That is some nice ink, and the artist did a very nice job. Welcome to the forum.

Here is is. I went ahead and added the text around the rest llast night. I owe Matthew (sherav) a big thanks for his suggestion on the phrase to put around it. My wife and I love it.

Matthew. I again appreciate your words. Hygene is my utmost concern when doing a piece. I will not use half-ass equipment, nor will I use cheap products. I meant every word that I have commented to each individual that came on here asking for technical help, when I said to get an apprenticeship. My family financial situation will not allow me to…[Read more]

Wrist can look nice, but the big question, is how may this affect your current employment, or future employment?

Whens your next vacation bro? We could use this punk for a Urban Combat Scenario. Live Fire Exorcise, and consider all individuals armed and extremely hostile!! hehehehe

What you may consider, if you are into this type of art, the heart for your mom, you could put a halo and angel wings on it for the symbolism of her passing on, then leave your dads heart without. When his time comes you could always have the halo and wings added then. Just a thought.

Well, the simplest solution would be to put a banner wrapping around the cross, but I’m assuming you have already thought of that, so that is probably out. The names are quite large to do as I was suggesting. Let me ponder on this. Perhaps one of the more seasoned peeps here can offer something up while I am thinking.

The detail depends on the size. Pigments have come a long way in the years.

I don’t have the drawing anymore, but I designed a tribal a few years back for a friend that had here sons name in it. From a distance, all you could see was the cross, but when you were closer, you could see her sons name in it. Perhaps something like that with one name running horizontally across the arms, and the other name running vertically…[Read more]

Bro, that ain’t even right!! LMAO. It’s funny as hell though.

too true. I agree with you KH. The biggest problem with Flash, is you will mots likely see someone someday with the same ink. However I was posting this as for some ideas where she may go with something along those lines. If she did do something likethis, the tat on the thigh is a great idea as to how to personalize it some more. From her last…[Read more]

I did find you a dragon that I think would fit your needs pretty well. It is still a little cartoony, but a good artist may be able to do what you want with it. You would just need to replace the orb in the picture with the shield. I am working on that for you. Will try to get you a sketch soon. What’s taking so long, is that I am trying to get a…[Read more]

I did find you a dragon that I think would fit your needs pretty well. It is still a little cartoony, but a good artist may be able to do what you want with it. You would just need to replace the orb in the picture with the shield. I am working on that for you. Will try to get you a sketch soon. What’s taking so long, is that I am trying to get a…[Read more]

Have you consulted with your artist?!?! She should know exactly what the problem is. I t may be an allergic reaction to the ink, hamburgering, or infection. Questions to be raised. Was this done in a clean environment? Is a quality pigment used? Was this a professional setup, or a electric race car motor? Perhaps one of our professionals, can…[Read more]

Here is one that I sent here in PM. It is a bit of a Pin up.

The other piece I sent was the same one without the clothing. I just did a quick add in on Paint to put clothes on the pattern.

I have 2 nice pieces of flash for you. I will PM them to you as they are just a little risque, and not sure how the staff will appreciate that here.

Some of the others here may be able to tell you of a way to do it, but to properly wash it a couple times a day for the first few days, and then to keep some form of ointment on it, would be pretty interesting. Perhaps Matthew or one of the others might.

It would be nearly impossible for you to properly care for it. Got any good friends that would help you out? 😉

Do you want the flag to have a flat draped appearance on the shield, or as if flapping in the wind?

Well, I was kinda avoiding this question. I don’t quite practice what I preach. I am not in a shop. I think you commented in my intro. I am a Union Ironworker by trade been an artist all of my life, and have some pieces on display in my home town. I have studied long before touching a “machine” and know my boundaries. Please don’t be upset with me…[Read more]