First tattoo.

[Nordy]

I have very knotty calves (joy of short archilies) so I did all of the above, except talk to this tattooist cos she wasnt chatty AT ALL! The thing that pissed me off the most is that every time she hit a knot my calf would spasm and she would push harder!

Anyways, got a better plan for the forearms than i had for my other calf!

[Brett]

Yeah should have posted this a while ago....waiting for Amy to photograph the opposite arm.

Mate that is AWESOME.

[007XX]

If pain is an issue the following will make a big difference:

• No booze or drugs before hand.
• Drink plenty of water before hand and during.
• A good meal/breakfast before.
• Pain relief before.
• Positive attitude.
• Accept the pain-enjoy it
• Talking to the tattooist, listening to music, watchin' a vid. All take the mind away from what is happening.

Oh and perhaps most importantly HARDEN THE FUCK UP lol!

mate, the colouring looks absolutely awesome!

As far as pain management goes, never EVER fortget to focus on your breathing: slow, deep breaths...and even deeper breaths when the pain hits. It makes it surprisingly easy to deal with it.

[SixPackBack]

mate, the colouring looks absolutely awesome!

As far as pain management goes, never EVER fortget to focus on your breathing: slow, deep breaths...and even deeper breaths when the pain hits. It makes it surprisingly easy to deal with it.

Each arm was 7 hours total tattooing. The only time I struggled was after to much booze the night before and a lack of breakfast, the rest of the time I kinda liked the pain to be honest

[007XX]

... the rest of the time I kinda liked the pain to be honest

Yes, I know what you mean. My tats were not as extensive as yours (about 4 hours each), but it does become almost pleasurable once you have gotten over the initial ouch!

[Big Dave]

Oh and perhaps most importantly HARDEN THE FUCK UP lol![/FONT]

My work here is done.
What made the job easier is that I have no plans for any further tattoos.

[JATZ]

Did 2 sessions on my stomach before I tried emla cream for the 3rd session, smear it on about 2 hrs before session then cover with gladwrap to make air tight, remove just before starting.

Only thing is it makes it all too easy, there should be pain

[enigma51]

I kinda liked the pain to be honest

Yet you complain about your hip like an old man!

[SixPackBack]

Yet you complain about your hip like an old man!

My hips have done plenty of work over the years young fulla...just ask yer missus

[Gubb]

Round 3.

Had more colouring done, went over the Phoenix again with more red to make it stand out. Got the outline of the Carp done underneath my arm, stretches from my armpit to just above my elbow. The armpit was OK, the inside of my arm hurt like hell though. More nerve endings I guess.

The blue at the top needs going over again, getting some dark patterns above the top of the burst to make the bright colours stand out a bit more.

Obviously, the Carp has the shading and colouring to be done yet.

Two more sessions, and I should be complete!

Next session is September 12.

[rachprice]

Yeah should have posted this a while ago....waiting for Amy to photograph the opposite arm.

Hey where is that photo of your other arm?

Round 3.

Had more colouring done, went over the Phoenix again with more red to make it stand out. Got the outline of the Carp done underneath my arm, stretches from my armpit to just above my elbow. The armpit was OK, the inside of my arm hurt like hell though. More nerve endings I guess.

The blue at the top needs going over again, getting some dark patterns above the top of the burst to make the bright colours stand out a bit more.

Obviously, the Carp has the shading and colouring to be done yet.

Two more sessions, and I should be complete!

Next session is September 12.

Is it finished???
pics!!!

[Gubb]

Funny you should mention it, round 5 is tomorrow.

I forgot to take pics of the last lot, should have something up by tomorrow night.

[Jdogg]

Your tatts looking mean...you will be addicted now, can be more expensive than bikes...

Here is a couple of pics of mine

[Gubb]

Round 5 completed.

Round 4 included the clouds and detailing at the top of the Burst, and some black shading around the Carp.

Round 5 had detailing of the Carp (scales and fins), water, rocks and more shading.

Armpit was quite sore to be done, particularly with a solid colour. Very uncomfortable. Stoked with the result though!

13 hours down, 2 more to go!

[rachprice]

hmm yeah that black looks like it would have hurt!
No long to go eh?
looks amazing!