Aussie Tom 33 Posted May 3, 2013 Got this from Deno earlier in the week whilst he was in Melbourne. Duffa, real meta, jitterbug and 13 others 16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lori Todd 4 Posted May 3, 2013 Just got this put on me by El Monga. Picture stolen from his instagram. I absolutely love this! Shaun1105, Roca53, Mark Bee and 3 others 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ItsNewport 467 Posted May 3, 2013 Haha cheers! Yeah I absolutely love Franks work - that snake you got is beautiful. I will definitely get something more off him, maybe next year. I'm in with Valerie in a few weeks, I love going to Frith Street! He's definitely got huge talent and what a nice guy too (his wife is lovely as well). I saw his band a few months after he tattooed me and he refused to let me pay for the merch i was buying, which i thought was a gesture he really didn't have to make. I love frith street too - my bank balance isn't so fond of the place but what else am i gonna spend my money on, heating bills and food?! gougetheeyes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diehardonvhs 138 Posted May 3, 2013 He's definitely got huge talent and what a nice guy too (his wife is lovely as well). I saw his band a few months after he tattooed me and he refused to let me pay for the merch i was buying, which i thought was a gesture he really didn't have to make.I love frith street too - my bank balance isn't so fond of the place but what else am i gonna spend my money on, heating bills and food?! Yeah I know! I would have been happy enough with just an awesome tattoo, but no, Frank is just above and beyond, got me into any of his gigs on the guestlist, came over to chat, even gave me a shoutout on stage. I cant say enough good things about him! Come on, if we didn't spend money on tattoos it would just get wasted! ItsNewport 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graeme 2,588 Posted May 3, 2013 Come on, if we didn't spend money on tattoos it would just get wasted! Hah! I was thinking the other day how much money I spend on tattoos (I don't have many tattoos yet so I'm only around the price of a small car into my collection), thinking that I don't actually have that much money that I can spend what I do on tattoos, and then realizing that I had this money too before I started getting tattooed and what do I have to show for it? A couple of guitars and amps, but mainly mostly nothing. MGblues, gougetheeyes, semele and 6 others 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylegrey 61 Posted May 3, 2013 Just got this put on me by El Monga. Picture stolen from his instagram. I love the cats boots . jitterbug, Russ, else and 2 others 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ 30 Posted May 3, 2013 Got this one last year off Sway, first pic is fresh off his instagram second healed I just tried to take, if you've ever tried to take a pic of your inner bicep you'll understand why it's so shit :D Avery Taylor, Delicious, Graeme and 4 others 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ian 72 Posted May 3, 2013 Not a tattoo but a cool tattoo souvenir. I scored these shoes on eBay 6 months ago, they were designed by Grime for Vans and part of the proceeds went to Shriner’s Hospital Burn Center for Children. I brought them up to SF with me last week to have Grime personalize them for me :D Stoked on them!!! rozone, else, Duffa and 14 others 17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gougetheeyes 234 Posted May 3, 2013 Come on, if we didn't spend money on tattoos it would just get wasted! Can't wait to get Tattoo Wasted. Diehardonvhs, SStu, tatB and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
real meta 93 Posted May 3, 2013 Thank you for the kind words, everyone. All credit goes to El Monga. I love the cats boots . Aren't they awesome? They're one of my favorite details in the tattoo. In fact, they're a testament to how great a tattooer El Monga is: I mentioned that I liked medieval themes in tattoos, so in addition to putting the castles, etc. in there, he also gave the entire tattoo sort of woodcut-from-the-middle-ages look, and I feel like the boots are ripped straight from that sort of imagery, as well. They really round out the overall aesthetic of the tattoo in my opinion. ...hopefully that made sense. I didn't sleep much last night. kylegrey and Graeme 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStu 2,267 Posted May 4, 2013 Thank you for the kind words, everyone. All credit goes to El Monga.Aren't they awesome? They're one of my favorite details in the tattoo. In fact, they're a testament to how great a tattooer El Monga is: I mentioned that I liked medieval themes in tattoos, so in addition to putting the castles, etc. in there, he also gave the entire tattoo sort of woodcut-from-the-middle-ages look, and I feel like the boots are ripped straight from that sort of imagery, as well. They really round out the overall aesthetic of the tattoo in my opinion. ...hopefully that made sense. I didn't sleep much last night. Looks like his feet are in motion. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogg 984 Posted May 4, 2013 I just got this from Aaron Hodges at Idle Hand SF: Aaron's a really great guy, and I was stoked to get something from him. Two days ago, I realized that a torch would fit really well in that little spot, so I hit him up yesterday and he said he'd have time today. A great experience, and I'm really happy with it. Mark Bee, Hands On, MJH IV and 33 others 36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daggboy 6 Posted May 4, 2013 I keep popping in and out of this website, but I do love that you guys keep at it! Anyway, here are a couple of photos of my front piece from Filip Leu & Sabine Gaffron, in progress. I'm adding a selfie taken close up while lying on my couch because it cracks me up how I look like a piece of fabric :)) Cork, real meta, Avery Taylor and 12 others 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
else 21 Posted May 4, 2013 I just got this from Aaron Hodges at Idle Hand SF: Aaron's a really great guy, and I was stoked to get something from him. Two days ago, I realized that a torch would fit really well in that little spot, so I hit him up yesterday and he said he'd have time today. A great experience, and I'm really happy with it. I LOVE that!! It fits so nicely in the space. Really lovely :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogg 984 Posted May 4, 2013 I keep popping in and out of this website, but I do love that you guys keep at it! Anyway, here are a couple of photos of my front piece from Filip Leu & Sabine Gaffron, in progress. I'm adding a selfie taken close up while lying on my couch because it cracks me up how I look like a piece of fabric :)) My man! You're the coolest looking piece of fabric I've seen yet. I didn't know you'd finished up with them. Spectacular doesn't really begin to cover it. I LOVE that!! It fits so nicely in the space. Really lovely :) Thanks! I'll have to post healed pics because the green pops much more now. CultExciter and else 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seasam 0 Posted May 4, 2013 I posted this on my introduction thread, but I just got the tattoo last week so why not post it here too.... Got my first tattoo from Nathan Kostechko while he was doing a guest spot at Ink and Dagger. a little snake with pattern on my chest - almost didn't get to put a pattern in because he doesn't travel with his patterns, but there was a book at Ink and Dagger we were able to use. I wanted an asanoha pattern, but I think this worked out nicely. Rob I, Duffa, ian and 9 others 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gougetheeyes 234 Posted May 4, 2013 because the green pops much more BANNED hogg and CultExciter 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogg 984 Posted May 4, 2013 BANNED Ha! We'll have to change the title to "Bloodiest Tattoo Lowdown." CultExciter and else 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daggboy 6 Posted May 5, 2013 My man! You're the coolest looking piece of fabric I've seen yet. I didn't know you'd finished up with them. Spectacular doesn't really begin to cover it. Thanks man! I am still unfinished... we have the robes to pattern and colour, and Filip wants to hammer INSIDE the belly button!! Inside!!! In 4 months, I go and start my back with him. Adulthood here I come! Hope you're well :) hogg 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrixieFaux 388 Posted May 5, 2013 Spent a wonderful 8 hours at Memoir tonight w/Spencer Briggs. Getting tattooed is fun! This third picture only shows some of the new additions... gougetheeyes, real meta, DJDeepFried and 14 others 17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogg 984 Posted May 5, 2013 Those are beautiful photos, @TrixieFaux. Great time and a great tattoo. TrixieFaux 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJH IV 62 Posted May 5, 2013 My elbow, all nice and swollen. :) Tony Nilsson Blue Arms Tattoo Oslo, Norway Photo ripped from Tony's Instagram Delicious, Avery Taylor, kylegrey and 32 others 35 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
real meta 93 Posted May 5, 2013 Super nice, @MJH IV! MJH IV 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJH IV 62 Posted May 5, 2013 Super nice, @MJH IV! Thanks! Tony, as always, did a great job. Eilin 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogg 984 Posted May 5, 2013 @MJH IV, I love that so much. Super solid! MJH IV 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites