new tattoo (finally)

[the_andy]

Assuming you aren't also following me on twitter/facebook, here's the first look at my new octopus tattoo.



If you remember my post about commissioning the tattoo you'll notice a couple minor changes that the tattoo artist suggested: flipping it to face forward on my arm and some simplification/elimination of the suckers on some of the tentacle tips. But overall he did a great job matching the original and did a very nice job with the colors too.

I'll put up some more pictures after it heals, but I'm super happy with this and I'm glad I decided to commission a custom piece for my first time.

Also, shout out to Josh W at Slave to the Needle. He did a great job on the tat and did it super fast: I was out in under 2 hours. Also it appears to be healing nicely, not too much swelling or welting, but I'll take credit for some of that.

Comments

[wrdnrd]

Also it appears to be healing nicely, not too much swelling or welting, but I'll take credit for some of that.

FUCK YOU AND YOUR ADVANCED CYBORG IMMUNE SYSTEM AND WHATNOT.

Err, i mean, it's lovely, dear!

[the_andy]

Hey, I'm slowing down, some of these cat scratches are still visible! I'm half serious actually, one of the reasons I wanted to get the tattoo now was because I don't think I'm healing as fast as I used to.

[littlebutfierce]

Ah, but will you still itch like a mofo as it heals???? If you miss out on that stage too, I will be v. cross.

[liseuse]

I will join you in being exceptionally cross!

[the_andy]

I'll let you know. On day two of healing it's still just painful, but a little less than yesterday.

[wrdnrd]

I am excited that the instructions for dealing with the itching are to "slap the tattoo lightly". :D

I AM HERE TO HELP.

[the_andy]

Lightly being the key word. LIGHTLY!

[sasha_feather]

This looks awesome!