1995chardx 196,842 Posted May 1, 2013 Question: I'm going to a new artist and he asked me for a $300 depost (gladly paid it) so is that what his hourly rate is going to be? I never actually asked him what his rate was haha. I'd rather not say who he is but hes one of the top guys you can go to here in NY. Who's the new artist? Usually shops here only ask for 100 deposit, and they're rate is about 150-200 an hour. I know the best (Japanese) artist here charges only 200 an hour. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiya 1,079,562 Posted May 1, 2013 Where's Johan at? Post photos! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike lowrey 527,024 Posted May 1, 2013 A deposit is a pretty arbitrary number and doesn't necessarily represent an hourly rate. Just ask what he charges an hour. $300 would be super steep. agreed, I don't see any problem with checking the rate just so you know. $300 is steep but not unheard of. expensive for a new artist (?) but if he is really good and you can afford it, who cares. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike lowrey 527,024 Posted May 1, 2013 finally got around to taking a photo of my last piece (on the right, by P. Fernandez at AKA) 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoodstomp 10 Posted May 4, 2013 By Shamus @ MTL Tattoo 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
(10chars) 364,358 Posted May 5, 2013 ^^ got that bart last night. also got this chain (the hannya, rose, and bug are a month or two old) also got these little filler flowers last night 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conqueror 729,287 Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) pretty sure i'm getting my first/last tattoo this year - i always told myself that if i was straight edge for 10 years i would get one and here we are. i know what i want, i just wish i could just make up my mind where i want it on my arm. i originally wanted it on my chest but i'm way too hairy - that and i'm a pussy. ps save your 'lol str8 egde' or 'you'll regret it' comments son. nailed to the x. Edited May 5, 2013 by conqueror 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krackrox 149,453 Posted May 6, 2013 Amelia Martin 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 19,550 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Latest one I just got. First time working with Chris O'Donnell. Will post better pics eventually lol Edited May 15, 2013 by Casper 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highvoltage 40,415 Posted May 20, 2013 Added some color and touched up the black on an existing piece: And got this: -13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highvoltage 40,415 Posted May 20, 2013 Lol at the negative rep for my tattoo pics...sorry you don't like them, really! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinFinn 1,995,716 Posted May 28, 2013 got some new ink today (same artist who did my other stuff)! ~1h outlines, 2.5h dotted shading: 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelleydenham 164 Posted June 1, 2013 Added more stuff to my feet -2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSchadenfreude 14,866 Posted June 1, 2013 Added more stuff to my feet kewl bro! who did yr tats? the hundreds?? 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aak 248,150 Posted June 3, 2013 Added more stuff to my feet all the more reason to keep your shoes on... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belka 57 Posted June 10, 2013 Most of my tats were done by Glennie @ Pearl Harbor. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AstroWolf 491,415 Posted June 17, 2013 Martin Robson at Hanky Panky XXX. However you spell it... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellogoodbye 197,974 Posted June 18, 2013 got some new ink today (same artist who did my other stuff)! ~1h outlines, 2.5h dotted shading: is that the inner elbow? is recovery a bitch for that placement? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 1,649,083 Posted June 18, 2013 Yes, kinda. That's where I got some blind spots. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laxlife1234 1,051,935 Posted June 18, 2013 Just out of curiosity, how many of you guys get tattoos for a certain meaning? I'm looking into getting a tattoo within the next two years (yeah long time away) but I don't know what I should get and if it should have a meaning or not. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoreman 157,096 Posted June 18, 2013 Ah, man…don't open that can of worms. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 1,649,083 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) double post. sorry. Edited June 18, 2013 by Max Power 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 1,649,083 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Yes, that is like opening pandoras box. Anyway, my two cents (and I'm generalizing): There are only two types of tattooed people. A. Those who don't know shit about tattoos or artists and got something they try to squeeze some meaning into, like zodiac or chinese lettering stuff. Mostly these are the only tattoos they got and they got them cause they wanted something "really cool, reflecting my struggle or achievement, remembering my loved ones" or just wound up with what seems likely, like their date of birth etc.. Most of those tattoos are crap. B. People who love tattoos and mostly get many of them. Some with meaning, some with the sole