Jake

I log back in for the first time in months to see this... GOD DAMN!

Likely London lads sporting Filip Leu front pieces.

Horitada

Shige

Tux, 1994

Tebori by Nakamura Toshikazu -
http://shisei2011.web.fc2.com/index.html

That dagger is on one of my best friends. I think I know where you got that. She got pissed that her nip was in the pic haha. Hopefully she wont see that I posted it on the internets a while back.

Chris "Pee Wee" Levi (1999)

Cool thread!
That first piece is killer, but her right hand and left arm looks a little bit strange to me. Maybe just the picture, or maybe just me... I don't know. The piece as a whole looks really bad-ass though!
Most of you have already seen my front piece, but I found a better picture of it on Marius' blog a while back, so here's to those who haven't seen it already (sorry about the insane size of the photo)

Some weak shit this month...
not

5th session. 5 hours of arse and hamstrings background. Im glad I only have one arse crack and that I don't have to get it tattooed again,its a fun spot.

Horiyoshi III

Found this one of Tony D'Annessa on Getty Images. They say the photo is from 1955, but Tony started tattooing in 1958 so who knows exactly when the photo is from.

And one of Tony from the 4th of July this past year, posted by Dave Cummings on his instagram:

That also answers the question about what a tattoo will look like with a scar through it: hard as fucking nails.

I guess I'll post my latest...
by Johannes at Good Faith in Boston.

The rest of y'all don't even bother trying!

Aaron Coleman, three sessions.

As long as Kev brought up Rock of Ages tattoo in Austin, I like Jay Chastain's back pieces over there too.

this thread just makes me angry

Well when the book is related to illustration I think that quote goes out the window.

one more as long as I'm posting Skulls and Snakes back pieces... This one's by Tim Hendricks and I love how much the water adds dimension and layers to this piece

one more as long as I'm posting Skulls and Snakes back pieces... This one's by Tim Hendricks and I love how much the water adds dimension and layers to this piece

Well when the book is related to illustration I think that quote goes out the window.

First episode up now!!!
Favorite part - "hey we want our tattoos to look classic- we don't want them to look dated. you know? when somebody comes in and wants like an owl on their chest it's like "why don't you just get a fucking eagle on your chest?""

THIS.
If every space you ever enter in life has to be completely culturally sterilized and cannot possibly offend any one of the billions of people on this planet then you would live a very boring life. Let there be some differences and if they're not to your taste, simply don't open the magazines, don't eat the food, etc. Different strokes for different folks.
Side note: I'm sure not every tattoo artist has an end goal of opening themselves to the largest possible customer base and making as much money as possible. Some people (not just tattoo artists) want to do their own thing how they want to do it-- and if it doesn't completely traumatize other people I don't see the harm in allowing them to live their life as they choose. Their choice does not have to affect you. Just don't open the magazine and your own life will continue on your own way.

here's my repayment D...

she could be my muse any day

THIS. Always. The end.