marley mission

i wont be making it to montreal this year - not gonna work timing wise for me - but i will look to make it happen in 2017 - sounds like it will be a great time with a top selection of artists

thought i posted a response to ths but now its gone? meh anyway - you're good - complete healing takes a month, 6 weeks thigh tattoos always a tough heal for me but sounds like you are doing fine wih yours they all heal eventually

go bigger

8/29 with Todd Noble at Redemption little bit of a hike so it might become a tattoo / Fenway / overnight man tour type of thing...if I can convince a buddy to join in :) either way - I'm getting tattooed :)

@DJDeepFried yeah i know - i debated posting anything actually - though i dont think i was harsh - just sharing an opinion - if she threw up the pic in the lowdown - which is what most people do with their new tattoos - it would have come and gone end of story - but when you start a whole thread to discuss your new tattoo!!! - well - i think you invite discussion - good, bad and ugly to me - the idea of a phoenix is cool one - but the artist didnt do it justice imo - and that started with a weak design - but like i said in my inital post - its not the end of the world - especially when its on your thigh - which led to my advice of continuing to seek advice and info regarding future tattoos on the forums then she went in a different direction - refusing to give the artist name for fear we would find her whereabouts - i think that puts a wrap on her participation here cause thats not really very social behavior - but we'll see but i'll be honest - i would hate to see her continue to be tattooed by that artist - a couple weak tattoos are one thing - but no one needs a whole bunch of them

@lildropofsunshine well good luck then...wherever you are

@lildropofsunshine so awesome you cant give him credit? uh not sure I understand that part of your processing

@lildropofsunshine hey thats cool - many things factor into choosing an artist - including the personality and friendliness of the artist - among many other things - anyway - who is the artist you chose? like i said - you shouldnt worry what I think of your tattoo anyway - you're diggin it

@lildropofsunshine well I definetly dont love this tattoo - however - I'm not wearing it - and what's most important is that it met your expectations - so enjoy it - my critique would be in the design elements - but like I said - you dig it so rock on - I hope you continue to get tattooed and continue to use this site as a resource for future tattoos and to identify talented tattooers for future work

i usually just bring the body part thats getting tattooed

@jadore diggin!

@Graeme touches on such an important point - be it a coverup or any tattoo really its best to start with finding the right artist - doing your research - and then approaching the artist to discuss a tattoo direction for what you desire the whole "internet forum consultation" about design ideas is just backwards imo

by Chris Smith - Neptune Tattoo in Neptune NJ

@Graeme yup agree on all points man @Devious6 you'd be suprised how well tattoos retain their 'impact' even in hairy areas

apologies if this is an old one for ya but i just came across it so... The Sitdown https://youtu.be/YL2rroe4vCY

arrrgh dont ye mess wit that ol buccaneer just get more tattoos

and that 86 Mets team was full of maniacs too Carter was the moral compas of that group damn fine catcher too RIP Gary @Graeme good to hear man - Rob is an awesome tattooer and such a cool guy too

@Graeme I definetly am - I have wanted to go to Montreal since I was a kid - grew up a Gary Carter fan and my parents had a trip planned for us to go see an Expos game, be tourists, etc - then...Carter gets traded and I also go to the Mets in the trade :) Trip cancelled anyway - lots of good info in your post - I would guess I would make an appt and go from there btw - you scheduled for tattoos yet? You were trying for Rob last year right?

so... say i decided to come to montreal for the convention whats the 101 on it -best to have an appt? -some days better than others? -good hotels / restaurants in the area? looking at the lineup - whoah so many tattooers i would love to get tattooed by obviously a LST related gathering sounds fun too hmmmm.... EDIT: I should mention too that I have never been tattooed at a convention - not so sure I would enjoy the big crowd aspect so much but who knows

@AverageJer damn

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love this pharaoh's horses piece classic tattoo design (i have one myself) well executed great placement beautiful woman thats a good recipe for a great tattoo

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i think there are components here for a good tattoo i.e. - short meaningful text; banner; crown image - ok - i'm in... the key though is to have an artist who can save you from yourself and your bad tattoo ideas hopefully your selected tattooer fits that bill good luck