Thorne | June 19, 2009 | 9:30 pm
This lion is done in what I call my “reasonably realistic” style. I call it reasonably realistic because I use a bit more black than one would find in a photo-realistic style of tattoo, but not as much black outlining as one would use doing a more traditional tattoo style. I find that a bit of black helps with depth and perspective and tends to keep the tattoo looking good longer than going for photo-realism, especially when the client is into tanning, and this one is religious about hitting the tanning beds.
Peace, out!
Thorne | June 16, 2009 | 12:25 am
Sorry for the slightly fuzzy image. We’ve chosen a red rose to begin covering the eagle on the left which was a bit disproportionate. The first sitting photo can be found at my post entitled: Forget Me Nots, (you may see the eagle before I covered it with the rose there). The client got these tattoos when she was pretty young; some time in her early 20′s, I believe. The tops of both of her breasts are tattooed, mostly sketchily. We’ll be covering and reworking them both as well as possibly adding some black and grey filigree type work to complete a halter top design encircling her back and going up around her neck. Stay tuned for further progress!
Peace, out!
Thorne | May 28, 2009 | 1:13 am
Tattoo FAQ: add your own in comments, and don’t forget to visit:
1) Tattoos are not just for hookers and sailors anymore.
2) Tattoos are permanent.
3) Yes, tattoos hurt.
4) You must be 18 or over to get a tattoo legally.
5) Direct Sunlight fades your tattoo (It isn’t known whether it actually affects the pigments, or that the tattoo just shows the effects of the damage to your skin)
6) It’s good for your tattoo (skin) to shave, epilate, wax and/or exfoliate once your tattoo is fully healed.
7) A tattoo is usually fully healed in 3-5 weeks.
8) A tattoo has become part of your body in 3-5 months.
9) The most common allergic/sensitivity colors are red and yellow.
10) Many people regret that they didn’t put more thought into their first tattoo.
11) The tradition of Tattoo goes back over 6OOO years.
12) You can contract bloodborn diseases (Like Hepatitis, Staff infections, HIV) from home tattooists, (aka: “scratchers) who are ignorant to proper sterilization and cleanliness procedures.
13) You should contact me for a one of a kind custom tattoo!
