Tattoo thread

_fatprop · Post by **_fatprop** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:26 am

Sinkers wrote:Here's one for the English chaps on the bored. Tally ho, what!

I thought the original of the fox hunting one was supposed to have the fox's tail disappearing up the blokes arse.

It is a separate attachment

Sensible Stephen · Post by **Sensible Stephen** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:30 am

_fatprop wrote:
Sinkers wrote:Here's one for the English chaps on the bored. Tally ho, what!

I thought the original of the fox hunting one was supposed to have the fox's tail disappearing up the blokes arse.
It is a separate attachment

I don't want to know what, why or how you found that you sick bastard.

Inch high hogs eye · Post by **Inch high hogs eye** » Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:51 am

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:57 pm

I'm becoming more and more fascinated by fan bias, like people who can't see a clear forward pass thrown by their team. Have just been reading from a lot of people on twitter saying there's nothing wrong with the thumbs of this tattoo that got the artists booted off Ink Master.

... the reference has wonky thumbs, true, but they are clearly on the near side of the hand, while the tattoos' are on the back side of the hands and coming forward. It was a little sad watching the episode, though, because another team spotted it before it was inked and allowed those guys to put that tattoo on the person to get an edge in the competition (thought it's not a horrific mistake, it is now a very public one).

Stevus55 · Post by **Stevus55** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:26 pm

I cringe every time I watch that show. Who would sign up to get a tattoo they don't have much control over, that is then going to be ripped to shreds on national TV?

Dumbledore · Post by **Dumbledore** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:28 am

Stevus55 wrote:I cringe every time I watch that show. Who would sign up to get a tattoo they don't have much control over, that is then going to be ripped to shreds on national TV?

And they're never good either! Like, they deserve to be ripped. It's brutal stuff.

Sensible Stephen · Post by **Sensible Stephen** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:41 am

Stevus55 wrote:I cringe every time I watch that show. Who would sign up to get a tattoo they don't have much control over, that is then going to be ripped to shreds on national TV?

I love it when they get angry with the person getting the tattoo for wanting something different to what the tattooist wants to tattoo.

fraz · Post by **fraz** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:44 am

How have I never heard of this programme? It sounds like a glorious train crash.

SecretAgentMan · Post by **SecretAgentMan** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:08 am

Nieghorn wrote:I'm becoming more and more fascinated by fan bias, like people who can't see a clear forward pass thrown by their team. Have just been reading from a lot of people on twitter saying there's nothing wrong with the thumbs of this tattoo that got the artists booted off Ink Master.

Spoiler: show

... the reference has wonky thumbs, true, but they are clearly on the near side of the hand, while the tattoos' are on the back side of the hands and coming forward. It was a little sad watching the episode, though, because another team spotted it before it was inked and allowed those guys to put that tattoo on the person to get an edge in the competition (thought it's not a horrific mistake, it is now a very public one).

Reminds me of this old NZ Federation of Labour logo that used to regularly appear on TV news programs back in the 70s.

A right hand on a left arm?

Dumbledore · Post by **Dumbledore** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:20 am

fraz wrote:How have I never heard of this programme? It sounds like a glorious train crash.

I'll let you fill in the rest

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 7:35 pm

Stevus55 wrote:I cringe every time I watch that show. Who would sign up to get a tattoo they don't have much control over, that is then going to be ripped to shreds on national TV?

I've wondered the same and it was only in this season where I finally heard one of the artists exclaim during the "what each canvas wants" segment: "Where do they find these f*&%ing people!?!?"

That said, there are people who just love tattoos and don't mind so much what goes on so long as it looks cool. Not my style at all, but obviously enough of them exist. Keep in mind, too, that apprentice artists need someone to tattoo and they often rely on these people to train on (usually covered in random tats). A friend of a cousin was willing to give dirt cheap / free tattoos if he could use you to practice on! Hell no ...

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:41 pm

Love the contrast and texture in this ...

Big Nipper · Post by **Big Nipper** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:44 pm

Nieghorn wrote:Love the contrast and texture in this ...

How long would a tattoo like this take?

Stevus55 · Post by **Stevus55** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:39 pm

I like those sleeves. They remind me a little bit of these which I also quite like

Spoiler: show

Sards · Post by **Sards** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:45 pm

Decided to change my artist. He is really going through a rough patch at home. I can just imagine what it must be like to lose your 8 year old daughter.

Found another artist who seems to work hard on his images. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing. I want my skull and Medusa done now.

Bit nervous about the new bloke. What do you think.

://skullboxtattoocompany.co.za/donovan-mcdonald/

Check his profile

Sards · Post by **Sards** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:52 pm

I want these either side of the blade

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:02 pm

Big Nipper wrote:
Nieghorn wrote:Love the contrast and texture in this ...

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How long would a tattoo like this take?

Can only guess, but a full colour piece that covers half my lower leg took 8 hours (two sittings). I'd imagine full sleeve is heading into 20+ hours territory.

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:19 am

We were talking about 'watercolour' a while back and I finally saw one that I liked. Given that she's sweeping her hair from the water, I like the dripping / out of the lines aspect, and the colour actually looks washed out.

Zico · Post by **Zico** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:52 am

I like Celtic crosses because they're unique to this part of the world and look beautiful carved in stone.

Tattoos of them can be hit and miss.

