hello an welcome to the forums. the above reference is rad. good luck and keep us posted.

Patrick

hello and welcome to the forums. im not hawiian but i dont think hawiians would care if you got the islands tattooed on you. i thought texans where the only ones who got there state tattooed on them. well good luck and keep us posted.

Patrick

i like the first 2, the others made me think too much.

Patrick

looks good, congrats and happy birthday

Patrick

im not really into text or last name tattoos. but if it means something to you than it really doesnt matter what anyone else thinks. but if you think about it, what is the difference between last name tattoos and family crest tattoos.

Patrick

hello and welcome to the forums. post some pics of your work when you get a chance.

Patrick

wow awesome ink. is it your first piece? definetly brave for going with the ribs. Who is your tattooist? It looks great but its going to be amazing when finished. whats next? keep us updated.

Patrick

hello and welcome to the forums

Patrick

hello and welcome to the forums. Love the peacock feather.

Patrick

hi and welcome to the forums. my guess would be peko chan. a japanese cartoon character thats on food packages. just a guess. that chick in your reference photo is super hot by the way. good luck

Patrick

looks awesome man. tigers are classic. who is your tattooist. congrats

Patrick

tina welcome to the forums. your back piece looks awesome. congrats

Patrick

love the the geisha. who is the tattooist.

Patrick

great cover up. cant even tell it was there. looks awesome. congrats

Patrick

looks awesome man. when is your next sitting. you waited six months between sittings? if so i bet it ate you up to wait that long. i cant wait to see the end product. who is your tattooist.

Patrick

everyone heals different, but 2 weeks is about average on the skin surface. below the skin takes a while. your in good shape.

Patrick

i use oil of lay bar soap. if its good for snoop dogg it good for me.

Patrick

congrats, it looks solid man. you got lady liberty and the eagle in one sitting? it kinda looks like they could have been done at seperate times. any plans for more ink?

Patrick

no sir i get my work in done in austin. i dont know too much about houston tattooers. i did buy a shirt from scorpion tattoo studio at a convention once. i watched one of the guys do a pretty big octopus on a guys leg and it looked awesome. i dont know if that helps any. what are you thinking about getting done.

Patrick

welcome to the forum and awesome ink. who is your tattooist.

Patrick