LETS see the tattoos

99blkx · 08-18-2009, 12:10 AM

i'll be in the chair in 13 hours... woot! number 4 and i'm finally getting a bicep done.

99blkx · 08-18-2009, 10:46 PM

Told ya...

New one...

This is my take on the old school heart and dagger, with a touch of the "I wear my heart on my sleeve" cliche. I had my artist freehand it all so its one of a kind. You can see, or at least in person, the letter K on the blade for my wife Kristen.

My calves...

Also had these drawn up. To me it has to do with the balance in life. One calf is the lucky 7 and right-side-up horseshoe, the other is the unlucky 13 and upside-down horseshoe. The dice are just filler, and the Snake Eyes are no bueno to most. I wanted them to look totally different.

And my back...

This was my first tattoo. I got it several years ago, before everyone had nautical stars. I didn't take great care of it and its solid fill so it didn't take well and faded over time. I plan to add on and have it refreshed soon.

BlackEsDime · 08-18-2009, 11:12 PM

that arm piece took 13 hours?! And, i'm sorry, but he's not a very good artist... that hardly looks like a heart at all. Looks like an Excalibur tribute with some hoses sticking out of the rock... Only 2 of my tat's are not custom drawn, the flying eye and the jack daniels label. The spark plug/fire, anchors, skull, etc... are all custom drawn on the spot by the artists doing the work.

edit: and for a time reference, the spark plug was drawn on my arm and done in a high guesstimate from start of drawing to finished tattoo in 6 hrs

99blkx · 08-19-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEsDime

that arm piece took 13 hours?! And, i'm sorry, but he's not a very good artist... that hardly looks like a heart at all. Looks like an Excalibur tribute with some hoses sticking out of the rock... Only 2 of my tat's are not custom drawn, the flying eye and the jack daniels label. The spark plug/fire, anchors, skull, etc... are all custom drawn on the spot by the artists doing the work.

edit: and for a time reference, the spark plug was drawn on my arm and done in a high guesstimate from start of drawing to finished tattoo in 6 hrs

you definitely misunderstood... i was saying earlier that i was getting new ink in 13 hours. the tattoo was drawn up ahead of time after i talked to him on the phone. i was only in the chair about an hour and a half. the heart has a lot of shading in it, which i asked for. as for the shape, its pretty accurate for the anatomy book that we had on hand.

i also shrunk it down quite a bit. i was going larger but decided i wanted a short sleeve shirt to hide it completely because i want to have that option.

is it perfect? no, i've never seen a tattoo that was in my opinion.

is it what i wanted? yes.

***Juan@AirRideTech*** · 08-19-2009, 11:40 AM

i think it looks good....

BlackEsDime · 08-19-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 99blkx

you definitely misunderstood... i was saying earlier that i was getting new ink in 13 hours. the tattoo was drawn up ahead of time after i talked to him on the phone. i was only in the chair about an hour and a half. the heart has a lot of shading in it, which i asked for. as for the shape, its pretty accurate for the anatomy book that we had on hand.

i also shrunk it down quite a bit. i was going larger but decided i wanted a short sleeve shirt to hide it completely because i want to have that option.

is it perfect? no, i've never seen a tattoo that was in my opinion.

is it what i wanted? yes.

maybe its just what it is. as long as you're happy with it... You're the only one that has to look at it everyday.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 08-19-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEsDime

maybe its just what it is. as long as you're happy with it... You're the only one that has to look at it everyday.

he doesnt have to look at them everyday. i usually dont look at any of mine daily.

diamondbackjo · 08-19-2009, 10:13 PM

I can't see mine

99blkx · 08-19-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

he doesnt have to look at them everyday. i usually dont look at any of mine daily.

i don't think you have enough time in the day to look at them all each day, lol.

your new avatar creeps me out...

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 08-20-2009, 12:09 AM

i dont have that many tattoos yet.

and everyone seems to be loving my avatar.. ive made a swell choice

***Juan@AirRideTech*** · 08-20-2009, 09:53 AM

I agree with wicked... I dont notice mine unless some one makes a comment any more.... dude your avatar f*cking rocks!

fluX · 08-20-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

i dont have that many tattoos yet.

and everyone seems to be loving my avatar.. ive made a swell choice

Holy shit you're a mod now? When did that happen?

BlackEsDime · 08-20-2009, 03:13 PM

WTF?! i didn't even notice he was a mod!

and I think I laugh at your avatar every time I scroll across it. To bad its not real.

