daveborjes

I have a friend who's an old school graffiti artist that does commercial work. He has tons of graffiti reference books and typography stuff as well. I'm of the opinion that a great artist has a great library to work from.

I learned how to draw banners, roses and other staple 'old school' images by tracing, redrawing, painting and embroidering a lot of Rollo and Jerry flash.
Currently I'm working on re-doing (in hand embroidery and paint) the classic black and white Rollo sheets. Right now I'm on the 'odds and ends' sheet. It's the same size as the original. Entire outline is hand embroidery and the colour is a mix of embroidery and painting.

this thread just makes me angry

That kid probably never even touched a cassette tape.

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Not sure where Sailor Eddie (Jr) might fall into the mix here (Bonnie & Clyde's Tattoo) in Philly....but he has been tattooing 40/41 years and just celebrated his 49th Bday!
He has become a good friend of mine (like a brother) and this is a guy who learned to shave an arm with a straight razor when he was 5 years old, cut acetates when he was 8 years old, and sat and colored in flash with his Grandmother and Paul Rogers as a kid!
It's amazing to sit down in the shop with him and look though the family photo albums he has!
I think I am heading up tomorrow to see him in fact....since the weather is gonna really nice!

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Im with you on this one man. Back pieces look unfinished and cramped when they don't extend onto the butt/thighs in my opinion. The japanese definitely got it right in this regard, Flow and readability is everything when it comes to Tattoos.

I take the wrap off once I get home. Wash the tattoo with hot water and soap until it stops weeping and then I wash it twice a day after that. I don't put anything on it at all. My tattoos all look as bright and colourful as the day I got them. Although my oldest is only just under 4 years old

..if the Pagans were still running the Philly show (didn't they used to do security there at least?) I'd be willing to bet that "cut" would be ripped right the fuck off.

I Don't know if he does THE BEST panther tattoos, but I've always liked Jeff Zucks.
This one is pretty fucking awesome IMO.

Then theres this lil guy too.

As Todd Noble said on Instagram, "There are more Indian tattoos now than there are actual Indians."

This was done by a guy up here in Ak that has the same attitude as the jgoss guy that got banned yesterday.

One of us should go win the 2nd season of inkmaster and then use the money to fund a second season of Tattoo Age.

A quick session from finished but decided to throw it up anyway.
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Soon to become part of a traditional patchwork sleeve so I guess I will be posting another every month there is a contest

@daveborjes I said most, not all. Mexico does have it's good beers, but it takes time to find them. If you look at my post I do try and define a specific type of beer though that I think you agree on.
But we're getting off topic now. Back to strange crap people but in beer.

Thanks LSTers for being patient and trying to give him a chance but.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO5Z0PxiZkg&feature=fvst
EDIT: Hogg and Gouge have wanted to ban hammer him since the getgo but I was hoping he'd learn some respect...my bad

@jgoss1579 I see you came here to make friends tough guy. The family and lineage you just insulted are some of the kindest and important humans to have affected the craft and culture of modern western tattooing.
Someone please ban this fool. I can't see anything positive happening after this.
At least B-Tat walked out of his 15 mins quietly...

Agreed. Just had to say something. The entitlement attitude just makes me furious. And once again I'd like to apologize to the rest of the forum.

Ugghh.....Okay, I want to first apologize to the rest of the forum, I just started posting yesterday but I feel VERY strongly about this subject.
I'm a 2nd generation tattooer, my mother has been tattooing for 33 yrs, and learned how to make "machines" from Paul Rogers, I'm sure that name means nothing to you, but it should.
My father has been tattooing since '75, his first shop job was with Bob Shaw and Col. Todd, once again names I'm sure mean nothing to you, but should.
My step-father has been tattooing for 23 yrs, and he guests once a year at Inksmith and Rogers, once again a name that I'm sure means nothing to you, but really really should.
I myself have only been tattooing for 10 yrs, I was a little late getting to it, and realistically still just a journeyman.
My family has been tattooing for a combined 104 yrs.
So yes they are called machines, coolness has nothing to do with it. It's about respect, respect for the craft that has fed my family for decades, respect for those that have come before, respect for those that have paid their dues and dedicated their entire being to Tattooing.
When new tattooers who know jack shit about jack shit have over inflated egos and meet any criticism with comments about "haters", they pretty much shit on everything that my family has worked for.
So in summation go fuck yourself. You're not welcome in my world.

had a couple hours with derek noble yesterday. couple hours left and its finalllly done.

How's everyone doing? Good I hope. Well to get started, my name is Mike Salay and I'm a tattooer in Gainesville, Florida. I work at and own Anthem Tattoo Parlor. I've been tattooing for over ten years now. So if your interested, check out the shop website
Anthem Tattoo Parlor - Gainesville Florida - 352-395-6789
Lete know what you think
Cheers -MS

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This is only slightly more disgusting to me than beer + clamato.

@capcanada the main difference is the clam flavour in the clamato.. gives it this distinct taste.. i've tried cesars and bloodies in all kinds of places and no matter what you do, without the clam it's not the same!
the tomato beer sounds interesting. i love tomatoes and beer is alight too...