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[BeastinFitness]

Probably 4-5 hours for outline work and black shading, plus 2 hours for color. Not sure how much that would cost (tattoo artists i've been to never charge by the hour), probably 800 at least.

I don't think you need to seek out the number 1 traditional artist in your area. A decent artist experienced in traditional tattoos should be enough, but that's my opinion. do whatever you feel comfortable with

wtf brah, we live in the same city lol. Do you know of any good traditional tattoo artists here in SF?

[type1brahs]

I'll get some sh!t for this but I like this more than Lil B's work. The bold outlines fit this so much more than Lil B's bold outlines, which sometimes just don't click for me. Gorgeous tattoos man

thanks man! appreciate it...the dove thats at the top was from lil b last year. I prob would of finished my sleeve from lil b but that big price bump stopped me from doing so. Super happy with the work i got now and the pricing. I am going to try to book more work with Chris before he raises his rates! There was some really sick work going on at the shop from guys that dont have the big name recognition that werent charging an arm and a leg to get work done. Was kinda cool to talk to guys that arent charging 1500-3k per day and trying to make names for themselves and putting out quality work. Was a great experience forsure. I recommend anyone who is into bng or statuesque to make the trip out to Lowrider in OC. Best tattoo experience I ever had.

[cheapWiFi]

wtf brah, we live in the same city lol. Do you know of any good traditional tattoo artists here in SF?

Yeah, you can't go wrong with the guys at Blackheart tattoo (next to Zeitgeist) or the people at Lampblack tattoo (across the street from bart at 16th and mission). Tonya at Lampblack is the best.

Also, there are some good people on the peninsula (SSF, burlingame, san mateo) if you're interested.

[Epithet]

thanks man! appreciate it...the dove thats at the top was from lil b last year. I prob would of finished my sleeve from lil b but that big price bump stopped me from doing so. Super happy with the work i got now and the pricing. I am going to try to book more work with Chris before he raises his rates! There was some really sick work going on at the shop from guys that dont have the big name recognition that werent charging an arm and a leg to get work done. Was kinda cool to talk to guys that arent charging 1500-3k per day and trying to make names for themselves and putting out quality work. Was a great experience forsure. I recommend anyone who is into bng or statuesque to make the trip out to Lowrider in OC. Best tattoo experience I ever had.

Yeah I'm definitely considering BnG statuesque for my left leg, and this guy just made the list. My problem is that I really REALLY would like to get several new school pieces (characters/themes from video games, tv shows and movies) on my left leg, but that would ruin my plan of getting all BnG on the left side of my body and all colour on the right side. Right side is full (Boris arm sleeve incoming, lotus-themed pieces on right leg). Next best thing is statuesque. Noah, Jun and now Chris Lee are the options.

[GreyBrah]

Yeah I'm definitely considering BnG statuesque for my left leg, and this guy just made the list. My problem is that I really REALLY would like to get several new school pieces (characters/themes from video games, tv shows and movies) on my left leg, but that would ruin my plan of getting all BnG on the left side of my body and all colour on the right side. Right side is full (Boris arm sleeve incoming, lotus-themed pieces on right leg). Next best thing is statuesque. Noah, Jun and now Chris Lee are the options.

Just not enough skin on the body is there? I'm having this same predicament haha.


Cloak and Dagger just got back to me confirming my 2 days with Kat in September so that's my next one locked in. Thinking a little tattoo tour around the North of England to pick up some one-hitters to add to my traditional(ish) stuff on my right leg, looking at these guys.

Tom Flanagan, Leeds


Joe Ellis, Leeds


Nick Mayes, Scarborough


And possibly another from gre Hale who did my knee back in April which healed up bloody solid.

[GreyBrah]

Annnnd, seeing as I'm in pic-posting mode, lets have some lines! Really loving traditional work right now and these guys are all on my list...

Tony Nilsson, Blue Arms Tattoo in Norway. Someone in this thread that posted their work from him a while back which that's how I came across him, one of my favourites and actually one of the reasons I started showing more interest and appreciation for traditional tattooing and designs.







Samuele Briganti, love his use of colour and his designs are always really well thought-out with some cool elements.




(healed)

[GreyBrah]

Mattias Andersson, Gothenberg Sweden. Black-heavy and badass.




Almagro Tattooer, struggling to find his full name, Leeds/Barcelona.




Frank Carter, London. Former frontman of UK hardcore punk band Gallows.

That took 6 hours according to his IG!


In progress obviously but that's shaping up to be awesome.

I know these pieces won't be to everyone's tastes but ya can't please everyone! I'm sitting a bit bored at home and thought I'd do something semi-constructive. There may be another post or 2 yet...

[cheapWiFi]

Mattias Andersson, Gothenberg Sweden. Black-heavy and badass.

