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Latest tattoo lowdown.....
Duffa and 7 others reacted to Joe Stratford for a topic
First session done! By Stewart Robson @ Frith Street Tattoo8 points -
started this yesterday! by Marius Meyer 4,5 h6 points
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I was fortunate enough to be in that book (as Jill Bonny's client), and even more fortunate to receive a copy for my participation. I echo everything you've said; it is without a doubt the most beautiful set of books I own. The sheer size of it is epic, and it really captures the magnitude and beauty of the work. I could look over both volumes every day for a year and never really feel like I took it all in.6 points
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Any metalheads out there?
Boxing Gloves and 3 others reacted to ChrisvK for a topic
Been jamming the NOLA album from DOWN for the last few days. Hell the album is as old as I am but it never gets old4 points -
I want these books along with many others but I need to save my money for my future scheduled tattoo projects... I wish I was wealthy... I would buy everything tattoo related and open a tattoo library.4 points
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Hi all - I mentioned in the 2013: The Bay Area Convention of Tattoo Arts thread that when I was all high on tattoo endorphins and adrenaline and whatever the frak else my body generates to get all loopy post-tattoo - that I impulse bought the "Bloodwork: Bodies" & "Bloodwork: Sleeves" set. All 30 lbs of it arrived yesterday. I don't know yet why I'm even writing this now, because I am still overwhelmed by it. So forgive me if I am late to the party, but: Oh. My. GOD. These books are...breathtaking. I'm not even talking about the photos yet. The production and design of the book sleeves, the binding, and even the boxes they shipped in - are incredible. And the photos. I don't even know where to begin. I actually had to stop looking midway through Vol 1 (and I only opened "Sleeves" enough to get my heart racing again before I had to shut it) because I was literally...I don't know...my heart was racing, my breath was short and fast, my body temperature wouldn't regulate, I got tunnel vision...it was like the tattoos and photos and presentation of the tattoos and photos all together caused me to have some sort of...something? I was hot and red and sweaty (and somehow this was NOT a sexual experience, hah!) and had the internal experience of being beset by a kaleidoscope of body suits (no drugs were involved, but this is what happened!). Internal because clearly I was not physically in the middle of said kaleidoscope, but I have a strong impression of that being my situation. It's beautiful. So beautiful. But i feel f*@king crazy. Has this happened to anyone before? Am I going crazy?? I feel very sane and whole etc in every aspect of my life, but this is sort of throwing me through a loop, it was such an intense experience. I had a similar experience at the tattoo convention but thought it was just sensory overload because I am not very good in crowds...but it happened alone in my apartment, when I sat down to begin poring over the photos. Anyway. I figured maybe someone here might have some insight. Or at the very least, having seen the books, understand my geekery/craziness/physical body reaction?!? ;p In any event - well done, Adrian Lee. Thanks for elevating my art experience?!3 points
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Top of the morning!
hogg and 2 others reacted to Morten Marbel for a topic
My name is Morten Marbel Loenning and I have been tattooing for almost 17 years now since I started my apprenticeship in 1997. I am 39years old and lives in Dietzels birth town of Fredrikstad, Norway, where I have a private studio. As for social media I do not have a home page, but are linked to both FB and IG. Many of the great interviews here I have seen via You Tube and now Im exited to get to know the rest of the forum content. The forum was introduced to me by a good friend. Thank you. Morten Marbel:)3 points -
I feel like getting tattooed is the coolest thing I get to do. I do not want it to end but its inevitable.3 points
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What the hell, I'll throw my hat into the ring. By El Monga guesting at Spider Murphy's in August. Healed shot.3 points
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New from Georgia
Gregor and one other reacted to Dirty Dave for a topic
Hey guys I'm David! I've been gettin tattoos since I was 18 but started my traditional sleeve last year at Live Free Tattoo in Atlanta. This is a new shop owned by Jason Kelly who use to work at memorial tattoo. Lots of talent at this shop. Miguel Olascuaga, Brett Pundt, "Boxcar" Craig Chazen, Alan Berg and Cori James. Here's some of the work Jason has done on my arm:2 points -
Any metalheads out there?
