JoshRoss

Done by Horimitsu at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention.

I've heard so many different things about tebori, but it was an awesome experience. So much that I'll ask Horitomo to shade my back by hand when we get that going.

Welcome!
http://ukiyo-e.org/ is a great site to get lost in.
The Perseverance book is a steal at $20 and it fucking rules.
What were you thinking of getting?

I love not checking this thread for a few days, and returning to see the most awesome stuff.

just got this from Stewart Robson...

I have a couple on my back from Grime that I'll post once they're done...

This!! Seth Wood.

Thanks for the interest but... people have no problem asking personal questions on the internet huh?
But to be less abrasive:
Soap will be working at Modern Classic in Fulham, London one week each month... then we'll see what happens. There are myriad factors to consider after that but the long-term goal is for him to work full time eventually.
The "status" of Lab Monkey for the coming months is the same as it has been for years - it's open, with Soap and others (currently Adam) doing tattoos.
If Soap sells his existing shop isn't really anyone's business but his own. Same deal if he gives it to unicorns, another tattooer, or simply closes the doors forever. Whatever happens, Soap himself will give appropriate information.
Yes, Lab Monkey is the first shop I did a tattoo in. While I was still struggling to learn, without structured guidance and tattooing out of my house, Soap graciously offered to let me sit in at his place for a week. That was the first time I tattooed people that I didn't already know. I'd been tattooing for about a year at that point. I've tried to return when my schedule allows.
The information we've given about the shop is all that we've had the time to prepare. It's been a hectic 12 months preparing the shop. Especially hectic since the end of August when we got legal access to the premises. There's also been a bunch of conventions, visitors and regular work to do with Frith Street while getting our new space ready. - To answer another frequently asked question: Everybody at Frith Street knew about our shop since the end of 2013. They have all been supportive, interested and helpful with myself, Valerie and our new manager. Especially Naomi and Dante.
It's easy to leave a shop on sour terms. Not so easy to keep it sweet. Sometimes we don't get a choice. So Valerie and I have gone to great lengths to preserve our working and personal relationship with everyone at Frith Street. I will keep my Sunday appointments there for the foreseeable future.
Rest assured, we will make public updates with relevant information in due course, when time allows. Right now, we're concentrating on opening a street-level, regular tattoo shop that's practical and convenient for the people who work there and the people who want to get tattooed there.
Your best bet for reliable info is the shop Instagram, Twitter and website.
Keep 'em peeled!...

Did 4 more hours today. Was supposed to be a 6 hour session but due to circumstances on both mine and Kian's side we changed it to a 4.
I am glad to say it is now time to re-commence my backpiece. For the last 2-3 months it has been all about things and butt etc etc. I had actually forgotten that I was doing a backpiece. :) I am quite tall so my butt and thighs is a substantial amount of area to tattoo.
Today we have all but finished up that area and started colour on background elements further up.
I love looking at the progress after every session but after starting colour on my "back" I realise I still have a long way to go.

Got 4 more hours in with Jason this week. So close...

UPDATE:
Two days of brutality on my back with Henning. This go around we started coloring in the phoenix at Kings Avenue Tattoo. 7 hours on Friday in Long Island, then 6 more hours on Saturday in Manhattan. Henning thinks we need one more full session to complete everything. I think probably 2 more including any touch ups.
By the way...I really really hate ribs...and spine....THE WORST. Enjoy the pics.

The winner of Tattoo of the month "October" is @ironchef with this beautiful peony from Wendy Pham!! Congrats homie!!

Please PM @steve1461686340 with your shirt info (size and male or female) along with your address.
New contest will be up shortly!

My inner thigh leopard tibetan dagger done by Chad Koeplinger at last Barcelona Tattoo Expo.

Started this last year at Kings Ave. Made progress at the Montreal convention then finished it last week at Kings Ave.

Got more work from Henning Jorgensen during his guest spot at Kings Avenue Tattoo. Check the the full back piece thread here for pics and report:
http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-designs-books-flash/492-full-back-piece-thread-page174.html#post105126

Just got this guy at the yellow rose tattoo club by johnny tugboat!
SENT FROM MY LG G FLEX ON THE NOW NETWORK FROM SPRINT!?✌

got this wrapped up last week -- waiting for the healing to mellow so I can get a good / non-glare pic still. Super happy


artist: Casey Jones

got this one Halloween. A reward for losing 40 pounds. Kind of a spur of the moment thing. I had a couple ideas and really wanted to get one, but couldn't decide on one of the ideas I had, walked around for a couple hours while searching the internet for ideas and other designs, finally picked this one and walked in before I could change my mind. really happy with it.

the first one that my mother actually liked, kinda, she still hates tattoos.

Done by Horimitsu at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention.

I've heard so many different things about tebori, but it was an awesome experience. So much that I'll ask Horitomo to shade my back by hand when we get that going.

Done by Horimitsu at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention.

I've heard so many different things about tebori, but it was an awesome experience. So much that I'll ask Horitomo to shade my back by hand when we get that going.

I couldn't go wrong. All though I'm leaning towards a tough dragon.
I really can't wait until I meet him to see the sketch and say, "Yeah, that's it."

I couldn't go wrong. All though I'm leaning towards a tough dragon.
I really can't wait until I meet him to see the sketch and say, "Yeah, that's it."

Torso progress. 3 days back to back at the Bay Area Convention of the Tattoo Arts this past weekend. Sorry for the harsh convention lighting. Will get better pics once healed. Thanks for looking.

Done by Horimitsu at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention.

I've heard so many different things about tebori, but it was an awesome experience. So much that I'll ask Horitomo to shade my back by hand when we get that going.

Kannon, dragon, or both. I've got until February. Maybe I'll just let Tomo decide!

Kannon, dragon, or both. I've got until February. Maybe I'll just let Tomo decide!

Done by Horimitsu at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention.

I've heard so many different things about tebori, but it was an awesome experience. So much that I'll ask Horitomo to shade my back by hand when we get that going.