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But I figured I know a couple of you guys would like to see an updated pic.

I have about another 40 plus hours to go on the back alone. I also plan on adding work to my ribs and down the arms (add to this concept that is) I will likely add a redtail down my left arm, incase you ask where to boa is. The artist will be going back over the whole thing adding scales, highlights and shadows to make it look as real as possible.

Hope you like, and Im sure your glad you dont have to sit through it.

Mickey Hinkle
The Lizard King Reptiles

keep us updated when you add the rest of the color and detail!
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Nicole Gustafson
Coal's Constrictors (formerly Coal's Cold-Blooded Creations - changed to simplify and there is another 'Cold Blooded Creations'...I'm not trying to hide from anyone or anything!
Cook Minnesota

BOAS:
Gavin, Lydia, Hailee, and Jade ~ Dumeril's
Wyatt, Sheena, Shaylee, and Mary Jane ~ Columbian
Desdemona ~ Peruvian
Madeline ~ Surinam
Avery ~ Bolivian

CORNS:
Kiana and Sierra ~ Amel
Casper and Kissa ~ Anery
Tripp and Scarlet ~ Bloodred
Aidan ~ Ghost
Skylar ~ Anery Hurricane
Ariel ~ Striped Amel
Lily ~ Blizzard
Ambur ~ Creamsicle
Neva ~ Snow
Sage ~ Normal

BEARDED DRAGONS:
Divine ~ Silver Pastel
Christopher ~ Sandfire Red x Sandfire Yellow
Baby ~ Snow

CAT:
Morgan ~ Calico Tabby

DOGS:
Maximillion Vasco von Katzel and Len-Mar-'s Lexed Leas ~ AKC German Shepherds

HORSES:
Mateo ~ Palomino Paint Quarter Gelding
Chic ~ 3/4 Quarter 1/4 Arabian Bay Mare
Rayna ~ 7/8 Quarter 1/8 Arabian Palomino Filly
Dallas ~ Palomino Quarter Gelding
Banner ~ Red Dun Quarter Mare
Chance ~ Buckskin Dun Quarter Stud Colt

that tattoo is freakin bad a**
i love it what is it costing thats alot of detail work!

Per sitting, and I have sat roughly 15 times. Plus he charged me 125 for the first sitting, but that was a 4 hour session. Generally I sit for about 2-3 hours at a time. Who knows what its gonna cost me over the course of the tattoo, but Im sure its well under market value soo to speak. The artist, Chris Blinston owner of Big Brain Tattoos in Omaha, NE generally charges about 100 per hour, and as you can imagine by his work, is available by appointment only.

Its taken about 14 months to get this far, but we had an interuption due to medical issues I had, and he travels often for tattoo conventions. Hopefully we will get a go on it, and finish it up. I have another 3-4 hour sitting scheduled next month, and will post more pics after that session.

Mickey Hinkle
The Lizard King Reptiles

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Absolutely beautiful!!! There's nothing better than great work done by a quality tattoo artist. Unfortunately, I haven't had any done in a while and none are herp related. I hope to change that soon though. I plan on having one of my pairs of boas with their heads resting on my shoulders. Please keep updating as you get more work done. Thanks for sharing, Scott Sullivan.
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That is absolutely incredible! Not only the colors and detail, but the way he captured the "personalities" of the animals! The chameleon, iguana and one little frog look like they could walk right off your back. Can't wait to see the finished work.
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1.1 Ball Python
0.0.1 corn snake
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon
0.0.2 fish
1.2 cats
3.1 kids
1.0 husband

Thanks for sharing ... that's one of the best tats I've seen!

As a general rule I don't like tattoo's, but this is incredible. It really is an artwork. Please keep us updated! Its amazing - very realistic too!
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Claire Bear

love it!!
I plan on getting a BCC on my right arm to partially cover
another tat that I got when I was young... Who is doing
your work? (where are you?) It's hard sometimes finding
a good artist that will do the reptiles, scales and all!
Awesome ink thanks for sharing!
(I hope that's starbright color, lasts the longest..)

Ink he is useing on me to be honest. It does appear to be far more vivid color then your run of the mill "biker" tattoo shops.

Not sure where you live,but if you are close enough to Nebraska, give him a call. He is the best artist in the state, and one of the best in the country in my opinion. He has won nuberous awards for his work, and I drool whenever I see other peoples work by him.

Big Brain Tattoos
Old Market
Omaha NE
402-342-2885
Chris Blinston (owner)

Thanks again guys, and I will keep the updates coming, along with some detail shots.

Mickey

April...there are some great tatt artists in Las Vegas. Check with "Tiffany" at Exotic Pets in L.V., she can give you some suggestions there!

Steve
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