Do you have a tattoo?

[Stu R]

Armpit must be a right sod for protecting while it heals? Looks great Johnny, I like Kamil's work a lot.

I'm booked in for another 6 hours on my left arm sleeve, sticking with traditional / Norman Collins style stuff for the large part, though I'm trying to work a Sugar Skull in there too.

[missingbadly999]

Lots of kids these days with tattoos, wondering why they cant get a job.

[missingbadly999]

Just saying

[Stu R]

You suck at Haikus.

[Johnny]

Ruskie said:

Looks great does that Johnny. Tattoo as well

Stu R said:

Armpit must be a right sod for protecting while it heals? Looks great Johnny, I like Kamil's work a lot.

I'm booked in for another 6 hours on my left arm sleeve, sticking with traditional / Norman Collins style stuff for the large part, though I'm trying to work a Sugar Skull in there too.

Cheers guys

I am pretty sore today and, yep, it's hard to find a comfortable position that doesn't aggravate in some way. Worst bit is the crease at the back of the armpit into my back/side. Very tender.

When are you next in then Stu? There were a few people in yesterday (was full in the studio) who sat for the whole 5/6/7 hours we were there.

Kamil has just finished up working on Liam Howlett this afternoon...

[Stu R]

I'm in next Thursday not with Kamil though, just spotted my post read that way. Being 3000 miles from me makes it a chore getting to him

I'd like to get some work done by him next year when I'm back in blighty though, I've a piece in mind for my leg that his style is perfect for.

Liam is a PHer, nice guy too!

[Johnny]

Haha, didn't think you meant with Kamil. Pretty sure I made that same mistake before...

Sounds good, still thinking about my leg & back piece... And being in the states does hamper things I suppose, yeah!

Might even try to get in before Christmas to get my hand done. Present to myself

Yeah, I knew Liam was a PHer.

[Gretchen]

missingbadly999 said:

Lots of kids these days with tattoos, wondering why they cant get a job.

My eldest kid (currently age 20) is tattooed. Hands, feet, legs (and pierced in various places) and has a great career. In fact he has two great careers. Moved out over six months ago, gorgeous City apartment and fantastic life. In fact he's going to the States next year and considering giving up his day job.

/just saying.

[missingbadly999]

There's always an exception and well done to your lad. Many can't abide the average Incredible Tattooed Man who has some weird pattern that no one understand or cares about. It's like the Kings New Clothes - no one dare say.
I was out yesterday and this guy was heavily tattooed and thought he was the dogs nuts but I doubt anyone has ever dared tell him otherwise.
I have a friend in Ipswich and she makes a fortune laser removing them, as she says 'so people can stand a chance in life again'
Hidden personal ones - no problem.

[KarlCollins]

Gretchen said:

My eldest kid (currently age 20) is tattooed. Hands, feet, legs (and pierced in various places) and has a great career. In fact he has two great careers. Moved out over six months ago, gorgeous City apartment and fantastic life. In fact he's going to the States next year and considering giving up his day job.

/just saying.

He might be doing well but those tattoos on his hands are going to limit him if he decided on a career change. And 20 is awfully young to say "I'm going to do this for the rest of my life" is it not ?

[Rollin]

KarlCollins said:

Gretchen said:

My eldest kid (currently age 20) is tattooed. Hands, feet, legs (and pierced in various places) and has a great career. In fact he has two great careers. Moved out over six months ago, gorgeous City apartment and fantastic life. In fact he's going to the States next year and considering giving up his day job.

/just saying.

He might be doing well but those tattoos on his hands are going to limit him if he decided on a career change. And 20 is awfully young to say "I'm going to do this for the rest of my life" is it not ?

Not too young to say "I'm not going to do that job" though

[Hilts]

Gretchen said:

missingbadly999 said:

Lots of kids these days with tattoos, wondering why they cant get a job.

My eldest kid (currently age 20) is tattooed. Hands, feet, legs (and pierced in various places) and has a great career. In fact he has two great careers. Moved out over six months ago, gorgeous City apartment and fantastic life. In fact he's going to the States next year and considering giving up his day job.

/just saying.

WOW, that sounds like awesome.

What does he do for a living?

[Flying Toilet]

That time again is it for the judgemental lot to pop in.

[Stu R]

missingbadly999 said:

There's always an exception and well done to your lad. Many can't abide the average Incredible Tattooed Man who has some weird pattern that no one understand or cares about. It's like the Kings New Clothes - no one dare say.
I was out yesterday and this guy was heavily tattooed and thought he was the dogs nuts but I doubt anyone has ever dared tell him otherwise.
I have a friend in Ipswich and she makes a fortune laser removing them, as she says 'so people can stand a chance in life again'
Hidden personal ones - no problem.

Genuine question, what do you expect anyone reading to do with that information? I ask as to me, your post boils down to "I don't like them, I saw a guy who had them, and know someone who makes money removing them". I could use the same rhetoric when talking about tyres, bathrooms or piles.

It's fine to have an opinion, but if you insist on sharing it on a thread with probably hundreds of other people whose opinions are probably to the contrary, at least present it in an original or interesting way instead of wrapping the usual clichés in some passive agreessive non-stories.

Yes, there is still some stigma about tattoos despite them being much more socially acceptable in recent years. Of course there are also those who don't like them. Yes, you're unlikely to become the Queen's footman with a Hello Kitty tattoo on your face, treasure troll hair and flesh tunnels in your ears. Thankfully there's the luxury of choice when it comes to jobs and careers. I find my education, literacy, social skills and employment history say far more about me than a few bits of ink on my skin to potential employers.

[Gretchen]

KarlCollins said:

And 20 is awfully young to say "I'm going to do this for the rest of my life" is it not ?

st. I hadn't considered that. What do you suppose I tell my youngest about his intentions to study Astro Physics at Uni? It's a bit too young to be pigeonholing himself??

[lord trumpton]

Gretchen said:

KarlCollins said:

And 20 is awfully young to say "I'm going to do this for the rest of my life" is it not ?

st. I hadn't considered that. What do you suppose I tell my youngest about his intentions to study Astro Physics at Uni? It's a bit too young to be pigeonholing himself??

He could always try another degree course if he doesn't like it or if he makes a mess of it then he can start again. A tattoo ain't quite so simple...

In his case then he may well not regret having them done as he has you for guidance. Al ot of the current crop of trendy tattooed youngsters who have them done to look cool may well live to regret it.

Edited by lord trumpton on Saturday 13th December 04:05

[missingbadly999]

Yep that's bang on too. Just buy a trendy painting instead - you don't have to carry it round with you all your life and when you tire of it you can stick it in a cupboard or sell it on eBay. It still shows your taste and persona and is far more impressive with an almost nil tt Factor.

[Usget]

Chaps, have a look back through the past 207 pages of this thread, and see if, just perhaps, your points might have been made (and rebutted) before?

Bluntly, this is not the thread you are looking for. It's like going into the "Post pictures of your dogs" thread and saying "I can't understand why people have dogs, they smell, they're unhygienic, and they're a 10-15 year life-changing commitment". It's not that your opinion is invalid, but you're unlikely to influence any of this audience with it.

[CVM]

Johnny. I've got to say, I do watch your picture posts with interest and a degree of admiration. I do like the artwork and think it's of an excellent standard.

What part of hourly rate are we talking for an artist of this calibre?

I've seen a few things around I like and would consider getting done as a 'top of the arm/shoulder' half sleeve type design

[Flying Toilet]

Expect to pay around £100ph for a decent tattoo artist these days but just research as I know of some who command that rate but are not upto the level of Kamil and the likes.