I don't do it very often. I don't have the trick down to do it in less then 30 min. haha

Joker Relentless · 08-20-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

and everyone seems to be loving my avatar.. ive made a swell choice

Kind of reminds me of this dude from a kids show my daughter watches.

lee-mill · 08-20-2009, 04:43 PM

that guy looks like a molester^

Joker Relentless · 08-20-2009, 05:08 PM

Its a strange show.

silverstonepgt · 08-30-2009, 12:00 PM

Mine when I got it in 06... has some blue around it now, want to add some more lines to it, but im not sure what will go best with black and blue.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 08-30-2009, 12:13 PM

mom and dad are new...

silverstonepgt · 08-30-2009, 12:21 PM

And here it is now, with blue... the pic makes it look all distorted, but that's just my wonderful cell phone camera.

Merritt · 08-30-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

mom and dad are new...

That's awesome, I love tattoos that are random and not the norm.

Independent · 09-01-2009, 10:21 AM

Ok, here's a question. For those of you with neck and hand tattoos, what do you do for a living? I'm sleeved, have chest pieces, rib cage done, one on the back of my neck but still covereable, etc. All of mine are able to be hidden for job interviews. I want to do my hands bad, but I'm worried about being discriminated against when I go for interviews. Have you found it harder to find a job? I'm a machine mechanic/machinist, in my field of work I would think it shouldn't matter, but I know for a fact that I was turned down for one job because my tattoos were showing.

Bootylicious · 09-01-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Independent

Ok, here's a question. For those of you with neck and hand tattoos, what do you do for a living? I'm sleeved, have chest pieces, rib cage done, one on the back of my neck but still covereable, etc. All of mine are able to be hidden for job interviews. I want to do my hands bad, but I'm worried about being discriminated against when I go for interviews. Have you found it harder to find a job? I'm a machine mechanic/machinist, in my field of work I would think it shouldn't matter, but I know for a fact that I was turned down for one job because my tattoos were showing.

although it isnt right that they didnt hire you, it is reality. alot of the Presidents/CEO's of todays business's and companies have the old school way of thought that tattoos are tabu, and for criminals and all that other old stereotypical garbage. if you have second thoughts about doing it because you are worried it will affect your job then the best thing to do is not do it.

im in a similar situation with my job....my left arm is sleeved and i work in corporate america in a professional office setting and cannot wear short sleeve shirts. at the company golf outings im wearing long sleeves, as well as any other company function where higher ups and my bosses will be present.

it sucks, but it is reality and i get to be myself outside of work and wear tshirts and i enjoy the artwork, so that is the payoff for having to hide it at work.

maybe you could wear some rubber gloves or something? coverup makeup? dunno....just trying to throw out suggestions if you insist on doing it.

Independent · 09-01-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2Lo4aFatHoe

although it isnt right that they didnt hire you, it is reality. alot of the Presidents/CEO's of todays business's and companies have the old school way of thought that tattoos are tabu, and for criminals and all that other old stereotypical garbage. if you have second thoughts about doing it because you are worried it will affect your job then the best thing to do is not do it.

im in a similar situation with my job....my left arm is sleeved and i work in corporate america in a professional office setting and cannot wear short sleeve shirts. at the company golf outings im wearing long sleeves, as well as any other company function where higher ups and my bosses will be present.

it sucks, but it is reality and i get to be myself outside of work and wear tshirts and i enjoy the artwork, so that is the payoff for having to hide it at work.

maybe you could wear some rubber gloves or something? coverup makeup? dunno....just trying to throw out suggestions if you insist on doing it.

I actually was gonna get them done as soon as I'm able to (long story but I was on a medicine that doesn't allow me to get inked for 6 months after I stop taking it), and I've worked for the same company for the past 9 years. I always just assumed I'd always work here, and it would never be a problem. Then a few weeks ago I'm told they are closing the plant I work in, and in Nov I will be out on my ass. I'm mostly concerned with interviews, as I don't want to be turned down based solely on my artwork. Once hired, I would be willing to cover them, wear gloves, etc. I don't insist on getting them done, obviously life will go on if I don't, but it's something I want to have. I have plenty of other areas to get done, but someday I do want the hands/neck done.
I'm wondering if anyone has had bad experiences with interviews, or even work giving them a hard time.

BLUESONOMA · 09-01-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

pain is only temporary...

That is Jesse from Thrive Tattoos .. He is one of my Artists..
check out his website for more scaring..

www.thrivestudios.ca

looking under Piercings
and check out his scaring portfolio...

