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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Funeral Of Hearts on March 27, 2011, 08:35:56 PM

Title: First tattoo
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on March 27, 2011, 08:35:56 PM

Im looking at getting a fishing tattoo. Anyone have any good examples? It's so hard to decide.

Also, does any one know a tattoo artist around the lower mainland who's good with fish?

Thanks

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: strobes on March 27, 2011, 08:47:43 PM

my best suggestion is start by searching through artists portfolios online. you'll find each artist has their own distinct style and and skill.  you'll see certain artists can do excellent traditional koi tattoos but when you see their realistic works they just don't seem as good.  i recommend fleshworks in victoria, it is out of the mainland but derek does great work. 

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: blaydRnr on March 27, 2011, 09:55:58 PM

i have several tattoos...just remember it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks...it's very personal... and it's for life, so do what is meaningful to you...don't ever go generic!

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: Bently on March 27, 2011, 10:28:08 PM

This is a friend of mine, his name is Terry, and this is his shop. He does excellent work.  ;)

http://osmosistattoo.com/ (http://osmosistattoo.com/)

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: rhino on March 28, 2011, 02:40:27 PM

my cousin in law is a pro.No bs! he has done work for a lot of different types of people. He also can draw what you want and work with you to make it right. Send me a message and I can put him in touch with you.

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: HOOK on March 28, 2011, 03:02:47 PM

I want to get a classic full dressed spey done on my calf. I have seen a guys work already and he is top notch but only comes to Vancouver area a couple times a year.

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: k.c. on March 28, 2011, 04:24:27 PM

Try fun house tattoos on 14th and cambie they do everything by hand so it is all one off tattoo's great artists as well.

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: salmonsturgeontrout on March 28, 2011, 08:07:51 PM

Check out Brian's Tattoos in abby. My buddy is an artist there, got all my tattoo work done there, you name it Brian can do it and has done it.

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: dan-o on March 29, 2011, 07:38:39 AM

i agree with k.c., i have seen a lot of good work come out of fun house.  a lot of the artists will work with you and do some drawings from your ideas. bring them in some cool flies and see what they come up with.

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: Funeral Of Hearts on April 27, 2011, 08:05:04 PM

Got my first tattoo done today!!! Everything went well and I'm pleased with the results. i got it done at Adrenaline in Vancouver and loved it.
Here's a pic of it right after it was finished... it doesn't do it justice but its the best i have so far.

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h152/Raven2k/P4270145.jpg)

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: island boy on April 27, 2011, 08:23:04 PM

(http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt322/gregpinker/tattoo004.jpg)
my first from a few years back

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: armytruck on April 27, 2011, 10:00:57 PM

Couple nice spawners guy's  ;D ;D ;D :D ;)

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: Silex-user on April 28, 2011, 09:19:44 AM

Those Tattoo looks awesome especially the "raising of the trout".




Silex-user

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: k.c. on May 01, 2011, 11:08:51 AM

Nice work!

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: Rickjames_22 on May 01, 2011, 07:03:20 PM

very kool, was skeptical at first, but the trout looks amazing...

a little jealous now lol  ;D

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: Trout Slayer on May 01, 2011, 07:41:46 PM

Here's a pic of my half sleeve after the first 6 hour sitting about a year ago. The tattoo is finished now with the Sturgeon being filled in and more shading(another 2 hours work) but I haven't posted any other pics of it online yet. Dave Allen is the man if you want fishing tattoos.


(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/all_thrilzz/sturgclosey.jpg)

Title: Re: First tattoo
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on May 01, 2011, 10:45:16 PM

Quote from: Trout Slayer on May 01, 2011, 07:41:46 PM

Here's a pic of my half sleeve after the first 6 hour sitting about a year ago. The tattoo is finished now with the Sturgeon being filled in and more shading(another 2 hours work) but I haven't posted any other pics of it online yet. Dave Allen is the man if you want fishing tattoos.


(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/all_thrilzz/sturgclosey.jpg)

Thats very well done Aaron. I want to get some more work done. More Broncos tattoos.