redherring Posted January 15, 2012 Report Posted January 15, 2012 Last year I wanted a half sleeve so I found the sorta design I wanted, had it redrawn/modified and on it went. Was originally told would take 3-4 hours to complete in black/shading. 3 hours later he had only done the main picture and hasn't even started the inside of the arm! I'm going back for an hour at one point to have the kids names added in scrolls to finish it off so the main bits done but it still leaves the inside to do. I don't know if my arm is larger than what we had designed the picture to be or what but the original design for the inside would like shite. I've always liked the maori style tats so debating having that done on the inside but can't decide if it would look strange not having a full maori tat. Anyone got a maori sleeve? Quote
Kite Kid Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 maybe get some pics of your sleeve up Quote
lunaloco Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 yeah, some pics of what you got and what you want added might help here. Quote
Buckleheid Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 heres mine,had this done years ago,not a full maori sleeve but you get the idea http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j143/buckleheid/DSCF0989.jpg Quote
redherring Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Posted January 16, 2012 my design was origianlly part of a sleeve, i just wanted a particular bit of it so enlarged it and changed/added a few bits. first pic is when it was a couple of days old, other pics are taken now with a design i came across a while ago. shouldve printed on pink paper tbh but you get the idea. http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh470/mic8310/Picture001.jpg http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh470/mic8310/Picture002.jpg http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh470/mic8310/Picture003.jpg Quote
Chaos Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Even though I wouldn't have one myself that looks like a very good tattoo, your tat artist is talented, I wouldn't rush him, after all this is for life ! Did you get a job and finish price or pay by the hour deal? It would be good to get it finished early, but could they repeat the artistry involved in the original ink work? Would like to see the finished product. Good luck Edited January 16, 2012 by Chaos bits Quote
redherring Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Cheers fellas £70 an hour lol that was a 3 hour session. Hopefully won't do that long again in one sitting, 2 hours is enough. Says adding the names would be another hour so will ask about the extra when I go back, still can't decide if it looks right as its 2 different styles. Also wouldn't have the inside bit done till next winter... It ain't cheap, more importantly 'they' say not to take new tattoos out in the sun etc so will let this one settle as still scabbing a little in places and let it have it's first summer. Edited January 16, 2012 by redherring Stupid autocorrect Quote
Spock Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 to me it looks like hard work, i'd probably strip it down, keep the mask and use the leaves as a transition between the two styles, keep a small amount of the banding and substitute the rest of the maori piece for some more taditional fillers to help the blend between the two. gut feeling though would be to go back to your original design and rework it as this maori design could quite easily ruin a good tattoo (imo). obviously i'm not a tattooist, so you'd be better off talking to one. Quote
BigE Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 as for the sun.. yes 'they' do say keep it out of the sun, but as long as you're careful/sensible it should be ok. I had an arm band done three weeks before my summer hol last year, used sunblock and aftersun every day. No colour fade, I think it's just a guide to cover themselves. Quote
L60N Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 OW OW OW OWWWW!!! Looks fookin ace man. Tats look best nice n fresh. Mine are 14 years old and green.. Quote
Chris P Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 that could work nicely if you can get the artist to blend the scull artwork with the maori. Under you arm is going to smart a lot, bare in mind that could add a bit of time to how long it will take to finish. Keeping your tat out the sun as much as pos is always recommended even when its healed properly. I've got 2 tats that have been in the sun in recent times and the ink has faded in some places and spread in other. the pic below was done nearly 15 years ago and took 8 sittings at 2 - 3 hours a time. Faded slightly and could do with touching up but i still think its a striking tat... other will say other wise http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j367/ChrisPKiting/207434_1047600640039_1526390630_30110290_155331_n.jpg Quote
redherring Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Posted January 17, 2012 going to smart a lot?! should that read hurt? LOL! tattoos are a very personal thing, yours still looks good even 15 years on, faded adds charector sometimes. i have a bulldog in colour on my shoulder that still looks ok with the colour but i dont see it often. whats you other other one? Quote
L60N Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 Mine could do with touching up, dont like the greening http://www.capohedz.com/typebrighter/uploaded_images/coolicefront-725676-756924.jpeg Quote
Chris P Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 going to smart a lot?! should that read hurt? LOL! Nope, smart... You'll understand when it's being done If you want hurts a lot, tattoo down the spine hurts like hell. It's one place i'm not looking forward to having re-inked again. Kind of put me off if i'm honest :s Quote
The Geoff Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Mine could do with touching up, dont like the greening http://www.capohedz.com/typebrighter/uploaded_images/coolicefront-725676-756924.jpeg nICE! (Geddit?) I finally went for this: http://www.capohedz.com/typebrighter/uploaded_images/html_tattoo-707175.jpg Quote
redherring Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Posted January 18, 2012 sweet i almost went for something like this http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh470/mic8310/cat.jpg Quote
Spock Posted January 19, 2012 Report Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) the pic below was done nearly 15 years ago and took 8 sittings at 2 - 3 hours a time. Faded slightly and could do with touching up but i still think its a striking tat... other will say other wise http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j367/ChrisPKiting/207434_1047600640039_1526390630_30110290_155331_n.jpg it's striking not only because of the colours and artwork but because it has captured perfectly a leopard eating a cadburys mini roll. i've been watching the david attenborough stuff for years, reckon i have about seen them all, and the closest i have come to seeing something like that was a badger eating a jammy dodger. Edited January 19, 2012 by Spock Quote
L60N Posted January 19, 2012 Report Posted January 19, 2012 nICE! (Geddit?) I finally went for this: http://www.capohedz.com/typebrighter/uploaded_images/html_tattoo-707175.jpg Lavve it!! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hDxgnDqaKSs/S-OtSF_SRMI/AAAAAAAABDY/__u9Fb-WLTY/s1600/coolice.jpg Quote
PurpleMonkey Posted January 19, 2012 Report Posted January 19, 2012 it has captured perfectly a leopard eating a cadburys mini roll. . pmsl Quote
Chris P Posted January 19, 2012 Report Posted January 19, 2012 it has captured perfectly a leopard eating a cadburys mini roll it was the tattooists last Rollo... and i suffered for it one nip is now smaller than the other Quote
zimmer Posted January 19, 2012 Report Posted January 19, 2012 it's striking not only because of the colours and artwork but because it has captured perfectly a leopard eating a cadburys mini roll. i've been watching the david attenborough stuff for years, reckon i have about seen them all, and the closest i have come to seeing something like that was a badger eating a jammy dodger. Hat doffed to you. I Quote
danmon81 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 Had my sleeve/ shoulder polynesian piece started before Xmas...back on Tuesday....check out this guy...best non-traditional i could find - SHANE TATTOOS I had mine done by a great artist - Rigzi @ Tattoo fusion Quote
lunaloco Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 if you're into that style, have a look at this artist: Beautiful Freak * Tattoo & Piercing Quote
Bex Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 it's striking not only because of the colours and artwork but because it has captured perfectly a leopard eating a cadburys mini roll. i've been watching the david attenborough stuff for years, reckon i have about seen them all, and the closest i have come to seeing something like that was a badger eating a jammy dodger. That last quote has to be the funniest thing I have read in years, many thanks I almost weed myself......... Quote
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