ironchef

Wow, fantastic collection. Do you by any chance have any photos from when your first piece was just a half sleeve? I had just asked in another thread to see photos of anyone who extended a half or 3/4 sleeve to a longer piece. I can sort of tell, but I'd be curious what it looked like before because it flows like it was planned as a 3/4 from the beginning.

Fantastic collection. Hope to see more as you progress. Looks like the making of a killer bodysuit.

Absolutely incredible. I am really awed by your collection man. Very Very top quality work you have.

Welcome! Respect. That is an impressive set of tattoos. They are spectacular.

@ironchef You are my hero!! Welcome to LST and thanks for sharing pictures (and backstories) of your amazing tattoos.

NYC waited a long time to become a mecca of tattooing. With that dopey-ass ban from '61 to '97 you had to go out to the Island, or NJ. Of course lots of outlaw shops flourished.
I'm out on the Island, lots of great artists here too. One day I'd like to do a NYC tattoo crawl just to check it out.
Rob

Can't wait to see the pictures of your tattoos, and welcome! Having just gotten into NYC about an hour ago from Montreal for my next tattoo session, I am jealous of people who live in NYC because the sheer number of AMAZING artists in this city is unreal.

Those are some heavy hitters working on your back!

Welcome!
Instagram is a great place to get ideas, find great artists, ect. (I agree with the above. Seeing all this amazing work makes me want more) and it sounds like you've got quite the collection.
Can't wait to see some pictures.

I also agree that Instagram has become an amazing tool both for tattooers to quickly and easily show their work and for people seeking great tattoos. Seeing my feed with a constant stream of awesome work just makes me want more.

Wow, that's a hell of a start. All the guys you mentioned are people Im seeking out too. Did you get your work from Henning when he's been at King's Ave? Any pics of your work to post? That collab has to be beautiful.

Nice start for sure! You're so damn lucky to live in InvisibleNYC's backyard! I suggest a swing through in person.

Jesus, dude! Mike and Henning are two of my favorite tattooers and easily two of the nicest people in the biz. Welcome and then some.

Great collaboration! Both are amazing!

Thanks so much for posting that, @ironchef. I love those guys.

@ironchef thanks for posting -- can't wait to see the progress!

@ironchef so good man. Thank you for sharing.

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!

Hey All,
New to the forum. Great place you have here and very cool thread. Here's my in progress back piece. Collaboration between Henning Jorgensen (phoenix) and Mike Rubendall (dragon). Have about 19 hours in so far. Enjoy!