Feb 27, Black and Grey Japanese Sleeve
Posted by Admin in Tao of Tattoos on 02 27th, 2009Feb 27, Black and Grey Japanese Sleeve
I have a 3/4 black and grey Japanese sleeve that took about 8 hours so far and a couple to go, also black and grey pin-up nurse on my ribcage.
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read comments (0)Feb 27, New Shooting Star Tattoo
Posted by Admin in Tao of Tattoos on 02 27th, 2009Feb 27, New Shooting Star Tattoo
When my twin daughters were born premature they never made it home from the hospital. The birth certificate the hospital issued said When a baby goes
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Feb 27, Pentagram Tattoo
Posted by Admin in Tao of Tattoos on 02 27th, 2009Feb 27, Pentagram Tattoo
I believe in Wicca and my tattoo’s represent my beliefs in colours and shapes. I’m a tattoo designer out side my job of working in an off licence, I
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Feb 27, Celtic & Tribal Tattoo
Posted by Admin in Tao of Tattoos on 02 27th, 2009Feb 27, Celtic & Tribal Tattoo
I designed this myself as my artist said that Celtic and tribal doesn’t go … but i think it works. Popular Tattoo Designs angel tattoos ,
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Feb 27, Sexy Tribal Rose Tattoo
Posted by Admin in Tao of Tattoos on 02 27th, 2009Feb 27, Sexy Tribal Rose Tattoo
Got my clitoris pierced, tattoo on my foot one on my back and this one. I’m getting it extended all round my thigh. Hope u like it. Popular
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Feb 27, Japanese Tattoo
Posted by Admin in Tao of Tattoos on 02 27th, 2009Feb 27, Japanese Tattoo
It was my first tattoo….quite painful but very significant. I did it after a difficult period as a prize to the improving of my lifestyle (quit
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Feb 27, Gory Billy Puppet Tattoo
Posted by Admin in Tao of Tattoos on 02 27th, 2009Feb 27, Gory Billy Puppet Tattoo
Got tribal tattoos on both arms and the ones i have up loaded on my leg. Popular Tattoo Designs angel tattoos , black and gray tattoos ,
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Tattoo Hunter Premiers
Posted by Admin in Needled on 02 26th, 2009
I’m just giddy over the international arrival of a new show that delves into body rituals and traditions: Tattoo Hunter with our favorite tattoo anthropologist Lars Krutak.
Tattoo Hunter hits Europe tomorrow on Discovery World channel at 10pm.
In the US, the series premieres on Discovery Channel, March 7 at 1pm (according to their website).
Lars gave me a hint about the premier show: “The first episode is really a scarification show we shot in Papua New Guinea. It’s perhaps the bloodiest of all and I find it amusing that DC has rated it “G.”
Here’s more on the series:
In this landmark series, Krutak seeks to understand the meaning behind sacred traditions that date back thousands of years by immersing himself into the daily life of indigenous peoples worldwide. Through his many adventures, viewers will be exposed to unique tribal customs including tattooing and scarification practices in Africa, Asia, Oceania, North and South America before these fascinating cultures disappear. And through his personal experiences with tattoo and scarification masters who cut and tattoo his skin, viewers will learn how these painful rite of passage ceremonies continue to shape the very essence of tribal identity, religion, and cosmology.
Check out the articles on Lars’ site for previews of the storylines and locations. Fascinating accounts of bod mod culture among indigenous people. An education in themselves.
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Philly Tattoo Convention
Posted by Admin in Needled on 02 25th, 2009
A couple of weeks ago I gave my rundown of this month’s tattoo conventions, including the Motor City and Philadelphia shows taking place this Friday through Sunday.
Turns out that I will be making it to Philly, but only on Sunday, and I’m thrilled to bring along the Haitian sensation Sean Toussaint who will be photographing the event especially for Needled that day.
I’ll also be bringin my remaining Needled swag, like lighters, so look (down) for me (I look like this) hangin at the Tattoo Culture and North Star booths; oh, and the bar of course.
I’m known to be friendly as long as you don’t grab me and say, “I thought you would be taller,” so play nice and I’ll give ya free shit as long as they last. Looking forward to it!
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Inked Mag Latest Issue
Posted by Admin in Needled on 02 25th, 2009
The latest issue of Inked Mag is out and, yeah, I’d rather see Margaret Cho on the cover talkin about her first class tattoos than that Malin Ackerman chick and her don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-it ink, but there are some meaty items in this men’s lifestyle mag (they’re not billed as an industry mag despite the name).
My fave: MASTODON! Nuff said.
For more badass, my Greek homegirl and X Games gamine Tara Dakides not only talks about potentially facing her last season of pro-snowboarding but also the symbolism behind her tough torso tattoo. [Such a hot photo of her; that would've made a sweet cover!]
There’s also the hotness of Heather Gabel, painter and illustrator, best known for creating the Alkaline Trio’s iconic skull and heart logo.
On the tattoo artist front, I contributed two pieces, which you can read in their entirety online:
In Sewn Together, I talk about tattoo artist collaborations with couture houses and street wear brands. Keep in mind that it was written before Ed Hardy filed suit against Audigier. For artists and illustrators, I’m hoping that the feature might give some background info that could be helpful in negotiating deals and avoid law suits of your own.
Then check my feature on Smith Street Tattoo Parlour, home to old school stylists Bert Krak, Steve Boltz, and Eli Quinters (shown in their Brooklyn studio above). The internationally renowned tattooers, sought after for their custom tattoo work, defend the “street shop” and talk about why they love walk-ins and flash:
“We love the street shop,” says Boltz. “That’s what we all came up doing. I was doing that for 10 years before someone said they wanted something ’special’ from me.” It’s a change from the custom-only studio trend throughout New York that has led to some snobbery over personalized work. In response, Quinters says, “Some customers will come in and say they don’t know what they want, and we’ll tell them to pick something off the wall. Then they’ll say, ‘I don’t want something off the wall!’ But how do you not want that? Are you too good for old Bill Jones flash?”
Pick up the March issue of Inked on stands now and online.
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