Do you have a tattoo?
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monthefish said:
Whilst I appreciate the artwork and skill in tats like that, I've always wondered what is the attraction in having horror/gruesome tats. skulls, gore etc, i.e all the stuff that would scare small children. Is it the shock value?
"Each to their own", "because they want to" etc etc, I get all of that - this is not a criticism, just wondered if anyone was able to explain the desire.
Not sure really. For me it (skulls) was part of the 'theme' for my left side... I'm sure it was all pretty deep and meaningful at the time, now I just like the pretty pictures "Each to their own", "because they want to" etc etc, I get all of that - this is not a criticism, just wondered if anyone was able to explain the desire.
Plus Kamil likes doing skulls 
Skulls are cool. Innit.Scaring small children is always mildly amusing, but not a reason for getting something tattooed for me.
Not a massive fan of the horror/gore so can't really help with that.
MrChips said:
Managed to catch up with Kamil at the convention whilst he was about to start a large chest piece. He's just bought some nice American muscle car, could be an Impala or something and is starting out on a restoration and mega 650hp engine project!
He's doing some great stuff at the moment, especially if you fancy some horror styles:
I still haven't finalised a theme for my next one, as I can either get Kamil to do it, or Ryan Evans who's at the same studio. Ryan's stuff is more realistic, but less quirky so I guess I need to nail down the design first!
Here's one from Ryan recently.. It'll be interesting to see how this lasts over time as that's a lot of black!
Genuinely not trying to be provocative at all, but what is the attraction with either of these tattoos? I really don't get it.He's doing some great stuff at the moment, especially if you fancy some horror styles:
I still haven't finalised a theme for my next one, as I can either get Kamil to do it, or Ryan Evans who's at the same studio. Ryan's stuff is more realistic, but less quirky so I guess I need to nail down the design first!
Here's one from Ryan recently.. It'll be interesting to see how this lasts over time as that's a lot of black!
I can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
Johnny said:
monthefish said:
Whilst I appreciate the artwork and skill in tats like that, I've always wondered what is the attraction in having horror/gruesome tats. skulls, gore etc, i.e all the stuff that would scare small children. Is it the shock value?
"Each to their own", "because they want to" etc etc, I get all of that - this is not a criticism, just wondered if anyone was able to explain the desire.
Not sure really. For me it (skulls) was part of the 'theme' for my left side... I'm sure it was all pretty deep and meaningful at the time, now I just like the pretty pictures "Each to their own", "because they want to" etc etc, I get all of that - this is not a criticism, just wondered if anyone was able to explain the desire.
Plus Kamil likes doing skulls Skulls are cool. Innit.Scaring small children is always mildly amusing, but not a reason for getting something tattooed for me.
Not a massive fan of the horror/gore so can't really help with that.
ArsE92 said:
Can anyone recommend an artist, preferably in the North-West, who can fit me in this year? I have a piece already designed, slightly Japanese style, and I'm desperate to get it done.
I've tried Rob at Immortal in Carlisle but "it's not really his style".
Cheers
Black and grey or colour?I've tried Rob at Immortal in Carlisle but "it's not really his style".
Cheers
Paul Naylor has openings on 21/22 this month.
ArsE92 said:
Can anyone recommend an artist, preferably in the North-West, who can fit me in this year? I have a piece already designed, slightly Japanese style, and I'm desperate to get it done.
I've tried Rob at Immortal in Carlisle but "it's not really his style".
Cheers
Why push this year if you want a decent tattooist? anyone decent should not have space nowI've tried Rob at Immortal in Carlisle but "it's not really his style".
Cheers
Craig cardwell in Blackpool is quality - let him know Simon Harris sent you - but you wont get in this year (thats a pipe dream)
Or you could just book in with anyone and get it done tomorrow
m3sye said:
Why push this year if you want a decent tattooist? anyone decent should not have space now
Craig cardwell in Blackpool is quality - let him know Simon Harris sent you - but you wont get in this year (thats a pipe dream)
Or you could just book in with anyone and get it done tomorrow
Which studio does he work at? have you been tattooed by him? just interested as would be interested in a good artist local to me Craig cardwell in Blackpool is quality - let him know Simon Harris sent you - but you wont get in this year (thats a pipe dream)
Or you could just book in with anyone and get it done tomorrow
berlintaxi said:
CVM said:
Genuinely not trying to be provocative at all, but what is the attraction with either of these tattoos? I really don't get it.
I can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
Me neither, great artwork no doubt, but why have them as a tattoo?I can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
CVM said:
Genuinely not trying to be provocative at all, but what is the attraction with either of these tattoos? I really don't get it.
I can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
Why do some people customise their car? Change hairstlyes? Eat at Nandos? Because why the fI can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
k not? frumpytrickle said:
CVM said:
Genuinely not trying to be provocative at all, but what is the attraction with either of these tattoos? I really don't get it.
I can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
Why do some people customise their car? Change hairstlyes? Eat at Nandos? Because why the fI can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
k not? k not" isn't really a reason as to why someone has a life-long body modification.Why get so arsenal when someone asks a reasonable question? Oh, that's right - you have to give everyone an ego w
k on this thread 
No not at all. Don't really care about anybodys ego on this thread or indeed anywhere else. What I do care about is people judging others on what choises they make that affext them, and only them.
I mean would you have a grievance with somebody who chose to change their body composition by bodybuilding? Its a permanent change achieved with vast effort and lifestyle restrictions, benefiting nothing but their own self perception?
I mean would you have a grievance with somebody who chose to change their body composition by bodybuilding? Its a permanent change achieved with vast effort and lifestyle restrictions, benefiting nothing but their own self perception?
ArsE92 said:
Can anyone recommend an artist, preferably in the North-West, who can fit me in this year? I have a piece already designed, slightly Japanese style, and I'm desperate to get it done.
I've tried Rob at Immortal in Carlisle but "it's not really his style".
Cheers
Vintage Tattoo studio in Farnworth. Mikey from there is great with black and grey.I've tried Rob at Immortal in Carlisle but "it's not really his style".
Cheers
Glen who also works there is ace at jap/colour style.
The Moose said:
frumpytrickle said:
CVM said:
Genuinely not trying to be provocative at all, but what is the attraction with either of these tattoos? I really don't get it.
I can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
Why do some people customise their car? Change hairstlyes? Eat at Nandos? Because why the fI can understand and appreciate they are beautifully done.
k not? k not" isn't really a reason as to why someone has a life-long body modification.Why get so arsenal when someone asks a reasonable question? Oh, that's right - you have to give everyone an ego w
k on this thread Why the f
k not? Because you look like a total fking Bellend with a gorillas face on your calf?Jeez. I asked a perfectly reasonable question and you act like your stereotype. A tattooed dick.
I clearly stated I was not being provocative.
But, thank you. You've reminded me why I come on PH once in a blue moon these days. It's full of
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