really?

i was the exact opposite

the calf especially near the back of your knees is super sensitive. just personally experience it could of been many other factors like lack of sleep the night before or whatever

it was not bad , i'm going in tomorrow to start on my calf , so ill post pics and let you guys know how it is compaired to my shins !!

i'm just happy to be done with my upper body (i will get something around my upper back neck area), it's kinda nice to be able to move your arms and kinda not have to sit still , lol.. t like to talk with my hands !!

stay tuned for tomorrow night !!:ilied:

Anyone have a rough estimate on how long it would take to see James Acrow?
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All depends on how badly he wants to do your work. It could be somewhere between a day to never. It doesn't work like "you put yourself in line and wait your turn"

lol gluck,
theres a lot of people down south more talented than acrow

Hmmmm well guess ill message this guy and go from there...^^^^^^ Who are the artist you would recommend?
I'm looking for a portrait/realism type of artist. If you or anyone else has some names that'd be great been trying to look around for a whole now
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Steve Soto
Jun Cha
Jose Lopez
Carlos Torres
Robert Pho
Klown

Sooo Soooo Soo many great portrait artist down south. Check out the names and email the one you like. These guys are in CA but they generally return fast on tattoo inquiries are you are either put a list or at least your deposit will be accepted. Jeff gogue just move to oregon so thats a good choice as well

Nobody really local that you'd recommend?
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2 hours today , sleepy owl and coffee

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the tip of the wing musta hurt like a mofo

yes it did , i can't imagine right in the ditch !!.. ouch.

local for portraits i would recommend

Arden Ross Kid.Marow
Jesse Young Jesse Young - Tattoos for the Working Class

Havn't got anything done by Arden but have seem his work on frds. Looks decent. I got some black and gray work done by Jesse and he's solid.

The artist I posted from down south has a more chicano influence, havn't found any local that does work with the same feel and style though =\

Yeah I saw his work heard good things only thing is I got my first tattoo by a artist at that shop now I'm not familiar with the whole tattoo industry but if I went and saw him would that be a dick move to my original artist? He did my hannya piece but what I want is completely different but he could probably do it but I'd rather have Arden if u was to go back. Messaged James Acrow so ill see how that goes
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Why not skinnypup got work done by gotch and Gakkin
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I don't think you owe it to an artist to go to him if you think your piece is better suited to another artist. I've been to 3 artists, and 2 of them I would call to hang out on a regular basis, and imagine it may happen with the 3rd. They are all stoked about the tattoos from the other artists I have and its all different work. I'd go back to anyone of them depending on the piece.

I got work from 5 artists and yea they are usually stroke to check out work i have from other artists.

Now getting another artist to finish a tattoo done by other artist or to rework other artist's work is another story. Some artist wont touch it some do

Oh alright good to know thanks
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Wanted to share this but didn't know where to put it

http://i.imgur.com/sHvVm.jpg

LOL thats awesome

bad ass, i have that on my f/b page

I finally settled on a tattoo. Decided to put this on my wrist.

The tattoo is an infinity symbol with a positive sign in the middle. The tattoo basically represents a positive outlook on life, which I'm all about.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3...66huo1_400.jpg

What's everyone's thoughts on getting a visible tattoo on your arm? Even though tattoo's are gaining popularity, do you guys think it will affect getting a job?

^ i really like that symbol and what it represents

i dont think it would affect getting a job. theres nothing a nice dress shirt and suit cant cover up ;)

Not really an issue if ur a guy as suit is perfect for any situation that needs it cover up. Girls on the other hand...
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about 3 hours finished up the sleepy owl and coffee

sorry again for the shit pics had to take them myself !!

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