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WebLady

11-11-2006, 06:12 PM

I went and talked to the tattoo guy (not my regular guy, but he will be collaborating with this guy on the design) and he is working on the design.

When he is done he is going to email me the sketch. The quick sketch they did while I was there was great, I can't wait to see the real thing!

If all is well I will get it next Saturday! I am so excited, I can't wait.

I decided to go with just the upper arm panel and not the full half sleeve. One side will be a bird (chickadee, for my late MIL) in a cherry blossom tree and the other will be a religious theme design. The later is sort of hard to explain ... it will have a cross with angle wings, a sacred heart and some clouds and stuff.

I hope to get both (maybe not the same day) but I am not sure what it is all gonna cost yet, so we'll see.

WhiskeyGirl

11-11-2006, 06:14 PM

You lucky Girl! I can't wait to get my next tattoo. Unfortunately we have to find a good shop again since we moved!

nic1124

11-12-2006, 12:32 AM

Sweet. I'm a tattoo fan also. Can you post pics of the sketch he emails you? That is if you dont mind showin everyone. It sounds really cool.

ladymelissa

11-12-2006, 03:12 AM

Good luck, you'll have to post pics of the finished product.

lea m

11-12-2006, 05:27 AM

Sounds good!!! im trying to figure out what i should have next?? i want something to sybolise my 3 kids and to have it on the top of my back? if you have any suggestions id be very greatful!!! you sound pretty good at designing tattoos!!!

WebLady

11-12-2006, 04:03 PM

I will try to post the sketch pics when I get them :bbmrgreen:

Sounds good!!! im trying to figure out what i should have next?? i want something to sybolise my 3 kids and to have it on the top of my back? if you have any suggestions id be very greatful!!! you sound pretty good at designing tattoos!!!

Maybe you could use your kids birth flowers as part of the design ... you know how each month has it's own flower? That might be cool, if you like the flower that is ;)

Or you could have something that represents each of their personality?

I am going to have two daisies (for DH and I's wedding month - April) tied together with blue ribbon (for loyalty in marriage) to sort of symbolize our marriage. I haven't decided where to put this, but I will do it probably for a\our anniversary next year.

lea m

11-12-2006, 04:07 PM

Orrr that sounds nice!! yeah i like the sound of the flowers!! im not really a 'flowery' person but for my kids it sounds pretty cool!! i'll have to look up which flowers represent the months!!

kevinsbride2B

11-14-2006, 09:23 AM

I'm DYING to get a new tattoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was gonna get one in the fall but then I got engaged andI just don't have that spare cash to go out and get one. I have a pink shasta daisy on the top of my foot on my left side and I have an artist sketch of tinkerbell on my right ankle.
I come from an Icelandic backround and I want the "Vegvisir" which is the viking compass. the vikings would take coal and make this pattern on their heads before they went on a voyage. It was meant to bring them home safely and to never loose their way. I think the idea of never loosing your way is wonderful, plus my family tree traces back to the vikings. Just a full circle tattoo. I want it on my lower back.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k277/blondisma/Brass_Vegvisir__Viking_Compass_by_V.jpg

WebLady

11-17-2006, 09:33 PM

Ugh, I guess I'm not getting a tattoo tomorrow *pouting*

I finally heard from the guy today, he emailed me the drawing he had been working on and it is awful. I guess the artwork itself isn't bad, but the design is not at all what I had envisioned :(

I talked to him about the changes I wanted and he said he was gonna work on it. I don't want to rush it, so I told him to take the weekend and get back to me.

He said he might be able to get to it tonight and early tomorrow, so if he can get it right by then maybe we can do it Saturday night or Monday.

I don't mind waiting, I just don't like being told I can expect something at a certain time then have it fall though with no explanation or apology.

But anyway, I am going to try not to think about it anymore and just wait to hear from him. If it isn't at least 90% right this time I am going to ask for at least half of my $100 deposit back and go somewhere else.

