ITT: We have INK! Good art isn't cheap, Cheap art isn't good

**jyim** · 09-19-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by MarmoTJ

Thanks, any pics? Most Likly thinking Thai script one the side of my ribs going down,
Where u planing in training?
I'm hoping to go towards end of next year to Sityodtong in Pattaya

No pics as of yet. Hopefully Ill be able to get some pics up soon.
Im planning to head up to Thailand Summer of 2012. Still no clue as to where I am training. Have you already trained in Thailand before?

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by Luno7

hey craig, i have some red in my tat that is fading in a spot. do you recommend getting it retouched at the place that i originally got it, or could i just go to my current guy and have it recolored completely? is there that much difference between basic red inks?

There are tons of differences in basic red. The thing is, that if its old enough to fave faded it may need to be reworked.
Shoot me a pic in PM of it

**Crazymix** · 09-20-2011, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by craigcmead

Honesty is my policy.
That tribal lion has been done more times than Pamela Anderson.
That lion is in every shop all over the world.
It sucks

I like it. But a new twist to it would be good since we hate old beat up pussy.

**IVEverLow** · 09-20-2011, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by hungarian_boss

Here's an odd question.
What happens if a person gets a 'mob' tattoo and isn't in organized crime?
More specifically:

I've always loved these tat's but I'm a little hesitant.
Especially if you run into the wrong person.

Well, for one, that's not a 'mob' tattoo.

For two, never brand yourself with negative connotations unless you're willing to deal with the stigma and potential reactions that may come along with it. i.e. Don't get a swastika tattoo and get arrested or you will be a nazi in the eyes of the law forever.

**jbeezer48** · 09-20-2011, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by theshoupguy

Only $1000 on a large back piece?

It's not a full back piece. Stretches from shoulder to shoulder and goes down about halfway.

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by jbeezer48

It's not a full back piece. Stretches from shoulder to shoulder and goes down about halfway.

That would still be WAY more than $1000.

Would be at least 2-3 grand depending on detail.
Look at Erocks tattoo it is just lined so far and he is $800 in, and he is going to be paying $800 per session and he still has a few sessions to go. What you are describing is way more work than his.
Pics please

**jbeezer48** · 09-20-2011, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by craigcmead

That would still be WAY more than $1000.

Would be at least 2-3 grand depending on detail.
Look at Erocks tattoo it is just lined so far and he is $800 in, and he is going to be paying $800 per session and he still has a few sessions to go. What you are describing is way more work than his.
Pics please

Understandable, working on pics probably won't have any until tomorrow.

In the meantime, I got my work done by these guys (http://seppukutattoo.com/), what do you think of their work?

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by jbeezer48

Understandable, working on pics probably won't have any until tomorrow.

In the meantime, I got my work done by these guys (http://seppukutattoo.com/), what do you think of their work?

Well they need to update their site for 1. They are advertising Hell City Columbus 2010, and I was at that show.
I called them and asked how much a half back tattoo would cost. The guy who answered said without details on what I want that larger pieces are split up into 3 hour sessions and 3 hour sessions go between $6-$800.
I am not trying to call you out here, I am just saying that unless you have the best hook up in the world it cant be done. I have to do all of my wifes tattoos because if she goes to any of my artists she still has to pay 75% of what they would charge, And technically she is part owner due to being married to me.

**jbeezer48** · 09-20-2011, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by craigcmead

Well they need to update their site for 1. They are advertising Hell City Columbus 2010, and I was at that show.
I called them and asked how much a half back tattoo would cost. The guy who answered said without details on what I want that larger pieces are split up into 3 hour sessions and 3 hour sessions go between $6-$800.
I am not trying to call you out here, I am just saying that unless you have the best hook up in the world it cant be done. I have to do all of my wifes tattoos because if she goes to any of my artists she still has to pay 75% of what they would charge, And technically she is part owner due to being married to me.

I understand what you're saying, I thought it would be more expensive also. From my non-expert opinion all their work looked pretty good and I liked the fact the shop was custom only.

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by jbeezer48

I understand what you're saying, I thought it would be more expensive also. From my non-expert opinion all their work looked pretty good and I liked the fact the shop was custom only.

There work looks good. I may be biased because my shop is custom only as well, but I think that is the way to go in order to get a 1 of a kind

**jbeezer48** · 09-20-2011, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by craigcmead

There work looks good. I may be biased because my shop is custom only as well, but I think that is the way to go in order to get a 1 of a kind

I agree with you on custom shops. I've had 2 pieces done by a custom shop and in my opinion it was a better experience than a normal shop. This was my first custom piece done in the US. The other one was on my honeymoon last year, I got a polynesian tribal piece done in Bora Bora where everything was done by hand (machine) and no stencil.

**liftingson** · 09-20-2011, 10:22 AM

I mentioned many pages ago I have been contemplating getting a portrait. the tattoo artist I use to go to has moved over 500 miles way. I have heard a lot about this place, about an hour from me. Craig, what do you think of the portrait work? http://dogstartattoo.com/. thinkin bout contacting Kathryn.

**theshoupguy** · 09-20-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by liftingson

I mentioned many pages ago I have been contemplating getting a portrait. the tattoo artist I use to go to has moved over 500 miles way. I have heard a lot about this place, about an hour from me. Craig, what do you think of the portrait work? http://dogstartattoo.com/. thinkin bout contacting Kathryn.

I'm no artist or tattoo pro, but I'd think you could probably do a bit better. Some of her stuff looks good, but I don't know if it's THAT good.

edit# Misread your post the first time, thought you were traveling 500mi... still, for an hour away you could probably get better stuff. Just my $0.02.

**liftingson** · 09-20-2011, 10:52 AM

yea. I really want someone who will do grade A work, especially with a portrait..Ive been searching around and asking around, she has been better than some of the others Ive seen.

**TASEVSKI** · 09-20-2011, 10:56 AM

^ oh no you di-nt, inb4 ban

edit: yep, out now

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by liftingson

I mentioned many pages ago I have been contemplating getting a portrait. the tattoo artist I use to go to has moved over 500 miles way. I have heard a lot about this place, about an hour from me. Craig, what do you think of the portrait work? http://dogstartattoo.com/. thinkin bout contacting Kathryn.

Originally Posted by theshoupguy

I'm no artist or tattoo pro, but I'd think you could probably do a bit better. Some of her stuff looks good, but I don't know if it's THAT good.

edit# Misread your post the first time, thought you were traveling 500mi... still, for an hour away you could probably get better stuff. Just my $0.02.

I agree with this 100%^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Saucen** · 09-20-2011, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by craigcmead

I agree with this 100%^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Nice avi?

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Saucen

Nice avi?

I lost a bet

**y0lked** · 09-20-2011, 12:24 PM

Can anyone draw tattoos? I saw this tatto of anubis and immediately want something done like it!

i was thinkin like him tossing up a football in the air but in basically the same position. what u guys think?

**ErockDuh88** · 09-20-2011, 12:25 PM

^I think that's phucking bad ass!

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by y0lked

Can anyone draw tattoos? I saw this tatto of anubis and immediately want something done like it!

i was thinkin like him tossing up a football in the air but in basically the same position. what u guys think?
[ig]http://seppukutattoo.com/page4/page8/files/collage_lb_image_page8_41_1.png[/img]

Sweet tattoo.
Sorry, I dont think anyone here can draw. I am just a glorified tracer....lulz

**y0lked** · 09-20-2011, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by ErockDuh88

^I think that's phucking bad ass!

Thats exactly what i was thinking!! He needs some quads and some beast calves tho haha

Originally Posted by craigcmead

Sweet tattoo.
Sorry, I dont think anyone here can draw. I am just a glorified tracer....lulz

Where do u think it would be best put? I was thinking calve of shoulder.... also how much would this cost for top notch detail?

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by y0lked

Thats exactly what i was thinking!! He needs some quads and some beast calves tho haha

Where do u think it would be best put? I was thinking calve of shoulder.... also how much would this cost for top notch detail?

Shoulder or ribs.
Realisticly between $1500 and $2500 depending on the artist and the detail

**muffinman1996** · 09-20-2011, 12:37 PM

In b4 age.....................................

<3 some good tats, just snapped these of my gargoyle tat, they dont look very good because it needs to be shaved/lighting but they will do .....paid $ 700

**ErockDuh88** · 09-20-2011, 12:39 PM

Craig, I'm almost positive this hasn't been brought up on this page so I'll ask. How does shaving a tattoo effect it or if it even does?

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by muffinman1996

In b4 age.....................................

<3 some good tats, just snapped these of my gargoyle tat, they dont look very good because it needs to be shaved/lighting but they will do .....paid $ 700

[IG]http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/muffinman1996/tattoo003.jpg[/IMG][IG]http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/muffinman1996/tattoo002.jpg[/IMG]
[IG]http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/muffinman1996/tattoo001.jpg[/IMG]
[IG]http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa427/muffinman1996/tattoo004.jpg[/IMG]

No comment. I am tired of being a dick in this thread

**y0lked** · 09-20-2011, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by craigcmead

Shoulder or ribs.
Realisticly between $1500 and $2500 depending on the artist and the detail

Dammnnn!! Really??? it would be my first tattoo but i want it done right.

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by ErockDuh88

Craig, I'm almost positive this hasn't been brought up on this page so I'll ask. How does shaving a tattoo effect it or if it even does?

As long as it is 100% healed it is the only way to show it off. When I am in public I shave mine when I want them to be seen.
It is better to have the hair waxed off though that way it doesnt grow back thicker like shaving does.
If we are entering a client into a competition that was not done day of show, we pay for them to get the tattoo waxed

**craigcmead** · 09-20-2011, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by y0lked

Dammnnn!! Really??? it would be my first tattoo but i want it done right.

If you want a piece that you can be proud of for the rest of your life, then pay for it.
I cant say this enough, Good art isnt cheap, Cheap art isnt good

**TopStarUSA** · 09-20-2011, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by craigcmead

If you want a piece that you can be proud of for the rest of your life, then pay for it.
I cant say this enough, Good art isnt cheap, Cheap art isnt good

This. And make it big!

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