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Regardless of the topic, why must every reality show have some douche who says "I didn't come here to make friends". I'm going to go on a show. I'm going to say "I totally came here to make a bunch of friends, hopefully have sex with someone, and maybe just maybe not look like a big ol' douche on tv."

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Every cripple has his own way of walking. I watched the show and while I was neither scandalized or disgusted, uplifted or inspired, I definitely could have spent an hour of my life in a more productive and constructive manner. If anyone wants to watch a genuinely inspiring, humility inducing, constructively critical and real-er than reality documentary, check out BBC Imagine's Grayson Perry-The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman. I also watched a doc. on Netflix recently called Circo, about a small family run Mexican circus, and one called Buck about a horseman. There are so many good documentaries out there about real people living real lives doing something interesting, unusual or unique I wonder why anyone would bother their bollox watching, making or participating in a tattoo reality tv show. Still, bless 'em, whatever gets them through the day.

I've only seen one issue (feat Fillip Leu), so I'm wondering if this was a one-off test run from the Tattoo Artist Magazine people. The reason I ask is because, as non-tattooer, you can't purchase TAM (I guess because of the shop talk, or whatever.) but I just want to read interviews with tattooers I like. It's the reason I don't buy other magazines featuring Johnny Nu Skool Colorbomb Portrait guy and various X-game contestants with script rib tattoos. Maybe having a place for edited versions of articles on the TAM blog or site for non-tattooers?

As requested - Chris Smith (not on me, BTW).

Saw this and thought I should share. By Hiro @ Catclaw Tattoo Kyoto (Off their blog, link on their site) CATCLAW TATTOO ? TOP

Saw this today on Guen Douglas' blog.... Such a great idea, I will try and make it to Brighton for this. . . coming up soon at Magnum Opus tattoo in Brighton: CATURDAY!!! Saturday February 18th from 11am-6pm Bob Done and Guen Douglas are doing small CATTOOS from prepared flash sheets… there is a minimum £50 donation… ALL PROCEEDS go to the City Cat Shelter City Cat Shelter Brighton come on down get a CATTOO and help local cats through a local organization! . .

I meant to put Chris Smith in here before. He tattoos at Deluxe Tattoo in Chicago and also makes machines I think (Workhorse Irons))? I think he does some really clean-looking, bright tattoos. I am almost sorry I went ahead with Japanese chest plates when I see these kinds of trad front pieces:- I like his big cat heads too. His (not updated very often) blog: Being dead looks retarded

here is a couple by herb auerbach,who used to work with stefan johnsson,now he is with thad at california electric. you can see the style connection but he still nails it.

This is f*cking awesome. Tim Lehi TIM LEHI BlackHeart Tattoo San Francisco

Specifically for @dcostello and the long lost @MsRad

Start my back piece tomorrow:cool::cool:....so excited!!!

It's only a matter of time. It's cheap to make with a tried-and-tested formula. People like to watch it and people LOVE to talk about it. That's why this type of programming has flooded the schedules over the last 5-10 years. Tattoos are just the most recent application of the formula. Right now, as I type there's a reality/contest show with a wedding theme on the tv, next it's probably cooking or someone's children. Crappy tattoos are the tip of the amoral tv iceberg. I'm still waiting for The RunningMan to hit the schedules for real. I'm just left thinking - A conversation about how good something is lasts 5 minutes. A conversation about how bad something is can last hours.

This dude is so pretty its probably appropriate to post here .Rudy Fritsch is an awesome tattooer who currently resides at Milano City Ink ,check his distinctive style. Milano City Ink Srl

Bob Wicks:

I don't know if anyone's had anything to say about this yet but the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum opened a coupla months ago and is a top notch operation and well worth a visit if anyone is over that way. There's a website Home - Amsterdam Tattoo Museum with lots of pictures and info. Go check it out...........

Cool project from Re Pop manufacturing makers of fine leather goods.

I have a five point nautical star on my chest, (one of my early tattoos), I would much rather have a spider with a web around it or a nice cat head in that spot. I have both knee caps available, on one I know I am going to do a tibetan skull, I have a pretty simplified design that should work well and has been drawn to fit the space I have left, now just getting up the balls to do it.

@RoryQ Check out Tim Hendricks blog ,Saltwater Tattoo theres a great red and black compass design.

I have been revisiting knee tattoos lately and thinking about designs. I've seen some cool spiderweb designs from Stewart Robson (with a spider at the centre) and from Nick Colella which made me search for more. One design that seems to crop up in a few cases is a spider web with a nautical star of some sort. As something I have always liked the idea of for a knee tattoo is a compass star I was curious where the combination of spider web with star comes from - anyone know? Random combination or is there a story behind it...