Jenn060306

11-18-2006, 10:48 AM

WhiskeyGirl

11-18-2006, 10:55 AM

Aww that sucks that the design wasn't right. What a pain! But it has to be perfect cause it's there forever! Hopefully he's come up with something good and you can get it done on Monday!
Can't wait to see it!

That's what I was thinking. I'd rather have him be honest and say it's not the best and have him take it and re-do it then to have put something that didn't look quite right on my body! I'm sure he'll come through in the end Brandi!! Good luck!

lea m

11-18-2006, 03:04 PM

WebLady

11-18-2006, 03:10 PM

This girl i used to be friends with wanted a cartoon type spider on her chest, when the tattoo guy put on the transfer it was a big, hairy looking tarantula and she didnt have the balls to just say no thats not what i wanted and she walked out hating it!!! How numb is that????
OMG, I would never actually get a tattoo I didn't love ... what was she thinking!

I am just afraid my design won't be right and I'll loose money and have to go somewhere else. Oh how I wish my regular guy could have at least done the design. Well, here's hopping all turns out well ... and soon because I am impatient ;)

lea m

11-18-2006, 03:14 PM

OMG, I would never actually get a tattoo I didn't love ... what was she thinking!

i think that was the problem!! She was to thick to think!!! As i said, we USED to be friends......TART!!! lol soz i just hate her!!

WebLady

11-18-2006, 08:13 PM

I got the 2nd draft drawing from the guy a little while ago and it is MUCH better! I feel better and am excited again.

We still have a few changes to make but I am confident it will be wonderful. Here is the rough sketch to give you guys an idea of what it will look like ...

http://tinyurl.com/y9sd9c

It looks like it may still be Monday or Tuesday before I actually get it, but at least we are getting the design looking more like what I had in my head :)

VenusElaine

11-18-2006, 09:00 PM

Brandi,

So glad you are getting there! I have no tattoos, though I have wanted one for over half my life. Money has always been an issue. When I was with the ex, money was non-existant, and I refused to let the "DIYers" touch me.
Rob has many tattoos, some pro and some not. (Why do men allow this?)

Anyway, I have always known I wanted a unicorn. I am a Capricorn and the unicorn is much more my style than a goat, though stubborn is not a problem for me. Can't you tell from the avatar? But I wanted a strong one. No sissy, fairytale, pastel one for me. Now that Rob (a Leo) and I have been together for so long, it will be a lion and a unicorn. I have been gathering images from every possible source for some time. My dilemma is where to put it. It must be covered in professional life, but I would prefer visible in my personal life. Because of my large bust, skimpy clothing is out. I don't even wear tank tops on a regular basis, they don't cover my bra straps, and at 48, I was raised in an era where your "underwear" was under some other clothing. I was thinking of a small ankle/calf ( I mostly wear jeans to work) and if I don't, most people don't look down.
I am mostly indifferent to pain, ( I hate taking any meds) but is this area particularly painful or generally not so?

VenusElaine

WebLady

11-18-2006, 09:13 PM

Brandi,

So glad you are getting there!
Thanks!

... When I was with the ex, money was non-existant, and I refused to let the "DIYers" touch me. Rob has many tattoos, some pro and some not. (Why do men allow this?)
I know right?! LOL, my brother has some non pro tattoos. He even dabbled in it for a bit and wanted to practice on me :bbeek: No Way!

... Anyway, I have always known I wanted a unicorn ... Now that Rob (a Leo) and I have been together for so long, it will be a lion and a unicorn. I have been gathering images from every possible source for some time.
I think that would be cool :bbmrgreen:

... My dilemma is where to put it. It must be covered in professional life, but I would prefer visible in my personal life. Because of my large bust, skimpy clothing is out. I don't even wear tank tops on a regular basis, they don't cover my bra straps, and at 48, I was raised in an era where your "underwear" was under some other clothing. I was thinking of a small ankle/calf ( I mostly wear jeans to work) and if I don't, most people don't look down.

I am mostly indifferent to pain, ( I hate taking any meds) but is this area particularly painful or generally not so?

