Forearm tattoo ideas

FireTitan said:
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. Invalid Link RemovedInvalid Link RemovedInvalid Link Removed
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Looks freaking sweet bro!
 
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.
 
Gutterpump said:
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.
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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!
 
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.
 
Gutterpump said:
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
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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! :p

FireTitan said:
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. Invalid Link RemovedInvalid Link RemovedInvalid Link Removed
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Looking good and swole! :D
 
Gutterpump said:
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.
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My coworker rubbed lidocaine on before she got tatted. Haha, then she found out she was allergic to lidocaine and her arm swelled up.
 
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 personInvalid Link RemovedInvalid Link Removed
 
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.
 
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
 
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 said:
Do you have the concept drawn out?
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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).

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Will forgiving Hannibal in the last season

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

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I'll likely fill other gaps with various related flash, filigree, and renaissance era artwork
 
Gutterpump said:
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
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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.
 
Aleksandar37 said:
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.
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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
 
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).
 
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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
 
Gutterpump said:
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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
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Hahaha!!! I'm thinking "funny" is NOT the word.
 
Gutterpump said:
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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
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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 said:
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
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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
 
Gutterpump said:
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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
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You should be responsible I guess? lol I'm a bad influence so im going to not say anything lol
 
Gutterpump said:
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
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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!!!!
 
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
 
aplopez008 said:
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
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Definitely. Those are great points. I'm using the same artist that worked on this massive side piece of mine, for my back piece
 
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.
 
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