Hi
Interesting collection but I admit that I do actually have a deep interest in all forms of tattooing incl those done in prisons.
As for the ink itself I took a good look and you have some standard options available to you;
The larger rose is not too bad actually and can be easily reworked with some fresh lining and colour would make them pop.
Same to be said for the angel just needs a reline and more work on facial features and either more shading or colour.
The maddona (woman in hooded top) this could easily be covered up by a fresh tattoo with bold colours.
The others would need a couple of hits with a laser or a serious amount of dark colour which can be attained in the Japanese sleeve but would not be cheap.
It really comes down to money and if there is no rush then save up and get some decent work put on your skin.
As for the other stuff there is a good point to be made we do not have the details of what the crime was or who if anybody was injured. I also don’t buy into the everybody is innocent and/or a saint. Casting the first stone and all that.
Is doing time something to be proud of? From my own experience no but we learn from shit and the fact is they o/p is trying to move on with their life.
Also the cobweb tattoo is about doing the time and what you learned from that experience not necessarily the crime committed. Many ex C’s (incl my father) I have interviewed keep theirs as a reminder so not to do the same shit again and end up back there.
That said the focus is on tattoos not how the person got them.
Take care
Matthew
