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[GreyBrah]

As good as these are, I really can't see why anyone would want to get a tattoo like that. A character from a recent movie, that is.

Totally agree with you man, not really for me personally. He's done Walter White, Daenerys Targaryen and a few Ironman pieces recently too.

He often posts on ********/IG "I really fancy doing this, any takers?" and people are just dead keen on getting a piece from him.

I don't even know who the blue guy is haha

[pep_meister]

Going to look at the numbers/odds/value in pete terranovas raffle... 1st place full day spot + 2 nights on vegas strip =$2k value. And 2 half day spots $750 value.. 50 tix to be sold. 10 left or so $50 a piece. Can buy 3 max per person. Hmmmmm

[Gt3x24x7]

Update brahs got my first ink done!

In a few months I plan to get my second piece done

Thinking of placing it on my left calf

How painful is the calf area in terms of your personal experiences?

My current piece was a 2/10 or 3/10 at most

This is also the piece I'm thinking of for calf



Story behind the Huma bird of Persian mythology

The Bird Of The Paradise: Huma

The Huma bird is a legendary mythical creature from the Sufi fables. It is said to never land and live its entire life during flight. It flies invisibly high above the earth, impossible to spot through the human eyes. Also referred to as the bird of fortune, the Huma bird is a compassionate creature and symbolises happiness. According to the Sufi lore, once you catch a glimpse of Huma or its shadow even, happiness will ensue for the rest of your life. The prominent Sufi preacher Inayat Khan portrays the spiritual dimension of this bird. According to him, it represents the evolution of a thought to the zenith where it breaks all limitations. “Huma” in Persian language stands for fabulous bird. It was believed in the olden times that if this legendary creature sat on the head of an individual, then it was an omen to the person becoming a king. In the word Huma, “hu” represents spirit and the word “mah” is Arabic which represents “water”. In the olden traditions, it was believed that the Zoroaster was born of the Huma tree which speaks for the bible verse “Except a man be born of Water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.”

Or this mythological bird called the simorgh

Simurg (alternatively spelled as simurgh, simorgh, simoorgh, simourv and senvurv) is an ancient Persian mythological bird. This immortal, gigantic, female winged creature is usually described as having a scale-covered body, with a dog's head and foreparts, lion's claws and peacock's wings and tails. It is also depicted sometimes with a human face.

The Simurg was considered a benevolent guardian figure with protective and healing powers. It was believed to purify the waters and the land and bestow fertility. It was also seen as a messenger or mediator between the Sky and the Earth, and symbolic of their union. The Simurg is mentioned quite frequently in classical as well as modern Persian literature, used specifically in Sufi mysticism as a metaphor for God.

The mystical bird appears in several old tales of creation. According to Persian legends, the Simurg was very old, so much so that it had witnessed the world's destruction thrice.

Thoughts of any of those two on calves?

[bw0434]

Going Thursday to get a 3/4.sleeve done. Them being st. Michael.

Can't decide which route to go. Gonna incorpate roses too in either one I pick.

Option 1

http://imgur.com/hN7HHIU

Option 2

http://imgur.com/UMj6Tki

What you guys think

[Nostalgiac]

You linked the same picture twice.

[bw0434]

You linked the same picture twice.

Yea my bad. Fixed

[StickToYourGuns]

My latest tattoo! Got it this summer, still need to fill it in, haven't decided color scheme. I'm thinking mostly black and white with dark blue/purple highlighting

[Epithet]

I'm falling in love more and more with illustrative colour tattoos ala Heather Mclean and Steve Moore. Theres also this sleeve by Paul Acker that isn't very similar but hits the spot for me. Those colours hnnng
http://instagram.com/p/sVNr14Oa8m/

Any other good artists doing something similar? Looking for new eye candy sources

[Nostalgiac]

I'm falling in love more and more with illustrative colour tattoos ala Heather Mclean and Steve Moore. Theres also this sleeve by Paul Acker that isn't very similar but hits the spot for me. Those colours hnnng
http://instagram.com/p/sVNr14Oa8m/

Any other good artists doing something similar? Looking for new eye candy sources

http://instagram.com/doylewintertattoos

[Epithet]

New artist on my wish list
http://i.instagram.com/kamilmocet/
owner of Kamil Tattoos, where Ryan Evans and Piotr Dedel work. He recently created his own IG profile and holy hell his work is gorgeous.

[Epithet]

This works but you'll need a better reference picture and a good artist to pull it off, or else it will look like a toy sculpture. That will mean more than a "few months" wait

IMO absolutely not

[Epithet]

I need some opinions on something guys.