Bootylicious · 09-01-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Independent

I actually was gonna get them done as soon as I'm able to (long story but I was on a medicine that doesn't allow me to get inked for 6 months after I stop taking it), and I've worked for the same company for the past 9 years. I always just assumed I'd always work here, and it would never be a problem. Then a few weeks ago I'm told they are closing the plant I work in, and in Nov I will be out on my ass. I'm mostly concerned with interviews, as I don't want to be turned down based solely on my artwork. Once hired, I would be willing to cover them, wear gloves, etc. I don't insist on getting them done, obviously life will go on if I don't, but it's something I want to have. I have plenty of other areas to get done, but someday I do want the hands/neck done.
I'm wondering if anyone has had bad experiences with interviews, or even work giving them a hard time.

well why not wait till you get the job, and bring it up to your boss and ask what they would think of that, and if it would be a problem. explain you would be willing to cover them up to preserve the company image, but didnt want to jeopardize a great opportunity with a great company just for some artwork. just be super nice about it and see where it goes.

BLUESONOMA · 09-01-2009, 11:40 AM

Well It is about time i get in on this thread...
Here are some pictures of my sleave I am working on..
32 hours in .. still looking at about another 10 til i am happy.. .

Independent · 09-01-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BLUESONOMA

Well It is about time i get in on this thread...
Here are some pictures of my sleave I am working on..
32 hours in .. still looking at about another 10 til i am happy.. .

Looks killer

BlackEsDime · 09-01-2009, 06:31 PM

I'm a welder/fabricator, i don't really think i have a problem with having tattoo's. Though i don't have anything on my hand's/neck YET, but i deffinately plan on it in the future. I just HATE it when people have hardly any tattoo's, but have their neck or hands done. It seems like such a cry for attention to me.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 09-01-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Independent

Ok, here's a question. For those of you with neck and hand tattoos, what do you do for a living? I'm sleeved, have chest pieces, rib cage done, one on the back of my neck but still covereable, etc. All of mine are able to be hidden for job interviews. I want to do my hands bad, but I'm worried about being discriminated against when I go for interviews. Have you found it harder to find a job? I'm a machine mechanic/machinist, in my field of work I would think it shouldn't matter, but I know for a fact that I was turned down for one job because my tattoos were showing.

i was working for a semi small company repairing pumps, hand wrenches etc.. started last week at BP as a pipefitter apprentice. alot of people have tattoos out there, but im the first to see(minus my dad) that has hands or neck done.. my dad has his hands, and some wings go onto his neck. i kinda went about it "wrong" to some people, including my dad, but they are just looking out for my future. i got my knuckles done when i was 18 and just got fired from my job. IMO if i cant have tattoos where i want, then i dont want to work there.

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEsDime

I'm a welder/fabricator, i don't really think i have a problem with having tattoo's. Though i don't have anything on my hand's/neck YET, but i deffinately plan on it in the future. I just HATE it when people have hardly any tattoo's, but have their neck or hands done. It seems like such a cry for attention to me.

i to think thats dumb to an extent. i used to get alot of shit for only really having tattoos on my lower arms, and not the upper part. but i never wear sleeveless shirts so i want to get tattoos i can see. but ive gotten started on both uppers. going to finish my other lower arm, then work up and finish neck..

got more work done tonite.. cover up of a gay ass airbag.. i prolly posted pics of the outline/some shading from a while ago. you can still see it, going to go back once more and finish the flowers, and add a little more brown and to hide a lil more of the airbag, a little line work touch up.. im way happy with it over a ugly ass airbag lulz..

pics suck.. shows the airbag more than you can actually see in person.. and cant see yellow in pics

BlackEsDime · 09-01-2009, 11:55 PM

yeah, my first tat was the von dutch flying eye on my inner fore arm. I too went by "if i'm going to pay for it, i want it to be seen". BUT I will never get anything intentionally offensive in a normally visible spot for job reasons.

edit: however! I didn't get my first tat till i was like 22 i think.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 09-02-2009, 12:07 AM

got my first on my 18th bday.. parents paid for it

got my second one the next day haha

Independent · 09-02-2009, 06:17 AM

Here's some shitty cell pics of a little bit of my ink. The right sleeve is all hotrod shit. Mooneyes, some flying eyes, a front engine dragster, maltese cross, giant rat fink holding a switch box, etc. The left is mostly religious art (not religious, just like the art). Kinda tough to take pics of my arms by myself, but you get the point. I have a drawing done for my right hand, it's a gasser mask that drag racers wore in the 60's, with a skull wearing it. I think I'm gonna wait to get it done til I know for sure it's not gonna cause me to be unemployed for life!

BLUESONOMA · 09-02-2009, 11:09 AM

I got my first tattoo when I was 17... Tattoo shop was beside the bar we were drinking in... So it was more of a bet .. I went in and said can you put this on my arm and pointed to my shirt...

