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The wait is over. I finally got my first tattoo. At 46, it seems a bit odd but for the last several months, I have wanted to do this as much as anything. So I did some research and decided on Pepper at No Hard Feelings Tattoo in Coral Springs, FL. She does absolutely beautiful work and super easy to work with. The consultation was perfect. She caught on to what I was trying to tell her right away and her drawing was exactly what I told her I wanted. I got the tattoo last night. It took about 4 hours and it was great. Pepper is really pleasant and easy to get along with. I cant say enough nice things about her and the experience. My tattoo isnt for everyone but it is definitely for me. Check it out.

What catches your eye? Heres some of my favourites ; Willrise/Norm L.A. Tattoo Peter since 1955 Amsterdam The Family Business London Classic Ink Dublin China Sea (no longer) Hawaii

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stole these from the Terry Tattoo website, amazing always remember seeing it growing up, it was just a hut in the middle of a really shady area ... the whole sets brilliant some amazing old photos there Terry's Tattoo Studio - Past and Present | Facebook

I got my first two done here, I love the look of the shop

When I was in Australia a few years back , I was fortunate enough to get tattooed by Bev "Cindy Ray" Robinson. A small souvenier butterfly and I asked her to put her classic "Cindy Ray", with a little love heart for the dot above the "i", signature below it....she was a little taken aback, but was more than happy to do so. One of my favorites to this day.

Sirblazealot should get in on this.

just got back from another session on my back piece! this Marius Meyer @ Invictus Oslo, Norway 1 tiny session to go..

What about non-tattooers selling all of us tattoo equipment? Some will speak strongly against those who don't tattoo owning shops and swear off ever giving them money, but then will make an order with a non-tattooer owned supplier and unknowingly act hypocritical. I think in tattooing these days, in my opinion, we need good people who care about the business and who bring something positive to the table of tattooing, tattooer or not(although tattooer preferred). I just came back from working at Frith Street Tattoo in London, I watched a bunch of very well known and respected tattooers work there in the last two weeks, not to mention the incredibly talented crew that are residents their. The owner, Dante, is not a tattooer, but he is a good human being and cares for his employees as if they were family. I am proud to say I worked there and as far as Dante(the owner) goes, I would take a bullet for him.

Little Jammer inspired by an episode of Ancient Aliens.

this place closed down a few years ago, but was open since the 70's (i think).. i always used to walk past it and think it looked pretty cool -

Backpiece outline session #1 complete. Don't feel too bad this morning. Not looking forward to the 9 hour flight home. Stewart posted the outline on Instagram. IT IS AWESOME!!!

i don't even remember how i came across your site but i remember seeing the brian kelly army and thought it was brilliant. haha

Yes. We're making fun of hipsters AND of Tay Zonday.

Does it really exist? Do any of us REALLY exist? Hiya though. Welcome to the forum.

Heading into Frith Street for my appointment with Stewart.

Eh, I'm already a member of 3, (one of which I own) I never post on those, probably wouldn't post on this one either. They either a.) get full of really good people who never post because they're too busy tattooing, or b.) they get overrun with a bunch of hacks asking the few good tattooers for help discerning asses from holes in the ground. Thats been my experience with them over the past few years anyway.

I'm heading to D.C. in a week to have my stomach painful-ized by Chad Koeplinger. It's going to be a world of ouch.

First sitting today. The secret to getting through it was cherry and strawberry Starburst. I think they made it hurt less...

second session with derek noble. got all the shading done. about 8 hours in so far? doing color in a few weeks

Krooked Ken's little self portrait tattoos are awesome and funny

100% fucking hipster bullshit. this is how i can tell a)piles of zines in the background b)stone washed tight pants c)ugly ironic sneakers d)really small fitting hoodie e)pants rolled all the way up so you can see my raggedy old vans and craaaazy socks on Mr. Background d)dude is wearing a friendship bracelet and I'm assuming he's not a 12 year old e) horrible ironic art passing for something real

thats real nice of you to say tim, thank you. the shop i worked at before Frith st was owned by a non tattooer and at the time, i left with a real sour taste in my mouth. i wasnt sure about dante since i didnt know him but all i heard was good things from well respected tattooers and really, i was stoked to work at frith st, even for the one day a week i was started on. immediately i realised that this man knew and cared about tattooing more than i did then and probably even now. He has been part of the tattooing 'scene' for many years now and well respected pillars of the scene call him friend. i'm proud to work there, to call him my boss and to be his friend. there's always an exception to the rule and as a shop i do feel we are one. I've been long trying to buy my tattoo supplies from either people i know care about tattooing and from tattooers themselves. everyday is an ethical matter in tattooing, every choice you make affects tattooing and i have learnt to pick my battles carefully so to speak

first one, from about four years ago. always took my dad's forearm tattoo to heart in school, and because skulls are rad... done by Dennis McPhail of Artist at Large in Wichita, KS.

just to play devils advocate... what about ny adorned. that shop is owned by a non tattooer and i cant see anyone saying anything bad about that shop. ive been tattooing going on 14 years this summer and ive worked with/for some of the biggest douche bags on the planet. it unfortunate to say that a lot of the purity in our industry is gone and this is one of the many results of it at the end of the day it is what it is, isnt it :/