Latest tattoo lowdown.....

[ShoeGlue]

I got tattooed by Deno at Kings Ave NYC yesterday. It was an awesome experience. Will have a picture later.

[bulldog]

Not sure if this is where I'm supposed to introduce myself or if I'm blind!

Anyway I'm Luke I'm from the UK, I'm 22 currently working on a full sleeve of traditional bits and bobs, here a couple of pieces I've had done for those interested.

Nice tattoos Luke, who's the artist

[CultExciter]

I'm 22 currently working on a full sleeve of traditional bits and bobs

We here in the states like to call them pork chops.

[Hogrider]

Hannya Mask, Chest Panel as part of a sleeve. Did the outline about two months ago, color yesterday. Done by Jesse Tseronis at Sakura Tattoo in Winchester, VA. We've been working on the sleeve since February. One more session!

[gougetheeyes]

Smaller one before we start workin' on a thigh panther, from Nash over at Hand of Glory. Great dude, awful spot.

[slayer9019]

Smaller one before we start workin' on a thigh panther, from Nash over at Hand of Glory. Great dude, awful spot.

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YES! Approved on both!

Dude a thigh panther is be killer. I suggest you turn it into a battle royal!

[dirbab]

Caught this one from Greg Christian while he was in NYC last weekend!

[hogg]

@gougetheeyes wants to believe. And I believe that that's a rad little tattoo. I also believe (and know first-hand) that it's a shitty spot.

@dirbab, damn, Greg Christian does wild stuff! Those geo flowers are so cool.

[ian]

Caught this one from Greg Christian while he was in NYC last weekend!

November Tattoo Of The Month thread material :D

[Mitch Wood]

November Tattoo Of The Month thread material :D

^^^ Truth.

[dirbab]

guess it can't hurt to post in there. thx for the encouragement. so stoked on this. :)

[cervixalot]

My latest, finished a few months ago by Matt Brotka at Salvation Gallery in Richmond.

(he didn't do the pumpkin on my ass haha)

[Kev]

Smaller one before we start workin' on a thigh panther, from Nash over at Hand of Glory. Great dude, awful spot.

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HELL YES that is a rough spot! My peacock's tail lands right on there and it was the last part of the tattoo to get color- first time I ever stopped a tattooer to catch my breath :rolleyes:

[metalmancpa]

WHO: Gunnar (Gaylord)

WHAT: A caricature of me listening to heavy metal music that comes to life

WHEN: Oct 22 2012

WHERE: RedTree Tattoo Gallery in Columbus OH

WHY: I drew pictures on the sides of cassette cases 30 years ago while I would listen to a late night heavy metal radio show. For a long time (in recent memory) I wanted a tattoo that was conceptually what I was drawing. Finally took the time to get it done.

[Brock Varty]

WHO: Gunnar (Gaylord)

WHAT: A caricature of me listening to heavy metal music that comes to life

WHEN: Oct 22 2012

WHERE: RedTree Tattoo Gallery in Columbus OH

WHY: I drew pictures on the sides of cassette cases 30 years ago while I would listen to a late night heavy metal radio show. For a long time (in recent memory) I wanted a tattoo that was conceptually what I was drawing. Finally took the time to get it done.

I can dig Gunnar's stuff and this piece looks great. Not my style....BUT I can see how cool this is. Nice piece man. I think I saw hime posting drawings of this on Instagram.

[gougetheeyes]

@metalmancpa I know you said you're done/slowing down getting tattoos, but I believe Mike Moses is relocating to Columbus... while he doesn't tend to do charicature-y stuff, I have a feeling you might dig his stuff..

[metalmancpa]

I can dig Gunnar's stuff and this piece looks great. Not my style....BUT I can see how cool this is. Nice piece man. I think I saw hime posting drawings of this on Instagram.

Thanks. He was posting his sketch, him tattoing me, and the final piece on Instragram. It was a great experience for me, and I came out of it with more than I expected. I know this is more of a traditional tattoo forum, but I'm OK posting here. Personally a bulk of the traditional tattoo work is not my style, but I've always appreciated a good tattoo regardless of it's genre, and I've seen some awesome traditional work here in my short time in this forum.

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@metalmancpa I know you said you're done/slowing down getting tattoos, but I believe Mike Moses is relocating to Columbus... while he doesn't tend to do charicature-y stuff, I have a feeling you might dig his stuff..

Being from Boston, I only travelled to Columbus because once I had chosen Gunnar I had to go where he was. I'm now looking into getting something added to my eagle, and currently am looking into Russ Abbott who will be guest spotting next year in my neck of the woods. I really don't want to travel again because that added a lot of cost to an already expensive piece.

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As a side note to my Gunnar piece, here's the tattoo surrounded by the three drawings I did that I gave Gunnar as my "concept"

[Kev]

I hope Greg Christian makes it through for the Austin show in January- I'd love to have him do the other side of my chest.

[ShoeGlue]

Alright, here's the hammerhead shark I got from Deno on Sunday:

[Brock Varty]

Thanks. He was posting his sketch, him tattoing me, and the final piece on Instragram. It was a great experience for me, and I came out of it with more than I expected. I know this is more of a traditional tattoo forum, but I'm OK posting here. Personally a bulk of the traditional tattoo work is not my style, but I've always appreciated a good tattoo regardless of it's genre, and I've seen some awesome traditional work here in my short time in this forum.

I actually am a non-standard forum goer here as well. My bag of potato chips is Japanese traditional and black and grey.

[Kev]

My son's first tattoo for his 18th b-day by Ezra Haidet- Triple Crown Tattoo, ATX

[Delicious]

will upload my new tattoo once i take the bandage off... saran wrap rather. Im bleeding like a mother fucker though

[MJH IV]

What an inspirational thread!

Picked this one up today.

Tony Nilsson

Blue Arms Tattoo

Oslo, Norway

[Doesy]

Alright, here's the hammerhead shark I got from Deno on Sunday:

My word I love Deno. His style is so solid and defined.

[semele]

Came to Chicago this weekend and got this one from Nick Colella.