I use my rib-piece as motivation to never get fat 😀

I’ve no idea on how viable this area is for longevity…
But from what I’ve heard: distortion of a tattoo is only really bad when the stretching/shrinking of the skin is fairly rapid.
I’m sure touch-ups could re-work it if you do indeed gain some pudge.

The entire tattoo is a blowout.
Congrats on the premium scratcher find.

I cannot even begin to describe how big of a shit I don’t give about her or her possible tattoos.

I cannot even begin to describe how big of a shit I don’t give about her or her possible tattos.

Wow.
Congratulations on the opportunity.
I would love to do something like that.

And this guy does some very very nice work.

Well…he managed to make the candycanes uneven without distorting the widths of the outline.
That is magical.
Props.

The “Christmas Elf” visited me and my sister as youngns’ on Christmas Eve.
Some bastard snuck into my house and planted new pajamas on my bed while we were eating dinner…every year.
Never caught ‘im either!

So…
Your first post here was to preach about how to pick a tattoo?

Shut up.

I’ve heard rumors from fairly reputable people that neosporin actually pulls ink out of your skin…
Not the best healing method.

I’d switch to Curel original unscented lotion.
Or Eucarin unscented.
I personally prefer Curel.
While other people have their own healing regimens…Curel seems to be perfect for me.

I do know that neosporin isn’t a…[Read more]

I assume this happened to you.
The increased blood-flow to the area can cause excessive bruising.
Just be careful…your tattoo is tender skin!

You’re ink will be fine.
Just make sure that you don’t pick or scratch it during the healing period.

Hugely excited, actually.
😀

Awesome ink too.
Props.

You’re a girl?

Props man, props.

I love how much better this piece has become.

Look around in your area for tattoo artists who are impressive to you.
Have them design your tattoo.
An artist will always do a better job on his own work.
Don’t bring an artist another artist’s art. (Holy-fucking-alliteration-batman!)

Paranoia about your ink can be a good thing…at least you’ll take care of it!

Excessive sweat can be hard on your new tattoo.
If you’re skin (don’t touch the tattoo itself) has become oily or damp…possibly give your tattoo a quick rinse with a bottle of clean water.

But lotion is NOT bad for your tattoo.
Keep using it. If you put lotion on…[Read more]

I’ve thought about the girlfriend thing…
And frankly, as I’ve explained, I don’t care for Radeo beyond a physical attraction.
The future girls will just have to respect that. I’m not one to cry if a girl wants to tell me how hot she thinks so and so is: I’d expect mutual trust between us that said person is only a fantasy.

I’d be getting it…[Read more]

I’ve seen her quite a lot on the interwebz…
And frankly she isn’t even attractive.
:rolleyes:

Welcome!

I’m sure we’d all like to see your tattoos.
Post ’em up when you get a chance.

I think you should reconsider the design. Or at least let your artist put something original into it…
Flash art is not cool. Nor will it ever truly be YOUR tattoo…

But with something symmetrical like that…maybe the top of your back.

Gsounder has a legitimate idea.
Dooo it.