Tattoos

[tu_madre51]

Aw, fuck. That was supposed to be a positive rep, fingers too fat for my phone

Guy le tatooer is leaving San Francisco right before I get there for leave :/

Edited January 9, 2014 by tu_madre51

[Max Power]

Actually I was in contact with Guy for my legs and would have gotten the appointment. But I decided against it, for the sake of a matching look on my body. I think I can appreciate somebody's work and style without getting it myself, but it was a tough decision.

[Dex_star]

emailed him recently... hes down to do my back in May.. time to start $$$aving

[tu_madre51]

Not too sure if it's serious but a slight rash made of really small blisters appeared around one side of my new tattoo. It's just a bit itchy. Should I be worried? Can't really find too much info online but I'm guessing it's a possible allergy

Edited January 11, 2014 by tu_madre51

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Edited November 8, 2014 by _untitled

[Dex_star]

if u got an artist in mind already just see what theyre good at and get something along those lines... or look through their flash

[Max Power]

^Sounds reasonable. I've had some ideas that were pretty settled and some rough sketches, all turned out to my liking cause I went to the right artist who was good at the style I was after.

 

^^However, if you're just thinking of starting with a tattoo cause you like the look, I'd advice not to go for a visible spot (arms!). Sounds strange, but you will probably want more afterwards and learn a lot about other styles and artists. I know a lot of guys who would want to remove the first tattoo to start over again. I do as well, at least, I determined with my first one on the upper arm how the rest of the arm would look like, as I didn't want to mix different styles on that arm.

 

Make sure, that it's a motive that is somehow linked to you or that you can identify with, so you can stand behind it after years. E.G: Stars and chines signs are best examples to a totally random motive that somebody got just for the sake of being tattooed in 2006. That's not the road to go. But don't overthink it, just make sure it's a decision you haven't rushed or been pushed into.

Edited January 13, 2014 by Max Power

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Edited November 8, 2014 by _untitled

[harehase]

Actually I was in contact with Guy for my legs and would have gotten the appointment. But I decided against it, for the sake of a matching look on my body. I think I can appreciate somebody's work and style without getting it myself, but it was a tough decision.

 

I'm in the exact same spot - except with a chest piece. Surrounding artwork is colorful japanese style tattoos, which I think are close enough to Guy's style to work well - in my head, at least. What style are the rest of your tattoos that dissuaded you if you don't mind me asking?

[Max Power]

I'm in the exact same spot - except with a chest piece. Surrounding artwork is colorful japanese style tattoos, which I think are close enough to Guy's style to work well - in my head, at least. What style are the rest of your tattoos that dissuaded you if you don't mind me asking?

I got one full coloured sleeve in a neo-traditional style (maybe with asian touch) by Annie Frenzel, chest is coloured too and the other arm is turning into a dotwork black only single piece sleeve. That's already a hard break, but works IMO (and when I met Valentin Hirsch yesterday to discuss new ideas he said the same). The motives are all somewhat linked to nature, so  they kinda match. I ouldn't see how to add the abstract work of Guy in there. Though I absolutely love his work.

 

Anyway, I got something new. What I thought would be a little piece around the knee turned into this:

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We watched Evil Dead the last hours. That's a perfect way to double your pain. Yikes.

Edited January 24, 2014 by Max Power

[Pythia]

I've got two. I did both myself. No regrets.

They're not the prettiest things but I love them because they're of my own making. My friend from high school was trying to give me shit saying things like "you know you can pay people to do that for you lol". She has 3 chinese characters on her body. Anyways, I'm proud of these guys and might go over them soon just for ink's sake. I do have a plan of getting a professionally done one on my thigh when I get the cash, but it's no rush.

[shoreman]

Max, I'm really impressed with how your english has improved in such a short period of time. (Kinda makes me feel guilty I'm not a bit more proactive in that department.)

[fre-co]

Good stuff max. Philippe Fernandez is coming to London. Making arrangements now.

[Max Power]

Thanks guys. The funny thing about my Fernandez Tattoo is, that it still looks really black, it didn't turn to that greyish tone that my other black ones got after a short period of time. I'm sure this one will outlast every other Piece.

 

@ Tres: thank you, but actually I feel like my english hasn't evolved much since I left school - 12 years ago. But it's kinda easy to hide behind common language in Forums. (When I discuss denim in german I find myself using english words.) Back on track: getting two more big pieces this month. One coloured, one black & grey. Looking forward to that. 

Edited February 3, 2014 by Max Power

[ThinFinn]

^where (arms, legs, face)?

[Max Power]

Genitals. No, black on my right arm, colour on my right calve.

[ThinFinn]

k buddy, looking forward to it!

[limitededition]

tattoos aren't for everyone.  very well said.

[Max Power]

Got something new:


Turned out to be the most painful session so far.

[FLDenim211]

The saturation on that black is intense

[aymerikmd]

the little i have right now on arms.

[bruised]

Got something new:

Turned out to be the most painful session so far.

the calf hurts so much more than i knew too.  

[Max Power]

I had the pleasure of getting inked by Valentin Hirsch again. We did three pieces, the leaves, the knot and the grass snake and the jay. Most of the motives on this arm are now childhood memories from playing in the woods all day long, some are based on where I live now.

 

I love how the two sleeves, even if very different, end similar on the wrist. We included the geometrical forms and the circles form a straight line towards the angle of the mountain. The jay was intended to hold an acorn, so it rounds up with the oak leaf. Yes, I'm really happy with the result.

 

One more session and I'm gonna take a rest.

Edited February 20, 2014 by Max Power

[mike lowrey]

nice! been wanting to get something done by him but I've kind of been obsessing over color recently.. I only have one piece with red (posted on the previous page), everything else is greyscale, I want a bit more color in there

[Max Power]

He's the nicest guy ever and I love his approach to tattoos. You can discuss your rough ideas and he will spend nights to come up with something great.

[darkanimal]

damn he was fully booked when i was in berlin, and i missed out again when he guested in nyc. sucha an elusive dood

[Max Power]

He wante to be in NY around May, maybe you're lucky.

[Marw]

Going to book an appointed with Tony Tox here i Oslo tomorrow! Hopefully he'll have time soon!

I also booked a trip to NYC in september. Planning on getting something while there. Not too big.

Any recommendations? I'm looking for something traditional, or neo-traditinal! I really like many of the artist at New York Adorned. But I'll gladly take suggestions!

[ThinFinn]

^good question of which i'd like to know the answer as well. going to be roadtripping the US in summer for 6 weeks. thinking about contacting mike chambers...his word is dope!

also i'm going to have another appointment with my artist 3 weeks from now...looking forward to it!

Edited February 23, 2014 by ThinFinn

[sombrero]

For traditional, I'm a big fan of Mark Cross, Bailey Robinson, or anyone at Smith Street.  There's so many I'm probably unaware of, but all of those guys are all on my list when I have the cash and the time for a NYC trip.