[IMG]https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpa1/t51.2885-15/e15/924548_543454655792640_1509532138_n.jpg

nice, i love the line work of that first ship

[type1brahs]

Yeah I'm definitely considering BnG statuesque for my left leg, and this guy just made the list. My problem is that I really REALLY would like to get several new school pieces (characters/themes from video games, tv shows and movies) on my left leg, but that would ruin my plan of getting all BnG on the left side of my body and all colour on the right side. Right side is full (Boris arm sleeve incoming, lotus-themed pieces on right leg). Next best thing is statuesque. Noah, Jun and now Chris Lee are the options.

ha yeah new school and BnG would not mesh at all. However for my right arm i am thinking about doing a BnG realism/statuesque combined with japanese style. I have seen a few artist do it and it look pretty cool. Plus i like that it would be more unique.

[chino3]

I'll get some sh!t for this but I like this more than Lil B's work. The bold outlines fit this so much more than Lil B's bold outlines, which sometimes just don't click for me. Gorgeous tattoos man




Really love how the angel's body sits on your arm. Looks fantastic. Congrats

my thoughts exactly. I actually thought it was a lil b piece at first lol, but was more drawn to it than his actual work.

[GreyBrah]

Thought of a couple more...

Herb Auerbach, Santa Cruz. Really like his colour choices.




Dannii G, Dallas Texas




Rich Wells, Leeds


Valerie Vargas, London


Done with all the photos for now.

[Epithet]

Cloak and Dagger just got back to me confirming my 2 days with Kat in September so that's my next one locked in. Thinking a little tattoo tour around the North of England to pick up some one-hitters to add to my traditional(ish) stuff on my right leg, looking at these guys.

All the artists you listed are hnnng. Have you considered Goks at Cloak and Dagger? I love his style and it's very unique for neo-trad. It also looks so much better IRL. He did an elbow rose when I was there. It looked so good. The picture on his IG is meh compared to what it looks like IRL. He did that tattoo on a very beautiful girl with very VERY good neo-trad and trad work. But that's besides the point

[GreyBrah]

All the artists you listed are hnnng. Have you considered Goks at Cloak and Dagger? I love his style and it's very unique for neo-trad. It also looks so much better IRL. He did an elbow rose when I was there. It looked so good. The picture on his IG is meh compared to what it looks like IRL. He did that tattoo on a very beautiful girl with very VERY good neo-trad and trad work. But that's besides the point

Pretty certain I'll be getting work form Jack at some point, I have a plan of what I want him to do and I was considering getting it when I was down seeing Kat but I think 2 days will be enough haha. It can wait for another London trip. His work looks amazing in real life, he did a weird 4-eyed native girl head/bust on a dude's upper arm/shoulder and it looked amazing, pictures didn't do it justice at all, he seems a really nice guy too.

Just remembered that one of my mates is travelling down to get tattooed by him this month, I'm sure that'll seal the deal for me.

[Epithet]

Pretty certain I'll be getting work form Jack at some point, I have a plan of what I want him to do and I was considering getting it when I was down seeing Kat but I think 2 days will be enough haha. It can wait for another London trip. His work looks amazing in real life, he did a weird 4-eyed native girl head/bust on a dude's upper arm/shoulder and it looked amazing, pictures didn't do it justice at all, he seems a really nice guy too.

Just remembered that one of my mates is travelling down to get tattooed by him this month, I'm sure that'll seal the deal for me.

If I ever get work by him, which is likely, I'm just going to ask him to add anything he wants to my lotus leg.
I'm also considering Paul Vander Johnson for another piece on that leg. http://i.instagram.com/paulvanderjohnson/
Of course none of this is happening before I finish my sleeve with Boris. 6 sessions expected

[GreyBrah]

If I ever get work by him, which is likely, I'm just going to ask him to add anything he wants to my lotus leg.
I'm also considering Paul Vander Johnson for another piece on that leg. http://i.instagram.com/paulvanderjohnson/
Of course none of this is happening before I finish my sleeve with Boris. 6 sessions expected

Paul Vander Johnson has some really cool work, almost AD Pancho-esque in places. What kind of time-frame you thinking for your sleeve? Any back to back sessions? Gonna look amazing, that's for sure.

[Epithet]

Paul Vander Johnson has some really cool work, almost AD Pancho-esque in places. What kind of time-frame you thinking for your sleeve? Any back to back sessions? Gonna look amazing, that's for sure.

It's 1 session in October, then I'm aiming for 4 sessions next year. 2 visits to Vienna, each with back-to-back sessions. Then sometime in 2017 for the final session/s
I agree with Paul Vander Johnson sometimes having an AD Pancho-esque style. Funnily enough I actually prefer his other stuff. The girl butterfly morph is my favourite piece by him, followed by the Final Fantasy piece

[DSH1627]

Tom Flanagan, Leeds

i love this, would you think that the top left/bottom left would fit in a full sleeve with clouds at the bottom??

possibly on the elbow??

