@Sam-I-Am 127935 wrote:

That turned out okay. I can’t help thinking of Janis Joplin though.

(I really like the flowers and the color. congratulations)

Lol Thanks! I posted a pic of it on my Facebook page and found it cool Facebook recognized it as a face and asked for me to tag it.

Here is a pic of the work on got done on the chest this past Friday. All thats left to do is finish the arm.

Here is a pic of the work on got done on the chest this past Friday. All thats left to do is finish the arm.

@Sam-I-Am 127205 wrote:

Talk with your tattoo artist. That’s what they do. Utilize their creativity to have a tattoo designed specifically for you.

Pardon the very bad paint edit but I kind of wish I would of done something alone these lines, have border along the outside then have patterns in between it and the thick black sun border.…[Read more]

@Sam-I-Am 127190 wrote:

Keep us posted with many pictures!

I will for sure, I have some ideas for some filler work but does anyone have any suggestions for the space between the sun and blue flower? There isn’t much room there and I can’t think of any ideas that would work really

I actually love the sun, I had my artist use a picture of my daughter and turn it into a surreal polynesian themed sun. As for the spiral that part doesn’t bother me. I don’t want the whole thing to be a big cluster of design and like the open-ness of it throughout my arm. Plus once the underarm is done I think it will look much better. My only…[Read more]

I see what you mean, those are more traditional though and I wanted mine to not be so traditional in the sense. Which is why I added colored flowers and sun. But other than where I highlighted I dont really see where else there is any open space to add anything. So please by all means point something out of you see something I am missing.

@buttwheat 127132 wrote:

To me it looks as if still needs a lot of work yet. I like Polynesian tattoos yours looks to open to me and needs a bunch more filler patterns. I like the idea it looks pretty cool though.

I get what your saying, mind suggesting where you think it needs filler patterns?

If you look at the pic I used black lines to show…[Read more]

@Swansoda 123792 wrote:

I think I am thinking it through, that’s why I am asking questions first before taking action.

Seriously, call the shop I told you about in Kokomo in your other thread and set up a consultation. Meet up with an artist tell them what you want then let them work their magic on a design. I promise you it will be good. Those…[Read more]

@Swansoda 123786 wrote:

Yeah, that’s what everyone says and I read all over that it really doesn’t hurt that bad anymore with all the modern day improvements.

Think your over thinking it. I have a low tolerance for pain and so far when it actually has hurt in some spots my reaction has been, me thinking “Damn that kinda hurts” Its nots going to…[Read more]

@Swansoda 123760 wrote:

Sure but it’s a starter, I don’t wait to go to big on a first one. Don’t know what my pain tolerance will be…..
But I like this one too, has shading to it, maybe for a 2nd one.

I was in the same boat as you but went in going for a half sleeve that wraps onto my chest..in other words just go for it!!! lol

@buttwheat 123738 wrote:

The drive would be well worth it Timmy B Boor is awesome

He is becoming harder to get booked with too, my next session will not be til May. 🙁

I am from Indiana too, not too far from you actually. I checked out the art on the website from that shop. In my opinion you really need to look into a new shop out of Kokomo called The Bohemian Tattoo Club, they do amazing work and I think would be worth the drive for you. Check out their Facebook page if you can https://www.facebook.com/TheBohemi…[Read more]

@buttwheat 123714 wrote:

That ain’t bad at all

Thank you, Timothy Boor is doing my work. He use to work out of Last Rites in NYC but moved back to my area and just opened up a shop. His portrait work is amazing, on my chest I am going to have a sun with my daughters face in it which will tie into the sleeve. Can’t wait to see him work his magic on that.

Not finished, underarm needs done and I plan on having it wrap around my shoulder onto my left part of my chest.

Update: Went back last night to get the coloring done. Turns out it looked orange because it was! He just used it for the outline so it would be easier to work with. The yellow looks great.

@Sam-I-Am 122975 wrote:

Keep us posted. I’m guessing it will clear up within a week or so.

Finally cleared up I think, used hydrocortisone cream on it around once or twice a day. Learned my lesson when it comes to using the tape though.

@Sam-I-Am 122966 wrote:

I was instructed to keep my tattoo wrapped for 72 hours, but wash the tattoo every four hours or so and re-wrap it wigh new plastic wrap.

I’ve never heard of a reaction from medical tape. An irritation perhaps, but not a reaction.

The skin just feels real tough like leather, its barely visible little bumps. I did however…[Read more]

@Sam-I-Am 122936 wrote:

I have a yellow / blue lizard that was orange for a quite a spell.
Butt’s correct it does take months.

Must vary from person to person, a buddy told me his yellow showed up right away.

So have you guys heard of this happening before? I just find it odd, first tattoo so new to the whole healing process.