Every dickhead seems to have one now though.

usermame · Post by **usermame** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:55 am

Sards wrote:Check his profile

Seems more precise in his detail.

usermame · Post by **usermame** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:57 am

Nieghorn wrote:Love the contrast and texture in this ...

Spoiler: show

Don't know that I'd want to wear it but it's awesome work.

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:00 pm

Zico wrote:I like Celtic crosses because they're unique to this part of the world and look beautiful carved in stone.

Tattoos of them can be hit and miss.

Every dickhead seems to have one now though.

Yep. It's one thing I don't get about people and their tattoos ... get the same thing a lot of other people have. If you like the style or a certain motif, fine, but do something different with it than just the stand-alone cross on your upper arm.

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:02 pm

Every time I see this new Ink Master spin off, Angels, I can't help but think of boardies saying "she's ruined" re: women and tattoos. I have to say, I would like to see her without the neck tattoo.

Spoiler: show

Sards · Post by **Sards** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:06 pm

Nieghorn wrote:Every time I see this new Ink Master spin off, Angels, I can't help but think of boardies saying "she's ruined" re: women and tattoos. I have to say, I would like to see her without the neck tattoo.

Spoiler: show

I don't know...kinda like it

Sards · Post by **Sards** » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:08 pm

usermame wrote:
Sards wrote:Check his profile
Seems more precise in his detail.

He certainly gets ink into your skin....
I think I will try him...been pondering over this

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Wed Nov 01, 2017 2:04 am

Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck criticise celeb tats ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzlGB3eOjlU

Dumbledore · Post by **Dumbledore** » Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:04 am

Nieghorn wrote:We were talking about 'watercolour' a while back and I finally saw one that I liked. Given that she's sweeping her hair from the water, I like the dripping / out of the lines aspect, and the colour actually looks washed out.

Sasha Unisex is still the best at it IMO, although it does help that she's an absolute babe.

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:23 am

She does very cool work ... but just reading up on this style ...

I've seen the degeneration of these types of tattoos first hand, having worked at a tattoo shop when the trend began. The artists I worked with used to deny those kind of jobs on a daily basis, in fear of having their name attached to a tattoo that would look terrible in a matter of years. These types of tattoos just don't age well, and the reason is science.

There are certain fundamentals necessary in tattooing in order to create not only a nice tattoo, but a quality tattoo. A tattoo built to stand the test of time. Black outlining is fundamental number one.

Black ink is carbon based, while all color inks have a base of pigment. When carbon-based ink is applied into the skin as an outline it becomes hard, and creates a dam that keeps pigment from spreading further into the skin. The abstract and watercolor tattoos done nowadays typically lack proper outlines, and without them the pigment tends to bleed, as well as lose its crispness and vibrance, when healed. This means that the once beautiful watercolor butterfly will become a large blob of indiscernible color in just a few months time.

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:57 am

LARGE

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The Native · Post by **The Native** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:48 am

Another addition to the list of "stupid tattoo ideas" - http://thechive.com/2017/11/06/woman-cl ... -5-photos/

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 2:00 am

The Native wrote:Another addition to the list of "stupid tattoo ideas" - http://thechive.com/2017/11/06/woman-cl ... -5-photos/

fools and their money or something like that

jolindien · Post by **jolindien** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 2:17 am

some boobs. would, tatoo or not.

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Thu Nov 09, 2017 3:45 am

Not my cup of tea, but it's an interesting mix. Some splashes of red and it'd be Trash Polka (if this isn't already)

Sards · Post by **Sards** » Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:19 am

Stunning.......

The overall composition draws you into the detail

Post by **kovana** » Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:40 am

Ok.. Just wanted to add that the word Tattoo is one of the few Polynesian words borrowed into the English language since supposedly the sailors saw the tattoos on the Polynesians back in early contact years.

The proto-Polynesian word is 'Tatau'.

In Samoan legends, the first time tattooing was brought over to Samoa was via Siamese twins named tilafaiga and Taema. Probably in the 1400-1500AD period. Tilafaiga and Taema were twins on the island of Olosega which is part of the Manu'a islands in American Samoa. The king of Manu'a ordered them to travel to Fiji to learn the art of tattooing and bring it back to Samoa. So they went and yadda yadda, they came and taught the people of Savaii first then travelling eastward back to Manu'a. Its a pretty LONG story, but that's the TL;DR version.

Some pics of the samoan Tatau practiced using the old tattooing methods. The Male version.

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The female version

And those interested, the tongan version. This has close ties with the Samoan ones because only the 'Tui Kanokupolu' line of Chief had them due to maternal ties to Samoa. They have only just started reviving it recently. Was basically banned for over 100 years in Tonga by King Siaosi Tupou 1 (who ironically enough had the Tatau as well).

Subtle differences in length and designs can be seen. But to untrained eyes they look identical.

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Thu Nov 09, 2017 12:05 pm

I love those! I popped into a shop when I was in Apia. Didn't get one, though they had an opening and asked. It would be interesting to have one tapped in though, traditional-style ...

le chat · Post by **le chat** » Thu Nov 09, 2017 4:13 pm

If you're polynesian how does the tattoo process work over there is it just go into a place and get one as normal or is it more complex?

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:24 am

Love the solid colour in this!

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:37 am

Shop lighting throwing the colour off, but you can just tell how amazing it is regardless.

Nieghorn · Post by **Nieghorn** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:37 pm

This is a unique design.