Lochlan Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I have no info on this tattoo picture or design....but it is stoney as hell and I don't even get high. I think my eyes are squinted and cross eyed now.... MadeIndelible 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-9937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dari Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I have no info on this tattoo picture or design....but it is stoney as hell and I don't even get high. I think my eyes are squinted and cross eyed now.... Loch, that's Tomas Tomas at Into You in London, I hope to get tattooed by him someday. Tattoos by Tomas Tomas Lochlan 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-9939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunkymonkey Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 nice to see everyone thinking of tattoos as more than just ink on skin. usually deeper meaning in everything if you have your eyes open enough. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-10963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abees Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 life would be much simpler if i wanted black work, as Curly's about half an hour away from me, and one of the best. - Curly Tattoomonger Stewart Robson 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-10978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Hurrell SecondSkin Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I think, speaking as an apprentice Tattoo Artist that a lot of people in my position and my age view tribal as a negative word. There seems to be a stigma towards tattooing tribal due to the lack of understanding about it i think. If people took the time to research the origins of the designs and the reasoning behind certain tribal tattooing then I think there would be a greater respect for it. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-11430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abees Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 ..view tribal as a negative word. There seems to be a stigma towards tattooing tribal due to the lack of understanding about it i think.. also cause so many people around the globe do it so badly.. it can be some of the best stuff to have tattooed on you if you go to the right people.. alot of people think of a spiky blob on someones arm when they think 'tribal', unfortunately. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-11436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thomas Hooper is easily in my personal top 25 tattooers. I love how good black work like this elevates a body part beyond being just an arm/leg/whatever. So good. Scott R 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-11821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dari Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thomas Hooper is easily in my personal top 25 tattooers. I love how good black work like this elevates a body part beyond being just an arm/leg/whatever. So good. BTW, how cool is that watermark? Looks like another bar has been set. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-11853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
finegentleman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Can you guys please recommend me a good blackwork/Black-Gray tattoo specialist in New York? I'm looking to get a raven-sleeve on my forearm. Thomas Hooper's work is amazing and I'd love to get tattooed by him but he's in Texas. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanxcore Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 John Sultana at Saved does a lot of the black and grey geometric stuff. I'm not too well-versed in that style of stuff, though, so I don't know how he may be with a raven. finegentleman 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Can you guys please recommend me a good blackwork/Black-Gray tattoo specialist in New York? I'm looking to get a raven-sleeve on my forearm. Thomas Hooper's work is amazing and I'd love to get tattooed by him but he's in Texas. John Sultana, Zach Scheinbaum, and Anderson Luna at Saved Tattoo. Tamara does some rad black and grey as well. Rich Cahill at NY Adorned. finegentleman 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
finegentleman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 John Sultana, Zach Scheinbaum, and Anderson Luna at Saved Tattoo. Tamara does some rad black and grey as well.Rich Cahill at NY Adorned. Thanks. They've all got some amazing work. So hard to choose... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 All those folk at Saved are great, but if you want a Thomas Hooper tattoo, it's well worth your while to save your money and fly to Texas to get it from him. Nobody tattoos like him. rozone, suburbanxcore and MadeIndelible 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaron Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I've also been researching artists in NYC that do black-gray. I like the artists recommended so far. Add Dan Trocchio to your list. I'm very happy with the skull he just did for me. He has a nice raven with a geometric background on his website. tattoos | Daniel Trocchio My octopus by Yoni Zilber is in progress and is coming out great so far. I'm finding with these popular artists, they choose you as much as you choose them. They may be booked for a while, traveling or not interested in your subject. Might want to pick several artists in case your 1st choice doesn't work out. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
finegentleman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm leaning towards Anderson Luna. His soft grays really stands out to me. But I haven't seen any birds from him. Hopefully he can pull of something as good as Hooper's raven: Instagram I think I should consider Regino Gonsales too. http://instagram.com/rg74# Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Coty Siegert Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm leaning towards Anderson Luna. His soft grays really stands out to me. But I haven't seen any birds from him. Hopefully he can pull of something as good as Hooper's raven: Instagram That Raven is awesome. I just got one on my right ribs in Austin and have one scheduled on my left side this summer. Love a good raven. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
finegentleman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I just got one on my right ribs in Austin and have one scheduled on my left side this summer. pics? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Coty Siegert Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 pics? This is what I have. http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/gallery/uncategorized/16688-raven.html finegentleman 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaron Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm leaning towards Anderson Luna. His soft grays really stands out to me. But I haven't seen any birds from him. Hopefully he can pull of something as good as Hooper's raven: Instagram I think I should consider Regino Gonsales too. Instagram Hooper's work is fantastic. Is the shading on his raven what they call dotwork ? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozone Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 All those folk at Saved are great, but if you want a Thomas Hooper tattoo, it's well worth your while to save your money and fly to Texas to get it from him. Nobody tattoos like him. I can vouch for this. hogg and Graeme 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-93222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Fellow pure black work admirers.. I wonder if any of you see the same problem as me B&G is what draws me to get a tattoo, but real life B&G ive spotted on the street, court, gym, bus, tube made me cringe (this is not about design its about pigment vs epidermis problem) i assure you that all amazing artist has nothing to do with this. Those B&Gs turn dark green/blue which removes completely its charm (don't ask me to put some pics on, you know damn well what i mean). To my taste by the end of first year only B&Gs with balanced negative space within the piece could retain its appeal like this works for example Curly Tattoomonger otherwise it would be a flat blob of single toned dark green so the question is, anyone knows the best black ink that holds up? thank you Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-94110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 so the question is, anyone knows the best black ink that holds up? the best black ink is the black ink that any reputable artist uses. as a collector there is no need for us to know the brand or recipe. misterJ and Graeme 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-94111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 no, there is no need for the knowledge, just some hard proof that they hold up Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-94112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 no, there is no need for the knowledge, just some hard proof that they hold up get a tattoo. enjoy it when its new and enjoy it as it settles into and ages with the skin. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-94114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 thats my problem, toshiba age better than tats Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/603-black-work/?page=2#findComment-94115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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