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Andrea Furci at The Family Business, London.

Need a t-shirt..haha. This is by Morten Transeth at Blue Arms Tattoo, Oslo - Norway.

You can milk a cow all day long, it doesn't mean you're getting any... A time limit shows you can either get it done, or you can't... Please read further back into the post, as most of the new topics that come up in this thread have already been addressed... Most of the "canvases" aren't coming back for a second sitting... And who knows if they would even want to? Seriously? And, when at a convention, and someone walks up asking for a piece, I know what is possible to accomplish, as opposed to some unrealistic opinion of how amazing Richard is, I know what can be done, and what will need more then one sitting. It's one of those don't bite off more then you can chew things... Knowing one's limitations is a good thing.

The latest addition to the garage...hasn't been fired in about seven years, but hopefully that'll change today or over the weekend. All factory-original, matching numbers 1948 Panhead with factory hack. Ain't too durn many of these on the loose out there anymore.

ehh i more so set up the appointment with antonio because i already wanted to get tattooed by him and since my band will already be in frederick that day for recording... why the fuck not? i'll have to check out those guys though. baltimore is only a 2.5 hour drive or so from here so i could always drive down another time. - - - Updated - - - p.s.. posted this in the full backpiece thread but i figured i'd post here too. got this lined yesterday by max kuhn.

Howdy- I guess I should finally get around to my introduction. My name is Doug Hardy. I tattoo at my father's shop, Tattoo City, in San Francisco. I was apprenticed under Michael 'Rollo' Malone at China Sea Tattoo in Honolulu from 1992-1996, then moved to Minneapolis where I worked at Northside Tattoo, The Ink Lab, Uptown Tattoo and finally The Aloha Monkey. After almost 12 years in the Frozen North, I moved back to my hometown to help run Tattoo City and be my father's right hand man after his retirement. I also help with Hardy Marks Publications and try to stay connected with other artists when I'm not wrangling my goddamned cats.

Couple of sheets from the shop painted by Derek Ward. People have actually gotten quite a few off these sheets. I think he sells prints of these but it's a five sheet set combined with two halloween and one christmas sheet.

Just got off the phone with The Family Business in London. I've booked in for three sessions with Mo Coppoletta in March, April and Mayr next yea to bring my left arm down into a full sleeve. He did my chest plates and the existing (half) sleeve on that arm, so after thinking about it I decided I would keep the continuity and have him continue it down. Actually when I look at the tattooing I got from him (some of it about 8 years old at this stage) it is actually some of the most vivid tattooing I have, even now - he really knows how to put on a tattoo.

As we watched this last night, and tried to avoid punching the TV in annoyance, I commented to @Graeme that the problem is that that grating-as-fuck moron Kay Kutta (sp? Who cares) is actually kind of right; he admits openly that it's a "game" and has little to do with who is actually skilled or talented. Only he is totally down with that reality, while the rest of us think it's depressing as hell. Luckily, we countered our being bummed out by that fucking traditional episode (the only highlight of which was watching Richard Stell try to murder people with his eyes) by watching the new tattoo age, which cleaned some of the dirt off.

Kind of! Yeah I would have to agree x10. That's who's doing my left arm (tiger, lotus, mandala...). Aside from being amazingly talented, he is a great guy to chat with. I've got 4 sessions down...2 to go. His card reads: "I'm not the cheapest, just the slowest."

got this outlined yesterday by max kuhn. looking forward to finishing it.

My first trip to Dallas was in 1998 and I worked right near Richard's shop. The owner of the shop said, "come on, I'll introduce you to Richard Stell". We walked over there and they were filming Walker Texas Ranger, Richard was tattooing. I got to meet Richard Stell, Mike Wilson AND Chuck Norris all within 5 minutes of each other. It was the coolest day ever for me. Richard wouldn't stop tattooing for them to film and told them to deal with it and film around him, it was rad. I told Richard that story recently from my perspective and he chuckled. I am very excited to see him on Ink Master.

I figure enough people liked this in the Latest Tattoo Lowdown thread to warrant an entry here. Done by Johnny Bones at Full Circle Tattoo in San Diego, CA. Johnny be good!

might as well have another crack, Tattoo around the clouds and Kraken is fresh/swollen in this pic. Tristan bentley, Ocean ink Sydney Australia

I decided to group together all the threads currently about old tattoos, and tattooing in the past. He is a list of links to all the threads I found relevant. If I missed any please post up a link in the following and I can see if I can get it edited into the original post. The interviews posted here by @Scott Sylvia, which are located in the blog section. Here is a selection below: LST Interviews Erik Gillespie Stewart Robson Valerie Vargas Danny Reed Chad Koeplinger Henk Shiffmacher Hanky Panky Beppe Strambini Phil Kyle Oliver Peck Katie Sellergren Jeff Cribb Dan Dringenberg Kore Flatmo Tim Hendricks Bryan Burk Freddy Corbin Nick Colella Josh Arment Juan Puente Books books tattoos tattoo culture hanky pankys awesome new book milton zeis tattoo boooks traditional-american-tattooing-books ed hardy tattoo world tatoo history books shops tattoo books tattoo book review world compromise i dont bob roberts Videos/Documentaries old tattoo documentaries marcus kuhns new project who else has seen true love documentary video three tattooers one tattoo white dragon belfast henk schiffmacher art tattoo essence amsterdam video ed hardy tattoo world documentary ppv tattoo documentary john samson tattoo age vbs video asian art museum shige horitomo horiyuki horitaka horiyoshi 3 related Misc old tattoo photos acetate stencils legends tattoo history museum exhibit local tattoos sailors exhibit Old ink archive tattoo discoveries found sale horiyoshi iii exhibition london's somerset house If you would like something added to this list please add a comment and mention @slayer9019

James Spencer Briggs....that is all. http://www.jamesspencerbriggs.com/ He is kinda good....

