Awesome, Congrats! I can't wait to see some pictures :D
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Awesome, Congrats! I can't wait to see some pictures :D
Good Luck!
As for the pain, I didn't think it was too bad. The outline was more painful than the coloring in of it.
Just remember to breathe, I was so nervous with my first tattoo I held my breath without even knowing that I was holding it. I got light headed and and the tattoo artist had to remind me to breathe. After that I just focused on my breathing and I was fine.
With my second tattoo I took a bottle of water with me for comfort, that helped me through the outlining (I was fine with the coloring in of it). They also had the TV on when I had my second one done so I just watched TV and "forgot" about the tattoo.
hehe I think that is funny how you fell asleep lol. That is great, at least you were relaxed eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
Yes, I am scared of the pain, but once I am there and the person starts doing it, things usually don't even hurt to me, probably because I went expecting so much pain that it doesn't hurt lol. I just have to get the guts up to go and do it.
I, too, would love to see pics. You won't be able to quit with just one. I got my first one when I was 31. I'm 42 now and have 3. Want to get another one. They're all where you can't see them unless I choose to show them, though. I think it's a great way to express yourself. I think you'll be happy. I knew I would because I had wanted tattoos since I was an older teen. It's good that you did research and thought about it a lot.
I hate pain! so I didn't get mine for years! Finally took the plunge worried a bunch and then realized he had already done a bunch and it DIDN"T hurt, pinched a bit, but not pain. After that it was smooth sailing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalei
Cool idea! Be sure and post pics.
The outline hurts WAY worse than the fill. Which is good, I suppose, since you get the worst over with first. I've done it five times, and I'm a total baby about pain. It hurts, to be sure, but it's tolerable.
Here are my sun/moon tattoos. BAD pics, but cool tattoos.
cool I like tattoos I have 2 cat tattoos
Well, I survived it! AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D
I can't lie, it was painful at first, especially the lines. The coloring wasn't bad at all. But I just kept thinking about the end result! My friend went with me, and she, I and the tattoo artist talked about travels, politics, his daughter, and about his experiences as a tattoo artist! This guy was awesome!
He made a drawing from 3 different pics that I took in, and he got it dead on with what I wanted. We just really had to discuss colors, and that was it.
I was nervous as I waited, and I realized that I was pacing! Once we got in the room, I realized that my hands were practically wringing wet! But once he started, I was better and soon relaxed.
We got some pictures, but they are on my friends camera and once she gets them downloaded, I will post on here. Hopefully that can happen yet today.
WOOOT!!!!!!
I am so happy for you! happy early birthday also!!
cant wait to see the pics!
Well, here it is. This was taken just after it was finished, so it is still red. Also, there is a glare from the lights and the Vaseline. But I think you can still get a good idea of what it looks like.
I also found out yesterday that a friend of mine was at the same shop getting her tattoo (for her 50th birthday!) that same day. Her appointment was just 1/2 hour before mine.... so we were there at the same time! How ironic is that??!!! :eek:
Thanks for looking!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/ea60f378.jpg
That is awsome! Very very cool!
Very pretty!
How are ya holding up? wait till the end of the week when it itches LOL ;)
The tattoo is beautiful!! It amazes me what these tattoo artists can do. I love the colors. :D
I like yours too Twisterdog :)
Thanks everyone!
Dr. Goodnow.... no pain, although I can tell, when I put lotion on it, that it is starting to flake some. It actually just feels like I have been in the sun and gotten a little sunburn.
And yes, I am ready for another! I just have to save some more money! I would like a vine of flowers on my ankle going to my foot, just past the ankle. I know I will use the same artist, just have to look at some pics for ideas!
Again, thanks everyone for you comments!
Awsome!! I love it!!