My giant dragon/koi sleave might be a bit of over kill for a cover up but go big or go home.. lol.. I also am now having to wear long sleave shirts in the summer.. at work to hide my art.. but what can you do.. you have to keep working..

Some great looking tattoos in here..

***Juan@AirRideTech*** · 09-02-2009, 04:11 PM

i to think thats dumb to an extent. i used to get alot of shit for only really having tattoos on my lower arms, and not the upper part. but i never wear sleeveless shirts so i want to get tattoos i can see. but ive gotten started on both uppers. going to finish my other lower arm, then work up and finish neck..

got more work done tonite.. cover up of a gay ass airbag.. i prolly posted pics of the outline/some shading from a while ago. you can still see it, going to go back once more and finish the flowers, and add a little more brown and to hide a lil more of the airbag, a little line work touch up.. im way happy with it over a ugly ass airbag lulz..

pics suck.. shows the airbag more than you can actually see in person.. and cant see yellow in pics

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See I was the complete opposite I didn't start getting work done until i was 24 and got my chest then bicept and went down from there.... I see where you would want to see your work every one gets tattooed for a diffrent reason... I started for a couple reasons the first was because I always wanted one and all my friends where covered I was into piercings at the time, the second was for a self percieved image and to cover a medical condition. Like every one says they are very addicting! as of now my chest is complete both arms are sleeved my knuckles are done and I have an appointement next week to out line my back...
As for my hands that to me is sacred I have been in sales for years and plan to be for the rest of my life it is going to be very hard if ever that i do the top of my hands, you would be surprised how many people do not even notice your knuckles LOL

Btw Cover up looks awesome!

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 09-02-2009, 06:57 PM

thanks man. no one even notices its a cover up until i say something about it, i guess i notice it so much cause i know whats there.. bugs me.

and yeah, knuckles are actually kind of easy to hide

the neck gets the most attention for me hah..

MaveRankus · 09-02-2009, 07:21 PM

Don't have any pics to show mine but have BLS logo on my right shoulder and some pin striping and an airbag with praise the lowered on my left leg.

Independent · 09-03-2009, 04:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

thanks man. no one even notices its a cover up until i say something about it, i guess i notice it so much cause i know whats there.. bugs me.

and yeah, knuckles are actually kind of easy to hide

the neck gets the most attention for me hah..

Yeah, the cover up definitely looks good. I have a cover up on my upper arm, and it bugs me that I still know it's there. Nobody else notices it, but I know.

Slammed83Mazda · 09-03-2009, 05:15 AM

I would love to get my forearms done, but I know how higher end companys look at people like that. I work at UPS so upper management and tattoos are a no go. Plus I'm not down for wearing long sleeves in a warehouse in the prime of summer.

Draggin97 · 09-16-2009, 08:48 PM

I got this done a couple of days ago and the gas pump got revamped-

Deaths Shadow · 09-23-2009, 11:56 PM

my tattoos

these are just a few of my tattoo, I have other ones also. But I'm still working on them.

**travy** · 09-24-2009, 09:29 AM

^
omg.

**Draggin88** · 09-24-2009, 10:07 AM

Monster? Really?

BlackEsDime · 09-24-2009, 10:15 AM

i'm hoping he at least got a free drink out of it!

fluX · 09-24-2009, 12:35 PM

lol...

fluX · 09-24-2009, 12:36 PM

I just got turned down by a department for having "visible tattoo's". The clerk told me that their town passed a law saying that police cannot have any below the elbow or on their neck. I'm like "Isn't that discrimination?". Some ****ing people man... maybe you guys have an ordinance; you didn't pass a law though.

***Juan@AirRideTech*** · 09-24-2009, 04:45 PM

sac county sheriffs head instructor has a full body suite lol

BlackEsDime · 09-24-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Juan@AirRideTech

sac county sheriffs head instructor has a full body suite lol

awesome!

**travy** · 09-24-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fluX

I just got turned down by a department for having "visible tattoo's". The clerk told me that their town passed a law saying that police cannot have any below the elbow or on their neck. I'm like "Isn't that discrimination?". Some ****ing people man... maybe you guys have an ordinance; you didn't pass a law though.

Depending on when that law was made, could of been decades ago and hasn't been changed.

erok · 09-25-2009, 04:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by fluX

I just got turned down by a department for having "visible tattoo's". The clerk told me that their town passed a law saying that police cannot have any below the elbow or on their neck. I'm like "Isn't that discrimination?". Some ****ing people man... maybe you guys have an ordinance; you didn't pass a law though.

uh, no, it's not. not hiring you because of the color of your skin is discrimination. you cant choose what color your skin is at birth. you can however choose to get ink. you chose to get tattoos, now you have to deal with the fact that many companies wont hire people with visible tattoos.

