- 11,934
- 24,947
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2018
Thoughts on her work?
***Official Tattoo Thread: Inked-4-Life Vol.2***
Thoughts on her work?
- 33,051
- 38,622
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2012
Shes dope. I put in a request. 
I wanna get The First Kiss by Bouguereau on my neck.
I wanna get The First Kiss by Bouguereau on my neck.
- 11,934
- 24,947
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2018
Shes dope. I put in a request.
I wanna get The First Kiss by Bouguereau on my neck.
Regarding her work do you know (or have a prediction) of how it'll age? Seems like she uses thin lines and I've read they don't age well.
Thinking about getting my first tattoo so my bad for the noob questions
- 5,233
- 2,323
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2012
Anyone know any fine line artist in los angeles/orange county area?
- 33,051
- 38,622
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2012
Depends where you get it but theres a phrase in tattooing, “bold never gets old”. Strong lines, the tattoo will last, thats why traditional type tattooos age well cause they use thick bold outlines. Honestly dont know how the “softer” tattoos will last, im getting this on my neck and idk how long itll stay 100% not muddy.
- 11,934
- 24,947
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2018
Thanks. I been trying to look for healed works 2+ years for those type of tattoos and they still look better than I expected. But then again I doubt 2 years is a long time
- 33,051
- 38,622
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2012
Thanks. I been trying to look for healed works 2+ years for those type of tattoos and they still look better than I expected. But then again I doubt 2 years is a long time
My Japanese sleeve and right arm (mostly traditional colored and traditional black/gray) look really good still and they are 8+ years old. I swear my Japanese peonies still are as colorful as when I got it.
- 33,051
- 38,622
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2012
And yeah 2.5 years is nothing bro lol.
- 11,934
- 24,947
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2018
Thanks for the replies guys. Just don't want to regret anything
- 13,033
- 7,205
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2007
Someone got a tattoo from Goldy in NYC on here and man.....she kills it now. I don't really remember thinking any of her at the time but her work has gotten even that much better. But with her rate being $500 an hour, I bet you have to spend at least $2-3K for work.
- 3,450
- 2,842
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2012
At least her books are open
- 34,982
- 16,879
- Joined
- Aug 4, 2005
I have multiple random pieces on both arms. Wish I went the sleeve route because I really want a 3/4 Japanese sleeve. Might do a Japanese leg sleeve actually
- 34,982
- 16,879
- Joined
- Aug 4, 2005
Depends where you get it but theres a phrase in tattooing, “bold never gets old”. Strong lines, the tattoo will last, thats why traditional type tattooos age well cause they use thick bold outlines. Honestly dont know how the “softer” tattoos will last, im getting this on my neck and idk how long itll stay 100% not muddy.
local artist just did their rendition of this
- 43,402
- 42,952
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2013
Tattoo aging maters on your skin type too. If you’re naturally dark all that will look like a mess in a couple years. All traditional tattoos are bold and solid for a reason.
- 8,565
- 16,978
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2014
Gonna look like a smudge after a few years.
- 43,402
- 42,952
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2013
I thinks possible for those tats to last but you’ll have to baby it for sure. No sun, no abrasions, ect
- 13,033
- 7,205
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2007
Abrasions for sure. I had some scars from a bike accident on my back and scrapped off part of my tattoo.
The kicker though is it was one of those calligraphy tattoos where you can see the fine lines from the needles as if it was brush stroke. Through only 3 or so years, all of those lines blended as one practically. So it really makes me feel all that single needle stuff really loses its detail only after a couple of years.
And I agree on the traditional tattoos. There is a reason why they are so classic but only people that know tattoos will appreciate it. Some people think those tattoos are so boring but I like the idea that if you got say a Japanese tattoo that you have something that the Yakuza might have had.
- 11,934
- 24,947
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2018
Just booked an appointment in May with a guest artist from Korea. He's coming to LA for 2 months.
Want something similar to this.
This is my first tattoo so I'm kinda nervous LOL
Last edited:
- 4,722
- 893
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2005
Congrats on the 2nd kid.I just had my second kid and wanted to go get something quick done. Called my shop and the artist with the shortest wait is at 8 months.I’m in Philly suburbs and it’s a good shape but nothing crazy.
May have to hit the “walk in” spot.
Just wait it out on the tattoo. Why rush??
- 8,565
- 16,978
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2014
Thanks. I Just want her name, added next to my sons. Don’t feel the need to wait 9 months for a basic tattoo, when I can go to a shop this month that will do it just fine.
- 7,585
- 7,463
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2007
It doesn't hurt until ~4 hours in depending on where you get tatted. And when they come with the whites better be ready.
Haven't been tatted for 4 years. Glad I saved my arms till now but I am itching - gon be honest though the talent to price ratio in the US is underwhelming compared to down under / Europe
Haven't been tatted for 4 years. Glad I saved my arms till now but I am itching - gon be honest though the talent to price ratio in the US is underwhelming compared to down under / Europe
- 11,934
- 24,947
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2018
Any of y'all regret ever getting a tattoo?
