Ink/Tattoos: share and discussion about

Kenna · 03-05-2010, 07:59 PM

I'm thinking about this one as a cover-up... now if I can only figure out how to invert it (on the computer) and merge it to make a double winged version...

The one I'm covering up is too ugly to share here...

Gemme · 03-05-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet

I'm thinking about this one as a cover-up... now if I can only figure out how to invert it (on the computer) and merge it to make a double winged version...

The one I'm covering up is too ugly to share here...

Print it as it is. Any decent tattoo artist can draw you up a front-facing butterfly.

Wryly · 03-05-2010, 08:47 PM

I have 3 tatts:
right bicep - a small kokopelli. It is only 1,5 to 2 inches tall - now I wish I had gotten it made bigger.

right wrist - memorial tatt for my mom - a braid of sweetgrass, with a dreamcatcher on the inside of the wrist

left wrist - memorial tatt for my dad - tattered U.S. flag, with my father's WW II unit on the inside of the wrist.

The first tatt was done at a place in the village in Toronto that has since gone out of business. Design from a pin I bought when I was in AZ.
The two wrist tatts were designed and inked by Jacqueline at Yonge Street Tattoos (Linus introduced me to her) - she is awesome.

I would like to get more tatts but have trouble deciding on what/where I want. At one time I was thinking of sleeves but have decided against that as I want everything to sort of go together.

Kenna · 03-05-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Print it as it is. Any decent tattoo artist can draw you up a front-facing butterfly.

Thanks Gemme. I'll do just that and take it to my new neighbors... they are both tattoo artists. I'm anxious to see if it will work and be just the right size to cover up the old one. I HATE the old one.

Gemme · 03-05-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet

Thanks Gemme. I'll do just that and take it to my new neighbors... they are both tattoo artists. I'm anxious to see if it will work and be just the right size to cover up the old one. I HATE the old one.

Now I really AM moving in with you.

They should be able to give you options of different ways to cover your old tat up. If the print out isn't big enough, it can be enlarged, no problem. I have had the joy of working with a couple of really good artists and know that the good ones can work magic!

I really wish I'd figured out what I wanted (now) back in the day. The first artist that inked me was the best, imo. Though it's never been touched up and is my oldest at almost 10 years old, it's still beautiful and the colors are still good despite sun exposure (can't help it in FL). Unfortunately, the shop he worked at closed some time ago.

Kenna · 03-05-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Now I really AM moving in with you.

They should be able to give you options of different ways to cover your old tat up. If the print out isn't big enough, it can be enlarged, no problem. I have had the joy of working with a couple of really good artists and know that the good ones can work magic!

I really wish I'd figured out what I wanted (now) back in the day. The first artist that inked me was the best, imo. Though it's never been touched up and is my oldest at almost 10 years old, it's still beautiful and the colors are still good despite sun exposure (can't help it in FL). Unfortunately, the shop he worked at closed some time ago.

I have two extra bedrooms going cheep!!
My neighbors just moved in...I've been thinking all day about asking them what they think and researching their work. My old one is 16 yrs old and is a HORRIBLE ugly piece that reminds me of an even more HORRIBLE event in my life... if I can't have it surgically removed (completely - not lasers), then I'll settle for a cover-up... but it's got to be a really sexy one

that replaces bad memories with good feelings. I love the butterfly or faerie that I posted earlier. Reminds me of a free spirit.

Gemme · 03-05-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet

I have two extra bedrooms going cheep!!
My neighbors just moved in...I've been thinking all day about asking them what they think and researching their work. My old one is 16 yrs old and is a HORRIBLE ugly piece that reminds me of an even more HORRIBLE event in my life... if I can't have it surgically removed (completely - not lasers), then I'll settle for a cover-up... but it's got to be a really sexy one

that replaces bad memories with good feelings. I love the butterfly or faerie that I posted earlier. Reminds me of a free spirit.

Definitely try to see if you can get it covered up. Cutting chunks out of your skin doesn't sound like fun.

Kenna · 03-05-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Definitely try to see if you can get it covered up. Cutting chunks out of your skin doesn't sound like fun.

I agree... but given the horrible memories, I would consider it an option.

Kenna · 07-01-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Definitely try to see if you can get it covered up. Cutting chunks out of your skin doesn't sound like fun.

Hey Gemme!!! I was looking in old posts in here, made before I moved to NC... and wanted to thank you again for your support and encouragement back then!!
After finding a very talented artist, I can NOT believe the difference and how my cover up [almost] completely hides that old hideous 'mark'... I love my new one and it represents such fond memories...
What'chya think?

This pic is very small compared to the real one on my shoulder. We had to enlarge it to cover all of the bad one. The intricate design hides much of the old dark mess.

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Wryly Member How Do You Identify?: bemused butch Preferred Pronoun?: polite ones, please Relationship Status: single butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: my little butch house Posts: 988 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,789 Thanked 1,568 Times in 620 Posts Rep Power: 14094254	I have 3 tatts: right bicep - a small kokopelli. It is only 1,5 to 2 inches tall - now I wish I had gotten it made bigger. right wrist - memorial tatt for my mom - a braid of sweetgrass, with a dreamcatcher on the inside of the wrist left wrist - memorial tatt for my dad - tattered U.S. flag, with my father's WW II unit on the inside of the wrist. The first tatt was done at a place in the village in Toronto that has since gone out of business. Design from a pin I bought when I was in AZ. The two wrist tatts were designed and inked by Jacqueline at Yonge Street Tattoos (Linus introduced me to her) - she is awesome. I would like to get more tatts but have trouble deciding on what/where I want. At one time I was thinking of sleeves but have decided against that as I want everything to sort of go together.