BlownDime · 09-25-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEsDime

I'm a welder/fabricator, i don't really think i have a problem with having tattoo's. Though i don't have anything on my hand's/neck YET, but i deffinately plan on it in the future. I just HATE it when people have hardly any tattoo's, but have their neck or hands done. It seems like such a cry for attention to me.

I'll take it that that's directed at me.

I have my reasons for not having the rest of my body covered before going and tattooing my throat and hands.

08-18-2009, 12:10 AM	#351
99blkx I'm on a boat! Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,480 Location: hour west of StL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos i'll be in the chair in 13 hours... woot! number 4 and i'm finally getting a bicep done.
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08-18-2009, 10:46 PM	#352
99blkx I'm on a boat! Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,480 Location: hour west of StL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Told ya... New one... This is my take on the old school heart and dagger, with a touch of the "I wear my heart on my sleeve" cliche. I had my artist freehand it all so its one of a kind. You can see, or at least in person, the letter K on the blade for my wife Kristen. My calves... Also had these drawn up. To me it has to do with the balance in life. One calf is the lucky 7 and right-side-up horseshoe, the other is the unlucky 13 and upside-down horseshoe. The dice are just filler, and the Snake Eyes are no bueno to most. I wanted them to look totally different. And my back... This was my first tattoo. I got it several years ago, before everyone had nautical stars. I didn't take great care of it and its solid fill so it didn't take well and faded over time. I plan to add on and have it refreshed soon.
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08-18-2009, 11:12 PM	#353
BlackEsDime Honest Abe's Fab Shoppe Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,596 Location: Orlando, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos that arm piece took 13 hours?! And, i'm sorry, but he's not a very good artist... that hardly looks like a heart at all. Looks like an Excalibur tribute with some hoses sticking out of the rock... Only 2 of my tat's are not custom drawn, the flying eye and the jack daniels label. The spark plug/fire, anchors, skull, etc... are all custom drawn on the spot by the artists doing the work. edit: and for a time reference, the spark plug was drawn on my arm and done in a high guesstimate from start of drawing to finished tattoo in 6 hrs Last edited by BlackEsDime : 08-18-2009 at 11:15 PM.
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08-19-2009, 01:16 AM	#354
99blkx I'm on a boat! Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,480 Location: hour west of StL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEsDime that arm piece took 13 hours?! And, i'm sorry, but he's not a very good artist... that hardly looks like a heart at all. Looks like an Excalibur tribute with some hoses sticking out of the rock... Only 2 of my tat's are not custom drawn, the flying eye and the jack daniels label. The spark plug/fire, anchors, skull, etc... are all custom drawn on the spot by the artists doing the work. edit: and for a time reference, the spark plug was drawn on my arm and done in a high guesstimate from start of drawing to finished tattoo in 6 hrs you definitely misunderstood... i was saying earlier that i was getting new ink in 13 hours. the tattoo was drawn up ahead of time after i talked to him on the phone. i was only in the chair about an hour and a half. the heart has a lot of shading in it, which i asked for. as for the shape, its pretty accurate for the anatomy book that we had on hand. i also shrunk it down quite a bit. i was going larger but decided i wanted a short sleeve shirt to hide it completely because i want to have that option. is it perfect? no, i've never seen a tattoo that was in my opinion. is it what i wanted? yes.
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08-19-2009, 11:40 AM	#355
*Juan@AirRideTech* Jon@ridetech.com Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,144 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos i think it looks good....
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08-19-2009, 07:50 PM	#356
BlackEsDime Honest Abe's Fab Shoppe Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,596 Location: Orlando, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by 99blkx you definitely misunderstood... i was saying earlier that i was getting new ink in 13 hours. the tattoo was drawn up ahead of time after i talked to him on the phone. i was only in the chair about an hour and a half. the heart has a lot of shading in it, which i asked for. as for the shape, its pretty accurate for the anatomy book that we had on hand. i also shrunk it down quite a bit. i was going larger but decided i wanted a short sleeve shirt to hide it completely because i want to have that option. is it perfect? no, i've never seen a tattoo that was in my opinion. is it what i wanted? yes. maybe its just what it is. as long as you're happy with it... You're the only one that has to look at it everyday.
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08-19-2009, 08:57 PM	#357
*Wicked Mayhem* Hood Ride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,859 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEsDime maybe its just what it is. as long as you're happy with it... You're the only one that has to look at it everyday. he doesnt have to look at them everyday. i usually dont look at any of mine daily.
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08-19-2009, 10:13 PM	#358
diamondbackjo Most Hated. Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 334 Location: Santa Fe, TX User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos I can't see mine
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08-19-2009, 11:39 PM	#359
99blkx I'm on a boat! Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,480 Location: hour west of StL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem he doesnt have to look at them everyday. i usually dont look at any of mine daily. i don't think you have enough time in the day to look at them all each day, lol. your new avatar creeps me out...
