Tattoos

what were you getting wiped?

3 on my upper right arm that I had done years ago, an octopus a radiolarian and a starfish. Even if they were really well done in the first place, which they weren't, they fade massively over 20 years and end up becoming pale shadows of what they were, metaphorically and literally.

I had the choice of getting a cover-up done by an artist that I really rated (and waited ages for due to an immense waiting list) but she recommended I get zapped a couple of times to lighten them a bit more for the cover-up.

Once I saw the effect of lazer and realised tattoos were no longer permanent (they were when I had them done - short of a skin graft) I decided to get them wiped completely as they had no sentimental meaning for me and whatever cover-up I got done would also fade considerably in another decade or two.

Javier Rodriguez

^ Velocio has warned not to be posting cocks.

repped

3 on my upper right arm that I had done years ago, an octopus a radiolarian and a starfish. Even if they were really well done in the first place, which they weren't, they fade massively over 20 years and end up becoming pale shadows of what they were, metaphorically and literally.

I had the choice of getting a cover-up done by an artist that I really rated (and waited ages for due to an immense waiting list) but she recommended I get zapped a couple of times to lighten them a bit more for the cover-up.

Once I saw the effect of lazer and realised tattoos were no longer permanent (they were when I had them done - short of a skin graft) I decided to get them wiped completely as they had no sentimental meaning for me and whatever cover-up I got done would also fade considerably in another decade or two.

Props for ditching the idea altogether. Incidentally, were they done in a Ernst Haeckel style?

On the subject of cover ups - 3 sessions now booked with Matt Black at Divine Canvas for some new work that covers-up some old stuff. My original idea and his original idea have been shelved and we found something that we both like. It started off a bit awkward but we got there in the end and I really enjoyed the experience of working out the ideas with him. Should be done 3 weeks before my wedding. Sweet.

3 on my upper right arm that I had done years ago, an octopus a radiolarian and a starfish. Even if they were really well done in the first place, which they weren't, they fade massively over 20 years and end up becoming pale shadows of what they were, metaphorically and literally.

I had the choice of getting a cover-up done by an artist that I really rated (and waited ages for due to an immense waiting list) but she recommended I get zapped a couple of times to lighten them a bit more for the cover-up.

Once I saw the effect of lazer and realised tattoos were no longer permanent (they were when I had them done - short of a skin graft) I decided to get them wiped completely as they had no sentimental meaning for me and whatever cover-up I got done would also fade considerably in another decade or two.

Makes sense, if the lazer removal has worked for you. It doesn't always. I heard it hurts!

Also worth noting that tattoos tend to hold better these days, so less likely to fade as badly as old work. I still like my first piece from 30 years ago, even though it's a smudge. I'm sentimental though...

Slightly weird question, is there anywhere in London that is likely to have walk-ups available and isn't shit? A friend of mine is in town from the US, and last time I was over there we got small matching tattoos (just black ink, about the size of a 50p piece) for $40, thinking of doing the same this week...

Javier Rodriguez

This is really nice.

Slightly weird question, is there anywhere in London that is likely to have walk-ups available and isn't shit? A friend of mine is in town from the US, and last time I was over there we got small matching tattoos (just black ink, about the size of a 50p piece) for $40, thinking of doing the same this week...

I've not been there but Kids Love Ink in Deptford gets a regular thumbs up on this thread for walk ins. Maybe they're less busy cos they're a bit off the beaten track?

Consultation booked with Matt Black at Divine Canvas. Excited even after the initial chat about the consultation. Cheers CP.

Good stuff, not a problem at all

Bone House, Ukraine

That's awesome. Love it.

great isn't it?

Helmet would maybe look better shaded the same way as the rest, but it's neat, I like it.

Andrea Furci did this to me yesterday. Ran out of time though hence the face only being outlined. His face is brindle so it would've taken too long :-( muchos happy nonetheless. Being finished at some point in may.

My thigh is now very swollen and tender. More so than when I had my arms done.

Thats class!

Great one, Jake. How long did it take?

Makes sense, if the lazer removal has worked for you. It doesn't always. I heard it hurts!

Also worth noting that tattoos tend to hold better these days, so less likely to fade as badly as old work. I still like my first piece from 30 years ago, even though it's a smudge. I'm sentimental though...

Mark - it hurts like fuck, much worse than getting the tattoo done in the first place, which is an easily manageable numbing buzzing sensation.

I never let the practitioner know how much it hurts, when he says 'OK nearly done now, how are you?' I just say 'Yep, fine thanks, no problems' I then go outside the building and weep like a small child that's been given a particularly vicious Chinese burn.

Looking ace Jake.

Thanks dudes.

Two and a half hours so far. He expects the rest of Dino's face will take an hour due to the complexity of the colour of his fur.

there were two of these: ^^, so I looked two posts up. the relatively hairy chest is my own.

I know you know that, but the joke was so bad that I couldn't take it as a joke.
:)

Compulsory, really. I can't help it sometimes. Makes for some deflated conversation unfortunately

^^ Repost or just becoming a very common tatt?

Best studios for mandalas? Looking to get a grey line jobby and wanted to have some discussions with artists first...