Valerie Vargas Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 My boyfriend Stewart found this really cool new website that's only jus started. It's run by a couple of guy, one that we know and works with Ian Flower so should hopefully carry on heading in the right direction! Old Ink is the latest project from Mister Fudge and Stephen Kelly that strives to pay homage to the masters and pioneers of the tattoo industry, in which they have decided to share their collected images of classic tattoo art, crediting the original artists, and in turn giving young tattoo fans an insight into the history of the art. Some of the images posted are taken by Mister Fudge and Stephen Kelly, of people they meet, any place, any time, brought together by their shared passion for tattoos. The subjects of the photos themselves are usually always willing to share and so the images posted come with the stories behind them hand in hand, in this exciting fresh new look at an old but never more relevant art.Their passion to document classic tattoo art grows from the young artists’ shared respect for their predecessors and the need to share with others the artwork that has inspired and astounded them. In an age of mass consumerism, and everything being readily available at a competitive price it is important for these young tattooists to cherish the haphazard beauty in older tattoo work and to strive to produce the same qualities that make them unique in tattoos today. The aim of this project is to broaden the minds of young tattoo fans towards classic tattoo artwork, to give the creators of the tradition the gratitude they deserve and to share the stories of generations of tattoo art lovers with like minded people. Please feel free to send us photographs, stories or old artwork and we will post it for you! Old Ink | A pictorial archive of tattoos and artwork from the past Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Subscribed! Thanks so much for this. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Very cool. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochlan Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Very nice! I'll be checking this one out often, thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylegrey Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hell yeah ,love the whole philosophy of the guys reasons for creating their site. Thanks both Valerie and Stewart Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlannaCA Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Very cool!! loved all the photos!! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 This rules! Also, they have a link to the whole Stoney Knows How video. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 rad website. i love this 36 year old panther tattoo they posted... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Yarian Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thank you for sharing this site Valerie! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/495-old-ink-archive/#findComment-5978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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