slayer9019 and one other reacted to Johannes for a topic
sooo many good bands playing maryland deathfest...fuck dropdead would be fun. saw them in 98. kick ass. birdflesh!!! swedens best band ever. unholy grave...ulver of course...alot of good shit going down! everyone in the US should go.2 points -
guy wearing tattoo sleeves, saw my arm and was telling his buddies, that his didn't hurt to get.. pull on ones like this... i mean, srsly, who wears these things???2 points
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http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-tv-shows-documentaries-media/4760-horithoshi-i-full-documentary.html2 points
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Collecting different styles
exume and one other reacted to Hospitelli for a topic
I started out only wanting the work done on me to be strictly Japanese. The beautiful, big, intricate sleeves and suits really appealed to me and at first I didn't understand why people would get multiple small pieces in different styles that really didn't go together and too me looked odd. Over time though I really started to like traditional tattoos and after getting my first two traditional ones on the top of my feet I digress. It was a really great feeling to get something completed in one session and I really could care less that it was different then my other tattoos. I have some open space on my lower right leg that is reserved for some more traditional pieces. Do I care that it is going to be right next to an Oni? Nope, not in the least bit not anymore. Get what you want, where you want.2 points -
NYC meet up?
exume and one other reacted to slayer9019 for a topic
Sadly yes haha. At least once a month, generally every other week. Gotta finish two big tattoos!2 points -
How about an art show?
49531 and one other reacted to cltattooing for a topic
@Dumpleton I love that!! The hard work is showing, you are getting visibly better with every painting.2 points -
I'm no expert. I defer to any artist or non who can lead you in a better direction. Traditional Japanese can be hard to understand because there are certain things only done in a particular fashion by a particular Family in a specific region. There are Family differences and regional ones.A good example might be how low the back piece extends or how much the chest is covered. Some extend just above the nipple, while others cover the whole pectoral. What might be right and proper in the south and for one particular Family could vary widely from say a Family located in the northern region of Japan. That said I really enjoy these books below (there are many more out there too): Bushido by Horitaka Studying Horiyoshi III by Jill Mandelbaum Horitoshi I by Roberto Borsi Bunshin II (about Horitsune II) published by Tätowier Magazin A History of Japanese Body Suit Tattooing (focuses on Horikazu) by Mark Poysden & Marco Bratt Horikazu published by Edition Reuss Also I haven't seen a copy yet but "Wabori" appears like it might be interesting. There was a post on a few days ago under the media section. I believe iron chef posted it. Horikitsune's books look like they might be worth an investment too. But I've never actually had the chance to see them. Sorry, too lazy to post the actual links. I'll have to let you do some legwork.2 points
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NYC meet up?
MoistTowelette and one other reacted to ironchef for a topic
Kings Ave...more work on my back piece from Rubendall2 points -
Upcoming Tattoos
ironchef and one other reacted to CultExciter for a topic
@Rebushido ...just saw your belly. GODDAMN.2 points -
Turned my speedball dip pen trial into this.2 points
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Latest tattoo lowdown.....
Kingdomhearts25 and one other reacted to cltattooing for a topic
Finished this today. Pharaoh's Horses is one of my favorite classic images. Overall pretty happy with it, just wish I had picked darker colors or left it completely black and grey. Luckily this is the first and probably not the last time I will visit this image.2 points -
November 2013 Tattoo of the Month Contest
Russ and one other reacted to Killercook76 for a topic
[/img] Finally figured out how to post correctly.. Apologizes !! Tattoo by Chris Garver , Invisible NYC2 points -
Okey, this is my last try for a while. Done by Mike Rubendall in the end of September.2 points
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I will give this month a shot with my healed Fudo Myoo-girl done by Claudia De Sabe, at this years London tattoo convention! Yet another girl head in my collection and it's definately not the last! :eek:2 points
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Horitomo Tattoo Cat Prints
Daniel Adam Willis reacted to ironchef for a topic
So today's Father's Day and my dad is celebrating the only way he knows best...by spending the day at the mah-jong parlor. My lady is working so that leaves me with a free day to my own devices to which I decided to mount and hang up the Horitomo cat prints I have accumulated. I love the entire series and the various ones that are not in print but posted on Horitomo's Instagram. Patiently waiting for more prints to come out and the much rumored book that collects all of the various tattoo cat incarnations. Hopefully one day I make it out to the west coast to get a tattoo cat from him...would be an awesome experience.1 point -
I think Brandon bond is a wee bit over rated. Excellent tattooer but a bit meh1 point
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Any metalheads out there?
Gregor reacted to slayer9019 for a topic
You should go! It's hard to pass up such a great line up. I'm also really interested in seeing Ulver's first US apperance.1 point -
Dropping the Bomb, how your parents found out about your first tattoo!
donbcivil reacted to Colored Guy for a topic
Most people are fairly conservative. They go with the flow. I've always said that a person who would get a tattoo will do almost anything. My wife comes from a real stick-up-the-ass type of family. I'd say that none of them have ever been arrested, shot, divorced, had a drug addiction, been in a fist fight, etc. Tattooed people are far more interesting than the unadorned. I've long since given up on what other people think about my tattoos or anything else, but it took a while. Rob1 point -
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Stick some shrimp on the barby...
dharmakaya reacted to Amok for a topic
If theres anything I've learned, as I'm sure have many others on this forum, is that skimping on the price of a tattoo will ultimately get you something you regret. I know I'm telling you to suck eggs, but I just can't emphasise it enough. Save for another year if you need to, heck you might be on a waiting list for that long anyway.1 point -
Top of the morning!
