This was done by Ben Rettke at Creative Images in Fridley, Minnesota.
I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love the flame coloring at the base and the chrome effect he was able to accomplish (I've never seen another tattoo chromed out like this one).. but I think he got a little overzealous in his attempt to add reflection.. and I really, really dislike the long flame.. it looks like a snake.
About 5 hours of work and countless colors - freehand.
Thanks a lot for the comment & BTA it didn't hurt that much.
This looks great, I love the chrome and all the flames except the snake-like flame, sorry:( The cross makes up for it!!! But overall it is really good.
your work is good! the lines are clean and even and his color is nice but i would agree with the snake comment, he used to much white and orange and black on the edges of the flame giving it a round (snake) look! but it could be worse!!! lol