Aussie Tom

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Really love this one, love hardys work

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Got this from Rich Hardy. Zeis redo from the 50s.

Photo heavy post... I'll include the captions from the Life article where appropriate. Not going to post the whole Irezumi book because there's lots of images, and there's something magical about flipping through that thing... some things are best discovered through some digging. These are by far the coolest shots from it, though.
The tattooer they cover is called Apache Harry. There's a shot of his travel kit and flash set up on the first page. He has a sign reading "Tattoos Removed Without Scars. Apache Harry. #22 Bowery NYC."

"For decorating 'Six Ring' Dutch and other clients, tattooist Apache Harry makes $3,000 a year."

"Front view of Michael Brandmaier. His 300 designs by Apache Harry are worth $400."

"Rear view of Michael Brandmaier. It took four years to tattoo him all over."

" 'Professor' Wagner is responsible for this girl's condition."

Irezumi, 1966.

Started this little guy with Chad today at Lifetime Tattoo in Denver

pic stolen from his instagram

@petiloi and @beez, such great work on both of you! I love Diamond Club. I was lucky enough to see Bill and Junii yesterday at the Japanese National Museum in Los Angeles.
I also got this in LA from Horisuzu:

Perfect fit. I'm so happy with it.

haven't posted in a while. my bad, dudes! hope you are all doing well.
I recently got this guy from jason ochoa:

and here's a healed photo of a higgs design I got from mark cross not too long ago:

Got this one from Stevie Edge to top a good week of getting tattooed.

Couple more quick ones from Fergus Simms

well. i did not get my touchups. but i did get a new tattoo which did involve a tear-out:

My pug. Winston. Riding the red rocket. Which was really hilarious. Until I got a call 3/4 of the way through the tattoo that my mother passed away. Shout out to my pal Ollie for working like lightning to finish the tattoo before my ride showed up to go see my family. So some more to add to the arguement that a tattoo is more than just a silly picture on your skin. It's not just about "what" the tattoo is of or the "why"...but the "where" and "when" and "who" of the experience is of equal importance. A colourful timestamp for this lifetime. And now I'm left with a lot of sorrow to deal with, a good laugh and a great tattoo. Laughter is the best medicine. And my Mom really loved my idiot pug. But I think my next tattoo will be little more serious and carry a lot more weight. Peace.

Got this one from Stevie Edge to top a good week of getting tattooed.

Just came back to this it's mint, always a fan of a eagle but this one really grabbed my attention

Filler done by Chad Koepinger a couple of months ago:

Couple more quick ones from Fergus Simms