HTGTH tattoo thread (questions, pics...)

[Chief]

was it this?

I would be gettting the GNR 2006 tour logo done tonight...but the one i want was from the video that was on youtube for the Shaklers video. It was titled "For the Real Fans" had tour pics and this cool logo near the end of the song.

Logo was a big star with red rays comming off it.  If someone could help me out, would be much appreciated. I've looked all over the net tonight but can't find a pic of it anywhere.  of coures its taken off youtube the wk before i most needed to see it!

[dont_damn_me]

Thanks, but thats not quit the same logo as i'm looking for.   similar, but the rays are fewer and thicker and just at the top on the one i can't find.  The design with chineese writing (below  "GNR"on logo above)  is whats below the star on the one i'm looking for...but instead of the chineese writing it said 2006. apreciate you trying though Chief.

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Thanks, but thats not quit the same logo as i'm looking for.   similar, but the rays are fewer and thicker and just at the top on the one i can't find.  The design with chineese writing (below  "GNR"on logo above)  is whats below the star on the one i'm looking for...but instead of the chineese writing it said 2006. apreciate you trying though Chief.

Is it the star found on tour posters from 2006?

[Dont Try Me]

I'm sure I'm gonna get me a "gnr" tattoo in the future. But I would go for something subtle, a reference in some way, but no logo's or something. Perhaps a lyric.....but that ain't too subtle....dunno. Tattoo's rock and are very addictive, my arms are already filled with maori

[eragon]

I'm sure I'm gonna get me a "gnr" tattoo in the future. But I would go for something subtle, a reference in some way, but no logo's or something. Perhaps a lyric.....but that ain't too subtle....dunno. Tattoo's rock and are very addictive, my arms are already filled with maori

I think this is cool on the inside of your arm/wrist.

[dont_damn_me]

Thanks, but thats not quit the same logo as i'm looking for.   similar, but the rays are fewer and thicker and just at the top on the one i can't find.  The design with chineese writing (below  "GNR"on logo above)  is whats below the star on the one i'm looking for...but instead of the chineese writing it said 2006. apreciate you trying though Chief.

Is it the star found on tour posters from 2006?

It was alot alike the 2006 tour posters, but modified abit, same star with GNR in the middle, but this one had thick red rays at top and that design at bottom.  Maybe this logo is customized by the maker of the vid?

[Albert S Miller]

it'd be cool to get a tattoo like the afd cross, but with all real members of the band.  i hope that there's a design like that in the new album somewhere. 

Your funny!   ..your not serious are you??...REAL members...haha dude...come on.  NEW members on AFD cross is rediculas!! i'm sure it won't be anywhere on the new album!! Would be damn sad if it was!!

Appetite and CD represent different levels of the band over time, merging those two together, would clearly be a conflict of interest so to speak, is that what you want to represent?

[dont_damn_me]

That would be utterly disrespectful to the original GNR !!...and embarissing for the new GNR, i would think they would want to create they OWN logo and identity! not alter a well known symbol that represents GNR from almost 20 years ago!!

[falungong69]

i didn't literally mean they should redo the afd cross. but something like it that could be iconic and show you who's in the band.  people are going to want to get new gnr tattos when new gnr albums come out.  just a fact.  i'd be cool if they had an option that included the new members of the band too.

[dont_damn_me]

If anybody downloaded the  Shaklers vid from Youtube titled "For the Real Fans", would be much appreciated if they can send it to me so i can get that logo tattooed. thanks.

[melaniefelanie]

I have Guns N' Roses in black cursive on the back of my neck ... Kind of lame but there's a story as to why I got it.  Plus I'm very proud of it cause it was my first tattoo when I was 16

[BodyCount]

I'm sure I'm gonna get me a "gnr" tattoo in the future. But I would go for something subtle, a reference in some way, but no logo's or something. Perhaps a lyric.....but that ain't too subtle....dunno. Tattoo's rock and are very addictive, my arms are already filled with maori

*caugh-Tamoko bro

[Nostradamus]

I have had a long, difficult year that has resulted in a huge transition in my life.  I am thinking about getting my first tattoo.  I was wondering if people can give me tips based on their experiences.  Regrets?  Lessons learned?  Suggestions?  What to expect? 