Episode 5 featuring Ian Flower and @Valerie Vargas is up: "

Would have liked to hear more of what Richard had to say but I guess what's the point... since the contestants don't seem to listen. They were all acting like traditional is "easy" but then were not able to do it. Those messed up flags were depressing. Or "jacked"!

So as I gather second week Sunday in November is looking prime right now. I could solidify that date for then (we talking the 4th or the 11th). also @gougetheeyes im assuming this is all good with you.

this is from gil taimana. fucking badass

but he wants a copy machine!!..........hehehe......I love it when they reach over the counter to try and help me draw,after they have stated that they cant draw.

tattoo poor is when you aint got none.

...when you want to tell somebody "I know the person who got that tattoo" But really, you've only ever talked to them on the internet...

yeah... I'll have a better idea of what's going on with 2013 in December. It's getting to where we can't keep up with it all. . . Or I just have been out of a shop so long I am having to reprogram myself to keep up w/ that, and be good at being on the road still... I know it seems trivial, I just like to be on point, I feel like I am getting thin skinned trying to retain it all: Schedules, appointments, designs, setup, breakdown, taking care of the man, and making sure each client is 100% or more happy with it all, and all the other joys of being a shop owner again, etc... Sound Fun? Haha, it is... Too bad I'm getting old, and can't keep up with the cool kids anymore. Actually thank god for that. Maybe I'll be tattooing or at least painting again regularly by the end of the year. Jen

Just a heads up: Tattoo City will be in full force again with Mary Joy and I tattooing all 3 days. Kahlil should be there one day as well, but unfortunately Jen Lee won't be able to attend. My father will be at the convention on Saturday and we will have more of his original art and prints for sale. Hardy Marks books also at the booth!

absolutely. You'd be surprised at who is available to tattoo you as a walk up...

I regret drinking too much tequila and whiskey last night and throwing up all over Jacksonville last night. - - - Updated - - - I regret saying last night twice in my post above

Honestly, what do you need a t-shirt for? I would walk around bare-chested for the rest of my life.

He holds the tattooing equivalent of a Rhodes Scholarship , most recently I heard him associated with Asakusa Horiyasu .

Welcome! You'll find more than one motorcycle enthusiast among us, too.

It's kind of like beer logos. I started out thinking I was going to get a whole leg of beer logos tattooed on me, I ended up with 2 that made pretty good tattoos and after seeing how bad some others have turned out decided to fill up my leg with traditional stuff instead. Attached are the two tattoos I ended up getting, done by Ross Ferrie and Mike Volkakis respectfully. Check out the link some bad stuff going on.. CraftBeer.com | Vote for the Top Ten Tattoos of Craft Beer

Im gonna be there Sat with the Tantrum guys

Just a question about the people getting tattooed... How are these folks selected? Are they aware of the situation as far as the artist not being what I would consider very good? Do they pick collectors who are ignorant to good tattooing? No matter if someone is a great tattooer or not...I can't imagine anyone with a brain being down for getting tattooed under a time limit.

I don't know if it is still produced, I get mine at a bazaar and they guy who gets the mags says he has a hard time getting them from Cali. - - - Updated - - - Thank You. - - - Updated - - - I meant Heavy Metal Magazine, got a hold of some old ones from 79-80. I love the Greg Iron illustrations. I'm more a old punk, classic rock, and hip hop not rap kind of guy. :)

I say get her some green soap!

Do you guys think it would be worth it to drive Saturday morning to be there at night Saturday and all Sunday? I have a last minute chance to go.

I still stand by my earlier post regarding this; 1) contestants have to tattoo the judges.

It's my favorite convention in one of my favorite towns! I can't wait for it to happen! I'll be wandering around all weekend and I'm bringing some Bluebird Black samples as well as Waverly Pens!

At least I talked THIS one into doing it right!!!

Speaking of Senor O'Donnell, here's the latest from his instragram:

I think you got a good list going. Would be cool if we could come up with tattooers in all 50 states. I will start poking around seeing what i can find. First thing that comes to mind is Alaska is Deb and Don at Eagle River.

I am almost certain that this tattoo is on The Gus, and was done by Matin Lacasse. Both work at Olde City in Philly. - - - Updated - - - I should add that I have been wanting something along the lines of this for awhile. I love this old bike style shit.

That classic Eddy Deutsche jam .

Hey!! Just wanted to bump this up and say that it was great to meet all of you! You're all (not surprisingly) awesome humans, my only regret is we didn't get to hang more. @tammy thanks so much for the dinner (we owe you one) @Lochlan you're a handsome dude, next time you and @hogg can jump me in proper @dari great to meet you, sorry we didn't get more time to chat! @MsRad that WOLF VEST is killer, really nice to meet you and Jackson, @steve1461686340 you're the goddamn man, @Barbie Doll next time we'll make it down to your side of the table.. who am I forgetting. Great night and apologies if we were a little out of it. ...maybe I can make it back for SoG... hmmm

Oh what the hell... Lester at Electric Ladyland Tattoo New Orleans, LA

"RT @gypsy_gentleman: The Community Channel in the UK will now be showing all the current and upcoming episodes from the series. Cheers!. ..." YAY it's on telly in the uk now !

My next few tattoo plans are: panther, skull, eagle, rose, torch. Already have a dagger, lady head, and butterfly. At what point do you have too many of the "go to" tattoos? I look forward to the blank stares/looks of confusion when people look at my tattoos and wonder why they aren't all super custom and meaningful.

I will boldly just post this here, because its the most fitting. I made a new blog post in my blog. Pitch black 1891 I cheated ;)