I am Native American. Native American’s have spirit guides that connect us to the spirit world. Each one has 9 animals which make up our “totem”. There is a specific order that they go in and what not.

Anyway, one of my spirit guides is a wolf. The wolf happens to be the top of my totem and my #1 animal spirit.

I decided on a tribal of a wolf…[Read more]

The only problem I see here, is his nose…. EW! Honestly, what happens when you get a cold, or your sinuses are acting up & draining? Do I honestly even want to think about that?

Other than his guaged nostrils, I see nothing wrong with his piercings/tattoos.

Honestly, though, it is his body. Whatever he wants to do to it, more power to him. 🙂

You got it, strick! 😉 Go big, or go home!

Thanks! I’m very happy with it! It isn’t even finished yet, and I’ve been wearing backless shirts to keep it from itching lol I have gotten so many compliments & I still have another 2 hour sitting before it is finished! 😀

I can’t wait to show it off once it’s finished!

The look as far as realism goes is good, however, the color is not good. This could be the fact that it clashes with the background?

I’d rather see this same piece in a lavender with it fading to an almost white down towards the center.

Make the center of it not so much of an orangey-red, but more of a yellow-ish gold with a HINT of orange.

Thanks so much! I’m glad I finally lost it lmao

I have to agree with you, it came out much better than I expected, especially considering how tense I was and the fact that I jumped almost every time he put the needle to my skin. 😮 I think I did pretty good for a 4 hour sitting though, with only 1 real break of about 20 minutes.

I was in quite…[Read more]

Your best bet would be to start online researching local tattoo studios so that you can look at their portfolios and also read reviews about specific artists and studios.

Also, if you see people walking around with tattoos, stop them and ask where they got it done at and who the artist was and then go and do research into that particular artist.

1. I seriously need to get to bed cause 9 am is going to come much too quickly!

2. God, I am so freaking nervous about next wednesday! (getting my first tat)

3. I really, really hope it doesn’t hurt cause I’m a freaking wimp! 😀

Yeah, I agree that the wings could be softened up a bit.

Here is a cloud picture that I came across a long time ago and I think that would fit into your tattoo.

Just a thought! 🙂 Something along the lines of this type of cloud(s) 🙂

I think the first one looks best, because the leopard print one just has too much going on and looks too busy.

But in the end it is going to be permanently on your body, not ours, so pick the one you like the best! 😀

It looks good! I think that clouds would look really good around it.

Can’t wait to see a healed picture of it.

I am sorry for your loss, I honestly cannot imagine what that has been like. 🙁

If you want it done in a half-sleeve, get it done in a half-sleeve lol

Remember, in the end it is whatever you want & not what everyone else thinks because it will be on your body permanently and not ours. lol

Now, as far as if it would look good as a half-sleeve, I don’t see why it wouldn’t. I’ve seen them on legs, arms, chests, & backs.

Here are a couple more artists I came across that had good reviews

http://www.cassiestover.com/index2.php#/home/

http://www.myspace.com/j00allen/photos/albums/ta2s/653873#mssrc=SitesPhotos_SP_AlbumCover_ViewAlbum

http://www.myspace.com/chadpellandtattoos/photos

Here is some work by the other artists at the same studio..

Maybe worth looking into?

http://www.myspace.com/thinkinkgallery/photos/albums/joshua-crain-tattoos/950884

http://www.myspace.com/thinkinkgallery/photos/albums/david-bruehl-tattoos/1081685

I guess style would be considered tribal.

Here is the exact tattoo I am getting.

The only difference between the picture shown & my planned tattoo is that the roses will be pink.

It is going to be about 75% larger than shown picture & is going to be on my middle to lower back from my bra strap to just below the waistline of my pants.

Hi! Welcome to the forums! Glad you decided to join!

I, too, am a 20 year old college student. I only recently decided on my tattoo, and I’ve wanted one since I was 15 or 16 years old. So, give it time and figure out exactly what style or type of tat you want and then go from there.

Hi Dave! I’m J! Welcome to the forums!

So how much ink do you have? Pictures?

I personally have yet to get my first tat done, but it is very close to happening lol (ie: the next month) 😀

Not the best picture, but it gets the job done I guess lol

Thanks! lol

We tried it smaller and I wasn’t a big fan of it… 🙁

We tried it on both shoulder blades and it just doesn’t fit me right, like it looks odd and out of place. :confused:

The only place that is seemed to look good was the small of my back. It’s weird…Or maybe I’m just weird! 😮 bwahahaha

I still have a while though before I…[Read more]

AH! Okay! That makes a lot of sense. lol I have yet to get my first tattoo, and am slowly learning the language of the tattoo world.

Thanks guys!

Generally, when I am staring at someone’s artwork it is because I am fascinated by it. It is either neat, intriguing or just beautiful in a way that catches my eye.

Besides, it is artwork and deserves to be stared at, admired and contemplated.

Now on the other hand, there are times I find myself staring at tattoos because the guy is just…[Read more]