I am thinking about getting something on my left arm/shoulder.  Probably something on the bigger side that can at least partly go around my arm as well.  Also, if anyone has any recommendations in LA, please let me know.

[Sin Cut]

Hey Nostradamus.

I took my first after being close to a bad accident five or six years ago. Luckily no one was hurt but after looking the scene the next morning I realized it was really close.

I've had the idea for my first tattoo a while before that, but that kind of made my mind, and having a reason behind it tattoo, a story, makes it more than just a pretty picture.

And after five years I've had no regrets for taking it.

Here's what I did; I took a scetch of the tattoo to a place called Needlepoint, where a guy called Antti drew his version based on the pic and ideas I gave to him. Then we modified it a few times until I was happy with it and did the ink on my shoulder.

I took a new one in my chest last summer/fall and I must say,  the shoulder/arm is relatively painless place to take the ink.

Keep in mind that having a fresh tattoo is like having a third degree burn.

[cjmax02]

Hey Nostradamus.

Here's what I did; I took a scetch of the tattoo to a place called Needlepoint, where a guy called Antti drew his version based on the pic and ideas I gave to him. Then we modified it a few times until I was happy with it and did the ink on my shoulder.


Keep in mind that having a fresh tattoo is like having a third degree burn.

I'm seconding this - if you can't find the EXACT picture you want or need, it's best if you take it into the shop and get your lad (or lass) to tweak it/redesign it/whatever. Custom work is ALWAYS cooler than a copy of someone else's. (remember the craze for kanji tattoos? tribals? old-school? don't jump on the bandwagon!!)  I took a design that my gf drew into the studio and then basically ended up throwing it out the window in favour of something bigger, badder and designed for me personally. :3  the second one was a walk-in of a septagram that I wanted for a while. bored and have money - buy yourself some pain. go figure.

and yeah, a fresh tattoo is like a 3rd degree burn on the surface and a big fat bruise underneath.  mm....my favourite kinda pain...

oh tips...if you're getting a big piece done, bring a pack of super extremely minty take-the-top-of-your-head-off gum.  it's a great distraction. :p


Bodycount - choice bro!!!

[Nostradamus]

Thanks for the advice.  I'm a professional in an industry that probably doesn't look to fondly on them.  However, my general feeling is f#%k it.  It shouldn't be a problem most of the time as I have to wear business casual, but I want it high enough on my arm so that if I wear a short sleeve shirt it doesn't really show.

I think I have a pretty good idea of what I want, but I am hoping to find someone that can work with my idea and put their own artistic touch to it.

[cjmax02]

Thanks for the advice.  I'm a professional in an industry that probably doesn't look to fondly on them.  However, my general feeling is f#%k it.  It shouldn't be a problem most of the time as I have to wear business casual, but I want it high enough on my arm so that if I wear a short sleeve shirt it doesn't really show.

I think I have a pretty good idea of what I want, but I am hoping to find someone that can work with my idea and put their own artistic touch to it.

any tattoo artist should be only too happy to work with you.  if the sucker ain't, he's not worthy to mark ya!  best of luck mate.

[crow316]

Has anyone had the chance to check out Kat Von D's new book?  3 of my tattoos are in it, check it out if you get the chance.

[cjmax02]

doubt i'll be able to get my paws on it anytime soon, eh.

got pics of your own?

[Raistlin]

I am getting my second tattoo soon and I want to do a black and white portrait of Axl.  I am having a very hard time finding the perfect picture, and was wondering if anyone had any pictures that meet my requirements.

Essentially I am looking for a complete head shot, with no bandana, hat or glasses.  His hair nice and neat and no microphones blocking anything.  I have gone through a few hundred different pix of Axl and found a couple potentials, but nothing that really hits me as perfect.

My first tattoo i designed myself, but for a portrait that is rather difficult.

Any help would be appreciated.