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Yeah I've a shitload myself so I'll be following this.
Funnily, I got my whole torso done by Joe and found the stomach to be handiest part. A bit tiddly below the belly button, but nothing excruciating.
Got part of my palms done a few weeks ago (Literally millimeters) and that was without doubt the worst I've had, followed closely by the collar/throat.
I'll try lash up a few pics when I get the time.
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Have no knee or belly tats, but the mid chest area and below the tit was hurting the most. The amount of pain also depends on the type of the tattoo........just shading, more colors, etc.
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(https://i.imgur.com/KoKdv3A.png)
Got this a couple of days ago by Ross Nagle in AllStar down in limerick.
(https://scontent.fdub3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/49400903_10215970642126263_5393767741616291840_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeGhDkJUztlCMh65FvMs72gVOhxIKgQUtCDqwM-RdKCbwpH7ZqClA3kkHOK9EBSTbiqkHtv_UAcwqVkMQXunCaptwT4RcvAaMwpFXUHZ5qHRZA&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub3-1.fna&oh=37ecac1efecdc683634a849e6a185646&oe=5CEB2F09)
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Here's some stuff ive done recently.
Im based in Galway if anyone wants to get something done.
I always do a good deal on anything horror/creepy.
(https://scontent.fdub3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65943347_10217202636045341_8402591575997153280_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQlKR0blmvBvNdV9QbaoiWAv2b0pfuH98layNk5shNyuJaXWsVqFqz1DZnoQgUR6qUk&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub3-1.fna&oh=0a3d239c982ed7e04bad11c1b825bd36&oe=5D82F321)
did this one down in cork at the convention that was on last weekend.
it won best realistic award as well.
i was delighted!
Quote from: blessed1 on July 02, 2019, 07:24:01 PM
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did this one down in cork at the convention that was on last weekend.
it won best realistic award as well.
i was delighted!
Lad, that is sweeet. Nice work and congratulations.
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Thanks man.
I'm always looking to do colour horror portraits if anyone around the Galway area wants them done give me a shout.
(https://scontent.fdub3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66681406_10217309508197078_2074831604718501888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQmA2Mm1FSRU_QFHSb2lnFA-ynwpWY4Y9Ya4uemgY_41gKqZ4MPQHtLnQFpqZeD4YI4&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub3-1.fna&oh=82d36412f2f8728b6cf06916502e0ba6&oe=5DA57DF8)
I will be working down in Cork for a few days in September if anyone wants to get something done hit me up.
Quote from: liamish on December 22, 2018, 06:01:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KoKdv3A.png)
Got this a couple of days ago by Ross Nagle in AllStar down in limerick.
Oh. My. Dear. Lord!
This is amazing!
I want octopus too!
I have cat, owl and panda. Octopus will be next
Mine
Suffocation posted up this on their Facebook page,unbelievable tattoo!
Ya I seen that. Absolutely amazing work. Then again that guy, Paul acker, never ceases to amaze me with his horror stuff.
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Quote from: Aborted on February 06, 2020, 12:01:10 PM
Quote from: blessed1 on February 06, 2020, 09:18:28 AM
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THAT is awesome.. is that you? 8)
Thanks man!
Ya I got to do it last week.
Love doing horror tattoos!
I'm in Galway if you or anybody else wants stuff done hit me up!
Truly stupendous tattoo there.
Quote from: Thorn on February 06, 2020, 07:15:29 PM
Truly stupendous tattoo there.
Cheers man!
You can follow me on Instagram where I post all my work too.
ollie_gill_tattoos
That is excellent. You're based in Inkfingers, right?
Quote from: Carnage on February 06, 2020, 08:38:01 PM
That is excellent. You're based in Inkfingers, right?
I am indeed!
And thank you.
That's sweet work there Ollie. And the next time I'm heading to Galway I'll definitely give you a shout beforehand and arrange something.
Quote from: Kurt Cocaine on February 06, 2020, 09:02:15 PM
That's sweet work there Ollie. And the next time I'm heading to Galway I'll definitely give you a shout beforehand and arrange something.
Nice one man.
Jaws I got to do. I'm getting to do a lot of cool movie ones lately.
Also can someone tell me why my photos appear so big on the screen. It's fucking head wrecking.
Far better to see them bigger I reckon, don't worry about it, awesome work again
I got a chest tattoo yesterday of the young lad's handprint. I'm looking for advice on aftercare. Google is no help!
I have tattoo balm which I'm applying after washing with soapy water and drying off with a paper towel. Just wondering whether I should be covering the tattoo with a Saniderm bandage or something similar, or whether it's grand to leave it uncovered? Cheers.
Leave it uncovered, use Bepanthen nappy rash cream on it 3 times a day after cleaning it, for a week. Avoid Savlon, it draws the ink out. When cleaning, use soapy water and dab it, don't scrub, wipe or hose down in the shower. Coconut oil is good for keeping it moist when it's scabbing.
Quote from: Massey Ferguson on February 14, 2024, 09:11:30 AMI got a chest tattoo yesterday of the young lad's handprint. I'm looking for advice on aftercare. Google is no help!
