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    • Max PowerM
      Max Power
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      ^nr. 2 sounds, well, special 😉 I think Nr. 1 will do for me. And thanks for the hint, I'll contact him.

      @elclintor:

      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      • Finn666F
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        Thinking about getting my first tattoo as well… as a kind off gift for finishing my study!

        I really don't know where to put it though since i've got a few spots on my mind (chest, shoulder, upper arm, lat or leg)...

        i'd love to do some maori kinda thing if it comes to putting the tattoo on my upper arm or leg (thigh and/or calf)!

        the chestpiece would look like two birds/angel wings holding a banner with a meaningful sentence in it!

        and if i'm going to put it on the lat, then it would be something like the praying hands!

        so what would you guys suggest as a first tattoo (i know i'll get more later on  🙂 )

        thx in advance!

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        • Max PowerM
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          I wouldn't get the praying hands, if you want to hear my opinion… But the other stuff sounds good, at least if the sentence is really meaningful 😉

          @elclintor:

          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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          • Finn666F
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            yeah the praying hands was my first idea a few months ago, cuz i actually wanted to add some things mentioning my grandparents which past away a few years back.
            but i'll see what i'll end up with…

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            • namenessN
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              Finn….  find a good artist & talk to them.  Figure out what means the most to you and work out the details.  If the artist isn't willing to take the time with you, then find another one who is.

              Do not rush into anything.  I know it's hard not to but it's something worth taking your time with.  Trust me, I found that out the hard way.

              I know sometimes it's hard to edit down the ideas.  Trust me, though...  once you get your first you'll want your second almost immediately.

              Enjoy the process and good luck!

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              • Max PowerM
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                Good hints, I'll keep them in mind, too. Thank you very much!

                @elclintor:

                > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                • namenessN
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                  Good luck to you, too, Max!  Definitely post some pics once you guys get some work.

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                  • Finn666F
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                    @nameness:

                    Finn….  find a good artist & talk to them.  Figure out what means the most to you and work out the details.  If the artist isn't willing to take the time with you, then find another one who is.

                    Do not rush into anything.  I know it's hard not to but it's something worth taking your time with.  Trust me, I found that out the hard way.

                    I know sometimes it's hard to edit down the ideas.  Trust me, though...  once you get your first you'll want your second almost immediately.

                    Enjoy the process and good luck!

                    thx a lot mate, i def. will keep this in mind and i def. will let you guys know as soon as all is said and done, how my tattoo looks like (will take a few more months though!)…
                    thanks

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                    • riffblaster generalR
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                      he speaks the truth.  once you start its hard to stop.  don't go straight for your chest.  chances are you'll start getting tattooed more and find an artist that you want to do something big on you.  thats what happened with me and thomas hooper.

                      joke/road trip tattoos are always a good idea in my opinion though hahaha.

                      PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                      • namenessN
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                        think about it from a real estate perspective, you've only got so much space on your skin.

                        my first tattoo was a half sleeve with a half chest piece.  i don't regret it but it definitely takes up a lot of real estate, especially since i don't plan on getting anything below my waist.

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                        • KatsushinK
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                          Just hit SF for a quick trip to drop off some pants at SE for hemming, buy some art books in Japantown and Chinatown, and get this finished.
                          It goes down much further, but you'll just have to use your imagination…

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                          • GeoG
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                            stunning

                            but is it ok not to use my imagination?

                            Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                            • rocketR
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                              seriously nice and for the rest I go with Geo's question 😉

                              btw had a look on your site Katsushi and if I ever get my ass high to let something done, you will be on my list, very impressing !!

                              rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                              It's all humbug, like everywhere
                              R.I.P. Geo

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                                @Katsushin:

                                Just hit SF for a quick trip to drop off some pants at SE for hemming, buy some art books in Japantown and Chinatown, and get this finished.
                                It goes down much further, but you'll just have to use your imagination…

                                Amazing. Brother Amazing!

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                                • Max PowerM
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                                  I'm speechless.

                                  @elclintor:

                                  > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                  • riffblaster generalR
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                                    amazing work katsushin, who is doing that?    next time i'm on the west coast i'd love to get tattooed by you btw.

                                    PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                    • namenessN
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                                      Amazing.

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                                      • BeatleB
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                                        Katsushin - beautiful work. seriously

                                        We can do anything

                                        http://bybeatle.com

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                                        • KatsushinK
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                                          @riffblaster:

                                          amazing work katsushin, who is doing that?

                                          Kahlil Rintye at Tattoo City in North Beach.

                                          It was started by my friend Horishow in Tokyo (when I made that 1st trip several years ago to get tattooed is when I got introduced to Japanese clothing companies and their philosophies), but Kahlil is finishing it for me…
                                          The snake keeps going and covers the butt, although we still need to do the black shading around that 😞 😞 😞
                                          Also Riff, note the teaser beard growth update in that pic...

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                                          • MichM
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                                            It looks great Katsushin, love the way the colors are done.
                                            Is it a Hannya mask?

                                            I have a pretty large backpiece myself, i'll remind myself to post some pics of it here.

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