finegentleman Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Anyone know where I can find more of his work? I'm specifically looking for the finished version of this tattoo he worked on: http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/f8cdb5f01f3f11e292a022000a1e8849_7.jpg Here's another one of his tattoos I like: http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/73f964dc4a7211e38f17127ac3642ee8_8.jpg cltattooing and Wilhell 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiling.politely Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 There may be one or two backpieces floating around on the internet other than those, but other than that, you won't find much, if anything. And that's for a very particular reason. irezumi, beez, hogg and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwar Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Mike Roper is one of the most low key tattooers out there, so you won't find much of his work online. Maybe a few pictures if you search #mikeroper on istagram, but that's about it. His tattoos, the few I've seen, are beyond incredible though. Tuchaka, tatB, daveborjes and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I believe he is located somewhere in the southwest United States? Correct? Maybe Arizona? also good job! @finegentleman on continuing your research of high quality tattoos! happy you weren't scared away by our responses in the other thread. ChrisvK and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiling.politely Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 He's in Arizona. And if you want to see a few of his tattoos, as well of plenty of others that are beyond amazing, buy the Bloodworks: Bodies book set. Two full bodysuits of his in there. irezumi, hogg, MadeIndelible and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Did a mind-blowing Kirin backpiece on Ichibay that I got the privilege to see once. Holy shit. It was so smooth it was almost more like a silk painting than a tattoo. The (amazing) bodysuit he did on Dana and the work he did on Dandylion are the only other things I've seen in person and then the handful of pics that we've all seen online and the suits in Bloodworks Really glad that you CAN'T find his stuff online. Bunny Switchblade, beez, Iwar and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Roper has covered a large majority of Dana's torso (or maybe the entire thing, I can't remember exactly) and it's amazing. This makes me think of the SNL skit where they talk about the fabled salesman Bill Brasky, and each story just keeps building off of the others. Roper once tattooed the Pharoh's Horses on the Pharoh's horses. suburbanxcore, daveborjes, hogg and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiling.politely Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 The difference between Bill Brasky and Mike Roper is that Mike actually does drive an ice cream truck covered in human skulls. Noodles, Tuchaka and daveborjes 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Switchblade Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I have to say......I was surprised to see his name mentioned on here! LOL MadeIndelible 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuchaka Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Ya i have seen a few people mention leads about ways to get a hold of him all of which seemed invasive, i would feel like a massive creep trying to show up where someone walks there dog to try and make a contact etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitglied Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Anyone know where I can find more of his work?I'm specifically looking for the finished version of this tattoo he worked on: http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/f8cdb5f01f3f11e292a022000a1e8849_7.jpg Here's another one of his tattoos I like: http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/73f964dc4a7211e38f17127ac3642ee8_8.jpg Hi there, I saw your query and figured I would join the forum in order to assist you. Apologies, I have yet to introduce myself as per your forum rules. I believe that first photograph you have posted is a custom job of the dragon on the left, in this IMAGE. It can be found in this BOOK. suburbanxcore, finegentleman, tatB and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hi there, I saw your query and figured I would join the forum in order to assist you. Apologies, I have yet to introduce myself as per your forum rules.I believe that first photograph you have posted is a custom job of the dragon on the left, in this IMAGE. It can be found in this BOOK. I looked through that book once and it's really great. I got a tiger-faced hannya from the Jeff Zuck sheet in there, but never caught the name of the book, so thanks for that info. Mitglied 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongsau Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The gentleman who did my first round of tattoos got some fairly significant work from Mike Roper, that's how I came across his name. I got to see the tattoos in person and it was, wow, really spectacular and detailed. His story about getting tattooed by Roper really confirmed the infamous aura of mystery, cool stuff. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-86977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhell Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have collected around 60 photos of new/old Mike Roper tattoos. Don´t know if it´s okey posting them here though.. suburbanxcore 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have collected around 60 photos of new/old Mike Roper tattoos. Don´t know if it´s okey posting them here though.. I vote "No". Would love to seem them but I like that his work is hard to find on the internets. ironchef, Graeme, daveborjes and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhell Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I vote "No". Would love to seem them but I like that his work is hard to find on the internets. I totally agree, so I would never have posted the photos. A customer of him once told me that he is pretty mellow about people posting his work online though. beez 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I totally agree, so I would never have posted the photos. A customer of him once told me that he is pretty mellow about people posting his work online though. you should direct message a few to all your LST friends on instagram suburbanxcore, Wilhell, daveborjes and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhell Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Great idea! - - - Updated - - - you should direct message a few to all your LST friends on instagram Great idea! ironchef, CultExciter, daveborjes and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands On Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great idea! dude... my IG is @hands_on_lanzon !! andre malcom was working on a leg opposite a roper leg at the SFO convention and doing a damn good job. that client must have neck problems from looking down too much. Iwar, CultExciter, Cork and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The only Mike Roper tattoo I have seen in person is on the tattooer David Flores. He has an incredible back piece from him. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Graeme, dooktruck, chrisnoluck and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sighthound Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Wow. I literally have no other words Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
faw3310 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I know one of those guys. His back piece is even more ridiculous in person. I can't wait until January. tatB 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Not to make you all jealous, but to make you all jealous, I'm forcing Dana to show me his entire torso tomorrow. It's all Roper. polliwog, ironchef, hogg and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfIdeas Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The tattoo community; where dudes peer pressure other dudes into getting half naked, and nobody bats an eye. :D hogg, a1steaks, bongsau and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4847-mike-roper/#findComment-105283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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