I have tattoo balm which I'm applying after washing with soapy water and drying off with a paper towel. Just wondering whether I should be covering the tattoo with a Saniderm bandage or something similar, or whether it's grand to leave it uncovered? Cheers.
I don't have any tattoos but I do have a brother who is covered in them from the neck down. He said that the best piece of advice that he got was from a tattoo artist in the US after he had his entire back done - recommended Preparation H, the piles cream. :laugh: Said it worked a treat.
Failing that - nappy rash cream is good too apparently.
Quote from: Carnage on February 14, 2024, 09:22:40 AMLeave it uncovered, use Bepanthen nappy rash cream on it 3 times a day after cleaning it, for a week. Avoid Savlon, it draws the ink out. When cleaning, use soapy water and dab it, don't scrub, wipe or hose down in the shower. Coconut oil is good for keeping it moist when it's scabbing.
Good stuff. I have a load of Bepanthen here so that's handy. Thanks for the advice.
Quote from: StoutAndAle on February 14, 2024, 09:23:31 AMQuote from: Massey Ferguson on February 14, 2024, 09:11:30 AMI got a chest tattoo yesterday of the young lad's handprint. I'm looking for advice on aftercare. Google is no help!
I have tattoo balm which I'm applying after washing with soapy water and drying off with a paper towel. Just wondering whether I should be covering the tattoo with a Saniderm bandage or something similar, or whether it's grand to leave it uncovered? Cheers.
I don't have any tattoos but I do have a brother who is covered in them from the neck down. He said that the best piece of advice that he got was from a tattoo artist in the US after he had his entire back done - recommended Preparation H, the piles cream. :laugh: Said it worked a treat.
Failing that - nappy rash cream is good too apparently.
Preparation H :laugh: I'll try the oul Bepanthen first!
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I remember the vile stench of pile cream from years ago. The advice I've gotten from two different artists recently are broadly the same. One said keep it 100% dry for two weeks apart from moisturiser after 7 days. Another said wash daily and no cream. I always follow the instructions of the artist I'm working with to the letter. Using your body to heal it instead of cream works though.
I generally use Bepanthen for a day or two and then use coconut oil whenever it gets itchy. Didn't use anything for my back and it healed sound, which sort of made me lazy about doing anything for proceeding ones.
I used Preparation H for one of my first ones back when I was still living at home, got some awkward looks from my mam when she found it in the bathroom! :laugh:
Quote from: open face surgery on February 14, 2024, 10:23:56 AMI generally use Bepanthen for a day or two and then use coconut oil whenever it gets itchy. Didn't use anything for my back and it healed sound, which sort of made me lazy about doing anything for proceeding ones.
Did you finally get that big swastika piece on your back??
If it's on your chest, then--apart from infection--the main thing you want to avoid is partially flaking ink snagging on clothes and getting pulled away too roughly, potentially taking ink that should remain beneath the skin with it. Any kind of natural, thick-but-not-too-thick moisturizer will do this, while also keeping it protected from potential infection. Even aqueous cream is a good option, and cheap.
I was going to necro bump this thread a while back. Which tattoo artists would you recommend in Ireland? I'm finishing out two bits with international lads at the moment. Been eyeing up the work of a lad in Carlow called Rossi De Messi (hope I spelled that right).
There is an artist based in Belfast, used to be in Cork called Alice Tierney.
Queenofdogshite on instagram. Her stuff is brilliant.
She moved before I had the funds. Pricey but the work looks brilliant when you see it in person.
Smiley dogg in Cork seem to be very popular with the black and white clocks/lacey woman brigade.
Eden Art Tattoo in Edenderry, Co. Offaly. Edel does amazing portrait work, Luna's no slouch either:
https://www.instagram.com/eden_art_tattoo?igsh=YTd4dnU2b2NmeWJi
Quote from: Eoin McLove on February 14, 2024, 11:08:52 AMQuote from: open face surgery on February 14, 2024, 10:23:56 AMI generally use Bepanthen for a day or two and then use coconut oil whenever it gets itchy. Didn't use anything for my back and it healed sound, which sort of made me lazy about doing anything for proceeding ones.
Did you finally get that big swastika piece on your back??
I have that swirling out of my arsehole. Turned out great and double duty for the piles cream.
What did you get on your back?
ANNOINT
MY
PHALLUS
:laugh:
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Bump for this thread. Finally got a few bob together so I can start to think about getting some work done including covering up a fairly shite tattoo from years ago. Anyone got an recommendations for good artists in the Dublin/Meath/Louth area?
Quote from: John Kimble on May 31, 2024, 06:22:33 PMBump for this thread. Finally got a few bob together so I can start to think about getting some work done including covering up a fairly shite tattoo from years ago. Anyone got an recommendations for good artists in the Dublin/Meath/Louth area?
If you're willing to travel a little further out, Edel from Eden Art in Offaly is absolutely brilliant, especially for black and white stuff
Seconded. Her stuff is stunning, particularly her portraits.
If Keith Murphy from The Overlook Tattoo Lounge in Dublin is still there, he is very good.
And Stuart Anderson in Forever Young Arts in Carlow.
Joey Deegan of course.