me too… not the right pic?

I think the haunted forest idea (perfect picture too!) would be brilliant! All done in faded greywash with maybe a bit of green or blue like the photo – but misty and washed out… then the bold outline in very solid black would really make it a killer tat.

Good luck!

If I understand you correctly, you are interested in his full sleeve – not the bold tribal shape on the upper arm?

You like the fact that it is faded and ‘ghost-like’… right?

I was thinking about this – and I reckon that you almost need the bolder tattoo in order to get that nice faded contrast.

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It’s a good start – but now take it to a place tat means something to you. The shield cries out King George Cross. Are you British? If not – perhaps choose a shield that has some history for you…

The tribal behind it looks fine to me… if you like it – I don’t see a need to change it.

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The benefit of a the ‘negative image idea’ is that you can ditch the swirling swastika! (if you wanted to of course) as it could be covered over with the solid colouring you would use.

Sorry to jump in –

I used to know an artist names Emily Autumn… she was from Nevada City, CA

Same one?

Personally I think a black (or dark) outline – almost as thick as the gold ring its self – would look good.

This is of course a personal opinion.

Good luck!

The lion head gargoyle looking piece at the end of the first video was amazing with the very solid and subtly different shades of grey. Really looked like cracked stone… no dark overpowering lines at all. Amazing.

I think a full colour peacock on the ribs would look quite sexy… are you thinking open tail or lowered behind the bird?

You want a tattoo that represents your life – but what else besides mountain bike riding and snowboarding? Perhaps some more info?

I like the mountain idea. Do you want colour? I’m thinking a moon rising above the mountain partially covered by clouds which will add some cool soft textures to balance the jagged mountain top.

Good luck.

Certainly post a photo… and perhaps ask ‘please’

To me – a phoenix is all about the long tail feathers… perhaps they could have some colour even in the rest of ti doesn’t?

What is the job you want to do… eg: are you currently studying a career? Each job is really different! Here in Australia, tattoos have become quite accepted in most workplaces… but I’m a designer… so my employment ‘word’ is a bit different to others.

Good luck!

Don’t worry. It looks fine. I agree a thicker outline could be a nice change – but only if you want to go back and touch it up. I thinks it works in it’s current form.

Good luck!

No worries… tattoos are forever! You want them to be right!

Good luck.

Wak

It takes quite a while for the skin to heal all the way and the ink particles to settle and stabilize under the newly formed skin layers. I can see from the photo that it looks pink still from being new.

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Love the Jimmi…

Not such an overused photo… I love it.

Hey! Welcome. Let’s see some of your ink.

How ’bout a picture?

I really often wonder the same thing!

I’ve spent thousands on my ink over almost ten years… but sometimes I see 18 year-olds (not to start an age rant – some of them are amazing!) with full sleeves and chest etc. and wonder how they can afford it.

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