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Got my somewhat spontaneous dragon tattoo today. Wes Garvick did it and I'm so stoked on it. His shop is literally the only one in town I'd ever go to, if you ever find yourself in York, PA. 
And what's that you guys always say about everyone needs a panther and dragon? Now I have both and they're friends. 

Healed lady I got from Ivan Antonyshev while he was guesting in Leeds last month. Spotted this design on the Mainstay T-shirt and fell in love with it. So stoked to get a piece from him at last.
 
 

So on Friday I went down to Denver to see my man Walter McDonald at Lifetime tattoo, got a pretty good start on my back.  We left some details out of the initial outline (tiger stripes, radiating beams of light..) and plan to add some background and extend downward in future sessions.  Super excited to finally start this and see where we go from here, also my back feels like I've been utilizing less than proper lifting techniques.

Unfortunately he doesn't travel much at all for tattooing. Would certainly make my life a little easier if he did!

I'm not great with photos but here are a few progress pictures from this last month with Lehi.

Hahaha thanks for capturing me at my best, @Iwar
Hopefully next time i see you it won't be quite so torturous for me!

Made another Oslo trip last week to start a cover up on my lower stomach. While i was there i picked up a namakubi from Nicholas at Blue Arms.

The cover up is ongoing and i don't mind admitting i'm very apprehensive about the next session! This was not a fun tattoo to get although Marius did his best to keep my spirits up and a visit from LST's own Mr @Iwar definitely kept me distracted from the significant pain!
 

Got this kitsune from Matt Arriola yesterday.

It was great seing you again Gareth! Although I have to admit I felt like a sadist at times too, haha. You're tougher than most!
 

Tiger dagger done by Tyson Arndt in february last year, at Stockholm Classic.
Venomous snake dagger done a little over a year ago in Newcastle while he was on tour.

1) Paul Dolbleman, Spider Murphy's 2013, Dietzel design. 
2) Herb Auerbach, California Electric 2013.
Both photos taken today. My hound wanted to be in the pic. 
 

 

Tiger dagger done by Tyson Arndt in february last year, at Stockholm Classic.
Venomous snake dagger done a little over a year ago in Newcastle while he was on tour.

Tiger dagger done by Tyson Arndt in february last year, at Stockholm Classic.
Venomous snake dagger done a little over a year ago in Newcastle while he was on tour.

Tiger dagger done by Tyson Arndt in february last year, at Stockholm Classic.
Venomous snake dagger done a little over a year ago in Newcastle while he was on tour.

Tiger dagger done by Tyson Arndt in february last year, at Stockholm Classic.
Venomous snake dagger done a little over a year ago in Newcastle while he was on tour.

Tiger dagger done by Tyson Arndt in february last year, at Stockholm Classic.
Venomous snake dagger done a little over a year ago in Newcastle while he was on tour.

Done by Tony Nilsson a couple of years ago!
(never mind my hairy and ashy armpit)

Scott Sylvia, Elm Street Tattoo Fest, Dallas, 2015

Mike Wilson did this dagger, snake, and roses on me at the SFO convention in 2012. included a #livedintattoos comparison of the day of vs today (wth poor lighting).

My sneaky panther concealing a mini dagger with his tail
made by Shawn O'Connor

I'll throw mine in the ring. 
Scott Sylvia, done at the Richmond Convention a few years back. 
 

That's awesome.  I especially love the skeletons.

I got this from my childhood friend Siggy (@siggystarfishtattoo) today. I saw the flash year and a half ago but having been on the opposite side of the world it didn't happen until now. So stoked!

 

Booked in with Marius Meyer in the beginning of february. Been putting it of for years, but now is the time!
Told him I would be getting a dragon, but I might get something else. Doesn't really matter, as everything he does is perfect.

website info coming in January incl list of artists 
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