Tattoos? - Page 2

King James · 11-17-2008, 08:20 AM

celtic trinity knot on right arm.....will post a pic later

11-17-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by King James

celtic trinity knot on right arm.....will post a pic later

I am thinking about getting a celtic cross

perogee · 11-17-2008, 08:38 AM

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One of my two (I do not have pics of the other one on my leg), just below my neck between my shoulder blades.

borndead1 · 11-17-2008, 08:29 AM

Research shops and artists

Do not get anyone's name unless they are:

#1. Your kids
#2. Dead

Have the artist draw a completely original piece just for you OR at the very least, choose something that will be rare and unique and truly "art".

Here are a few of mine:

11-17-2008, 09:12 AM

I have a Phoenix on my shoulder blade.

~Vitis

11-22-2008, 04:40 PM

i am geting blue eyes tattood on my nuckles as in the words BLUE EYES not pics of blue eyes lol

JPH · 11-22-2008, 04:41 PM

12-04-2008, 10:46 AM

BATMAN!!!!!!!

11-17-2008, 11:03 AM

I have 8 and 3 other ones that have been covered. They are very addicting!!!

LasciviousXXX · 11-17-2008, 11:54 AM

I have a few

Tattoos are great bro, what are you thinking about getting?

older pic of my wife and I

11-17-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

I have a few

Tattoos are great bro, what are you thinking about getting?

older pic of my wife and I

I am thinking about getting a celtic cross on my back or ribcage.

LasciviousXXX · 11-17-2008, 12:13 PM

Excellent! The ribs are a good place to start because they definitely give you a good idea of the pain level of tats. After getting that done you'll have no probs getting them in other places

Good job my friend.

Jay Hemingway · 11-17-2008, 12:37 PM

i have some...

here's some pic's of my latest stuff. working on the sleeve. all free-hand, no stencils, no pictures to go off of. this cat is sick!!

got ALOT more to go. my guy is backed up a year solid right now. i have to wait like everyone else (boooo!)

11-17-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Excellent! The ribs are a good place to start because they definitely give you a good idea of the pain level of tats. After getting that done you'll have no probs getting them in other places

Good job my friend.

Argh.....I have a pretty large koi from just below my hip up to the bottom rib. It hurt so bad!!!!!

11-17-2008, 01:08 PM

I found a guy at the local Tinderbox who does excellent portrait work. I wanna see some of his other stuff first but I think I'm going to have him do it for me.

Jay Hemingway · 11-17-2008, 02:12 PM

http://www.kevinleblanc.com/

csbrewfisher · 11-17-2008, 02:25 PM

OK, so it's just me then?

I'll be the voice of reason. I got a tat when I was 17, 1972. I was stoned...not just then, but all the time. My buddy and I went to the shop. He got a zig-zag man, I got a mj flower top. I have regretted it for about 30 years.

First, lifestyle changes. The values you have now, when expressed permanently and visually, may be vastly different than 5, 10 or 20 years down the road.

Second, after about 10 years they look like sh*t. after 20 years they look like mostly grey and black blobs. Yeah, I know you can get 'em touched up...blah, blah, blah.

Third, when you start advancing in your career, and the vast majority of people do, they are not and advertisement for "stability" or "good decision maker". Furthermore, they do not give you the look that screams "hire me" unless you're trying to get a job as a bouncer or a roadie. They look, well...stooooopid.

Go ahead, let the flogging begin, it's just my personal opinion and advice.

LasciviousXXX · 11-17-2008, 02:37 PM

Yeah its just you then

1st lifestyle changes, get something that means something to you when you get it. I look at tattoos as sign-posts for where I've been in my life and what's been important to me, that way no matter what I get I have no regrets as it meant something to me at that point in my life.

2nd, my wife has tattoos more than 20 years old and they look just fine. Go to a good reputable artist who uses quality ink and don't go drunk or stoned.

3rd, I wear a shirt and tie to work and have full sleeves. Whenever I'm not at work I go with short sleeves all the time but in the business professional world there's aboslutely no reason that you can't have tattoos.

So I definitely respect your reasoning for you regretting your tats but I will respectfully disagree with all of your points. I don't believe tattoos look stupid at all. I think that if you get quality tattoos it will look just that... high quality.

Get tattoos that are high quality by a professional artist, don't go stoned or drunk, make a logical informed decision and have it be something with meaning and you'll never regret your tattoos.

Volt · 11-17-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

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So I definitely respect your reasoning for you regretting your tats but I will respectfully disagree with all of your points. I don't believe tattoos look stupid at all. I think that if you get quality tattoos it will look just that... high quality.

Get tattoos that are high quality by a professional artist, don't go stoned or drunk, make a logical informed decision and have it be something with meaning and you'll never regret your tattoos.

I agree 100% I have one that is 21 years old and looks almost as good as the day I got it. Both

done stone cold sober, can be covered as I work in the "business" world, and have personal meaning to me. Would have more, but teh need for them to be "personal" keeps me from the frivolous ones. Right now I am looking for a local artist that can do portrait of my parents...

