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Another piece by @Nick Colella of CTC, one-day notice to get it. Far as he can figure, Tom Berg did the flash in the thirties, and it's been on the wall fo the shop for some decades... First step in filling in the rest of my left arm, and it should work. I have some very old western-style stuff like a panthers head on that arm, as well as some fairly old (1982-1984) Jap style work, so we have to kinda get a blending going on. Thought this piece did that well. There will be one more fairly major piece, and then fill. Pix aren't the best, but you get the idea....I know this isn't the most rad and popluar styling, but hey, old flash for an old guy! Background of the shop is kinda kool, too.

Interesting update: I just had my annual review with my boss. He said he'd actually like to see expose more of my tattoos as work, as I'm a "creative" (copywriter) and he wants me to feel as comfortable as possible. I mentioned that I keep mostly covered because a lot of the folks in our company are fairly uptight, but he said, "Fuck them." We'll see how it goes!

Got my piece from Nick last night, great stuff! Flash drawn by Tom Berg sometime in the thirties...but ya gotta go to the contest section to see it. While we were there, my Lady couldn't resist a lil more Sailor Jerry flash, and Nick was kind enough to fit it in-between my work and his next appointment.

I have 3 sessions for my back with S. Robson at the Bay Area convention. Hoping to do a walk-up with either Eli Quinters or Thomas Hooper (bucket list) while at the convention. Just saw on IG the Cris Cleen is going to be in LA, I'm contemplating asking for an appointment. Also, I have a trip planned to London, March of 2013 and I have 2 days scheduled with S. Robson on the back.

I've posted this elsewhere but not on the rose thread...my black & grey roses by K. Saigh. Wish I had a better camera.

Just booked another one with Ron Wells at the Montreal convention. I'm not sure what yet, probably something from his flash...I really love that skull with the forest path in it but there are so many things Ron has done that I would be proud to wear so we'll see what grabs me on the day. Starting a sleeve with Thomas Hooper at the end of October. Booked for a bunch of sessions next spring for a tiger on my ribs with Dave Cummings but when we have our second consultation in December I am going to see if we can change that to a back piece instead of a tiger fighting a snake.

last session... yummy...

Shared by a guy named Don , found on Grant Cobb's IG . Tattooed by Bob Shaw 70's Pike , best ever .

I just had this one put on by Eli Quinters at Smith Street last week, so it's still pretty fresh. Sorry about the bad phone photo.

30/09 - Deno at London convention- Cat head - not 100% where yet!? It will be one of two the other I want to go to Madrid for. 02/10 - Valerie Vargas - first sitting of two thigh pieces, Lady Heads. 27/01 - Steve Byrne at Cult Classic - Clipper on forearm. 16/02 - Franz Stefanik at Brighton Convention. Eagle & a snake on my leg. Very excited!!!!

I approved this Jason Brooks endorsement. Just got tattooed by another great artist, Jay Cavna, on 8-16. Going back on 9-27 for session eleven. Gotta finish my back before the end of the year.

This thread is making me insanely jealous! So coming up in Sept I have an appointment with Dan Santoro while he's in London (will pick a piece from his flash). Then there is my ongoing backpiece with Valerie at Frith Street. Hoping to get that completed this year.

Wood block print, Dancing Fox, Ohara Koson (Japanese), c. 1910, woodblock print, 14.5 x 7.5 cm, image courtesy “The Art of Japan” gallery http://effyeaharthistory.tumblr.com/post/1177190896/dancing-fox-ohara-koson-japanese-c-1910

I work in the animation industry as a producer of children's television. I go to work with a stupid punky haircut, bad brains t-shirts, and giant red arrows all over my arms, hand and neck. No one seems to give a shit! Job gets done to excellent standards and I don't actually interact with the children, so all is good!

Just finished my first tattoo from Josh Wrede at Bound by Design in Colorado. What do you guys think? Photo by jwredetattoos • Instagram

If you have not checked out the Falling apart art link in Kevs signature its worth a look, I am buying 2 different shirts and saving on postage.

awesome I too am getting 2 thigh pieces by Valerie at SOG

I've drooled over this for quite some time...and not just your ASS! Post more homey.

Reminds me of when Mr. Bean restored "Whistler's Mother"...

So brave.

Tough geezer .

Since Chicago Tattoo has been on the same 2 blocks for almost 40 years we get alot of people who come in with old work from Cliff Raven and Dale Grande so i try to take photos of these tattoos to document them. I often see old timers walking around the neighborhood or in the grocery store and see their tattoos and try to ask about them and photo them, there is just something about talking to old dudes about their tattoos that gets their attention and for the most part gets them into talking about where they got in and when and sometimes they can remember who it was. Im sure we all do this so i wanted to start a little thread and put up pics of old tattoos that we have all documented. The first three tattoos where done at Cliff Raven Studios (Chicago Tattoo) by Cliff Raven in approximately 1970.. since i cant figure out how to make these images larger you can click on them to get a better look. i look forward to the pics Nick

Had some colour put in on both sides of my chest yesterday and to be honest I was not looking forward to it at all, lucky for me the pain was no where near as bad as I was expecting, still hurt like a f....r though.

