Tattoos

[Marw 135,718]

Are there any good books on tattoo's out there? Recommend me some! I've looked at the Russian Criminal Tattoo ones!

[hellogoodbye 197,974]

where would one purchase your prints

 

 

 

 

 

 

[camdiamond 1,986]

I just opened a big cartel today.

http://camdiamond.bigcartel.com/

 

Will be adding new pieces each week

where would one purchase your prints

[darkanimal 161,619]

don't know which shop he'll be working at as he'll be travelling here. saw his schedule, thought i'd email him and try to book in a spot wherever he will be working. 

 

EDIT: he finally replied to my email saying he'd like to do the piece i want but to email him again in november lol. 

i got a medium sized piece from him last week. emailed him one month prior to his arrival and ultimately said to just stop by the shop when he arrives. i emailed the shop separately too, few days before he arrived, so when he got there the shop immediately prioritized me for consult. never emailed him anything about the actual design. came in the cosultation and got dibs on the early dates. very easy to book him, just make sure to call the shop as well.

 

overall chill dood, he's very fast too. im a bigger fan of his friend raf. i got 2 big pieces from raf. if you're into the dark, metal gore stuff he's the man. guy has ventured into the tibeten hindu syle, not my cup of tea but he will on occassion still tattoo stuff like from his earlier days. gl

[fre-co 894,241]

Here is my new ship

[englandmj7 98,059]

Can anyone suggest some good Tokyo-based tattoists? Not looking for anything traditional Japanese, more along the lines of:

 

http://www.dasleitbild.com/

http://sv-a.tumblr.com/

http://philippefernandez.tumblr.com/

[iceberg 54,714]

Little banger the other week from Sparkes on my thigh 

[FrugalPlayer 111,728]

more work on my sleeve from Josh Duffy

 

[teeo 39]

i got a medium sized piece from him last week. emailed him one month prior to his arrival and ultimately said to just stop by the shop when he arrives. i emailed the shop separately too, few days before he arrived, so when he got there the shop immediately prioritized me for consult. never emailed him anything about the actual design. came in the cosultation and got dibs on the early dates. very easy to book him, just make sure to call the shop as well.

 

overall chill dood, he's very fast too. im a bigger fan of his friend raf. i got 2 big pieces from raf. if you're into the dark, metal gore stuff he's the man. guy has ventured into the tibeten hindu syle, not my cup of tea but he will on occassion still tattoo stuff like from his earlier days. gl

thanks! ye, i guess i'm a bit anxious because the last time he was down here, i missed out. he didn't reply to my email and i didn't know which shop he would be tattooing out of. when the shop finally advertised that he would be tattooing there, i emailed them and they said he was already booked out. how did you find out which shop guy would be tattooing out of? 

 

awesome, i love tibetan art. i will check out raf. 

[darkanimal 161,619]

well he mentioned the shop location in his email only when he got to america. but prior to this, raf's assistant already mentioned to me where he is tatooing. raf and guy are inseparable so i called the shop and they confirmed guy's guesting and placed me on the waiting list. i've heard guy is very elusive, i understand ur excitement. guy is still here til the end of aug. i will be visiting the shop maybe next wk, raf is taking photos of my healed pieces. where do u live,? if i see guy il ask him what shop he will work at. they are one of the nicest tattooers iv met, very accesible ^^ 

[teeo 39]

well he mentioned the shop location in his email only when he got to america. but prior to this, raf's assistant already mentioned to me where he is tatooing. raf and guy are inseparable so i called the shop and they confirmed guy's guesting and placed me on the waiting list. i've heard guy is very elusive, i understand ur excitement. guy is still here til the end of aug. i will be visiting the shop maybe next wk, raf is taking photos of my healed pieces. where do u live,? if i see guy il ask him what shop he will work at. they are one of the nicest tattooers iv met, very accesible ^^ 

ye, i heard people that have 'booked' in a spot with guy only to not hear from him when the time came. 

 

i'm in melbourne, australia. he won't be visiting here till February next year, so i assume he could potentially not know where he would be tattooing?

 

thanking you! 

[jackg 553,284]

soooo i have been thinking about getting my first tattoo. any tips for virgins? good places to go to in Melbourne? any good sources of inspiration? best place for your first tattoo (like on your body)?

 

I am definitely more inclined towards geometric based shapes rather than pictures but definitely open to anything you guys could suggest!!

[ecsong187 1,333]

Just finished up my arm a week ago with Yushi Takei from Hanky Panky's Amsterdam Tattoo. Start my back in Tokyo in October with Hori Han.

 

 

[Max Power 1,649,083]

Front (old):

 

Back (new):

Edited September 10, 2013 by Max Power

[JL77 190,608]

^ Was the triangle at the bottom near your elbow done at the same time or is that older?

[Max Power 1,649,083]

It was done at the same time, to link it with the triangles on the front and sorta be the fish's tail.

[1995chardx 196,842]

If you're in the area, definitely check this out...probably one of the best conventions ever....

 

 

Edited September 11, 2013 by 1995chardx

[Dex_star 234,998]

I say im going every year... and have missed it everytime... this year... im not saying shit

[kiya 1,079,562]

I'm going to get my second one from Thomas Hooper there.

[madapaka 84,441]

yo kiya lemme buy that appointment off you..

[kiya 1,079,562]

yo kiya lemme buy that appointment off you..

 

If you're really interested email me and i'll see if i can get you a spot.

[ecsong187 1,333]

I'll be in Japan during King of Tattoo this year!! The woman I booked my tour with said we will be going for one of the days. My mind is blown! All of my favorite artists in one building.

SHIGE/TOMO from YellowBlaze

Horiyoshi III

Horikitsune

Mutsuo 3 Tides

Akatsuki from Red Bunny Tattoo

Mr Big Sleeps

Wido de Marval

Yushi Horikichi Takei

[madapaka 84,441]

If you're really interested email me and i'll see if i can get you a spot.

 

hopefully i got the email address right..

Edited September 12, 2013 by madapaka

[bfan 528,982]

 

 

these are the tats you'd love to touch...but mustn't touch

[itsbenhere 2,697]

I'm going to get my second one from Thomas Hooper there.

 

Kiya, we're still waiting to see the first one...

[noirwest 3,179]

Kiya, we're still waiting to see the first one...

 

woah there Leo.  No need to get so upset...

[itsbenhere 2,697]

What are you toalking about....? 

 

bodum badum

[Max Power 1,649,083]

I heard back from one of my favorite artists yesterday...if it works out (next summer) I'll be a real happy guy. Will keep you updated when it works out. First Annie Frenzel will finish my left sleeve.

Edited September 14, 2013 by Max Power

[briank 4]

Hi, can anyone recommend any areas around NYC for tattoo shops? I heard St Marks has a lot of tattoo shops but i dont know which one to choose

[julianREE 49,479]

Hi, can anyone recommend any areas around NYC for tattoo shops? I heard St Marks has a lot of tattoo shops but i dont know which one to choose

 

there's many recommendations for shops in NY that are already mentioned in this thread. do you have a particular style you are looking for? for shops i'll just mention a few, saved tattoo and three kings in brooklyn (williamsburg, greenpoint), ny adorned in the east village, etc. etc. i personally vouch for saved, they have artists with various styles and the atmosphere is chilled out, they're always joking around with each other and having fun.