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I need to color in the characters, and then I'm going to start on the back of my leg. I'm also going to have him put more orange in the yellow at the bottom. I'm boy a fan of how bright the yellow is

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The yellow is a lot brighter then the rest of the tattoo, some orange in it should balance it out nice.

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Had another small session last night on my back piece. Coming along nicely. Can't wait to get into the scales on the dragon.

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That's looking really good Bob!

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My first and not last tattoo.
Its my daughter Satori's name in Japanese.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4176414_n.jpg

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There's some great ink in this thread! Here's my only (so far) tat. For those who don't recognize it, it's a chain ring from a road bicycle.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3936/img05201k.jpg

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My last ink (on the back of my left calf)...a Christmas present from my wife...got it just before New Years. :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/...9a8faeeb_z.jpg

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I loved the concept behind that one bro :tu

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I started my first one back in feb. I had something in mind, and the guy I met thankfully was a honest and upfront artist that basically said, yeah its cool, but wouldnt really work right and look good on your arm. So he offered to draw me up something after asking me what all i was into so he came up with this. For 24yrs old, he's really good and is building a great rep in this area since he moved here trying to turn his life around.

He did this in about 2.5 hours of work, but we got another 3 or so in shading and all he wants to do. Its a cross of course, he went real heavy on it since he wants it to be the main focal point and stand out the most. Has my son and daughters name in it, and a cross hair in the middle, since I do a fair amount of shooting. The outside is a deer antler, sorta doesnt look like it now but will on the final and forming the circle is a light path that has deer tracks in it. I am so itching to go get this finished just havent had the spare funds yet to do it.

Also attached is a tat he did for my wife on her leg. This pic was right after it was done, he spent 4 hours doing this and goes into amazing detail. If you play warcraft you'll prob reconize it.

Dang I type alot :sl

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attach...1&d=1309373342

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attach...1&d=1309373342

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That's a really cool concept. Is that a Redwings wheel in the lower right portion?

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Nope. It's actually a symbol of one of my addictions. Triathlons. Swim, bike, run baby! :D

My next race is a half ironman on July 24th. :p

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Ok, I can see that now. I had a feeling that wasn't some adaptation of the Redwings logo but it does look similar, at least shape wise. Very cool concept. :tu

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Scott,
the colors on your second one look great!


I don't currently have any tattoos, however I do draw them for friends.

This is a tattoo I drew for a coworker during a meeting:
(I redrew it perfect but he liked this kinda raw look better)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/...38e53d6005.jpg


Another tattoo I drew for a female friend's shoulder and arm:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/...663002343b.jpg

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Here are my latest. I traded the artist my old Xbox 360 and a DVD Camcorder.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3558/hawksy.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1755/feett.jpg

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Going to get my 2nd Tattoo this tuesday or wednesday.
2 Tattoos in one month.... it is addicting!
I have been talking with the artist and he is estimating about 4hours of inking.... thats a long time to sit still!!!

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My left arm is sleeved from the shoulder to the wrist with a Celtic/Tribal type design and a dragon on the forearm that you cant see. I have well over 20 hours into it so far and a friend of my wifes is drawing up an Evil Dead type sleeve for my right leg. Will try to get a better pic later. I did a couple 6 hour sessions and a couple 4 hour sessions to get it were its at now.

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How did I not know about this thread before. I've got sleeves left and right arm, shoulder to wrist. Stomach, chest neck. Right thigh and both legs, lip, and some foot. Fun times.

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http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6545534_n.jpg

The wife and I...I have about 50...she has, none.

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Ken, any chance of a close up of your right arm? That piece on your upper arm looks really cool.

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I'll get some up later today, most def.

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Hah!

My wife was 35 before she got her first tattoo. She just mentioned the other day about getting another one.

She gave me some sob story about liking the way my arm looks when it's tan when I mentioned a sleeve for myself.

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I will have to see if I have some photos laying around, I have a Japanese Happi suit depicting the warrior-priest Benkei, whose boyhood nickname was Oniwakamaru fighting a giant carp (koi). Needless to say it took hundred of hours to complete.

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This is a tattoo I have been thinking about, finally took the time to start a sketch.
I need to redraw it better, this is just a rough draft. Any opinions?

It is my english bulldogs face.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/...531f31527e.jpg

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i have a dragon on my left shoulder blade and a frog and a butterfly. if you never had one and you are thinking of getting one, it is addicting..i thought i was just going to get the dragon..but later came the frog and the butterfly.. and pick ones that mean something important to you or something you won't get bored or hate later..

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The latest work on my back piece. The last thing will be to add the scales to the dragon. Shaping up nicely.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=6105

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Got this added around an old existing tattoo while we were in Florida last month:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...0_736930_n.jpg

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Bob, thats awesome, cant wait to see the finished result!

And Scott, that looks great as well! any plans to have the old one freshened or anything?

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I have actually found the guy who did the original piece from about 20 years ago, I'm gonna make an appointment and have him re-do it for nostalgia!

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thats very cool!

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This looks good Shane but I would be able to appreciate more if I'll see the colored presentation. I'll wait for your next pose.

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Too lazy to post them all individually, so here they are and backstorys.....enjoy

http://irratebass.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/my-tattoos/

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So, you're into hardcore I can see... COC and DRI are logos I have not seen in years! :banger

I was expecting to see a tattoo if "the bars", lol!

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Ah some hardcore talk, this I like

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I think you NEED to get that Mr.T stainglass image! Love it!


I am no where near getting this done, while I do draw alot I don't typically work with color. I would most likely get it black with a ton of shading to make it look old.

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Oh yes indeed, got that D.R.I. for my 40th. Still waiting on the Black Flag & DK for that matter, they are on the list, but something else always comes up.

:tu:banger

Thanks, that's an idea....but I would have to have Mr. T throwning the horns lol :banger

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Even better:banger
...In stain glass!

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You're giving me ideas for my custom avatar heh. -(P

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Look at my latest avatar post;)

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HOLY CRAP!!!! I love it!!!! :banger:banger

Thank you Sir!

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I have the blood for blood skull on my leg =]

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:banger

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Well this took an interesting twist.

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Donnybrook lyrics on my sides, can I be part of your HC club?

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By all means sir.:tu

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The Youth Brigade crest would be cool.

Pretty sure I saw DRI once in '86. Seen most HC bands of that era.

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This is awesome, haha but I would never!
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...00W4_MNOQEHzDs
http://www.cigarsonsixth.com/photos/...tuaje_2365.jpg

For some reason this image comes up when I search cigar tattoo:
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...YZ_XfftDi2EM2E



Seriously:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...7bE3aP22Wfs69w

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Odd pair:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...hImmD7sT9Q0zlB

Love this little frog:
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...sh_WIlqKZx-ChA

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Just got back from my latest session on the back piece. Nearing completion.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=6461

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Freakin' awesome, Bob. :tu

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Bob that is :banger how long has this been in the process?