peterpoose;115034 wrote:
I’ve got to get myself on this blogging mlarky, there is good money to be made when registered with Google Ad Sense!

I have been running this blog for over a year and do not have a single ad on it. My goal is to fight against the stereotypes about people with tattoos that I see all over the web, not to make money.

You guys are proving my point. There are tons of people with tattoos who don’t drink at all. But you aren’t likely to find them out at a bar on a Saturday night. This is just one of the many flaws of this study. It makes me angry that so many people are taking it seriously and reinforcing another stereotype.

I completed your survey, but since I am the only one in my family with a tattoo, there wasn’t much to answer. I’m kind of curious why the questions about age and regret were directed only at family members and not the person taking the survey.

People are already concerned about normal tattoos and MRI machines. How is this ever going to work?

Here’s a newer shot a few months after it was fully healed.

Thanks guys. I thought this thread was long dead and forgotten.

I’m still loving my tat as much as the day I got it and plan on adding to it soon. I spoke with my artist recently and we may add an underwater koi to the inside of my arm.

guitarguy1;81335 wrote:
It just seems like everyone has the koi. I want to do something different. I dont want people to see my stuff and be thinking that im just another jackass with money to burn and no free thought, just following the crowd.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are lots of people out there that will think that by…[Read more]

manic monday;80069 wrote:
since i was a kid i really wanted to have tattoos on my body,i think guys with tatts are cool but sad to say my mom would kill me if she finds out i had it on me,where should i place my tattoo to hide it:confused:

Just analyzing how you phrased your question makes me think you aren’t ready for a tattoo. If your…[Read more]

Check out Darren Rosa at Rising Dragon.
http://www.risingdragon.com/artist.php?artist=darren

Looking really good man. I think I would go crazy if I had to wait so long between sessions.

roie;75649 wrote:
I think we can summarize: small places accept tattoos whereas large corporations generally discourage visible tattoos?

I don’t really think it can be summarized in that way.

I work for a very large corporation (400,000+ employees) and they don’t seem to have any issue with tattoos. My office has a few hundred people and…[Read more]

Take a look at my gallery. I have a dragon that goes over my shoulder and onto my back. The style could easily be adapted to flow down your arm instead of onto your back.

Placement is a very personal thing. I wouldn’t change a thing about the position of my tattoo, but it depends on the look you are going for.

That is a beautiful piece! The detail and realism are amazing.

I’m finally finished for now, but I will definitely be adding to this piece in the future.

There was some time left at the end of the session and I had him add some detail on the Koi, under the water.

I know it’s too late now, but I have to ask this question. Was there a stencil made, or was this piece sketched with a marker on your skin before the actual tattoo process started? If so, a lot of these issues could have been avoided by voicing your concern much earlier in the process. Even the simplest of tattoos should be drawn first. You…[Read more]

inkbyj;74572 wrote:
Is it location, price, attitude, quality of tattooing, etc? Would you rather get a good tattoo from an @$$hole or, get a bad tattoo from someone that treats you well?

A tattoo is a big commitment and once it’s on your body, there is no turning back. So, quality of work is top priority, and attitude would probably be 2nd…[Read more]

I’m in the process of getting my first tattoo, which is of a Koi swimming up my arm and a Dragon perched on my shoulder and onto my back.

I recently went through some difficult times in my life, but have come out of it a better and stronger person. The tattoo is symbolic of the transformation that I went through and will serve as a reminder of…[Read more]

I’m in the process of getting my first tattoo, which is of a Koi swimming up my arm and a Dragon perched on my shoulder and onto my back.

I recently went through some difficult times in my life, but have come out of it a better and stronger person. The tattoo is symbolic of the transformation that I went through and will serve as a reminder of…[Read more]

Wow man. That is a really sick tattoo.

Thanks guys! The color session on the dragon was about 4 1/2 hours.

I’m starting to peel, but wanted to get a better picture of the face. I can’t believe I have to wait over a month to get it completely finished.