Anton Chigurh

Yes, mine is sitting at 48 hours with an estimated 3-4 more sittings (24-30 hours) left. 10 hours to finish a backpeice sounds pretty ideal, lol.

Checked out the work on insta, I can't believe that was all done in only 8-9 hours total...that's awesome! Just out of curiosity, those on here that have completed a full backpiece (or are in the process), what timeframes did it take? I have seen everywhere from 15 hours - 60 hours

Very cool...it's like a phoenix, but not. The wing placement is brilliant...what's on your right shoulder? Seems like all the feather work will compliment each other well.

Actually, just an honest light hearted comment. Thanks though, for being so awesome.

Maple leaves...? Those look like they're going to be beautiful marijuana leaves to me...

That's awesome, I wish that I had been able to find a local guy that could do what I was looking for (I am also in Edmonton), but ended up in a situation where I've been flying back and forth between here and Toronto. I've got 4 sessions done so far this year with hopefully another 4-5 next year to complete. Your tatt concept sounds pretty cool, reconsider your stance on not posting pics!

Mick, exume is very wrong. You will feel zero heavy, drowsy "couch lock" stuff. In fact you will feel completely, 100% the same as usual. The only difference is that you will have a significantly easier time staying relaxed, and pain free when the needle hits your skin. The only thing that exume is right about, is that it is not THC (that's why it doesn't give you any sensation of being high at all). Try looking it up on google for further clarity, of if you feel you still aren't quite confident with what I am saying here. I believe it is a fantastic option for those that don't want to get high, or addicted to anything. Besides, you're not going to be able to find it anyways, unless you have access to a professional medical dispensary (i.e. in Vancouver).

Could be total hearsay, but I have heard that colour tattoos can be problematic when getting an MRI. A lot of colour contains metals (i.e. I think red has nickel in it), and I guess the magnet can pull at it a little bit and cause skin reactions. Can anyone confirm / deny this?

I got a full shoulder piece when I was 18, and now 14 years later I have just started a full back / shoulder panel. So far, I've put in 3 straight days at 4 hrs / 4 hrs / 3 hrs respectively. It's itchier than hell, but I love it!

Well, I spent about 2 years finding my artist, and then had to wait another 1.5 years to get in for my first series of sittings (had to cancel my original appointment because of work stuff). My first series of sittings went down last week, and went Wed/Thurs/Fri with a planned 4 hours of needle to skin time per day. Day 1 was spent with a lot of stencil placing etc (took about 2 hours to get fully set up), and then the 4 hours of blasting went down. Got most of the outline done (upper/mid back). Day 2 we completed the outline on the lower back and shaded in some of the upper back over the span of another 4 hours. Day 3 we started on the shoulder extension I requested, finished that outline, and then continued shading various areas (whatever wasn't too raw), but ran out of time 3 hours in because I had to catch my plane home. Ribs were intense, vertebrae as well...otherwise it all went really well. I blazed on day 1, took a CBD pill on day 2, and handled day 3 sober. I would say that the CBD pill was extremely effective at allowing me to relax through the process, and brought my anxiety level way down despite my pain levels being more or less the same...I highly recommend you try this, if you have access. Came home after day 3, left plastic wrap on for about 5 hours, removed it, rinsed back without soap, and then went to bed. Now, 3 more days later, scabbing is drying up, so I am applying a little bit of unscented cream to get it through the day, but allowing it to just be exposed/dry at night after showering and cleaning gently with anti-bacterial soap. I am now about 30-40% done, and couldn't be happier. I continue on with more sessions hopefully in 5 months (I am on cancellation list), otherwise won't be back in until July 2015 for another 3 day stint. If anyone would like to see it, add me on IG (Instagram), and i'll post pictures up as it heals. My username is THECHIU