[GreyBrah]

i love this, would you think that the top left/bottom left would fit in a full sleeve with clouds at the bottom??

possibly on the elbow??

Not sure I know what you mean bud, if the clouds are a bolder style then it probably would. I'm a big fan of mandalas and think knees and elbows are the best places for them but I feel they need to be surrounded my similar styles of work.

Both my knees are done and my arms are kind of spoken for so I'm thinking about getting one in my knee ditch (ouch)...

[Epithet]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tre-FNfX3v8

I know you all have seen this tattoo but holy FUK the video shows just how good it really is.

On another subject, some work from 2 of my favourite new school artists:
Matt Lapping:


Andy Walker:


Both tattoo outta the same studio

[Alpha Moth]

if you guys don't know this guy, check him out. Stunning work. I want him to do my entire leg or arm in colour.
instagram.com/gogueart


What do you guys think about having multiple artists on one leg? Thinking of finishing off my tiger, then getting harley kirkwood to do a few pieces on it (animal sleeve.. so bear, wolf and a raven next) with carlos torres style mixing

here is my tiger (unfinished)

[Epithet]

if you guys don't know this guy, check him out. Stunning work. I want him to do my entire leg or arm in colour.
instagram.com/gogueart


What do you guys think about having multiple artists on one leg? Thinking of finishing off my tiger, then getting harley kirkwood to do a few pieces on it (animal sleeve.. so bear, wolf and a raven next) with carlos torres style mixing

here is my tiger (unfinished)
[img]http://i.imgur.com/gMDV6wa.png?1[/ig]

Good luck getting Jeff Gogue. If you do, let us know the secret. I would give my left nut for a chance to get my back done by him. My #1 favourite artist, no competition.

Having multiple artists on one leg would work if you're sticking with a theme. I say do it

[Alpha Moth]

Good luck getting Jeff Gogue. If you do, let us know the secret. I would give my left nut for a chance to get my back done by him. My #1 favourite artist, no competition.

Having multiple artists on one leg would work if you're sticking with a theme. I say do it

He's crazy.. love his stuff!! I'd give him my whole left side if I could. How are you guys splitting up your colours? Im thinking keeping right side body black and grey, and left side colour. I really wish I could tattoo my hands but I work in a hospital... I am thinking of starting drawing and painting again to become an artist myself lately (and going to night school for art.. I'd like to do B&G statue stuff or neotrad), very big fan of tattooing at the moment.

[Epithet]

He's crazy.. love his stuff!! I'd give him my whole left side if I could. How are you guys splitting up your colours? Im thinking keeping right side body black and grey, and left side colour. I really wish I could tattoo my hands but I work in a hospital... I am thinking of starting drawing and painting again to become an artist myself lately (and going to night school for art.. I'd like to do B&G statue stuff or neotrad), very big fan of tattooing at the moment.

Left side BnG, right side colour here haha. I don't think I'll tattoo hands even though I love hand tattoos. Won't go well with living in Jordan.
I see no reason why you shouldn't pursue this. If you've got a steady source of income, you can devote your free time to this and who knows. Maybe you can quit your job and become a full time artist. Won't be easy though. Competition is insane.



Skip to 3:15. The interview with Sam Barber. I believe I'm in love

[Demgaainz]

tfw the first line of the email from Oscar Akermo's assistant is:
"Glad you want to get a tattoo by Oscar. Unfortunately, Oscar has currently a waiting period of approximately 2.5 years."

das it mane... das 2.5years it mane

[Gbinkster]

tfw the first line of the email from Oscar Akermo's assistant is:
"Glad you want to get a tattoo by Oscar. Unfortunately, Oscar has currently a waiting period of approximately 2.5 years."

das it mane... das 2.5years it mane

Might have to get creative. I heard back from hear a few months back. She said he had openings in October. Just like 3 months out.

[Gringo12]

first day, long day.

is this supposed to be a copy of niki's tattoo....?

[Nostalgiac]

Just booked flights to LA for next year (February).... time to send a few emails around D:

[sabonis224]

Good luck getting Jeff Gogue. If you do, let us know the secret. I would give my left nut for a chance to get my back done by him. My #1 favourite artist, no competition.

Having multiple artists on one leg would work if you're sticking with a theme. I say do it

What artists are similar to him? Idk what you even call his style it's very unique

[Epithet]

What artists are similar to him? Idk what you even call his style it's very unique

Johan Finne and Jo Harrison are the only ones that are "close". Like you said. Unique style. Heavy Asian influence but with a very illustrative approach.

[JJ2131]

Just booked flights to LA for next year (February).... time to send a few emails around D:

Who were you thinking of emailing?
You going for a full sleeve with Jun, or just half?