KVipers

Right you are, Ken! I think that those 'douche bags' are douche bags because of their personality, not their tattoos. You could be a douche bag with a kickass peice, but that doesn't make you any less or more of a douche bag. I don't think tying tattoos to a person's presonality is a mean's to discuss the art form in any capacity. I think that most people are here because they genuinely appreciate and respect tattooing as a practice and art form (all styles). I think most of us here are enthusiasts and we can appreciate all styles, even if we personally would not choose to wear it. Ultimately, to each their own. I don't care what somebody else is wearing. If I see a cool piece, hell yeah I'll admire it and ask questions but in the end I'll wear what I want and I have no reason to challenge others on their choices. Just my 2 cents.

Hey! Welcome! From one new person to another. What do you do at your shop?

I'm in PEI haha I have to agree with you. I love admiring the massive pieces and wearing one would be really cool but at the same time the process and experience of getting tattooed is equally as satisfying for me, too. I guess one thing I was hesitant about, as well, with that approach is what you would use for background filler. For example if you had a few Japanese pieces and a couple American pieces on one arm, what would you fill the negative space with that would look okay to give it a completely saturated sleeve-type look?

Hello all! finally decided to become more involved in this community and have to say it looks like a great place to be! I live on the Eastern Cost of Canada and currently only have one tattoo, but they're all I think about all day long. I enjoy all styles of tattoos, but personally find Japanese to be my favorite. The legend and lore behind some of the Japanese imagery is incredible! Also, the culture behind tattoo in general is very interesting. I did read in the FAQ that it said if you have a question but don't have the 10 post minimum to post it here..so here goes. I am one of those people that can take an interest in just about anything. As a result, I have come to appreciate all styles of tattoos. Japanese is hands down my favorite, followed by American Traditional in a close second. I've been struggling lately with planning. I see lots of incredible, larger Japanese pieces like uniform full body pieces, or full front and backs. I would love to have full pieces like that (and I will eventually), but at the same time I enjoy 'collecting' several smaller pieces to be brought together for a uniform look. The act of getting tattooed is as much as fun as wearing them, and that's what draws me to the idea of several smaller pieces connecting together at the end vs one large uniform piece. I've been struggling for awhile with this and quite frankly, it stresses me out haha I feel like I have analysis paralysis and I just need to start getting tattooed more and let things happen. The one tattoo I do have I do like, I just regret its placement because it impedes on the ability to have a uniform sleeve on the arm that it's on. Unless I covered it up..which I hesitant to do. Has anyone else struggled with planning how to allot their precious whitespace? Or am I being dumb... Would love to hear your thoughts! Also, up the irons!

My girlfriend and I watched this show from the beginning and I'll be honest in saying we follow along every week (just because). I will say that it was kind of our introduction into what makes a good tattoo and things to look for. I enjoy listening to Chris and Oliver talk about the technical side of tattooing. That being said, it's a disgrace that is has reached full blown reality status now. It's not about tattooing at all anymore and moreso about the drama in the house. It would be nice to have a show that focuses on the craft and nothing else. I feel that the target market are people with tattoos, so why not cater to that a little more than stamping the generic reality forumla onto it? Makes me wonder how long Nunez and Peck will stick around for, and who, if anybody, would replace them.. Side note - wish they'd release another Tattoo Age soon!