VenusElaine

For location I would suggest either high on the calf or on your shoulder. I have been tattooed in both places and while all tattoos are uncomfortable, those places aren't too bad ... at least they weren't for me.

The worst one for me was the large one on my back (http://www.ramblingsofme.com/photogallery/mytats/my%20tatt.jpg) (it took 6 hours) Then one on my lower back (http://www.ramblingsofme.com/photogallery/mytats/my%20mods%20005.jpg) sucked a bit too. Now the cross (http://www.ramblingsofme.com/photogallery/mytats/new_tat.jpg) on my leg/calf (my second largest so far) certainly wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't as bad as the big one on my back ;)

Most of the others (I have 7 so far) weren't much pain to speak of, but I think the pain is sort of a mind over matter thing.

Aside from the artwork and the placement and all, be sure to check out the shop and the artist too! Like you said, you don't want some DIY'er to tattoo you ;)

Good luck!

WhiskeyGirl

11-18-2006, 09:17 PM

I found with the tattoo that I have that it hurt more when he was working directly on my shoulder blade! That hurt like hell. I wouldn't recommend breast tattoos to anyone!! They sag and honestly aren't that attractive (IMO, sorry to anyone who has one!) and I've heard they are hella painful! I agree with Brandi, choose a meaty part of your body and get your tattoo there.

VenusElaine

11-18-2006, 10:15 PM

Well at my age, the breast is definitely out, as I am a 38-G (European) which I now understand is an "I" American. I have been ordering bras from Fantasie in England for many years because the good old USA doesn't cut it when it comes to my size (Victoria's Secret is that she is only for anorexics). Eventually I will look like Cher on her old show when she did the aging Vegas showgirl with them hanging to her knees. Mine only reach my waist without aid at this point.
My shoulder will not really show in private life, so I am leaning toward the ankle/calf. I would like to have it done before Rob and I get married, hopefully next year, and will let you all know how it turns out. I already know where. We have a local shop called "Thinkin' Ink" and I will see "Patty, Mistress of Pain". She has been profiled in many magazines stateside.
Thanks for the input.

VenusElaine

lea m

11-19-2006, 01:46 PM

but I think the pain is sort of a mind over matter thing.

Its an addictive pain i think, once you have one you always want another!!! lol but they can be bloody expensive!!
Oh and Brandi i think that design is excellent!!

WhiskeyGirl

11-20-2006, 01:10 AM

I agree that the design is wicked! I hope you can get your ink soon Brandi!! :D

WebLady

11-20-2006, 12:06 PM

Last I heard from the guy he was suppose to send me the final sketch yesterday. I didn't hear from yesterday so I hope to hear from him today. I want to call but I feel like I am bugging him.

WhiskeyGirl

11-20-2006, 12:09 PM

Last I heard from the guy he was suppose to send me the final sketch yesterday. I didn't hear from yesterday so I hope to hear from him today. I want to call but I feel like I am bugging him.

I'd go ahead and call. He said he'd have it to you and he doesn't. You should probably check up on him and see!! :D

nic1124

11-20-2006, 10:39 PM

That sketch is really cool. It's gonna look great. I like your others as well.

WebLady

11-21-2006, 11:37 AM

I'd go ahead and call. He said he'd have it to you and he doesn't. You should probably check up on him and see!! :D
I called and he wasn't working yesterday. I sent him an email so I guess I will give him till tomorrow to respond to that.

Ugh, I am so impatient :huh: :bbredface: ;)

WhiskeyGirl

11-21-2006, 01:53 PM

I called and he wasn't working yesterday. I sent him an email so I guess I will give him till tomorrow to respond to that.

Ugh, I am so impatient :huh: :bbredface: ;)

I don't blame you! I know I couldn't be particularly patient waiting on a tattoo design either!! Lol

WebLady

11-21-2006, 02:33 PM

I talked to the guy today, he is almost done working on the rest of the design and changes we discussed. But with the holidays and all (busy for both of us) it looks like it will be next week (probably Wed) before I actually get it done.

ladymelissa

11-21-2006, 02:35 PM

I can't wait to see how it turns out!

