Forearm tattoo ideas

[Alpha1a]

Just wanted to give a quick update. Got all the line work done on the bottom half, and all color finished to the top half today. So far, coming in nice.

Looks freaking sweet bro!

 

[FireTitan]

Looks freaking sweet bro!

Thank man, but gotta wait a dang month to get another session. 7 hours today,I was ready to be done, trust me.

 

[Gutterpump]

Looking pretty awesome man. I can't wait to start working on my sleeves.




Here's some progress on a large rib piece I've been working on. Actually it goes from my thigh, up my side, to my chest. Had the outline done in one 4 hr session. Just did 3 hours of shading the other day (last week) on the armor and part of the wings. Going back in a week for more! I can only handle about 3 hour sessions on my ribs.

I love color tattoos but I'm sticking with black and grey (with occasional red) because I'm a sun fanatic and want them to pop / last as long as possible.

 

[FireTitan]

Looking pretty awesome man. I can't wait to start working on my sleeves.


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Here's some progress on a large rib piece I've been working on. Actually it goes from my thigh, up my side, to my chest. Had the outline done in one 4 hr session. Just did 3 hours of shading the other day (last week) on the armor and part of the wings. Going back in a week for more! I can only handle about 3 hour sessions on my ribs.

I love color tattoos but I'm sticking with black and grey (with occasional red) because I'm a sun fanatic and want them to pop / last as long as possible.

Ive been watching your updates, man that thing is sick. Whoever is doing it is putting the lines in solid and the black looks great. Absolutely no way I could sit there like that on a rib piece, Im to squirley as it is. Keep posting as you get more done, anxious to see how it ends up. And thanks!

 

[Gutterpump]

Thanks! I won't lie, the outline was really brutal. I should've taken something to take the edge off. It was the worst pain I'd ever felt and the experience will never leave me.

 

[FireTitan]

For sure, but its done!!

 

[puccah8808]

Shading was definitely better yesterday. For half the session I had a huge grin on my face as I was starting to see progress, and it was drawing the attention of almost everyone in the room - had me real excited. But a few spots were still brutal! Anywhere near the hip/armpit, even a few inches away, completely suck. We still need to shade the piece where it crosses over my hip, through my armpit, and overtop of my nipple. I guess he's saving the best for last lol

Ugh, I'm just imagining the pain but errrr... Gonna stop by the shop on the way to the gym and make an apt. I hate you, Gutterpump!

Just wanted to give a quick update. Got all the line work done on the bottom half, and all color finished to the top half today. So far, coming in nice.

Looking good and swole!

 

[puccah8808]

Thanks! I won't lie, the outline was really brutal. I should've taken something to take the edge off. It was the worst pain I'd ever felt and the experience will never leave me.

My coworker rubbed lidocaine on before she got tatted. Haha, then she found out she was allergic to lidocaine and her arm swelled up.

 

[Gutterpump]

Ugh, I'm just imagining the pain but errrr... Gonna stop by the shop on the way to the gym and make an apt. I hate you, Gutterpump!

Nice I'm heading back in a week for round three on this piece. Can't wait

 

[FireTitan]

Nest session down the drain. A LOT of black done. Did about 4.5 hours worth. Should be done in one more session. I hate the pictures, it looks so much better in person

 

[Gutterpump]

Looks great man! I just had another session on my side done as well a couple days ago, and we're finally finished with it. 4 x 4 hr sessions, 16 hours total, on the worst area possible lol.

 

[FireTitan]

Looks great man! I just had another session on my side done as well a couple days ago, and we're finally finished with it. 4 x 4 hr sessions, 16 hours total, on the worst area possible lol.

Yeah, that's hardcore! Lets see it man!

 

[Gutterpump]

Yeah, that's hardcore! Lets see it man!

Soon! Gonna give it a couple weeks to heal. The artist is going to take some pro shots then for his folio, so I'll share those

 

[Gutterpump]

Yeah, that's hardcore! Lets see it man!