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08-20-2009, 12:09 AM	#360
*Wicked Mayhem* Hood Ride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,859 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos i dont have that many tattoos yet. and everyone seems to be loving my avatar.. ive made a swell choice
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08-20-2009, 09:53 AM	#361
*Juan@AirRideTech* Jon@ridetech.com Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,144 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos I agree with wicked... I dont notice mine unless some one makes a comment any more.... dude your avatar f*cking rocks!
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08-20-2009, 12:47 PM	#362
fluX fuck off Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,780 Location: Chicago, IL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem i dont have that many tattoos yet. and everyone seems to be loving my avatar.. ive made a swell choice Holy shit you're a mod now? When did that happen?
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08-20-2009, 03:13 PM	#363
BlackEsDime Honest Abe's Fab Shoppe Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,596 Location: Orlando, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos WTF?! i didn't even notice he was a mod! and I think I laugh at your avatar every time I scroll across it. To bad its not real. I don't do it very often. I don't have the trick down to do it in less then 30 min. haha
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08-20-2009, 04:37 PM	#364
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,446 Location: Antarctica User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem and everyone seems to be loving my avatar.. ive made a swell choice Kind of reminds me of this dude from a kids show my daughter watches.
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08-20-2009, 04:43 PM	#365
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8,021 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos that guy looks like a molester^
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08-20-2009, 05:08 PM	#366
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,446 Location: Antarctica User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Its a strange show.
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08-30-2009, 12:00 PM	#367
silverstonepgt Daily Dime Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 62 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Mine when I got it in 06... has some blue around it now, want to add some more lines to it, but im not sure what will go best with black and blue.
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08-30-2009, 12:13 PM	#368
*Wicked Mayhem* Hood Ride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,859 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos mom and dad are new...
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08-30-2009, 12:21 PM	#369
silverstonepgt Daily Dime Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 62 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos And here it is now, with blue... the pic makes it look all distorted, but that's just my wonderful cell phone camera.
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08-30-2009, 11:03 PM	#370
Merritt Registered Abuser Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,811 Location: King, NC User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem mom and dad are new... That's awesome, I love tattoos that are random and not the norm.
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09-01-2009, 10:21 AM	#371
Independent Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 173 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Ok, here's a question. For those of you with neck and hand tattoos, what do you do for a living? I'm sleeved, have chest pieces, rib cage done, one on the back of my neck but still covereable, etc. All of mine are able to be hidden for job interviews. I want to do my hands bad, but I'm worried about being discriminated against when I go for interviews. Have you found it harder to find a job? I'm a machine mechanic/machinist, in my field of work I would think it shouldn't matter, but I know for a fact that I was turned down for one job because my tattoos were showing.
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09-01-2009, 10:28 AM	#372
Bootylicious I AM A MOTHERFUCKER Age: 26 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,514 Location: I'm a Masshole User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Independent Ok, here's a question. For those of you with neck and hand tattoos, what do you do for a living? I'm sleeved, have chest pieces, rib cage done, one on the back of my neck but still covereable, etc. All of mine are able to be hidden for job interviews. I want to do my hands bad, but I'm worried about being discriminated against when I go for interviews. Have you found it harder to find a job? I'm a machine mechanic/machinist, in my field of work I would think it shouldn't matter, but I know for a fact that I was turned down for one job because my tattoos were showing. although it isnt right that they didnt hire you, it is reality. alot of the Presidents/CEO's of todays business's and companies have the old school way of thought that tattoos are tabu, and for criminals and all that other old stereotypical garbage. if you have second thoughts about doing it because you are worried it will affect your job then the best thing to do is not do it. im in a similar situation with my job....my left arm is sleeved and i work in corporate america in a professional office setting and cannot wear short sleeve shirts. at the company golf outings im wearing long sleeves, as well as any other company function where higher ups and my bosses will be present. it sucks, but it is reality and i get to be myself outside of work and wear tshirts and i enjoy the artwork, so that is the payoff for having to hide it at work. maybe you could wear some rubber gloves or something? coverup makeup? dunno....just trying to throw out suggestions if you insist on doing it.
