Ninab

I love this contest. Have been to busy looking at amazing stuff, but now i figured it´s time to show something off. This is my backpiece by my favourite Norwegian tattooer, Marius Meyer.

one shot?! Damn, that's hardcore - how long did it take?

Insane. So good, man.

Tim Lehi oneshot

@Iwar I also suggest California Academy of Sciences. My son is 3 and a half and loves that place. We live about 2 hours away from SF, but he always asks to go there and the SF zoo. I actually will be at State of Grace on the 18th (what time will you be there?) also my wife and I will be at Blackheart on the 22nd and I would be down to meet up and hang out for a while why my wife gets tattooed.

I'm down to meet up, but I'm in Fremont. Perhaps we can hook up in the South Bay after your Monmon cat. Otherwise, if there's a larger LST group meeting up, I can see if I can make it work.
- I don't know if there's a current exhibit, but ATAK SF might be worth checking out.
- The Exploratorium is fun for kids.
- I haven't checked it out yet, but all tattoo heads love skulls! There's an exhibit at California Academy of Sciences.
- Before or after Blackheart, you should check out Clarion Alley for a free exhibit of some badass graffiti. You should also grab a burrito while you're over there!!
- If you're into views, I like Twin Peaks, Treasure Island, and Bakers Beach.
- Mitchell's ice cream is pretty close to Skull and Sword... nice reward after suffering some bodily harm.
- Bars are all over the place. I'd probably ask your tattooers or just wander around and find one that meets your preferences.
Enjoy!

@Wilhell, @Ninab, their 3 year old son Levi and myself will be visiting SF from October 15th till 22nd, and we'd love to hook up with some fellow LSTers while we're there! Don't hesitate to holler if you'd like to meet up with us :)
I was also wondering if anyone knew what the best mode of transportation to and from San Jose is. I'm booked with Horitomo on Saturday (the 18th), and I have to get from SF to SJ and back. I'm considering renting a car, but from what I can tell most car rentals are closed on weekends, so I'd have to rent friday through monday if I go that route.
Any tips on exhibitions, museums, bars (don't worry, Levi's not tagging along for that one) etc are also more than welcome.
If anyone's wondering, Wilhelm is getting tattooed by O'Donnell and Hoyer in NY the week before, then Rassier and Lehi in SF. Nina is booked with Scott Sylvia, and I'm in with Grime and Horitomo. If we're lucky there might be one or two walkins along the way too :)

Healed pic of my Scott Sylvia (BlackHeart Tattoo - SF) roses from Dec 2013. Happy New Year, everyone!! :D

Here's a healed shot of the rose and dagger I got from Scott Sylvia at the Richmond Convention.

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you:

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you:

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you:

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you:

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you:

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you:

Horitomo cat from a few months ago ...
sorry for the dark picture

New one from Chris O'Donnell. Flaming traditional dragon head.

Got this subtle vag-rose from Olivia at Mom's Body Shop in SF today. Super fun! Loving the pink and black.
The little 13 is cause this was the 13th tattoo of 2013 :P

I'm a few sessions into my front piece with Horitomo. Here's the latest. And yes, everything in this picture is to scale.

Have not posted for a while but had to show my new piece off!
Done by the very talented Valerie Vargas

...so on wednesday i flew out from germany to poland to meet up with one of my favorites, rich hardy. he started my back piece...and i`am more than glad that i chose him - i`m absolutely in love!

one the one hand it was such an amazing and satisfying experience for my mind but on the other hand it was so horrible for my body. i wouldn`t call myself a pussy when it comes to tattooing but this time i was almost ready to start crying and stopping this whole thing; but somehow i made it through. :)

Outer thigh finished. A bit bloody.

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you:

I got this from Chad Koeplinger earlier this year. I love it, and I want to share it with you: