I pulled the bandage off this morning and this is what it looks like (note the ears look a little funny because of the angle - in the tattoo, they're actual size):
Barnaby worked mostly from this photo, but really did an awesome job creating the stencil from scratch, using a bunch of photos:
I'm very happy with how it turned out! Now whenever someone asks if I have a picture of Rudy, I can just show them my arm.
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i see people time after time do too much to their tattoos.. too much cream.. too much washing.. and above all
NO PICKING
sorry, even though i havent worked in a tattoo shop for over 7 years i just cant help myself.
i like this tattoo alot.. he did a really good job.. :)
The shop said to do nothing to it today other than wash it, which I did this morning with warm water and antibacterial soap. They said starting tomorrow to use a little bit of unscented lubriderm when it gets dry or tight. Right now it feels completely normal, is a little scabby, and seems ok, so I'm just gonna leave it alone.
Thanks again for the advice.
Oh, and please get your man and move out here. Me and
I might need a Budgie tattoo.