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09-01-2009, 10:41 AM	#373
Independent Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 173 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by 2Lo4aFatHoe although it isnt right that they didnt hire you, it is reality. alot of the Presidents/CEO's of todays business's and companies have the old school way of thought that tattoos are tabu, and for criminals and all that other old stereotypical garbage. if you have second thoughts about doing it because you are worried it will affect your job then the best thing to do is not do it. im in a similar situation with my job....my left arm is sleeved and i work in corporate america in a professional office setting and cannot wear short sleeve shirts. at the company golf outings im wearing long sleeves, as well as any other company function where higher ups and my bosses will be present. it sucks, but it is reality and i get to be myself outside of work and wear tshirts and i enjoy the artwork, so that is the payoff for having to hide it at work. maybe you could wear some rubber gloves or something? coverup makeup? dunno....just trying to throw out suggestions if you insist on doing it. I actually was gonna get them done as soon as I'm able to (long story but I was on a medicine that doesn't allow me to get inked for 6 months after I stop taking it), and I've worked for the same company for the past 9 years. I always just assumed I'd always work here, and it would never be a problem. Then a few weeks ago I'm told they are closing the plant I work in, and in Nov I will be out on my ass. I'm mostly concerned with interviews, as I don't want to be turned down based solely on my artwork. Once hired, I would be willing to cover them, wear gloves, etc. I don't insist on getting them done, obviously life will go on if I don't, but it's something I want to have. I have plenty of other areas to get done, but someday I do want the hands/neck done. I'm wondering if anyone has had bad experiences with interviews, or even work giving them a hard time.
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09-01-2009, 11:07 AM	#374
BLUESONOMA TIKI SWITCH GOD Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 879 Location: Waterdown, Ont, CANADA User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem pain is only temporary... That is Jesse from Thrive Tattoos .. He is one of my Artists.. check out his website for more scaring.. www.thrivestudios.ca looking under Piercings and check out his scaring portfolio...
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09-01-2009, 11:18 AM	#375
Bootylicious I AM A MOTHERFUCKER Age: 26 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,514 Location: I'm a Masshole User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Independent I actually was gonna get them done as soon as I'm able to (long story but I was on a medicine that doesn't allow me to get inked for 6 months after I stop taking it), and I've worked for the same company for the past 9 years. I always just assumed I'd always work here, and it would never be a problem. Then a few weeks ago I'm told they are closing the plant I work in, and in Nov I will be out on my ass. I'm mostly concerned with interviews, as I don't want to be turned down based solely on my artwork. Once hired, I would be willing to cover them, wear gloves, etc. I don't insist on getting them done, obviously life will go on if I don't, but it's something I want to have. I have plenty of other areas to get done, but someday I do want the hands/neck done. I'm wondering if anyone has had bad experiences with interviews, or even work giving them a hard time. well why not wait till you get the job, and bring it up to your boss and ask what they would think of that, and if it would be a problem. explain you would be willing to cover them up to preserve the company image, but didnt want to jeopardize a great opportunity with a great company just for some artwork. just be super nice about it and see where it goes.
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09-01-2009, 11:40 AM	#376
BLUESONOMA TIKI SWITCH GOD Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 879 Location: Waterdown, Ont, CANADA User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Well It is about time i get in on this thread... Here are some pictures of my sleave I am working on.. 32 hours in .. still looking at about another 10 til i am happy.. .
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09-01-2009, 06:08 PM	#377
Independent Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 173 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by BLUESONOMA Well It is about time i get in on this thread... Here are some pictures of my sleave I am working on.. 32 hours in .. still looking at about another 10 til i am happy.. . Looks killer
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09-01-2009, 06:31 PM	#378
BlackEsDime Honest Abe's Fab Shoppe Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,596 Location: Orlando, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos I'm a welder/fabricator, i don't really think i have a problem with having tattoo's. Though i don't have anything on my hand's/neck YET, but i deffinately plan on it in the future. I just HATE it when people have hardly any tattoo's, but have their neck or hands done. It seems like such a cry for attention to me.
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09-01-2009, 11:41 PM	#379