Morten Marbel reacted to Johannes for a topic
Välkommen! Hope you'll enjoy this awesome forum!1 point -
Upcoming Tattoos
MadeIndelible reacted to Rebushido for a topic
o cool man! yea im so fucking stoked on it! heres a picture1 point -
Bloodwork: Bodies
beez reacted to HaydenRose for a topic
@beez I have to thank you for using the word "frak." That is all. Please continue everyone...1 point -
Yep or alex rusty cairns There are so many great tattooers in Sydney just got to want to find them.1 point
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NYC meet up?
gougetheeyes reacted to Our Endless Days for a topic
i really need to move back downstate :(1 point -
Yeah they are definitely good books, no doubt. The presentation doesn't make it very easy to just flip through casually but part of what makes it so staggering IS the presentation. And how much it weighs haha1 point
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Who do you think deserves some recognition?
briankelly reacted to Amok for a topic
WT Norbert. Real solid work. I'll be getting a piece from him in a few weeks.1 point -
I am super far from being knowledgeable about this so treat my recommendations with a good amount of skepticism, but I'd recommend Horitaka's Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo to begin with. It's really focused on Horiyoshi 3 but I think it gives a pretty good overview of traditional Japanese tattooing, it covers the nomenclature of it, it has a lot of beautiful photos of Horiyoshi 3's tattoos, and it's pretty inexpensive and easy to buy. I'd also pay attention to Crystal Morey and Gomineko Books. She sells a lot of reference books for tattooers and publishes books herself. I am currently waiting to receive a book she published about Horiyoshi 3 and his relationship to Japanese Buddhism that looks pretty amazing. Crystal is also super cool and knowledgeable and travels around to a lot of conventions and is always super helpful. Her instagram is worth following too because she posts a lot of flipthroughs of the books she sells. She'll also sometimes offer sales on the books she publishes...up to 50% off kind of stuff...so they're really good deals.1 point
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We already have several threads about bad tattoos, could we keep these kinds of posts to those threads? There are a lot of places on the internet for laughing at bad tattoos, and very few places where people with real knowledge and experience can talk about, post pictures of, and give people advice about good tattooing, so let's keep the board mostly focused on that.1 point
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I now need a Tony Harrison tattoo fuck! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!1 point
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November 2013 Tattoo of the Month Contest
Duffa reacted to HaydenRose for a topic
Maybe all the winners for 2013 should battle it out in a side competition in January or end of December?! I like this idea.1 point -
November 2013 Tattoo of the Month Contest
Duffa reacted to MoistTowelette for a topic
I guess I will throw my in progress piece done by shige this monday at diamond club tattoo into the mix1 point -
November 2013 Tattoo of the Month Contest
Duffa reacted to slayer9019 for a topic
I thought I'd throw up an old tattoo just go giggles, since I don't think I ever did in the contest. Regino Gonzales Invisible NYC1 point -
Dropping the Bomb, how your parents found out about your first tattoo!
Amok reacted to spookysproul for a topic
When I first went home after moving out, I was nervous about showing my mom my first visible tattoo (my first tattoo was inside my lip) - a zombie pin-up girl on my forearm (by Kahlil Rintye of Tattoo City, then of Mom's Body Shop). I decided on wearing short sleeves and to not bring it up and hope she wouldn't smack me silly. She just looked at it and said "Well, at least you can't see her nipples."1 point -
Tattooed yesterday by Chad Koeplinger. It's on the back of my leg1 point
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Before I have huge breakfast , etc (being clean goes without saying)afterwards I like a few whiskeys . post tattoo diclofenac to reduce the inflamation, one of those cool pack icey things that you get for injuries, and booze1 point
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Latest tattoo lowdown.....
Kingdomhearts25 reacted to David Flores for a topic
Matt Howse did this on me yesterday at Fortune Tattoo here in Portland and yes it is right up in my business.1 point -
Hannya by Horimasa Tosui / Harpy by Chris Garver Pretty much healed up...1 point
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Cancellation Lists - Who uses 'em?
sighthound reacted to gougetheeyes for a topic
Don't mention the cancellation list. Make it for those dozen or so who are really committed! Also, when I saw the title of this post I thought it was about blacklisting names.. which I think is also a good idea. If you're a no-show more than a couple times, extra flaky or obviously having drug time in the bathroom, you get blacklisted. Like at Hop Sing's.1 point