My left arm is a BnG sleeve in progress.
Right leg will be a surrealistic/fantasy colour realism sleeve (starting with Piotr Dedel, then I'll try to contact Tofi, Kamil Mocet and AD Pancho)

Originally, I was planning to go colour realism on my right arm, but now I'm seriously considering doing neo-trad and moving my original idea for my right sleeve to my back.

Question: will this be too messy? BnG left arm, neo traditional right arm, colour realism back piece

[eltoro24]

Anyone have a IG list of only ca artist more socal la area?

Soo many shops its a little nuts.

I'm looking for a "Cranes In water". Hip to ankle peace. Or knee to ankle whqt ever the artist wants.

Not jap style either. More realistic but a little jap if that makes any sense.

There is some model chick in la that does crazy work I can't remember her name though.

[GreyBrah]

I'm falling in love more and more with illustrative colour tattoos ala Heather Mclean and Steve Moore. Theres also this sleeve by Paul Acker that isn't very similar but hits the spot for me. Those colours hnnng
http://instagram.com/p/sVNr14Oa8m/

Any other good artists doing something similar? Looking for new eye candy sources

John Anderton - http://instagram.com/john_anderton_art
Aimee Cornwell - http://instagram.com/aimeecornwelltattoo/

Both work at Nemesis Tattoo in England


And Johan Finne who I mentioned a couple of pages back? Doesn't appear to have IG account, based in Sweden.

http://www.********.com/pages/Johan-...=photos_stream




This guy might float your boat too, came across him the other day. No idea what his real name is but I love his style, looks really quite unique to me, doesn't seem well known either.

http://instagram.com/ottostattoo/

[Alpha Moth]

Couple of days now till I sit back in the chair.. have a day booked in for the 24th. Fuark not looking forward to the pain. Honestly hate getting tattooed lol



So far I have the chatsworth lion and a roman statue of a god representing oceans/rivers. Anyone got any decent ideas? I'd like to keep it as nautical/sea/statue themed as possible. Here is mine so far. I have a spot on the wrist that needs to be filled, no idea what to put there. I played around with a permanent marker to get some ideas. Might just go for something small but need something cool to put there. Obviously where its black is the marker but yeah.


I was thinking of a time piece + statue so far or just statue + something else. Here are a few favourites. Statue fans, please show me your favourites. Either inner bicep or outter, depending on size of piece. Even small things like coins, etc. Have half arm free.

[Alpha Moth]

[kevin1645]

GreyBrah, where are you at in Scotland? I'm considering trying to get into the grad program in Glasgow in the spring of 2016, or possibly on a research team... You have any thoughts on that, from a general standpoint?

I ask now, because I stumbled on RockNRoll tattoo and thought the work there looks really good.


Edit: Also relevant: I noticed Piotr Cwiek is visiting there in the future. What do you guys think of him? His black and teal pieces are really cool, but something about having only two colors makes me feel like I might regret it some time later.

[BeastMode101]

I have a tattoo and it's a simple one so I didn't really have to specify what I wanted cause it was easy to do. It's a simple tattoo

However, I'd like to get an intricate sleeve. I have an idea of what I want (theme, meaning, and images) and the tattoo style (photo realism/realistic).

What I don't know is how to put it all together and make it look streamlined and amazing.

I know these photos have been posted before, but Niki Norberg is the man and I want a 3/4 sleeve done by him (this will be very hard to get)

http://twistedsifter.files.wordpress...norberg-17.jpg

and my favorite tattoo below. I don't want an eye in my armpit, but I want a tattoo as well done as this with everything put together and colors mixing well.

http://www.shockmansion.com/wp-conte...nsion-1918.jpg


When going to the tattoo parlor and talking to the artist, what's generally the process to get a tattoo like the above? Do I tell the tattoo artist what I want (theme, images and style) and let him freehand draw from there and choose from one of the designs?

I did my research and there's an American Tattoo Artist who is equally well known when it comes to a tattoo of level this anesthetic

[ai3mac1]

For the dude who posted IG photos from inglourious_hoko, I sat with him for 5 hours last Saturday to continue my leg, going to finish my whole right leg by him

[Alpha Moth]

For the dude who posted IG photos from inglourious_hoko, I sat with him for 5 hours last Saturday to continue my leg, going to finish my whole right leg by him

he is a great artist. what is your piece by him? is it in on his insta?

[Epithet]

...

Thanks!
And Johan Finne's IG is Eviltwinsjohan

[ai3mac1]

he is a great artist. what is your piece by him? is it in on his insta?

Nah too far from finished to post a photo. Mostly line work done, basked on 2 of the horses from this reference.



Going to add more pieces later on

[ArtIsUseless]

Does anyone have any tricks for aftercare? Just got my first tattoo done bout 12 hours ago. I've been told to apply a thin layer of bepanthen 4 times a day by my tattooist. No sun, soaking or swimming.

[Andybird]

For the dude who posted IG photos from inglourious_hoko, I sat with him for 5 hours last Saturday to continue my leg, going to finish my whole right leg by him

That's so rad dude, Hoko is on some next level ****.

Does anyone have any tricks for aftercare? Just got my first tattoo done bout 12 hours ago. I've been told to apply a thin layer of bepanthen 4 times a day by my tattooist. No sun, soaking or swimming.

Das it mane. Scrubbing it with liquid antibacterial soap in the shower is the way to go as well. And I find just twice a day with the Bepanthen is enough, but each to their own.

[ai3mac1]

Does anyone have any tricks for aftercare? Just got my first tattoo done bout 12 hours ago. I've been told to apply a thin layer of bepanthen 4 times a day by my tattooist. No sun, soaking or swimming.

I've barely ever treated my tattoos much, and my tattoos have healed up pretty much perfectly. I avoid directly touching the area at the gym for about 3 days. Apart from that I just apply cetaphil or bepanthen about twice a day for about a week.

[Andybird]

Artist has given me the all clear to grab some of that Hush Anaesthetic gel and spray for the two days we're gonna blast on my torso. Will pull the trigger tomorrow unless anyone has a reason not to do it? All I've heard is good things.

[GreyBrah]

GreyBrah, where are you at in Scotland? I'm considering trying to get into the grad program in Glasgow in the spring of 2016, or possibly on a research team... You have any thoughts on that, from a general standpoint?

I ask now, because I stumbled on RockNRoll tattoo and thought the work there looks really good.


Edit: Also relevant: I noticed Piotr Cwiek is visiting there in the future. What do you guys think of him? His black and teal pieces are really cool, but something about having only two colors makes me feel like I might regret it some time later.

I live in the Highlands, in the North of Scotland. I go to Glasgow fairly often though, I've got friends there and my girlfriend used to study at the University of Glasgow. It's a great city, lots of things to see and do and a great night out. I'd love to move down there myself at some point. Just pepper your angus for Scottish weather brah.

I have a sleeve in progress with Bart at RnR and have a piece from Bartosz Panas who is a guest artist every so often.

Thanks!
And Johan Finne's IG is Eviltwinsjohan

Thanks man, thought it was odd that he didn't have one.

Artist has given me the all clear to grab some of that Hush Anaesthetic gel and spray for the two days we're gonna blast on my torso. Will pull the trigger tomorrow unless anyone has a reason not to do it? All I've heard is good things.

Could you let us know how you get one with it? Something I may look in to in the future if the artists are keen to use it. I've got nothing to add other than that

[eltoro24]

Check out inkfiendart.com and their yelp, very well known in LA.
MasterMike is da gawd of Asian tattoos but wait time is 1 1/2~2years. I got mines done by his apprentice at the same shop.

Winner winner!

Fuuuuk I'll need to walk in next time I'm in la. Calling/email never works for me.

What do u call a full leg? "Pants"?

[kevin1645]

I live in the Highlands, in the North of Scotland. I go to Glasgow fairly often though, I've got friends there and my girlfriend used to study at the University of Glasgow. It's a great city, lots of things to see and do and a great night out. I'd love to move down there myself at some point. Just pepper your angus for Scottish weather brah.

I have a sleeve in progress with Bart at RnR and have a piece from Bartosz Panas who is a guest artist every so often.




Thanks man, thought it was odd that he didn't have one.



Could you let us know how you get one with it? Something I may look in to in the future if the artists are keen to use it. I've got nothing to add other than that

Very cool. Thanks for getting back to me, man. And I imagine North Dakota weather is similar or worse to Scotland's, so I'm not overly worried about it.

[eltoro24]

Could you let us know how you get one with it? Something I may look in to in the future if the artists are keen to use it. I've got nothing to add other than that

Dosnt work. Well the 1st type didnt.

When I was getting my shin knee cap done I lost it at hr 7. Brah threw that stuff on and said it should help.

Lol I think it made it worse. Maybe if u use it from the start it will extend ur tap out point.