NUMBER FIVE

..I skipped the whole process this time and just gave you the progress...enjoy!

Working in lining..

Just kinda winging it...still no transfer paper. ...supposed to come in the mail today! That should cut my time in half!

Lining's done

Working on shading

Coming along

Black's done

Ok. Here he is!

NUMBER FOUR (click on pic for larger view)

Applying the stencil... It's supposed to be a wolf but... (and yes I do have half sleeves on both arms made to look like tanned skin. I hope my gunz don't cause anyone to stumble...)

Sssooo... the stencil didn't go according to plan... I hope this works!

A thin layer of petroleum jelly to keep things clean.

...and we're off..

Man that stencil sucked.... (tongue in cheek so all is well)

Load needle, drill, wipe, add petroleum jelly....and repeat...as needed. lol

Adding texture to the fur.

Getting close to wrapped up... I used diluted brown to add texture to the fur. (there's a little blue-ish tint here and there because the stencil wouldn't wash off)

Here he is. I love the way the white brings out the eye, ear, nose, teeth and around the mouth. That white can do wonders!

THIRD ONE (click on pic for larger view)

Here's the play by play of my latest practice tattoo (on a piece of fatback). This is a traditional Japanese dragon. I printed out the flash and I am now ready to get started. Don't do it this way on human flesh...I don't think it's sterile. Don't do this at all unless you are a pro.

Applying the deodorant used to pull the transfer out of the paper onto the fatback.

Finding the right spot for ol' Porky's tat.

Applying the soap to get the transfer to bleed through.

Pressing it in to get a clean transfer..I hope...

Here is the transfer...can't wait to get my REAL transfer paper.

Getting rolling on the liner.

The basic outline is down.

Now on to the shader.

Carefully shading the face.

All the main body is basically done as well as the heavier shading of the head, legs, dorsal fin thing and some of the bends in the body.

Getting started on the scales.

After a break. In the zone. Lots of scales.

Finally! The scales are lined in...