Jennifer Stell

Can't believe this thread isn't blowing up yet... Oh, I'll write myself a note to go through photos and pull a bunch of stuff to post...

Can't believe this thread isn't blowing up yet... Oh, I'll write myself a note to go through photos and pull a bunch of stuff to post...

Richard: "Chris was given that name out in Japan but it has a double meaning... It's one who flies close to the sun... or something, like you can fly near the stars but never truly be... I dunno, I have heard that from a few people, but I think Chris is one of the hardest working, internally driven artists to hail from Texas. . . Or even this hemisphere... so **** those *******."
I would like to Quote Bob Roberts...
"I'd rather be a first rate Bob Roberts, then a second rate Nakano."
Either way I give it up to anyone whom displaces themselves in order to undertake the traditions, and learn the protocol for anything they love or are interested in. It's good to see, and it's inspiring.

Richard: "Chris was given that name out in Japan but it has a double meaning... It's one who flies close to the sun... or something, like you can fly near the stars but never truly be... I dunno, I have heard that from a few people, but I think Chris is one of the hardest working, internally driven artists to hail from Texas. . . Or even this hemisphere... so **** those *******."
I would like to Quote Bob Roberts...
"I'd rather be a first rate Bob Roberts, then a second rate Nakano."
Either way I give it up to anyone whom displaces themselves in order to undertake the traditions, and learn the protocol for anything they love or are interested in. It's good to see, and it's inspiring.

Richard: "Chris was given that name out in Japan but it has a double meaning... It's one who flies close to the sun... or something, like you can fly near the stars but never truly be... I dunno, I have heard that from a few people, but I think Chris is one of the hardest working, internally driven artists to hail from Texas. . . Or even this hemisphere... so **** those *******."
I would like to Quote Bob Roberts...
"I'd rather be a first rate Bob Roberts, then a second rate Nakano."
Either way I give it up to anyone whom displaces themselves in order to undertake the traditions, and learn the protocol for anything they love or are interested in. It's good to see, and it's inspiring.

His so called 'wife the apprentice' was also fake. He told us to look her up on Facebook, I did. Blank profile linked to only one thing, another blank profile.
Glad he's gone. Too bad he can't be banned from the internet in general. He obviously has some underlying issues, or is the most bored person I've ever seen. Either way, good riddance.

someone replaced the love with the BANHAMMER.

this is how i feel about Chicago Tattoo Co. and Blackheart! Can't wait to see Nick, Mario, and Matt at the SFO convention! i'm thinking about bringing a shit ton of cupcakes for people.

Well...
Richard said, " Your problem is Brownsville"...
I will say the following:
It's a business, I have seen it, and seen it over and over.... You can't sit online and complain about shit like this unless you plan to be proactive, otherwise it's just bitching about it.
You know, there is always the welcoming committee, make sure they have their papers from the TDH, Drugs and Medical Devices in Texas... Make sure they have been inspected by the fire department, and they have paid for all their certificates...
A lot of local public departments not just state level, have started to put their hands out and want their fees from tattoo and piercing businesses, and if you want to help make sure that there are minimal risks to the general public, get in with your local whomever, and put a few bugs in their ears... You will find you can help set the standards, and make the new kitchen jockeys jump through some hoops, at least not making it a walk in and set up shop scenario, with no nothing to even prove you own a machine, or a needle...
IE, Blood Borne Pathogens Classes, and CPR, and First Aid certifications, that your shop has, but they haven't even heard of... Give people a heads up on things early you will find that they come back to you and ask questions, or look for advice....
Otherwise...
Snitching is never cool...
If you're not happy, and you are over cut throat business practices, get out now, as it's only going to get worse. "Rats jumping on a sinking ship", Richard always says...
Start educating every person that walks in, and go check their shop out....
Watch them. And then if you really want to let them know how you feel, say something to the person in charge.
Is it really necessary to devalue the craft as a whole? Do they know that what they are doing is respected by a great few, and they can choose to be part of the community, or not...
If not, you tried...
Bring on the stink bombs, and prank calls, along with whatever you come up with on a rainy day...
But hopefully, you will be busy as fuck fixing their shit tattoos, and won't care...
I dunno my two cents...I am tending to lean towards Shawn's responses more and more...

this has been a constant problem in the area i work for years. Almost ten shops in four years, none lasted longer than 18 months. All have said personal attacks on us, as bad as imaginable(really), none ever true. Not an ethical bone in their bodies.
best thing to ever happen to us!
we have gained a more receptive and appreciative client base. all the manglers that would come in, have a place to go to get their $20 tattoos without bothering people really interested in having a tattoo and more than willing to pay. for every one person they tattoo, five of their friends come to us after seeing it. every time one closes its doors it more certifies our reputation. it takes younger people (18-21) a while to learn "cheap ain't good", but the good ones come around.
I can happily say as well......i have never said a bad word about them to customers, any of them, ever! and people really notice and love it. i just say stuff like "Never heard if them." or "did they just open?".
recent occurrence in the area is some are offering to finish tattoos we have started. for free even. but, if anyone goes for that option, i didnt really enjoy them anyways. its happened some and worked itself out in my favor. they dont know how much i really know about all of them and how they work. i have people who keep up with them and i keep tabs. but they always shoot themselves in the foot. it works out beautifully.
P.S. f your landlord dude

no offense but tattoo magazine makes me sad to look at. often times it seems to be mediocre work plastered on half naked girls and if its not that its ads for some shitty supply company or some h2ocean bs. sex sells blah blah blah. all show and no substance. my uncle buys me those things and i always end up putting them right in the trash. i wouldn't want my picture in one of those things. sorry...

Sorry to hear, Jake. That sucks.
That said, if you want tattooing to be made illegal and still plan to tattoo... (thus breaking the law)... why not just break the law and go break some hands? :D

color study for an in progress back piece...the tattoo is soo much better but no pics until complete.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Hola Chica... Well, we are at Saints and Sinners in Dallas, until Friday it looks like, then were down in Deep Ellum, at Elm Street thru Saturday nite, maybe Sunday if it's booked... and yeah you got it bout covered, just message us, he's had an assload of cancelations, which sucks... But he's open if anyone is interested.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.

Ed Hardy on Richard Stell.... I begged for a picture. Worth it.