And there it is love how it turned out, was definitely worth the money

 

[FireTitan]

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And there it is love how it turned out, was definitely worth the money

Damn bro! Beautiful work!

 

[Aleksandar37]

And there it is love how it turned out, was definitely worth the money

Damn, that is really cool and extremely well done!

 

[ChocolateClen]

Damn y'all making me want a tattoo now.

 

[Aleksandar37]

Damn y'all making me want a tattoo now.

Tacos and tattoos for you then lol. Or a taco tattoo...two birds, one stone.

 

[Gutterpump]

Damn y'all making me want a tattoo now.

It's super addictive once you start...

I also had no idea what I was getting myself into with that side piece. Worst pain in my life lol

 

[ChocolateClen]

I could eat a taco while getting a tattoo... I've always wanted one across my bicep. Thinking maybe a Celtic band with the 2nd reich eagle on it because that's roughly when my family moved to America and because my family was from Germany. Wanted bigger arms before I get it so it doesn't stretch tho

 

[Gutterpump]

Damn bro! Beautiful work!

Thanks man. Cost me a fortune and kinda ruined my summer since I was constantly healing.

I'm getting my sleeve finished next month but after that I need a long break lol

 

[Gutterpump]

Damn, that is really cool and extremely well done!

Thanks yeah the artist is super talented! I'm working on a larger back piece with him that I'll likely get started next year.

 

[Gutterpump]

If anyone in here is a Hannibal fan, I'm in the midst of turning my Hannibal forearm piece into a sleeve. Based more off visuals from the TV series, with a bit of a religious theme too. I'm 2.5 weeks away from finishing it up. Going to do 2 6hr sessions within the same week since my other artist is back visiting from Barcelona. Going to power through it.

 

[Aleksandar37]

Do you have the concept drawn out?

 

[Gutterpump]

Do you have the concept drawn out?

I've got some references yeah. I'm not sure if you've watched the series, or know about how closely tied together Will and Hannibal were, but here's a couple parts of the new sleeve.

The Hanging Man tarot card (symbolic of both Will and Hannibal).



Will forgiving Hannibal in the last season



I also wanted to incorporate this anatomical sketch from the 1500's



I'll likely fill other gaps with various related flash, filigree, and renaissance era artwork

 

[Aleksandar37]

I've got some references yeah. I'm not sure if you've watched the series, or know about how closely tied together Will and Hannibal were, but here's a couple parts of the new sleeve.


I'll likely fill other gaps with various related flash, filigree, and renaissance era artwork

All very cool choices. I watched the first season and keep meaning to go back. I've read all of the books and seen all of the movies repeatedly. I just sort of got busy with other shows and keep forgetting to put it back on the list.

 

[Gutterpump]

All very cool choices. I watched the first season and keep meaning to go back. I've read all of the books and seen all of the movies repeatedly. I just sort of got busy with other shows and keep forgetting to put it back on the list.

Thanks. Yeah it gets pretty amazing, especially once they're in Europe when Hannibal is on the run. I was so upset when they were forced to end it. The last season saw the rise and fall of the Red Dragon, I won't say more than that though. Definitely worth watching more than once

 

[Gutterpump]

One more week till we start the sleeve. Getting real excited, but also anxious. I've never had an all-day session before lol, and we're doing 2 to finish it while he's in the country (artist is from Spain - Barcelona).

 

[FireTitan]

One more week till we start the sleeve. Getting real excited, but also anxious. I've never had an all-day session before lol, and we're doing 2 to finish it while he's in the country (artist is from Spain - Barcelona).

Good luck with it homie! Keep us up to date!

 

[Gutterpump]

Good luck with it homie! Keep us up to date!

Biggest part done. We've got 9 hours Saturday booked to finish

 

[FireTitan]

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Biggest part done. We've got 9 hours Saturday booked to finish

Wow. Same person doing it?

 

[Gutterpump]

Wow. Same person doing it?

