Getting a tattoo in the future a good or bad thing?

nope haha paid $50 for the piece bigger than my hand the guy has a thing for me lol mine are cheap

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Originally Posted by python_addict

nope haha paid $50 for the piece bigger than my hand the guy has a thing for me lol mine are cheap

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Link to examples of the artist's work?

Does anyone know around how much something would cost like this?:
http://nvfblog.files.wordpress.com/2..._500.jpg?w=529

I know that it depends on the artist, but, just by size, any estimated?

I would like to get something similar to that, just modified a bit.

once the problem of me not being able to post feom my laptop gets fixed I will gladly show my ink and his albums

I have a forearm tattoo and wear short sleeve uniform shirts. The way I see it, is that we are part of a generation that is very accepting of tattoos.

I work in law enforcement and to me it shows that I can represent the community and that I can relate to the general public. Most organizations and employers are starting to realize this as well. Visible tattoos in my mind include; hand, face, neck etc. everything else you can hide if you have to.

Cheers,
Chris

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Originally Posted by Bellatrix_LeSnake

Once you're hired, your employer can't discriminate against you for having a tattoo (its part of your appearance) unless it shows something obscene.

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Actually, this is not true. Having a tattoo does not put you into a protected class. Employers CAN and do discriminate on things that are not in a protected class (race, gender, national origin, etc.). For example, many states allow an employer to discriminate against smokers. You can be fired for smoking. It may not be right, but it is legal. If an employer during an interview does not know about your tattoos and later when you are employed sees them, they can terminate your employment, especially if you are in a highly visible job such as a receptionist.

As far as tattoos go, I would not get one that would limit your future employment. You may not want to be a professional now, but as you grow older, you may have different opportunities and see some benefit in working in an office or in a professional setting. That, to me, means no hands, face or neck tattoos. I'm starting a full sleeve at the end of this month. It will start high enough so that I can cover it when at work with a long sleeve shirt. Since I normally wear a long sleeve at work, it is invisible. Of course, people are going to see it when I go to the firm picnic and other events. However, I've worked at this company for 12 years and have established myself as a professional by experience and education. In other words, I've worked to overcome any bias that my current employers may have.

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Originally Posted by theReptileGuy

Does anyone know around how much something would cost like this?:

I know that it depends on the artist, but, just by size, any estimated?

I would like to get something similar to that, just modified a bit.

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Thousands. Thousands and thousands.

If we were focusing just on the back (not the arms, as seen in the photos), I would guess this would take at least 25 hours of work. My shoulder tattoo, well shaded, no color was done in a single 5 hour sitting.

For that back piece, you are looking at numerous sittings. Outlines would be done first, with perhaps some initial shading. Then you'd leave and it would have to heal. Then come back and get more shading done. Again, depends on how fast the artist can work and how cleanly. You don't want to rush an artist, and most can't do more than a few hours at time, depending on how busy they are. And how much you can take. Shading and coloring are equally time-consuming. Both require finnese for larger, softer shaded pieces like the one you are showing. You can't rush it, you have to build it up. You can use larger needles, but it's still a 'building' process.

If we were going at 25 hours at roughly $200 an hour, you're looking at $5,000.

Honestly, I'd say it could run higher, depending on your artist. For a back piece like that, you'll want to get the best you can possibly afford. Do not go by an artist's price. Artists in Quebec Canada charge less than those here in Alberta Canada. But, my artist (Quebec) has MUCH better work for a cheaper price than ones here. He charged me $800 for 5 hours of work. And it's phenominal work.

So plan, be prepared, shop around, and most importantly: Visit tattoo conventions!! Your BEST tool for finding what you want is seeing people's work in person. Talking to artists. Seeing multiple multiple portfolios. Asking questions. Seeing people tattoo. I went to two conventions before finding my artist. I ended up getting mine done during the convention a year later.

Best choice I've ever made for finding my artist. The more work you see, the more you realize what you like and what you don't like.

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Originally Posted by theReptileGuy

Does anyone know around how much something would cost like this?:
http://nvfblog.files.wordpress.com/2..._500.jpg?w=529

I know that it depends on the artist, but, just by size, any estimated?

I would like to get something similar to that, just modified a bit.

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Get a much much smaller and cheaper piece done before entering into that kind of commitment. Im not saying youre a wimp and wont be able to take the pain but thats ALOT of tattooing to do. I would hate for you to start something that huge, only to change your mind.

That's my plan Mike! Haha.

I plan on getting something like this:
http://www.besttattoosdesign.com/wp-...designs-10.jpg

or this

http://www.besttattoosdesign.com/wp-...designs-12.jpg

On my arm first before I get something that big.

I love the really vibrant Japanese style tats, love the Japanese koi ones especially.