*Wicked Mayhem* Hood Ride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,859 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Quote: Originally Posted by Independent Ok, here's a question. For those of you with neck and hand tattoos, what do you do for a living? I'm sleeved, have chest pieces, rib cage done, one on the back of my neck but still covereable, etc. All of mine are able to be hidden for job interviews. I want to do my hands bad, but I'm worried about being discriminated against when I go for interviews. Have you found it harder to find a job? I'm a machine mechanic/machinist, in my field of work I would think it shouldn't matter, but I know for a fact that I was turned down for one job because my tattoos were showing. i was working for a semi small company repairing pumps, hand wrenches etc.. started last week at BP as a pipefitter apprentice. alot of people have tattoos out there, but im the first to see(minus my dad) that has hands or neck done.. my dad has his hands, and some wings go onto his neck. i kinda went about it "wrong" to some people, including my dad, but they are just looking out for my future. i got my knuckles done when i was 18 and just got fired from my job. IMO if i cant have tattoos where i want, then i dont want to work there. Quote: Originally Posted by BlackEsDime I'm a welder/fabricator, i don't really think i have a problem with having tattoo's. Though i don't have anything on my hand's/neck YET, but i deffinately plan on it in the future. I just HATE it when people have hardly any tattoo's, but have their neck or hands done. It seems like such a cry for attention to me. i to think thats dumb to an extent. i used to get alot of shit for only really having tattoos on my lower arms, and not the upper part. but i never wear sleeveless shirts so i want to get tattoos i can see. but ive gotten started on both uppers. going to finish my other lower arm, then work up and finish neck.. got more work done tonite.. cover up of a gay ass airbag.. i prolly posted pics of the outline/some shading from a while ago. you can still see it, going to go back once more and finish the flowers, and add a little more brown and to hide a lil more of the airbag, a little line work touch up.. im way happy with it over a ugly ass airbag lulz.. pics suck.. shows the airbag more than you can actually see in person.. and cant see yellow in pics Last edited by Wicked Mayhem : 09-01-2009 at 11:43 PM.
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09-01-2009, 11:55 PM	#380
BlackEsDime Honest Abe's Fab Shoppe Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,596 Location: Orlando, FL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos yeah, my first tat was the von dutch flying eye on my inner fore arm. I too went by "if i'm going to pay for it, i want it to be seen". BUT I will never get anything intentionally offensive in a normally visible spot for job reasons. edit: however! I didn't get my first tat till i was like 22 i think.
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09-02-2009, 12:07 AM	#381
*Wicked Mayhem* Hood Ride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,859 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos got my first on my 18th bday.. parents paid for it got my second one the next day haha
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09-02-2009, 11:09 AM	#383
BLUESONOMA TIKI SWITCH GOD Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 879 Location: Waterdown, Ont, CANADA User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos I got my first tattoo when I was 17... Tattoo shop was beside the bar we were drinking in... So it was more of a bet .. I went in and said can you put this on my arm and pointed to my shirt... My giant dragon/koi sleave might be a bit of over kill for a cover up but go big or go home.. lol.. I also am now having to wear long sleave shirts in the summer.. at work to hide my art.. but what can you do.. you have to keep working.. Some great looking tattoos in here..
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09-02-2009, 04:11 PM	#384
*Juan@AirRideTech* Jon@ridetech.com Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,144 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos i to think thats dumb to an extent. i used to get alot of shit for only really having tattoos on my lower arms, and not the upper part. but i never wear sleeveless shirts so i want to get tattoos i can see. but ive gotten started on both uppers. going to finish my other lower arm, then work up and finish neck.. got more work done tonite.. cover up of a gay ass airbag.. i prolly posted pics of the outline/some shading from a while ago. you can still see it, going to go back once more and finish the flowers, and add a little more brown and to hide a lil more of the airbag, a little line work touch up.. im way happy with it over a ugly ass airbag lulz.. pics suck.. shows the airbag more than you can actually see in person.. and cant see yellow in pics [/quote] See I was the complete opposite I didn't start getting work done until i was 24 and got my chest then bicept and went down from there.... I see where you would want to see your work every one gets tattooed for a diffrent reason... I started for a couple reasons the first was because I always wanted one and all my friends where covered I was into piercings at the time, the second was for a self percieved image and to cover a medical condition. Like every one says they are very addicting! as of now my chest is complete both arms are sleeved my knuckles are done and I have an appointement next week to out line my back... As for my hands that to me is sacred I have been in sales for years and plan to be for the rest of my life it is going to be very hard if ever that i do the top of my hands, you would be surprised how many people do not even notice your knuckles LOL Btw Cover up looks awesome! Last edited by Juan@AirRideTech : 09-02-2009 at 04:14 PM.
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09-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#385
*Wicked Mayhem* Hood Ride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,859 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos thanks man. no one even notices its a cover up until i say something about it, i guess i notice it so much cause i know whats there.. bugs me. and yeah, knuckles are actually kind of easy to hide the neck gets the most attention for me hah..
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09-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#386
MaveRankus ..... Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,850 Location: Wanamaker, Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: LETS see the tattoos Don't have any pics to show mine but have BLS logo on my right shoulder and some pin striping and an airbag with praise the lowered on my left leg.
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