Latest tattoo lowdown.....

[danish1978]

I really wish you the best in your relationship. I always see these kinds of tattoos turning into horror stories. However, I am cool with labeling women as property.

I keed, I keed!

Dude, I didn't put his name on me. We've been married for years and have 2 kids. I'm pretty sure we have a solid, respectful and appreciative relationship.

[ian]

Dude, I didn't put his name on me. We've been married for years and have 2 kids. I'm pretty sure we have a solid, respectful and appreciative relationship.

I've only heard the bad luck stigma(if you believe in that sort of thing) attached with getting a name tattooed on you.

I think it's a rad tattoo and shows you're down for your man....

[danish1978]

I've only heard the bad luck stigma(if you believe in that sort of thing) attached with getting a name tattooed on you.

I think it's a rad tattoo and shows you're down for your man....

Thanks.

[SStu]

So I had to go back a bit to find the first time you mentioned this (a month ago), so we're looking at healed pics. I agree, blowout-happens in places where there's thin skin and the ink hits capillaries. Pretty sure when the color goes in, it'll minimize that. And it should fade some. Do you have a pic of the whole thing?

Right. What else is going to happen there?

[jade1955]

@embers I've had it happen to me a few times, around the top of my shoulders near the neck area. With me being an old git I am more susceptible to blow outs in those area as my old skin is getting a bit thin.

Some of the photos do seem quite close up. I think most of us scrutinise our own tattoos with a fine tooth comb and pick out the tiniest imperfections. The trouble is when we spot little bits that aren't perfect the eye seems to zoom in on those parts (it does with me anyway).

I freaked out a bit when it happened to me the first time but I've accepted that it happens sometimes.

Anyway try not to worry about it too much, over time those bits should fade a bit anyway.

[thebadnewshughes]

Got this last night at Anthem in Gainesville FL, from the Last Sparrow board's own Tim Strating. Pic doesn't do the colors justice. Could not be happier.

[embers]

oh i wouldnt mind if it was just a couple spots. i know blow outs happen, but the entire thing is like that. everywhere. so its hard for me to chalk it up to just "thin skin". oh well. im not trying to stir the pot

[Dan S]

@embers, go talk to the tattooer who put it on, see what he has to say, and see if he will work with you on it.

[cookietruck]

^ yeah that. maybe don't even mention the blowouts immediately and see if the artist says anything about it at first.

i know the dudes i get work from like to check out their work, see how it healed and all that. i hear about it if they aren't happy with something.

[semele]

Hermit crab I got from Deno at Kings Avenue on Thursday!

[dirbab]

nice! saw that on his instagram. liked yours the best of the bunch. my good friend is on the lower right.

[Bunny Switchblade]

A little cuticle action by Dave Kruseman as he touched up my thumb sleeves yesterday!

The tattoos are holding up amazingly well!

[gougetheeyes]

OW! @Bunny Switchblade, I remain glad you're back on here. :D

[SStu]

A little cuticle action by Dave Kruseman as he touched up my thumb sleeves yesterday!

The tattoos are holding up amazingly well!

can we see the end result?

[Bunny Switchblade]

can we see the end result?

I will try to get an updated photo of them tonight when i get home from work! But here is a photo not too long after they were done for those who haven't seen them!

[Jack]

Of course, as soon as I go to Europe, Deno goes to the states, and is far away when I get back. grumblegrumble.

[dirbab]

@Jack: Word is Deno will be back in October for a few days. Contact Kings Ave to get on his list as it will be a quick trip and filling up fast.

[Our Endless Days]

nice! saw that on his instagram. liked yours the best of the bunch. my good friend is on the lower right.

so awesome

[Just Alex]

My latest piece, started on 9th May by Mr Matt 'Oddboy' Barrat-Jones of Real Art in Leicester, UK. This is the start of a tokay gecko/rainforest half sleeve, a tribute to my adoration of all things scaley and and graduation present to myself.

Can't wait for it to be finished at some point in 2013, in the meantime I have hopes to get tattooed by Crispy Lennox before he returns to Australia :)

[chrisnoluck]

got this today by Landon Lewis @ Black Thorn Gallery

[heathenist]

Chris, that spider is super cool.

[bongsau]

Finished up the flaming sperm whale on the back of my leg. Survived the knee ditch without magic soap. Jesus. Christ. We have another session left to fill in some of the cracks between the whale, the shark and the octopus on the lower part of the leg. Sea monster leg sleeve hooray!

By OllieXXX Schell, Lucky Strike Tattoo

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2012

[Dan S]

That's some very heavy shit right there...but I'll take the magic soap in a heartbeat!

[hogg]

@bongsau, that is super cool!

[Oscby]

a few new pieces that i'm really proud of!

this was done by mario desa about 2 months ago

and this was done a week ago by tutti serra.