I don't know when laser removal got such a negative stigma. There must be some horror stories out there, but all my experiences have been great. Consult removal places that have a positive relationship with our industry. They will most likely be more apt to understand what you are looking to do, as opposed to returning the skin to an unblemished clean state. Going to staunch dermatologists will get you crazy price quotes. I went to a state funded gang tattoo removal program, paid a nominal fee, and couldn't be happier. People are adamant about getting laser removal done. When I suggest it I watch their eyes glaze over and they instantly rule the option out. Their loss

Touché

@Reyeslv I start saturday at 11 with valerie , what time do you start with stewart

I recently decided to take on learning Pyrography, inspired by Jean Bouick's youtube video . Which oddly enough carries a lot of similarities as tattooing, yet not the same at all lol.

"The ocean waves, dolphins, sub, and sky all turned out amazing and with such depth, the photos just don't do it justice." from that dudes myspace page.

she was 80.. that's a long time to have learned to know better

I am not sure what the big deal is. The new one looks fine to me.

similar paths @jade1955 it makes me appreciate solid tattoos even more now.

I vote anytime......just as long as it in Nebraska. LoL! I will even host!!

I don't think there is an age requirement, but I do think there is a difference between people that got tattoos when they were young and impetuous, as opposed to people who apply a mature "logic" to it. I don't trust these people with all perfect tattoos, planned space, perfect balance. There is a humble aspect to the people that were into it before it grew, and back then it wasn't about what you had. You were tattooed. That's it. Now there is a fraction of the social judgement there was 20 years ago. I think this is the same conversation that could be had about the difference between when/if you started tattooing. It was a different business back then, just like we were a different clientele in those days.

LUCKY!! I wish I could shoot on my own property. Apparently my landlord said that firing guns from my fire escape in a 200+ person building next to two schools is no acceptable. :( Time to move to Texas! Also nice AR

Was gonna mention @irezumi but i see it has already been done! Drive to Augusta and get tattooed by Jennie & LeDan Peace.....get a little tattoo history on em!

Going to NYC this weekend. I have an appointment on Saturday with Bert Krak (getting something off the wall of flash) and one on Sunday with Bailey Hunter Robinson (getting a bird). Also have an appointment in September with Scott Sylvia (not sure what I am getting for this one) as well as one in October with Ron Wells (getting a skull). Glad to see LSTers getting a lot of tattoos this fall/winter.

I have an appt with @Scott Sylvia monday october 22nd to start my back. Eagle and roses maybe something else who knows also penciled in for friday the 26th saturday oct 27th @Valerie Vargas is doing 2 tattoos for me sunday oct 28th Stuart cripwell in the A.M.

This Saturday with @Stewart Robson with the last session on my ribs. Rose Hardy in September Deno at the London Tattoo Convention in September Sorting something out with Jondix for September/October (fingers crossed) Adam Sage in October (Hand poked) Daniel Albrigo (third session) in November, doing some more on a piece started last year. Edit Jondix confirmed September 25th. Mandala on my palm.

I hope to join the LST Big Cat Club in early November with a crawling jaguar on my left thigh from Jason Brooks. That'll probably be it for me through next year up to my wedding; I'm also in the process of trying to get together funds to open a store. I'll have to live vicariously through you guys for awhile ;)

Latest work on my side from last night

While it would be awhile from now, I can say that I am 99.9999% down to do this. 2014 would probably be better as I am in a constant state of being tattooed till probably next summer. Fresh tattoos+ocean+sun=bad. I'm down for 4-5 star hotels (live in it up!). I agree that all inclusive is best as if there is a lot of people it could get confusing.

i enjoy Cris Cleens roses, folky and victorian or whatever you would call it.

Alex Reinke couldn't be more apt, he's Horikitsune . Horikitsune – Official website | Tattoo Portfolio

Start of my back. Marius Meyer is doing it

Tattoos like that are the reason I never wanted to get one.

My new Eagle tattoo in honor of my daughter and son, done at the Seattle Tattoo Convention by Matt Howse, Spider Murphy's Tattoo. Done in a single session of 7 hours.

I should have a couple good ones for September, the competition is always fierce, but hoping Cripwell and Gilsdorf can get me in the running again.

I dig instagram. It's everything I need from stupid social networking... pictures only.