops. Hell even a shop I was considering has some very questionable artists and it freaks me out even though I trust the guy I wanted work from. Even Bili Vegas tattoos in my home town and that's considered "high end." He was in the bottom of ink master until he got booted. Tattoo artists are like mechanics. They are everywhere, but I will only go to a select few I trust.

mandalas and sacred geometry already nauseate me. I'm soooooo deep maaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnn my mandala proves it. Let's get more Starbucks. it's hard not to fall into some trends I will gladly admit that, but this isn't for me. I'd wear a feather bursting into doves before sacred geometry

it looks like you still have a lot of work left on that piece. Ask your artist for suggestions they may have great ideas. what about someone looking up into the sky

I mean you dont have an american inside you, you just respect the traditions and roots of tattooing. It was a compliment

fuckin love mullen. I think those clips were from the almost video with Daewon Song. He is the man

@RoryQ Maybe it's just an understanding and general respect of the roots of tattoo regardless of origin.

I'm glad to see tattoo pics being posted in here again. Thank you. I'm itching for a one shot this Friday so hopefully I'll have something small (antiquated and cheap like me) to contribute :)

not enough penises and vaginas to be Giger... That is a great tattoo, I loved that guys art

I don't mind that snake rose and skull. 10,000 hours to mastery so you got some time. I just get tattooed so anyone who actually tattoos obviously trumps me. I would think of the artists that motivate you the most and draw their flash over and over and over and over. This will let you understand the flow of the style and help you better cement yours. Looking at japanese work, I can see the basics are usually set in stone but the way the artists approach them vary. Just food for thought, and as gas as staying motivated to draw I do it to unwind each night for a bit

Power to the fish geeks. Big reef nerd but love freshwater also I like your cover up and welcome

wait and don't get a yin yang.

I don't like hexagons that much

Fox and crane sounds awesome. I'm sure you'll let the man do his thing and it will Be nuts. I want a one shot in between my back sessions but I don't wanna ruin it for larger coverage later. I feel stuck for a bit

Fuuuuuuuuck jealous. Nice man what are you planning to get Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Tornado6 honestly I think tattoos have greatly helped my body image. I've always had some pounds to shed with some muscle but I hated how damn pale I am. Now at least I have color. Maybe think about that for your husband I have a Dominican buddy who wishes he was as pale as me so he could get color work, he laughs when I tell him people always think I'm sick because I just don't have color. @jen7 I really like your turtle. That is a lot of work for a first session. Not at all what I expected. I'm excited for your progress Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Shading isn't so bad. It's not like a joy but it's ok. Kidneys/love handles were brutal but watching all the lines take shape as you sneak glances to what your piece is becoming more than makes up for it. Every time we took a pee break we'd snap a photo so I could see it grow. It was too cool. If only I made a blog of some sort :)

Outline is real nice, now the long journey to pack some black in to that background. I'm almost tempted to ask how the butt and thighs were. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk