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

[Crazymix]

give me some ideas too finish off my right forearm sleeve (then eventually full sleeve)

pic was taken right after getting it done. (7 months ago)

I would get a purple heart behindher with wings and would also add a male figure in an orange color with eyes and no mouth. I would do a monster/zombie/life theme.

[American_Maniac]

my boy just got this... the top of his shoulder isnt finished

[ScMc]

That bicep tat is fcking gnarly. Its like a badass mount rushmore

[Thewix]

Eight hours yesterday, still a couple of sessions to go!

[Pakoe]

Eight hours yesterday, still a couple of sessions to go!
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Fuarrkkkkkk, good **** brah.. Mirin.
I think i;n gonna have a sleeve as well. Been thinking about it for 4-5 years now, so far nothing has made me completely. Just want to be 100% sure i want it.

[/-JARED-/]

I got some work done on Friday, aquaphore started making me break out on the tattoo so Im switching to a lotion wondering what you guys reckomend

[datmuscle]

whats some top tattoo in the SD/LA/SF area, SF being the farthest but I'm willing to drive a great distance and pay $ to get a great tattoo artist.

I'd like to look at some peoples work before considering though, you know?

Thanks/Reps in advance bros

[byrnebv]

whats some top tattoo in the SD/LA/SF area, SF being the farthest but I'm willing to drive a great distance and pay $ to get a great tattoo artist.

I'd like to look at some peoples work before considering though, you know?

Thanks/Reps in advance bros

for SD, guru tattoo is top notch

[datmuscle]

for SD, guru tattoo is top notch

Looking at some of artists, reps bro awesome place!

[byrnebv]

I'm currently finishing up a sleeve with an artist at a shop with several good artists. I want to continue my collection with another artist at the same shop. basically, I want to have a variety of different works.

will it seem weird or disrespectful to book a session with another artist right after I finish my current tattoo? in my mind, I think I'm in the clear, but I wanted a 2nd opinion.

[nahbro]

only have one small tattoo - my film company's name. started it just for fun in 2004 and now it's gotten me out to colorado filming action sports movies with random gigs on the side.



i'll just post one video, i'd appreciate a watch if you have some time!

[Crazymix]

only have one small tattoo - my film company's name. Started it just for fun in 2004 and now it's gotten me out to colorado filming action sports movies with random gigs on the side.



i'll just post one video, i'd appreciate a watch if you have some time!

nice!

[anthonysinatra]

sat for about 2 and 1/2 hours on Saturday...got my roses shaded. One more 2-3 hour session and it'll be done. Excuse the pics....skin is still very red since it was right after it was done.

[ErockDuh88]

Can't believe how many of you idiots are flexing after getting a fresh tattoo.

[derekk1]

anyone here have multiple different styles across their body (trad, japanese, greek, etc)?

ive been throwing around the idea of a 3/4 japanese sleeve for a couple months, but the more i see the day of the dead girls (like the one below), the more i want one. just wanted to hear some opinions on if it would clash too harshly, because i view this all as art and art needs to be aesthetically pleasing.

[img]http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm265/bheusser/tat3.jpg[img]

[/-JARED-/]

anyone here have multiple different styles across their body (trad, japanese, greek, etc)?

ive been throwing around the idea of a 3/4 japanese sleeve for a couple months, but the more i see the day of the dead girls (like the one below), the more i want one. just wanted to hear some opinions on if it would clash too harshly, because i view this all as art and art needs to be aesthetically pleasing.

I have a cross on my back shoulder, a memorial with roses for my mom on my side and almost finished with a Japanese style half sleeve it's not traditional though

[claricSTi]

Hmm, must have missed this thread. I just made a thread about a new sleeve I am about to have done. Doing a full zombie apocolypse theme up my left arm, trying to base it off of something like this



I am going in this week to start having him draw everything and will set a date for mid august.

