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Trustmeimadoctor said:
Ruskie said:
I'm a big fan of Diego Azaldefgui but he is very traditional and not to everyone's taste. He's based in Leeds. Let me know what you think.
MVL website seems to be down you have any contact details ? Any ideas on rates ?Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Saturday 27th September 22:19
diegoazaldegui1@hotmail.com
No idea of rates.
lord trumpton said:
Now to me; the layman that is beyond a tattoo. It's so well done it looks like a transfer or a painting rather than a 'conventional' tattoo I'm familiar with.
I'll take that as a compliment 
Had to turn down another cancellation session with Kamil next week as it was on my sleep day between nights and experience tells me that's a bad idea. Should get one soon though at the rate they're coming up. This will be to finish the top of the armpit.
I've spent most of the morning researching and pinning hand tattoos...
Johnny said:
lord trumpton said:
Now to me; the layman that is beyond a tattoo. It's so well done it looks like a transfer or a painting rather than a 'conventional' tattoo I'm familiar with.
I'll take that as a compliment Had to turn down another cancellation session with Kamil next week as it was on my sleep day between nights and experience tells me that's a bad idea. Should get one soon though at the rate they're coming up. This will be to finish the top of the armpit.
I've spent most of the morning researching and pinning hand tattoos...
Its like some paintings ive seen - they have been so good I've mistaken them for a photograph
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!
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!
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!
Thunderbird. It's lovely. And huge.Prefer the RS5 though
He is doing some great stuff, love how his style is improving/changing. I was chatting with a Kiwi guy with work by Bugs & Paul Booth last night - again interesting to see how much Bugs' work has come on over the years!
I love this recent work by Kamil
And both Ryan's and Sebastian's stuff is great.
I'm really keen again at the moment, can't wait to get more done. Will be in there Weds with the OH getting more back piece done. Feeling jealous no doubt
ETA - Dave was it you that had some galaxy/stars work done?? I forget and am too lazy to search
Edited by Johnny on Saturday 4th October 13:58
Lazy Git
Yep.. here's mine, 1 year on. Some minor tweaks i'd like to make if I do go back to Kamil, but love the strong colours. I saw some of Carlos Torres' work at the show and that was mind blowing for black and grey. Having won 3hrs free at Kamil's studio, i'm inclined to start another big piece but haven't settled on a theme so I might use the 3hrs just to add to the shoulder piece, maybe add something below the planet and head towards the ribs (ouch!)
Johnny.. have you got your back piece designed now?
Yep.. here's mine, 1 year on. Some minor tweaks i'd like to make if I do go back to Kamil, but love the strong colours. I saw some of Carlos Torres' work at the show and that was mind blowing for black and grey. Having won 3hrs free at Kamil's studio, i'm inclined to start another big piece but haven't settled on a theme so I might use the 3hrs just to add to the shoulder piece, maybe add something below the planet and head towards the ribs (ouch!)
Johnny.. have you got your back piece designed now?
Haha, yep
Looks great! Have thought about some kind of galaxy theme for a while, and been adding stuff on Pinterest all morning... Just need to figure out where! Kind of thinking of full left leg...
Kamil did me a design a while ago, yes. Might make some changes to it, go with it, or do something totally different in the end... Want it to tie in with what I have and obviously into any leg piece.
I should have a pic of the rough sketch. I'll try and find.
Oh, and you should definitely go for the ribs
ETA - OK, found it:
Plan was for neck to arse, and down left leg. Wanted reds, golds and greys/browns/bronze... We'll see.
Looks great! Have thought about some kind of galaxy theme for a while, and been adding stuff on Pinterest all morning... Just need to figure out where! Kind of thinking of full left leg...
Kamil did me a design a while ago, yes. Might make some changes to it, go with it, or do something totally different in the end... Want it to tie in with what I have and obviously into any leg piece.
I should have a pic of the rough sketch. I'll try and find.
Oh, and you should definitely go for the ribs
ETA - OK, found it:
Plan was for neck to arse, and down left leg. Wanted reds, golds and greys/browns/bronze... We'll see.
Edited by Johnny on Saturday 4th October 15:14
Been looking for more hand tattoo inspiration and came across these:
http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2013/07/10/a-p...
Quite fancy getting a couple as art for the house... They're about $50 and then obviously will need tattooing too, with associated costs...
http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2013/07/10/a-p...
Quite fancy getting a couple as art for the house... They're about $50 and then obviously will need tattooing too, with associated costs...
Johnny said:
Been looking for more hand tattoo inspiration and came across these:
http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2013/07/10/a-p...
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?http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2013/07/10/a-p...
"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.
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
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