May 2013 Tattoo of the Month Contest

[slayer9019 56]

May is upon us. Last month we saw a new record for likes with living4todays post. Can we top it this month?!

LST Monthly Contest

The tattoo picture that gets posted in this thread for May 2013 with the most 'likes' for the month wins! The contest starts on the first of the month and ends on the last day of the month.

Contest Guidelines

• Your tattoo picture must be posted in this thread (both tattooers and tattoo customers can win) in order to qualify.
  
• Include with your photo/post...tattoo artist name & tattoo shop.
  
• You MUST be the one who has the tattoo or did the tattoo.
  
• You can 'like' as many tattoos as you want.
  
• It can be a finished or in progress tattoo.
  

To increase your 'likes' or to show off another's great tattoo share the link to the post in this thread on facebook, twitter, etc. - to get votes from your friends..

Let's see em!

-----------------update------------

and the winner is...wait for it...TWO PEOPLE!

@Eilin

with the the amazing lady head in a mirror by Xam(post #13)

AND

@ironchef

with the crazy dragon 3/4 sleeve by Henning Jorgensen(post #10)

Congratulations!!

[Diehardonvhs 138]

Hey! I am brand new. Jumping in at the deep end. I love this forum - been lurking for ages!

I had this namakubi done by Danny Rossiter from Rain City in Manchester, UK. He's from New Zealand but has been tattooing here for years now, very talented and very underrated!

Last month we got to see some fresh blood win with a killer spider.

Didn't an awesome tiger win last time??

[Duffa 29]

hehe hey @slayer9019 did someone just cut and paste? ;)

[Delicious 15]

By Rye Gregg, Quarter Horse Tattoo, Stockton, CA

[chrisnoluck 385]

didn't enter last months but this is my most recent. made by Justin Hyde @ Old Soul Tattoo

[tatB 902]

heads and moons appears to be this month's trend so far

[velodemon 0]

I'm finally able to post my contest entry. Just finished up my back piece by Rodney Raines, Ace Custom Tattoo, Charlotte, NC.

Sorry for the blurry pic, it's all I have. ETA: found a few more in progress shots on Instagram

[CultExciter 505]

rodney! Poontanglers! North carolina ftw!

[slayer9019 56]

Didn't an awesome tiger win last time??

yea...OOPS!

hehe hey @slayer9019 did someone just cut and paste? ;)

Hmm you might be on to something here...

[ironchef 337]

Just for the heck of it, I'll throw in my right arm 3/4 sleeve done a couple of years ago by Henning Jorgensen when he was guest tattooing at Kings Avenue Tattoo (both the Manhattan and Long Island shops). This picture was actually compiled by Henning and shared with me. Enjoy!

[Aussie Tom 33]

Got this fella from Deno.

[heathenist 160]

Just cause I feel like playing. I got this last summer from Mario.

[Eilin 44]

Might as well give this month a shot too then :o

From Xam at The Family Business, London.

[Duffa 29]

3 days in.... jeebus.

[real meta 93]

There's already some seriously stiff competition, but here's my entry for this month. Done yesterday by El Monga.

[Dumpleton 78]

Pointless for me to vote, I like them all.

[Delicious 15]

Pointless for me to vote, I like them all.

Im the other way around. Though I'd love to win this competition, I'll vote for those who I'm up against because the tattoos are just that good. I'd rather have the best tattoo win than my ego stroked. Plus, sitting here looking at all these tattoos, I dont know how you keep your fingers from the like button!

[ironchef 337]

Im the other way around. Though I'd love to win this competition, I'll vote for those who I'm up against because the tattoos are just that good. I'd rather have the best tattoo win than my ego stroked. Plus, sitting here looking at all these tattoos, I dont know how you keep your fingers from the like button!

Same here. If the tattoo looks good to me personally, I'm going to like it, same as on Instagram. It's all in good fun and to each his/her own. Great stuff so far and looking forward to seeing more.

[David Flores 40]

It's all in Fun, does it really matters who wins, not that the idea isn't cool, but other than being a pseudo celebrity on the board, it's really just a t shirt at stake. The goal is just to show off our tattoos, and see the work people are getting around the world. I like tattoos that I think should win or that i would want to wear.

[slayer9019 56]

Same here. If the tattoo looks good to me personally, I'm going to like it, same as on Instagram. It's all in good fun and to each his/her own. Great stuff so far and looking forward to seeing more.

My only problem is there are too many good tattoos. I'm going to break my "like" button some day soon!

[CaptCanada 4]

My only problem is there are too many good tattoos. I'm going to break my "like" button some day soon!

I know it's selfish but I wait until the ending of the month to cast

vote..... I need to see what this month brings.. but it looks awesome so far.

[jacobhh 3]

Peony from Nathan Kostechko at Will Rise in LA. Based on a design from an Ichibay book (I think this one if anyone is interested, looked awesome).

To be honest, though, I hope that El Monga cat wins...that thing is insane!

[real meta 93]

To be honest, though, I hope that El Monga cat wins...that thing is insane!

[Joe Stratford 50]

Got this from Valerie yesterday! Got it as a walk in, i had only gone in on the of chance somebody had space, Right place, Right time I suppose!

[Eilin 44]

OMG! You are so lucky!!! Great tattoo! :D

Got this from Valerie yesterday! Got it as a walk in, i had only gone in on the of chance somebody had space, Right place, Right time I suppose!