WebLady

11-29-2006, 03:52 PM

The tattoo guy sent me the final sketch today and I LOVE it! What do you guys think?

http://tinyurl.com/y9epxn
*it will be full color of course*

He wants to add a couple more roses at the bottom, on either side of the
cross. He says it seems a little top heavy and wants to balance it out.
I don't really think it needs anything else, but I guess I will let him play with it and see what he comes up with.

I told him I was hoping it would be no more than $600 and he said he could
do that (whew, I was afraid it would end up being more). He said he would probably be ready to do it tomorrow night or Friday afternoon.

I am so excited!

mariaandmanish

11-29-2006, 04:47 PM

It's beautiful, Brandi!!! I love it! Now I just can't wait to see pics of it done!!!

WhiskeyGirl

11-29-2006, 05:34 PM

Very nice Brandi!! :D I can't wait to see the finished product!! :D

SaralovesMike

11-29-2006, 06:07 PM

Wow Brandi, that's really awesome. I can't wait to see how the real thing comes out!

I'm also living vicariously thru you since I am too chicken to get one myself! ha ha.

nic1124

11-29-2006, 07:52 PM

I love it!! It's awesome.

lea m

11-30-2006, 06:06 PM

I love it!!!! I think its right how it is though!! i like it like that!

WebLady

11-30-2006, 06:20 PM

I love it!!!! I think its right how it is though!! i like it like that!Thanks! I like it like that too ... talked to the guy today and we agreed to leave it the way it is.

If everything goes as planned I will get my new ink tomorrow night :whoohoo:

lea m

11-30-2006, 06:27 PM

OOhhh im excited for you!! You've waited long enough!!!

WebLady

12-01-2006, 05:13 PM

Ok, I am finally going to get my tattoo tonight :whoohoo: :ura1: (unless something changes in the next hour or so) I will post pictures tomorrow as it will be late when I get home (although I might just stay up anyway ;))

mariaandmanish

12-01-2006, 07:28 PM

Yay, Brandi!!! I can't wait to see pics of it! Good luck! I don't know if I could ever do it, but I can't wait to see how it comes out!

MOB Karen

12-02-2006, 10:58 AM

How did the tattoo turn out, Brandi?

WhiskeyGirl

12-02-2006, 12:23 PM

Yes!! Piccies to share?? lol.

WebLady

12-02-2006, 07:08 PM

http://www.hotrodpowertools.com/tattoo1.jpg

I took this shot in the mirror this morning.

http://www.hotrodpowertools.com/tattoo4.jpg

DH took this one this morning ... you can see the detail a little better here.

Before anyone asks, yes it hurt ;)

MOB Karen

12-02-2006, 07:22 PM

Wow!!! They did a great job!!! It's beautiful!!! It'll be too cold to show it off, but this summer you'll be ready!!! Thanks for posting it!!!

WhiskeyGirl

12-02-2006, 10:00 PM

Awesome Brandi.

ladymelissa

12-03-2006, 03:16 AM

Wow! The artist did an incredible job! The detail is unbelievable!

SaralovesMike

12-03-2006, 11:03 AM

Brandi it looks great!!!!!
The artist did an awesome job.

WebLady

12-03-2006, 12:17 PM

Thanks everyone! I love it, it was worth the wait and the pain ;)

It is not as sore today, but it still has a ways to go to fully heal.

nic1124

12-03-2006, 06:39 PM

Wow that is beautiful. It must've taken a while! Love the colors, they are so bright. Congrats!

BriansBride07

12-04-2006, 12:41 PM

wHAT AN AMAZING JOB HE DID IT LOOKS WONDERFUL. i THINK IT EVEN LOOKS BETTER THAN THE SKETCH. cONGRATS AGAIN,

NicksBride

12-04-2006, 12:42 PM

wow that looks amazing!!!! What great color!

brewsells

12-04-2006, 01:53 PM

He really did do a great job!! I love the colors.

lea m

12-05-2006, 12:16 PM

Oh for goodness sake!!!!!!!! the pics wont load for me!!!!!! ive been dying to see it !!!!!! :hothead:

Alena.Marie

12-05-2006, 01:21 PM

The pics won't load for me either! :(

I love tattoos (I have two so far) and the sketch of yours looks sooo great and original.

WebLady

12-05-2006, 02:02 PM

The website I have the pics on was down yesterday (should be fine today) I see the pics fine now. Here it is again ...

http://www.hotrodpowertools.com/tattoo1.jpg

lea m

12-05-2006, 05:14 PM

WebLady

12-05-2006, 06:00 PM

Oh wow that looks fantatic!!! Can i ask, might sound mad but do you use pile cream to reduce the swelling and redness??!?! Thats what my local tatooist suggested but me being silly wouldnt go and ask for some at the chemists!!! lol
I don't know what pile cream is :huh: Every tattooist will recommend something different for the after care. I use A & D ointment for the first few days (you can take Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory/pain med for the swelling and pain)and then a pure fragrance free lotion after that. You just want to keep it clean and moist so it heals properly.

lea m

12-05-2006, 06:04 PM

hemorroid cream! lol I just wanted to know if anyone else was told this as i thought it was quite an odd thing to put on but its supposed to really help!

WebLady

12-05-2006, 06:09 PM

hemorroid cream! lol I just wanted to know if anyone else was told this as i thought it was quite an odd thing to put on but its supposed to really help!
Yeah, I don't know if you should put that on a tattoo. It is pretty much an open wound and I don't see how hemorrhoid cream could be a good thing.

It doesn't swell too much, if it is uncomfortable you can take an Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory/pain med for the swelling and pain and use a warm/cold compress.

Alena.Marie

12-05-2006, 06:11 PM

Your tatt looks fantastic! I'm so jealous - I want to get another one right away!

I used A&D Ointment for both of mine and took zinv supplements to aid in the healing, and I never had problems with flaking or scaling.

lea m

12-05-2006, 06:13 PM

Some people are MAD i tell ya!!! lol wont be going back to that tatooists!!! hee hee hee! Well still trying to think how i can design a tatoo with the 3 flowers that represent my children??? (you remember your brill idea?) but i'll not be going for it till after xmas anyways so I'll think more then!

WebLady

12-05-2006, 06:16 PM

Your tatt looks fantastic! I'm so jealous - I want to get another one right away!
Thanks! I told DH that I wanted a tattoo, so this was sort of my birthday and Christmas pressent ;)

Some people are MAD i tell ya!!! lol wont be going back to that tatooists!!! hee hee hee! Well still trying to think how i can design a tatoo with the 3 flowers that represent my children??? (you remember your brill idea?) but i'll not be going for it till after xmas anyways so I'll think more then!I think it is a great idea, but I couldn't tell ya how to put it all together. I'd find a good artist and have him work out a good design for you.

lea m

12-05-2006, 06:18 PM

I think it is a great idea, but I couldn't tell ya how to put it all together. I'd find a good artist and have him work out a good design for you.

Yeah my uncle!! he's an artist! a very good one, ive been trying to talk him into doing tatoo's coz he would be so good at them!

WebLady

12-05-2006, 06:20 PM

Yeah my uncle!! he's an artist! a very good one, ive been trying to talk him into doing tatoo's coz he would be so good at them!A good artist on paper is not always a good tattooist. It takes alot of practice and is a unique skill and takes years to master ... or so I've heard.

lea m

12-05-2006, 06:25 PM

Im sure my sister will let him practise on her!!! lol, i think at the min shes got about4 - 5 but shes had them all done in such a small space of time! shes got the tatoo bug and her boyfriends actually threatened to leave her if she has any more in the near future!! ha ha i think hes just worried that shes doing it for fun and she'll regret it later! lol which knowing cheryl, she probably will!