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I photographed my wifes neck tattoo healing from 24th December to 8th January. The photos are in date order from the 24th December - 31st December. The last one is 8th January. Well on the way to healing now.

Tim Lehi's got this 6x3 ft new dragon painting for sale which should take up a decent amount of space .

This counts as a thigh piece, I hope! Working on the other side (actually finishing it next week ...), although it's a smaller homeward bound trad piece.

Haha! I guess I am. I bet that dude is going to be a little creeped out if he finds this thread and see so many people obsessing over his legs.

In Tokyo, I've only gotten tattooed by my friend Megu (Megumu Kamata | Facebook), who also works at Invisible in New York. He did the black and gray fine-line lady head. I think he's very good and has a very unique perspective on tattooing. He works in Japanese style too. I got my latest tattoo the snake rip from Bailey Hunter Robinson in New York last December. I got the tiger from Sara Schor, also in New York about two years ago... Alas my tattoos aren't very "Japanese"!

@irezumi sent me this today:

Found this pic of my boss, you can really see the panther head done by Dan Higgs on his chest. I would say the tattoo was done in 1991-1992 and the photo was 1994, but it still looks pretty good to this day. Funny I was hoping to find a photo of his Freddy Corbin Rock of Ages on his ribs, but all you can see is a little water in this photo.

Here is a pic of mine right thigh. This was about two years ago and I have since pretty much filled this leg with other animals . Not sure what to do on the other side thinking of dragon.

New LST Monthly Contest The tattoo picture that gets posted in this thread for January 2012 with the most 'likes' for that month wins! The contest starts on the fist of the month and ends on the last day of the month. Contest Guidlines -Your tattoo picture must be posted in this thread (both tattooers and tattoo customers can win) in order to qualify. -Include with your photo/post...tattoo artist name & tattoo shop. -You MUST be the one who has the tattoo or did the tattoo. To increase your 'likes' or to show off another's great tattoo share the link to the post in this thread on facebook, twitter, etc. - to get votes from your friends.. We look forward to seeing this months tattoos.........

My only guess would be Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Our symbols are the owl and the key.

www.thread-wizard.com - Home = good stuff. IDK, I don't feel any shame promoting myself. I don't have a retail space/street shop, a street team, corporate sponsors, or any of that, so someone has to do it ; )

Ive drawn since before I can remember, I kinda dont get the questions. I took instructions as a kid, I now know, all one needs is motivation . So, get motivated. this is the escense of art, everyones mind,hand,thoughts and feelings are different. the truer you are to yourself the better the art. posing isnt good. I have always in my life, tried to get those that ''cant draw'' to do so. because representationalism is where its at. bad art doesnt exist, unless its a lie. lies arent good. Do you.

@Iwar Stefano C from Frith Street. My wife said it wasn't too bad, Stephanos got quite a light hand. But then my wifes a tough old bird.

I have two spaces for t-shirts in my closet. One for S&D shirts and one for others. There's probably around half a dozen more in the clothing hamper. Needless to say I like their shirts.

"i'm getting this tattoo because i'm part cherokee" or "i'm getting this tattoo because i'm irish" - i give gingers a particular hard time about this and tell them that they are actually scottish and were just used as political pawns for the king of england to take over my ancestors country.

Tattoo Elite International always has good flash for sale. (goggle tattoo elite international) You could also check out Headband Brothers where you will usually find some really great paintings from Scott Harrison and others (google headband brothers or scott harrison) Dan Higgs has some paintings up for sale on his blog (google higgs gallery) If you google 'blackheart tattoo blog' they often have information on art and prints for sale by all the guys who work there. Very awesome stuff. If you go on Facebook and search out "deep six graphics" he makes prints for a lot of tattooers and always knows who's got something cool for sale. If you ever are in New York city I'd suggest Black Gold Records and Antiques for their selection of awesome art and curios. I'm sure it's easy to find their info online. Lots of people here have their blog or shop linked in their signature or profile and I know from checking them out that lots of them have art and prints for sale as well. Personally, my two favourite paintings (that I own) are by Robert Ryan (who I'm sure you can find contact info for online, his stuff is really amazing and reasonably priced) and the other is by 'Taco Warewolf' who you can also find online, it's not tattoo related but I love it. The favourite prints I own are the panther girl by Mike Wilson (you can buy it on tattoo elite international or from him at conventions/his shop) and my dude owns some really rad Jeff Rassier prints that you can probably get on the Blackheart website or by contacting them at the shop. anyways hope that helps ya a bit!

thats sweet reyeslv a quick scroll down shows this disqustingly great in progress piece by stewart

chris trevino

I recently offered to help my friend move his girlfriend out of her parents house. She told me that I needed to wear long sleeves because her parents would not let me into their home with visible tattoos. They didn't get my help moving.

Spent 6 hours today getting tattooed with Marcus Kuhn. Half the time was spent dialing in the black work, the other half was spent doing color. He got the lower third of the 3/4 sleeve complete, here's a little taste :D I've got another appt. next friday and the friday after that... hopefully he'll be able to finish it this trip!!!

Can anyone recommend some "new school" Japanese artists? I love traditional Japanese work but I also love more detailed stuff. I have both my feet done, one a Hanya and the other a Kapala skull. I had my artist do them in a more new school style and I love them. The skull is not finished in this pic. I am going to start my other leg soon and wanted to do a black/grey piece. I was thinking of doing a couple Foo Dog statues protecting a temple. I am having a hard time coming up with a good reference though. I thought if I could look through some similar tattoo's I could get some idea's.

These Fucking perfect! And I'm sure everyone here knows they're by Tim Lehi (and on our very own LST admin @hogg )

This is an eagle done by Rosie C. This looks like the eagle that is untying they hula girl that says "Don't worry, I help you" in the book. My dentist is his grandson. The guy who did the tile in my bathrooms had this tattoo. I will locate the NKC tattoos he had on his arms and post those too.

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Pete Poulos .

As always, thanks for sharing @ShawnPorter! Also, this is what I imagine future LST meetups to look like..

Sure,the legs have previously been posted on here I think by Petri (they alone made most people crumble to their knees in disbelief).I've found a wide angle shot of the full back and hamstrings ,and another of the chest in -progress .Pretty sure its all the same dude and also sans sleeves .

Morph Traits: Daniel Higgs & Kyle Ranson. - my love for you is a stampede of horses.

poor Dan. he left and tried to distance himself from tattooing and persued music only to find himself playing and looking out on audiences packed full of tattooers that look just like him. dude cant get escape.

higgs is a talented, eccentric MAN. not a divine guru. this whole "cult of higgs" that has sprung up the last few years is fucking stupid.

Anyone come across this yet? Dan Higgs Facts