Here is the last one I recently had done, need to get a better picture (the angle makes her hand holding the syringe mishaped)

[Adumb]

Tattoo brahs,


Have any of you seen any good horse tattos before? I've tried googling around but haven't been able to find anything I'd ever pay to have. I'm trying to see if even if what I want can be done, without looking like a huge odd black spot.

Thanks!

[Crazymix]

Tattoo brahs,


Have any of you seen any good horse tattos before? I've tried googling around but haven't been able to find anything I'd ever pay to have. I'm trying to see if even if what I want can be done, without looking like a huge odd black spot.

Thanks!

http://www.tattooparadise.info/image...e-tattoo-m.jpg


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SJYXJQNrdH...ro/s1600/5.jpg


Come on bro google has everything.

[datmuscle]

I've got a question here, is it possible to talk to the artist and have him try and create something for me?

[byrnebv]

I've got a question here, is it possible to talk to the artist and have him try and create something for me?

I'd say that's normally how it works. you give a vague idea or theme, and they run with it from there.

[datmuscle]

I'd say that's normally how it works. you give a vague idea or theme, and they run with it from there.

awesome, I was looking at the guru tattoo artist, Aaron Della Vedova, sketches and I like the whole feel of them.
Never been or had a tattoo done, so I don't know the process well, Nice to know I can have him create something for me.

[ErockDuh88]

I've got a question here, is it possible to talk to the artist and have him try and create something for me?

Absolutely not. The proper way to go and get tattooed is by walking into a shop, looking at the artist's portfolio, followed by viewing the flash work on the wall. When you see something that fits you, you say you want that one and if they aren't busy, they'll knock it out right there.

[byrnebv]

awesome, I was looking at the guru tattoo artist, Aaron Della Vedova, sketches and I like the whole feel of them.
Never been or had a tattoo done, so I don't know the process well, Nice to know I can have him create something for me.

aaron is a beast. if you choose him and he chooses you, be prepared to wait awhile. last I heard, it was a yr+.

[datmuscle]

aaron is a beast. if you choose him and he chooses you, be prepared to wait awhile. last I heard, it was a yr+.

Yea i'm willing to wait that long, rather wait a year for a great artist, than choose another.

Is the guy above serious? Do I have to really choose from his selection?

[trepz]

A few brahs earlier were asking about what's in this sleeve:






On the top of my forearm is a phoenix (obviously not oriental style):


On the inside there's this girl, she's blindfolded, armoured with bones and is carrying a scythe over her shoulder with some ravens on it:




In the 'pit' of my elbow is an eye:


That leads on to an abstract skull pattern that wraps around the arm, and onto the hourglass. Hourglass is broken and has some birds flying out, roses in the background:


Back of the arm you can see the filler and the last skull:


Inner bicep isn't finished, outline of a pocketwatch. It's stuck on the number 8 and will look cracked when it's shaded:




The clouds around my elbow are going to open up into a dotwork pattern that looks like it's on another layer (if that makes sense, like sitting underneath the rest of the tattoo). And a bit more filler on the bicep and shoulder and I'm done.

[datmuscle]

A few brahs earlier were asking about what's in this sleeve:


The clouds around my elbow are going to open up into a dotwork pattern that looks like it's on another layer (if that makes sense, like sitting underneath the rest of the tattoo). And a bit more filler on the bicep and shoulder and I'm done.

Looks really bad ass, Does everything have a specific meaning?

[trepz]

Looks really bad ass, Does everything have a specific meaning?

Thanks man.

Yeah it does, I usually end up telling people I just like the artwork because it's quite difficult for me to explain the specific meaning.

I guess you could say the theme is time, death and rebirth.

[datmuscle]

Thanks man.

Yeah it does, I usually end up telling people I just like the artwork because it's quite difficult for me to explain the specific meaning.

I guess you could say the theme is time, death and rebirth.

Yea I like it, It looks awesome, I want a sleeve as well, but I don't know what of yet.

Or whether to hit black and white or color.

[Lee72]

I don't have any tattoos, but here's Tim from As I Lay Dying. I thought it looked pretty cool. He's jacked too