LasciviousXXX · 11-17-2008, 02:48 PM

I love portrait work!

I definitely agree, and its good to keep in mind that the quality of tattoo ink has changed drastically since 30 years ago. While Back in the day the quality of the ink was sketchy and looks bad after a bit, current tattoo ink is exceptional quality and looks very fresh and vibrant even after many years. I have to say that in my experience KuroSumi and Starbrite inks are the best and brightest with SkinCandy running a close third.

11-17-2008, 08:38 AM	#3
perogee Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Kananaskis Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos <---- One of my two (I do not have pics of the other one on my leg), just below my neck between my shoulder blades. __________________ Evolving Leafer

11-17-2008, 09:12 AM	#5
Vitis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos I have a Phoenix on my shoulder blade. ~Vitis

11-22-2008, 04:40 PM	#6
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tattoos? i am geting blue eyes tattood on my nuckles as in the words BLUE EYES not pics of blue eyes lol

11-22-2008, 04:41 PM	#7
JPH Ted Peffer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Trading: (0)	Re: Tattoos?

12-04-2008, 10:46 AM	#8
dcamacho Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tattoos? BATMAN!!!!!!!

11-17-2008, 08:20 AM	#1
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos celtic trinity knot on right arm.....will post a pic later __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

11-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#9
Chiefs~Wifey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos I have 8 and 3 other ones that have been covered. They are very addicting!!!

11-17-2008, 11:54 AM	#10
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos I have a few Tattoos are great bro, what are you thinking about getting? older pic of my wife and I

11-17-2008, 12:13 PM	#12
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos Excellent! The ribs are a good place to start because they definitely give you a good idea of the pain level of tats. After getting that done you'll have no probs getting them in other places Good job my friend.

11-17-2008, 12:37 PM	#13
Jay Hemingway I know because of KRS1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maturing in the Dunhill Havana Room Posts: 512 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos i have some... here's some pic's of my latest stuff. working on the sleeve. all free-hand, no stencils, no pictures to go off of. this cat is sick!! got ALOT more to go. my guy is backed up a year solid right now. i have to wait like everyone else (boooo!) __________________ Jay's Gallery at CubanCigarWebsite.com

11-17-2008, 01:08 PM	#15
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos I found a guy at the local Tinderbox who does excellent portrait work. I wanna see some of his other stuff first but I think I'm going to have him do it for me.

11-17-2008, 02:12 PM	#16
Jay Hemingway I know because of KRS1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maturing in the Dunhill Havana Room Posts: 512 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos http://www.kevinleblanc.com/ __________________ Jay's Gallery at CubanCigarWebsite.com

11-17-2008, 02:25 PM	#17
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos OK, so it's just me then? I'll be the voice of reason. I got a tat when I was 17, 1972. I was stoned...not just then, but all the time. My buddy and I went to the shop. He got a zig-zag man, I got a mj flower top. I have regretted it for about 30 years. First, lifestyle changes. The values you have now, when expressed permanently and visually, may be vastly different than 5, 10 or 20 years down the road. Second, after about 10 years they look like sh*t. after 20 years they look like mostly grey and black blobs. Yeah, I know you can get 'em touched up...blah, blah, blah. Third, when you start advancing in your career, and the vast majority of people do, they are not and advertisement for "stability" or "good decision maker". Furthermore, they do not give you the look that screams "hire me" unless you're trying to get a job as a bouncer or a roadie. They look, well...stooooopid. Go ahead, let the flogging begin, it's just my personal opinion and advice.

11-17-2008, 02:37 PM	#18
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos Yeah its just you then 1st lifestyle changes, get something that means something to you when you get it. I look at tattoos as sign-posts for where I've been in my life and what's been important to me, that way no matter what I get I have no regrets as it meant something to me at that point in my life. 2nd, my wife has tattoos more than 20 years old and they look just fine. Go to a good reputable artist who uses quality ink and don't go drunk or stoned. 3rd, I wear a shirt and tie to work and have full sleeves. Whenever I'm not at work I go with short sleeves all the time but in the business professional world there's aboslutely no reason that you can't have tattoos. So I definitely respect your reasoning for you regretting your tats but I will respectfully disagree with all of your points. I don't believe tattoos look stupid at all. I think that if you get quality tattoos it will look just that... high quality. Get tattoos that are high quality by a professional artist, don't go stoned or drunk, make a logical informed decision and have it be something with meaning and you'll never regret your tattoos.

11-17-2008, 02:48 PM	#20
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone have any Tattoos I love portrait work! I definitely agree, and its good to keep in mind that the quality of tattoo ink has changed drastically since 30 years ago. While Back in the day the quality of the ink was sketchy and looks bad after a bit, current tattoo ink is exceptional quality and looks very fresh and vibrant even after many years. I have to say that in my experience KuroSumi and Starbrite inks are the best and brightest with SkinCandy running a close third.