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Fermented apples, I think.

Fermented apples, I think.

I'm not nearly articulate enough to express my thoughts on this as well as most of the replies in this thread, but @Graeme pretty much hit the nail on the head for me.
It's all about the feeling I get from a tattoo. The picture posted the other day in latest tattoo lowdown of the ship by Xam was technically perfect, but that's not why I like it so much. It stopped me in my tracks, I was going to reply about how much I liked it in that thread but it honestly left me at a bit of a loss for words. On the flip side, I think most of us will agree that Chad K tattoos in a "looser" style. While his tattoos may not be as technically perfect, I find that more often tattoos like his stop me and make me feel something more than "wow that's nice" and I have to come back for another look more often. I really appreciate and enjoy both styles overall, but would rather wear the second.
As far as tattoo "celebrity" goes, the only reason most of my favorite tattooers are big names is because I'm not in the loop enough to know of the talented artists that keep a lower profile. The name isn't what means anything to me though, it isn't shit without the talent to back it up. As an example, Kat Von D, Ami James, Tim Hendricks, and Oliver Peck are some of the most commonly known tattooers I can think of because of their TV exposure. I personally have no desire to be tattooed by the first two, I think they are both overplayed; I'm not saying they're terrible, I just think they get more credit than they are due. However, I would love to get tattooed by Tim or Oliver. Tim quite simply puts on some of the most beautiful roses I've seen, and Oliver's work just has a whole lot of that "soul" that @Pugilist mentioned. On top of that, both seem to be very stand up dudes.
Hopefully some of that made sense, sorry if it's full of spelling errors I'm kind of in a hurry.

So, uh... what's the name of this local shop and where is it??

@Pugilist yes, yes we can. This may be more fun than watching new people "set in" tattoos.
@SeeSea I think either will work, I just prefer the taste of the dry food. The little carrot bits are my favorite

Proper nutrition is very important for healing any wound. Add some kibbles and bits to your diet, you'll be healed up in 2 days.

So, uh... what's the name of this local shop and where is it??

Proper nutrition is very important for healing any wound. Add some kibbles and bits to your diet, you'll be healed up in 2 days.

There's a bar literally right next door to blackheart, called zietgeist. I have a friend that works just up the street so we went there a lot, most the time I had a pretty good crowd and really good music. Did get a little hipsterish occasionally but overall I liked it.

So, uh... what's the name of this local shop and where is it??

I'm not nearly articulate enough to express my thoughts on this as well as most of the replies in this thread, but @Graeme pretty much hit the nail on the head for me.
It's all about the feeling I get from a tattoo. The picture posted the other day in latest tattoo lowdown of the ship by Xam was technically perfect, but that's not why I like it so much. It stopped me in my tracks, I was going to reply about how much I liked it in that thread but it honestly left me at a bit of a loss for words. On the flip side, I think most of us will agree that Chad K tattoos in a "looser" style. While his tattoos may not be as technically perfect, I find that more often tattoos like his stop me and make me feel something more than "wow that's nice" and I have to come back for another look more often. I really appreciate and enjoy both styles overall, but would rather wear the second.
As far as tattoo "celebrity" goes, the only reason most of my favorite tattooers are big names is because I'm not in the loop enough to know of the talented artists that keep a lower profile. The name isn't what means anything to me though, it isn't shit without the talent to back it up. As an example, Kat Von D, Ami James, Tim Hendricks, and Oliver Peck are some of the most commonly known tattooers I can think of because of their TV exposure. I personally have no desire to be tattooed by the first two, I think they are both overplayed; I'm not saying they're terrible, I just think they get more credit than they are due. However, I would love to get tattooed by Tim or Oliver. Tim quite simply puts on some of the most beautiful roses I've seen, and Oliver's work just has a whole lot of that "soul" that @Pugilist mentioned. On top of that, both seem to be very stand up dudes.
Hopefully some of that made sense, sorry if it's full of spelling errors I'm kind of in a hurry.

+1 to this

So, uh... what's the name of this local shop and where is it??

I'm not nearly articulate enough to express my thoughts on this as well as most of the replies in this thread, but @Graeme pretty much hit the nail on the head for me.
It's all about the feeling I get from a tattoo. The picture posted the other day in latest tattoo lowdown of the ship by Xam was technically perfect, but that's not why I like it so much. It stopped me in my tracks, I was going to reply about how much I liked it in that thread but it honestly left me at a bit of a loss for words. On the flip side, I think most of us will agree that Chad K tattoos in a "looser" style. While his tattoos may not be as technically perfect, I find that more often tattoos like his stop me and make me feel something more than "wow that's nice" and I have to come back for another look more often. I really appreciate and enjoy both styles overall, but would rather wear the second.
As far as tattoo "celebrity" goes, the only reason most of my favorite tattooers are big names is because I'm not in the loop enough to know of the talented artists that keep a lower profile. The name isn't what means anything to me though, it isn't shit without the talent to back it up. As an example, Kat Von D, Ami James, Tim Hendricks, and Oliver Peck are some of the most commonly known tattooers I can think of because of their TV exposure. I personally have no desire to be tattooed by the first two, I think they are both overplayed; I'm not saying they're terrible, I just think they get more credit than they are due. However, I would love to get tattooed by Tim or Oliver. Tim quite simply puts on some of the most beautiful roses I've seen, and Oliver's work just has a whole lot of that "soul" that @Pugilist mentioned. On top of that, both seem to be very stand up dudes.
Hopefully some of that made sense, sorry if it's full of spelling errors I'm kind of in a hurry.

So, uh... what's the name of this local shop and where is it??

@Pugilist yes, yes we can. This may be more fun than watching new people "set in" tattoos.
@SeeSea I think either will work, I just prefer the taste of the dry food. The little carrot bits are my favorite

So, uh... what's the name of this local shop and where is it??

Proper nutrition is very important for healing any wound. Add some kibbles and bits to your diet, you'll be healed up in 2 days.

Proper nutrition is very important for healing any wound. Add some kibbles and bits to your diet, you'll be healed up in 2 days.

Proper nutrition is very important for healing any wound. Add some kibbles and bits to your diet, you'll be healed up in 2 days.

Proper nutrition is very important for healing any wound. Add some kibbles and bits to your diet, you'll be healed up in 2 days.

Exactly. I was just reading the tattoo book thread, and googled all the ones recommended for a good starter collection. I was strongly tempted to order a bunch of books, until I realized that money was for actual tattoos. Stick to the plan indeed.

Congrats @DevilMan ! That's a helluva back piece, the only problem now is how to wear your prize, without covering the tattoo??

I agree. And from what Miles told me while i was being tattooed there a while ago, Frith Street has had quite a few greats come and go. Obviously there's no "replacing" any of the 4 artists mentioned, but its safe to say that if anyone is brought in to fill the empty spots, they will probably be someone who puts on a pretty damn good tattoo...

Not gonna lie, I would be REALLY surprised if @SeeSea stopped at just a backpiece. There certainly wouldn't be anything wrong with that, but i wouldn't put money on it... :D