Yup he's only here for a week so we're making it happen quick.

 

[FireTitan]

Yup he's only here for a week so we're making it happen quick.

Sweet!

 

[Gutterpump]

Some progress on the inner bicep.
We went 8 hours yesterday, and there's more work done. I'll post pics soon, it's really swollen today.

Btw, all those lines by my armpit and elbow Definitely funny areas

 

[FireTitan]

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Some progress on the inner bicep.
We went 8 hours yesterday, and there's more work done. I'll post pics soon, it's really swollen today.

Btw, all those lines by my armpit and elbow Definitely funny areas

Hahaha!!! I'm thinking "funny" is NOT the word.

 

[Aleksandar37]

End result looks great, but yeah, that is not a pleasant area to get done lol

 

[Gutterpump]

I just found out I'm getting a small inheritance in the mail. Do I start my back piece or be more responsible with it? Lol

 

[ChocolateClen]

I just found out I'm getting a small inheritance in the mail. Do I start my back piece or be more responsible with it? Lol

Depends on how cool the back piece will be.

 

[Gutterpump]

Depends on how cool the back piece will be.

The Goddess Kali, in her form where she destroys the unrighteous members of humanity. It will wrap onto my left side too (hair, arms)and maybe onto my traps / upper chest

 

[FireTitan]

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The Goddess Kali, in her form where she destroys the unrighteous members of humanity. It will wrap onto my left side too (hair, arms)and maybe onto my traps / upper chest

I was seriously considering telling you to be smart with it, then I read what you want and saw the picture. Im a bad influence, you really want my opinion? Lol

 

[FireTitan]

guttetpump, I wanted to throw this in here. This is the 80 hour back piece of a guy I work
EMS with. Its pretty sick

 

[Gutterpump]

I was seriously considering telling you to be smart with it, then I read what you want and saw the picture. Im a bad influence, you really want my opinion? Lol

I think I might start it soon but will be really slow with this one. Going to cost a lot. The artist I'll be using is $250/hour. Same guy who did my side piece. What's your opinion? Lol

 

[ChocolateClen]

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The Goddess Kali, in her form where she destroys the unrighteous members of humanity. It will wrap onto my left side too (hair, arms)and maybe onto my traps / upper chest

You should be responsible I guess? lol I'm a bad influence so im going to not say anything lol

 

[FireTitan]

I think I might start it soon but will be really slow with this one. Going to cost a lot. The artist I'll be using is $250/hour. Same guy who did my side piece. What's your opinion? Lol

Well, not trying to be to personal, but if you have the "expendable" money, go for it. I dont know anything about your personal life so its hard to say. $250 an hour is not bad at all for the caliber of artist you have doing it for you. Im paying $100 for mine, hes local but well known for his Japanese tats. Unfortunately, with a 15 year old son, the completion of my sleeve has been put on hold for a bit. Brings me to my next point, if youre not married or no kid(s), DO THE TAT NOW!!!!

 

[Gutterpump]

Not married, no kids, and recently single!!

 

[ChocolateClen]

Not married, no kids, and recently single!!

And you've got some extra money. Sounds like a good situation to me

 

[FireTitan]

Not married, no kids, and recently single!!

Sounds to me like you wasted $250 worth of time asking!! DO IT!

 

[aplopez008]

Make sure you see the artist portfolio and be in realization of there capabilities, also if your going to want to extend/add to a piece let the artist know before hand to make it easier when you decide to add more work

 

[Gutterpump]

Make sure you see the artist portfolio and be in realization of there capabilities, also if your going to want to extend/add to a piece let the artist know before hand to make it easier when you decide to add more work

Definitely. Those are great points. I'm using the same artist that worked on this massive side piece of mine, for my back piece

 

[Gutterpump]

I'm getting my right arm sleeve finished in a few weeks. We didn't get it all finished the last all day session we had. The awesome part: we're bartering. I'm building him a website to pay for the remaining work needed.