purpose of pleasing their eyes only (which is enough "menaing" to me). If they are well thought of, they will make you more happy than Type A. At least, if you don't follow trends or do sth, just cause your current idol has it. Knowing you, Jacob, I give you the advice of my latest tattoo artist. He complimented me on waiting till I was 28 (two years ago), as this is the time when you got some cash and know where you stand in life. The motives and artists you pick then are most likely well thought of. For example, I would not advice getting throat and hand tattoos at the age of 18-25. Even if Oli Sykes makes you think it's cool. My opinion only. Edited June 18, 2013 by Max Power 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake431 57,646 Posted June 18, 2013 is that the inner elbow? is recovery a bitch for that placement? Yes, kinda. That's where I got some blind spots. I haven't had problems with my inner elbow,but the outside of my elbow lost ink, and was probably the most gnarly spot pain wise I've hit yet. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laxlife1234 1,051,935 Posted June 18, 2013 Yes, that is like opening pandoras box. Anyway, my two cents (and I'm generalizing): There are only two types of tattooed people. A. Those who don't know shit about tattoos or artists and got something they try to squeeze some meaning into, like zodiac or chinese lettering stuff. Mostly these are the only tattoos they got and they got them cause they wanted something "really cool, reflecting my struggle or achievement, remembering my loved ones" or just wound up with what seems likely, like their date of birth etc.. Most of those tattoos are crap. B. People who love tattoos and mostly get many of them. Some with meaning, some with the sole purpose of pleasing their eyes only (which is enough "menaing" to me). If they are well thought of, they will make you more happy than Type A. At least, if you don't follow trends or do sth, just cause your current idol has it. Knowing you, Jacob, I give you the advice of my latest tattoo artist. He complimented me on waiting till I was 28 (two years ago), as this is the time when you got some cash and know where you stand in life. The motives and artists you pick then are most likely well thought of. For example, I would not advice getting throat and hand tattoos at the age of 18-25. Even if Oli Sykes makes you think it's cool. My opinion only. Gotcha. Thanks man, I'm to say the least not like every other teen though.. Right now what I want (which will most likely be different in a few years) is a half sleeve on my left arm - enough that if I wear a short sleeve shirt you can see it clearly, but if I need to cover it up I can easily do so. I like browsing this thread for the pure inspiration and most of the stuff posted in here is well done and good work. I figured over the next two years or so that I would just strictly do research and if I still feel the same way in two years about a tattoo as I do now then I will get one. I do have the artist in mind for my first tat though, maybe it'll change but I met him about a year ago so I am definitely thinking this through lol. Gotta figure out what I really want though and I'm just trying to find tattoos that interest me to some extent. This guys video is what inspired me to get a tattoo and I've keep watching it every so often for the past year and a half: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandyeti/4027491253/ Ah, man…don't open that can of worms. Haha no one needs to respond anymore then, I definitely don't want to start a whole debate. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL-9000 121,678 Posted June 18, 2013 Gotcha. Thanks man, I'm to say the least not like every other teen though.. Come on man, seriously? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dex_star 234,998 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) laxlife1234 - find the most badass pic on the internet you can find, take it to a badass artist, and tell em to make the pic look even badass-er and on your body... honestly though, just look at good stuff online so you know what style you want, find an artist thats good at that... decide roughly what you want, i.e. pirate ship or fuckin coffee mug, idk.... let the artist do the rest edit- just saw youre a teen.... youre probably gonna get something stupid Edited June 19, 2013 by Dex_star 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laxlife1234 1,051,935 Posted June 19, 2013 Whatever, I still classify my 18 y/o self as a teen since I still make some stupid decions. And I'm waiting till I get a bit older so I don't regret my decision - my decisions are usually impulse anyway, so I figured if I wait and I still actually want it then I wont regret it. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillKhitie 197,706 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Get some letters on your knuckles, or those cleeky little dots you find on them London kids, or maybe even a triangle. Triangles are dope. Jokes aside, IMHO, as long as you can pay for what you are getting from the artist of your choice, then it should be fine – whether it be now or two years later. It'll just be that tattoo you got when you were 18. No harm. That latter bit though is key. I've seen some funny ink on friends that went too big, too early, mostly because of that koi fish/japanese craze. Edited June 19, 2013 by WillKhitie 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
