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[ekguy]

Originally posted by l/l/rX
Mine from a few years ago, don't have a recent full back pic. Since this, there's been a lot changed, but still a lot more to go


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quick question. how in the hell does one take care of a back tattoo while it's healing??...how the hell do you reach back there to moisturize the damn thing??

[syscal]

Originally posted by ekguy


quick question. how in the hell does one take care of a back tattoo while it's healing??...how the hell do you reach back there to moisturize the damn thing??

Wife.

Single guy?

[Dumbass17]

Anyone know what artists around the Calgary that does a nice tree/lake/moon? Looking for realistic, not cartoony and no color

[ekguy]

Originally posted by syscal


Wife.

Single guy?

guess i better start sucking up to some of my friends...hahaha. i am a single man and am in no hurry to get one either.

So im guessing there is literally no alternative other than having someone help take care of it for a week or so eh?

[ekguy]

Originally posted by Dumbass17
Anyone know what artists around the Calgary that does a nice tree/lake/moon? Looking for realistic, not cartoony and no color

Your best bet would be to start at some of the better shops and look at portfolios. Sure we can all suggest someone, but really, you should be willing to do some legwork and check out portfolios and talk to different artists, and so on, if you are going to get something permanent.

I went with the fast and convenient route on a few of mine and i now regret them. The tattoos I took the time to do my research I am super happy with and am now working with one of those artists to complete my neck, shoulder, hand and eventually sleeve.

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by ekguy


Your best bet would be to start at some of the better shops and look at portfolios. Sure we can all suggest someone, but really, you should be willing to do some legwork and check out portfolios and talk to different artists, and so on, if you are going to get something permanent.

I went with the fast and convenient route on a few of mine and i now regret them. The tattoos I took the time to do my research I am super happy with and am now working with one of those artists to complete my neck, shoulder, hand and eventually sleeve.

I know what you're saying. Don't worry, I have a list of who I am going for what, I just haven't looked around for this particular tree/Lake idea yet and was looking for a short cut starting point.

[ekguy]

Enso, Deadly, Smiling Buddha, Honor Bound are all good spots to start. I'm sure there's a couple other great ones to add to the list.

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by ekguy
Enso, Deadly, Smiling Buddha, Honor Bound are all good spots to start. I'm sure there's a couple other great ones to add to the list.

I know the shops. I said artist. I have a full sleeve and have done research, I just never came across an artist (in the past) that had trees in their portfolio. Nevermind haha

[ekguy]

Hmmm...no idea. Not anywhere near the styles i've had done so far.

Good luck on your search.

[tirebob]

Originally posted by Dumbass17

I know the shops. I said artist. I have a full sleeve and have done research, I just never came across an artist (in the past) that had trees in their portfolio. Nevermind haha

Really you just want to find someone who seems to specialize in realistic nature type things such as animals, birds, fish etc. By proxy they should be well versed in anything realistic like that. I am really good friends with many top tier tattoo artists and I cannot say any of them would say they "specialize" in trees...

I do know a fellow that does absolutely sick nature work and has done lots of trees etc, but he is in Van... Worth the trip for sure!

http://robhopetattoos.com/RobHopeTat...s/__.html#grid

In town, a lot of the names already mentioned are excellent... James Tex, James Jacobs, Doug Fink, etc etc etc...

[shakalaka]

James Jacobs did my quote on the my back as well. If I do ever get something else, he's the guy I'd like to go to. He was with Bushido at the time and I believe he's on his own at Enso now?

[shakalaka]

Another artist I was recently told about that seems to have some amazing work. He's out of Edmonton.

https://instagram.com/tonysklepictattoo/

[l/l/rX]

Originally posted by ekguy


quick question. how in the hell does one take care of a back tattoo while it's healing??...how the hell do you reach back there to moisturize the damn thing??

wife, friend, gf, sibling. such a bitch though when you get your ass/ legs tattooed and it comes time to take a dump.

[ekguy]

Originally posted by l/l/rX


wife, friend, gf, sibling. such a bitch though when you get your ass/ legs tattooed and it comes time to take a dump.

ugh...oh well...guess by the time i get those i'll have a job in my field of study and I should technically have enough time off to take off for those areas hahaha.

[l/l/rX]

Originally posted by ekguy


ugh...oh well...guess by the time i get those i'll have a job in my field of study and I should technically have enough time off to take off for those areas hahaha.

It's the wiping part. You have the tattoo in your crack so obvs you don't want to wipe that away/ get it dirty with poo 'cause it's an open wound.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by Melinda
I got it! Feeling kind of like a badass now

Your idea got ripped off
http://www.herinterests.com/the-reas...breath-taking/

[s_havinga]

Going for my first tattoo next week, had never really thought of it before but what is the standard for tipping your artist?

[cycosis]

Done at Mission by Fraser. Quite happy with it

[TomcoPDR]

Anyone familiar (done) scarification?

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by s_havinga
Going for my first tattoo next week, had never really thought of it before but what is the standard for tipping your artist?

Good question. I don't actually know either. I think I tipped about $300 total for my full sleeve. 4 sessions. No idea if that was high or low but it felt right at the time haha (I say this to all the pretty* ladies)








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