Pin-ups Galore

A new tattoo for Dave, a pin-up in honor of his former home state, Texas.  This is a poor quality photo from my phone but good enough for the 'ol blog.  I'll post better pics when it is healed.

Video representation of all things awful in a tattoo customer

I think anyone considering a tattoo, anyone who has a tattoo or knows someone who has a tattoo and needs a reference for customer courtesy should to watch this.  Even if the aforementioned doesn't apply, watch it.  Immediately; tattoo customer animation video

Jordan's arm

Finally, finally finally.  The last piece to my new book.  I have pictures of Jordan's arm and can commence with the publishing of my new book which will hopefully arrive in time for out Live Fast Die Young second anniversary party and art show.  Obviously this photo is just a sneak peak, but you can view the tattoo in it's entirety in the new book once published.

Nat's clock

Tattooed this tattered clock on Nat today, her first.  A black a grey piece on her upper arm.  I'll have to add healed pictures as the healing of a black and grey tattoo allows the tonal qualities to blend a lot more as well as not appear so dark.  Nat shares my theories on the institution of time as a human created measurement system, necessary but worthy of criticism.

Lady slipper numero 3!

This is the third lady slipper tattoo I have had the pleasure of tattooing since announcing to the universe that  I had only done one other lady slipper tattoo.  This tattoo corresponds with the last lady slipper tattoo I did on Nikki's mom.  Today it was Nikki's turn. We did this on her upper arm.  The colors are a bit imaginary, but I think the lady slipper idea is still conveyed.  

Joe's Bears

Joe's high-fiving bears.  

Joe's high-fiving bear tattoo was started and completed today in a six hour session.  This was a custom tattoo based on a graphic for one of his favorite bands, but moreover a tribute to his love of bears.  To complete the half-sleeve I added some pine boughs and a mountain scene in the background.  This is a very stylized tattoo, which I feel is an appropriate conglomeration of ideas to suit the imagery.