Mark Bee

I've got an appointment in March with Tim Pausinger at The Pearl in Toronto. He is putting a tiger head on my elbow and an eagle on my forearm. That's about all I'll have time for in that appointment. Back again in April. I'll probably sneak a walk-in or two to fill in a few spots in the meantime.

I do a bunch of research on the internet, and through various books that I own. I email myself photos of the different ideas that I have so that I can show them to whoever it is that I am getting tattooed by, and then I get to the shop don't show them any of the photos and then I get something completely different than I had planned on getting. This happens every time.

I've only got the one tattoo so far, but I must have changed my mind 300 times. I was looking at a ton of pics and artwork for inspiration and every time I'd decide on something, I'd see something else I like better. Also, because I was new, for a while I fell into the trap of coming up with something that has real meaning. After reading the boards here more I realized that it's more important to get something that you really want and would like instead of needing a deep seeded meaning. For the next tattoo though, I'm already looking at Kuniyoshi for inspiration as I've bought the book "101 Great Samurai Prints"
Wait, is that a cat over there? That would make a cool tattoo.

They're not mine to charge for, Pete. I'm just glad they're getting seen.
I've had people send me stuff in trade; drawings, books, etc- but I wouldn't feel comfortable making money from them.
Speaking of- Cliff Raven. 1974.
This video features Cliff tattooing in New York & Florida. And generally not wearing pants.
There was no audio originally, so I decided to leave it silent for now. Enjoy-

Here's my Koeplinger rib piece for those who missed it. ;-)

I searched and couldn't find anything. What stuff has been blowing your mind lately? (other than the fact that there hasn't been a thread about this yet)

Matt Mooney

Ron Henry Wells

Chad Koeplinger

Dave Cummings, PSC. I know this thread is mainly tall ships, but the water on this one is so rad that I have to share it.

Here's a Nick Rodin from Blackheart tattoo picture of a ship...

heres one i did recently on a buddy of mine

Might as well. Greg Christian @ Handcrafted Miami

More pix in the latest tattoo lowdown. It's hard to shoot photos of your arm yourself, haha.

Welcome, Mark! I often see that artists I really admire do guest spots at Pearl Harbor. You're lucky to have great artists there and a great roster of guests, to boot.

Hi Graeme,
I've been getting tattooed by Glennie and Tim at Pearl Harbor Gift Shop in Toronto. Thanks for the welcome!

Hi Mark , nice introduction got a feeling you'll be part of the furniture round here .

Hi Graeme,
I've been getting tattooed by Glennie and Tim at Pearl Harbor Gift Shop in Toronto. Thanks for the welcome!

Sounds like you are on an awesome path Mark. You're in the right place at LST.

Hi Graeme,
I've been getting tattooed by Glennie and Tim at Pearl Harbor Gift Shop in Toronto. Thanks for the welcome!

Nice, they are both excellent tattooers. I need to stop by The Pearl and get something the next time I'm in Toronto.

Hi Graeme,
I've been getting tattooed by Glennie and Tim at Pearl Harbor Gift Shop in Toronto. Thanks for the welcome!