Showing posts with label tattoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tattoo. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Uncovered

I recently came across this wild picture of the lovely Kat Von D, it's a shocking look at her sans tattoos. If you watch her show you know that she has a makeup line and apparently one of the products in the line is a tattoo cover up and this is what it can do. Pretty amazing if you ask me, she looks like a completely different person. I'm not sure if it's the lack of her distinctive tattoos or the missing eye makeup but whatever it is that's a big difference.
A lot of people don't like the tattoo t.v. shows and what they are supposedly doing to the industry and the culture in general. I'm all for them, sure they might help people who were on the fence about getting tattooed take that step but that's a good thing right? More people wanting tattoos means better artists and better art and improved materials and more creativity. I know some people think too many people are jumping on the bandwagon and people with tattoos aren't as individualistic as they once were but that's why Jesus made neck and face tattoos. I also don't understand the backlash against the artists that appear on these shows but that's a part of the whole hatred of the "sell out" mentality that crops up everywhere, artists, musicians, businesses, athletes. For the most part the people who make it to the level where they can "sell out" deserve the money, fame, exposure etc... We should be wishing them well and be happy that they can support themselves with their passion.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Wow

Look at this amazing work by Thomas Hooper it's rare that I see a tattoo and want to steal it as is but i'd get this done in a second, well i might change up the skull a little bit and maybe go for a more Mike Giant style rose but damn the raven and the moon are perfect. If I end up in New York i'll have to look this guy up. Go to his site and check out the close up shots of this incredible piece.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Lionel

I stumbled across this French tattooist named Lionel. That's pretty much all i know besides the fact that he is an awesome artist and is booked for months. Is there anywhere on me that this style would fit? He has a site with more work here.





Sunday, March 29, 2009

Hooper's Electric

Those of you who know me know that I love tattoos. If I had more money I'd probably be covered.
I recently came across Thomas Hooper, a tattooist from England now working in NYC. His work is phenomenal, I spent the last two days working my way through his blog Hooper's Electric it is full of amazing pictures of his work. He also has some amazing t shirts that you can buy here.
Check out that zombie crow.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Awesomeness


If you check in to BME on a regular basis for tattoo, piercing, scarification inspiration then you've seen this already. If not then check out this article about eagle tattoos. Obviously this guy is taking the piss out of the practice but i really like the classic eagle design. The one above is from Mike Giant's current show at White Walls in San Francisco. The picture at the top is a Mike Giant t shirt design from the rebel 8 website (if anyone needs a last minute birthday idea i wear an XL).

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Time to vote

I had to share this stomp Bush tattoo. Even thought the foot doesn't hold ink well and it will look like a gray blob soon that's a pretty funny tattoo.

There is nothing quite like voting in the middle of a town meeting while your wife sings "Proud to be an American" by Lee Greenwood.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Dragon's Gate, Enfield, NH

I've spent a lot of time at Dragon's Gate tattoos over the past couple of weeks. Scott and Joanna are amazing artists and tattooists, if you're looking to get some new ink there's no one better.
My arm.
Phil's arm.
Ryan's leg.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Tattoo ideas

Here are a few tattoo ideas for my wife.


Friday, February 16, 2007

Rock art

What Would Jesus Blog(WWJB) has a great post about music inspired tattoos. There are some really nice pieces out there. I have to wonder about some of the bands that are imortalized in flesh. I know my tastes change fairly frequently but i've only been tempted by a music tattoo once. Years ago I was very close to getting the word Ritual tattooed on the back of my neck in honor of an amazing Jane's Addiction album the thing that stopped me was the fact that Perry Farrell had the tattoo first.
Download - Jane's Addiction - Stop!

Friday, December 22, 2006

The visit

My brother is in town this week which explains the lack of posts. Caleb's first game was this week, he was on the home team. You are reading the score correctly.
My brother getting his shop on.
My brother gives the best christmas presents.