The Tattoo thread

First Team Squad
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not sure how it works in wellington, my artist has no charge for drawing up designs and charges a by the hour fee for tattooing which also includes the time it takes to put the picture on before starting the tattoo. to speed things up i find it best to shave the area you are getting tattooed before you go as the artist will have to spend time shaving you before they start putting the picture on.

Legend
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a couple I know will charge $100ish to draw up a design, I guess that depends on if they are creating it or if you've provided a sketch....

Marquee
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I'll definitely have a sketch, but I think I'll need my wife to make it look better as I'm not good at drawing.

Basically speaking, I think I want (from L to R).

A rising sun

         Electrocardiogram waves  |  Lungs (or air/wind)  | Outline of a head/thinking brain |   Thumbs up/Smiley face   |  A heart

Each picture would be minimalistic-looking and enclosed in a square..

Starting XI
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almost 10 years

All right, after 15 years, I think it's time for tattoo #2.

Can anyone recommend a good tattoo artist for a fairly basic tattoo idea?
I would like a minimalist design, 5-7 images in squares or similar.

Still thinking about final design, but I've got the gist of it in my head.

Also, should I choose to get #3 done as well - any suggestions for tattoos representing your family (eg wife and kids)? I was thinking of a beautiful tree with my and my wife's initials in the roots and my kids' initials as the fruit...but I'm not very creative when it comes to this stuff...

Call or message Dr. Morse and see who is available. They have a range of artists who cover a huge range of artists.

They'll usually charge you if you want them to do a sketch but not for the consultation and once you find an artist that feels right, go with them, not on who's the cheapest. some artists will actually turn away anyone who haggles over price. 

A basic sketch or idea if enough - these guys and gals are usually accomplished artists on traditional media as well as skin so have the skills and lateral thinking to bring things to life and if it's their design rather than something off the shelf, I believe it come sup that much better. 

Starting XI
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over 8 years

All right, after 15 years, I think it's time for tattoo #2.

Can anyone recommend a good tattoo artist for a fairly basic tattoo idea?
I would like a minimalist design, 5-7 images in squares or similar.

Still thinking about final design, but I've got the gist of it in my head.

Also, should I choose to get #3 done as well - any suggestions for tattoos representing your family (eg wife and kids)? I was thinking of a beautiful tree with my and my wife's initials in the roots and my kids' initials as the fruit...but I'm not very creative when it comes to this stuff...

Koryn Leigh (insta: https://www.instagram.com/koryn_leigh/?hl=en) did my one that you can see further up the thread, I'm really happy with it and love her art style, but you''ll have your own preferences. I'd recommend checking out some instagram pages of local artists til you see a style you like.

The couple I have I've tended to find a couple of photos of similar tattoos/drawings/ideas, give a few to the artist and see what they come up with, but each will have their own process - easiest just to ask!

Marquee
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almost 17 years

Im using Brent at Jackson St Tattoo. Very happy with what he has come up with.I told him what i wanted and gave him ideas on how i wanted it laid out.He made suggestions and recommendations on layout and what coloring  would look best. End result he has the 3 elements i wanted in it  there the rest is his.Proof will be when others see it but im happy.

First Team Squad
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over 16 years

just had the last demonised player tattooed yesterday so that is all 5 faces finished and 20 + hours deep into the tattoo. now for the background detail which is probably going to be a similar amount of hours.not many people will be seeing mine unless we change shirts off to shorts off ,could not put it where it could be seen as i have a limited amount of space left that is not tattooed already.

Marquee
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almost 17 years

Sure we could arrange a pants off so you can be included.

First Team Squad
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over 16 years

another session of sting today, i bloody love those needles in my skin.

First Team Squad
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Marquee
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Looking great,another session for me tomorrow with color starting to be put on.

First Team Squad
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another session down and one to go to finish the tattoo, will be just over 40 hours worth of tattoo time that i have enjoyed every minute of.

Marquee
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Have another session Monday then hopefully last one on the 16th of December.Not as long as you but not far short when all done.

First Team Squad
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finished on thursday with 5 hour session.

Marquee
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Last session tomorrow for me.

Marquee
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All finished need a win Saturday now

First Team Squad
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over 16 years

here are a couple of pics of my finished nix tattoo, hard to show it all as it wraps from the back of my leg to the front and sorry for those that do not like ass shots but it had to be done.also sorry for the sideways photo so you will have to tilt your head the right way to see properly.

Woof Woof
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over 16 years

That's some commitment!

First Team Squad
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over 16 years

I'll definitely have a sketch, but I think I'll need my wife to make it look better as I'm not good at drawing.

Basically speaking, I think I want (from L to R).

A rising sun

         Electrocardiogram waves  |  Lungs (or air/wind)  | Outline of a head/thinking brain |   Thumbs up/Smiley face   |  A heart

Each picture would be minimalistic-looking and enclosed in a square..

have you decided on an artist and getting an appointment, there are so many good tattooist's in wellington and i guess because of this it will not take long to get an appointment. my artist in wanganui has a 4 month waiting list as most of the population of wanganui have tattoos

Marquee
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almost 17 years

It's funny you asked - I came back to work today and I was sorting out some papers, and one of them was my sketch for my tattoo.

Haven't done anything about it but I will go see a few tattoo parlors and book a consultation soon.

I want to get this done asap.

Starting XI
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almost 10 years

I suggest visiting Doctor Morse and seeing one of the artist there. I got tattooed two days ago there - they seem quite busy but always open for new work and have a range of artists to suit different styles. 

Marquee
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almost 17 years

Dr Morse looks really good but I wanted something without color and fairly minimalist in design, so I'm not sure they'll be the best place for the job?

Starting XI
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Huge range of artists like I said - Cam Elgar is my guy but for you, possibly Cam Oliver.

Go to their FB page and under photos, check out his galleries. 

Legend
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over 16 years

heaps of good artists around at the moment - really depends on the style you want to go with. I'm in the market for a an artist who does good Japanese style artwork, but also can incorporate NZ natives birds and flowers.

Marquee
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Very happy with the work Brent at Jackson Street Tattoo did on my back.Gave him an idea of what i wanted and he did all the artwork .

First Team Squad
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over 16 years

meant to be starting my last ever tattoo in april and finishing in june but with the way things are going not sure it will be happening, unless the tattooist has a 2 meter long tattoo machine and locks the front door after disinfecting the shop.

LG
Legend
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over 16 years

They might use Robotics like they do with some surgerys. 

First Team Squad
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well three years later and i am finally just about finished
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Marquee
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Amazing effort! 
I have one large tattoo on my chest which I've had for about 15 years and I've been looking to get a couple more for a long time but I just can't set my mind on a final design (or theme) as I have too many ideas. 
One in a million
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holeinone
well three years later and i am finally just about finished
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Just the Nix tatt on the face to go

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