Tim Lehi "Vagina Reaper" for the win (I'm not sure if it fits within this thread, but it is awesome haha) TIM LEHI BlackHeart Tattoo San Francisco

By Hans Schroder :) (I've posted previously in the pin ups thread) Hans Schröder, Malmö Sweden I saw a "dead crack whore" pin up somewhere recently and I can't remember where it was?...

I love that front-piece. It brings to mind this recent back-piece (in progress) by Stefano at Frith St:

Figured this should go in here ;) By Hiro, Catclaw Tattoo Kyoto (also from their blog) CATCLAW TATTOO ? TOP

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Word! Peck is the only one that hasn't pissed me off yet.

@Iwar - not a worry my good man ;) booking tours & shows have given me some decent 'mega-budgeting' travel skills haha and @Lochlan cheers for the heads up about @Barbie Doll - that is awesome info and will be definitely be utilising it in the near future (as long as Barbie Doll is cool with helping me of course! ;) )

The lettering on Al Fliction's tattoo made me laugh. The entire thing was awful but the lettering really caught my eye in a bad way. I enjoyed seeing the look on his face as they judges told him his work was garbage. Funny that Dave Navarro had a hard on for that tattoo. I was really hoping Oliver would be a little more brutal when judging. Who knows what they cut out I guess.

I'll definitely be watching the show, it's like a reality TV version of the Worst tattoo EVER! section on this forum.

$380!!!!! Wtf!!!! I hate (am very jealous) of you Aussies!

Maybe it's a Catatafish:

Kardashifish

Thanks for the links @Duffa. Airbnb looks like an affordable alternative. I'll definitely look into booking something through that site. @Lochlan Cool! I'll PM @Barbie Doll right away. What would I have done without this forum? Thanks everybody!!

@Iwar or anyone else just so you guys know @Barbie Doll books travel and from my experience with her booking travel she beats any deal I've found. I know other LSTers use her for travel as well....

Lol. Ok I had to watch this before making a comment... 1. In the intro where the voice over guys says (in a menacing voice) "... Ten of the worlds top tattooers blah blah blah..." This is clearly flagrant false advertising. (any lawyers on here have any advice on what could be done? haha) 2. That Jeremy dude needs a slap upside the head... and Oliver should give it to him. My limited understanding was that the majority of Japanese tattooers had been tattooing full back pieces with their clients on their stomachs for a rather long time? My bad... lol. 3. I will admit that the best part was the judging. some of those 'tattooers' got rightfully pwned. Thanks to whoever posted the link so that any non-americans could have a good laugh.

Had to.. sorry

My favorite part is when Chris Nunez said, "That tail is too small to propel the koi's head." I love that critiques included details like hydro-propulsion theory.

I know this isn't a tattoo, but couldn't resist....

Holy fuck is that an actual tattoo from the show??????? That's fucking awful.

My money's on B-Tat. Saddest part about it is he's the only one that just tattooed a skull and didn't try and throw his "style" into it. So bad...

For Al Fliction, duh.

Came home last night after burgers and beers, poured a glass of whiskey and turned on the TV. Flipped around and saw the show, caught it about 5 minutes after it started, watched the thing and laughed my ass off. Pretty funny stuff and yeah, it's a TV show, so it's gonna be.. just like a TV show. The best part was the names. HEATHER SIN, B-TATS, AL FLICTION.. Al Fliction is barely clever.. by like the narrowest of margins.. AL FLICTION!!

Theres a guy to keep an eye on although currently in the apprentice level with Alex Reinkes Horikitsune family .His art has a cool twist kinda like modern Japanese fashion house Evisu meets Irezumi .Check out his blog here as hes coming up fast . Horikitsune Family-Horishishi:

What's the matter, @Jake? Was Scott all out of big stencils? (I'd break your balls more, but I know what kinda pain you're in right now.) That looks tough as hell, dude. You really couldn't have done better. And I bet that took him an hour, tops. Have fun with that waistband for the next few days. :)

I've got a big ol' gap toothed redneck girl pinup on my ribs. I love gaps.

Ryan Mason's work is awesome! I've been wanting something from him for quite some time now. Check out this amazing backpiece:

I agree with all of this, but I would like to add that this is one of my favorite all time tigers, and you are the one that did it.

I don't have an opinion on this, but I'd like to share a lingering resentment. I was at the Salt Lake City convention a few years ago, and had just gotten a tattoo by the fabulous Mike Wilson. I was trying to read the ingredients on this alledged aftercare product when this shmoozy sales guy proceeded to ask me who did the tattoo, pretend to know who Mike was, and in a very condescending fashion tried to edjumacate on how to heal a tattoo. As far as I could see, this asshole didn't have a single tattoo anywhere on his body. For the rest of the day, I could hear Brad Pitt muttering "Don't condescend to me motherfucker" in my head. Actually, I can still hear it now.

i keep that bandage on overnight if i can. no joke. then unscented fragrance free curel. keep it simple