Lotus

Given the tattoos that I see 21 year olds getting, I'm going to say 35.

Just got a cover-up from Trevor Taylor at Liberty in Seattle. I had one laser removal session done at Fade Fast in Dallas and, though I've got nothing but good things to say about Fade Fast, decided I wasn't patient enough to see it though. Trevor was great and I'm very pleased with the result. It won't be my last from him.

The photo was borrowed from Trevor's Instragram.

Okay folks, quick update after yesterday's session. Great experience as usual over at Kings Avenue Manhattan. As I stated in my previous post, I took the summer off from tattooing and just jumped right back into it with a 6+ hour session with Mike Rubendall on my back piece. To get the real effect of this, check out the first two pics. Started off during the day and ended well into the evening. Needless to say I'm very happy with how things are turning out so far. LOVE the colors. Will be seeing Henning at the end of this month for upper back portion of this collaboration. Enjoy the pics and my goofy commentary:
The man himself laying it into me...noon time shot

Almost end of the session...about 7pm or so

You want to talk about a shop with heavy hitters? Rubendall, Grez and way in the back....O'Donnell. And each one of them super down to earth and funny as well. Can't really ask for anything more.

Messy and yes...painful

Full on progress shot, what we managed to get done

Left cheek and right inner thigh

Right cheek

These are my two newest. Just got them yesterday. For years I have taken my stress out on myself. The top of my left arm is covered in burn scars. The swallow represents freedom and New beginnings. The cage was where I was trapped. The cage is open. I am free.

This is what happened to me today:

Rudy Fritsch, of course. I encourage anyone who as a chance to get something from this man, very inspiring and unique in every way. Well worth the trip to Trieste (nice town!) where his studio is. I think that's it for me, no more tattoos until spring. Ciao!
edit: not really necassary to comment on how much I love this tattoo. I do. A lot.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Chad K, two years ago.
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My other forearm done as part of sleeve by Ross Nagle,tattoo done approx two years ago.

A few more hours put in on my back piece. Also did last night background from under the pits on both side to mid rib cage. All work being done by Rodrigo Melo from Northstar Tattoo NYC. Super stoked at the progress.
Mike

Chad K, two years ago.
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My other forearm done as part of sleeve by Ross Nagle,tattoo done approx two years ago.

Chad K, two years ago.
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My other forearm done as part of sleeve by Ross Nagle,tattoo done approx two years ago.

Chad K, two years ago.
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My other forearm done as part of sleeve by Ross Nagle,tattoo done approx two years ago.

It's just an excuse to take my shirt off if people compliment my leg I'll go "oh you think that's good?.. Bam!"

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

My tiger by Steve Boltz. Three years old, and the reason I first went to Smith Street.
Edit, I lied, it's only just over two years. I wanted to be cool and say it was older.

Here's my rib tiger Ross Nagle did while he's here in Chicago.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Wear long sleeves.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Oliver Peck awkward gap filler,told him do whatever. Pardon crap pic.

Hi, this is my first post. I want to share the tattoos that I got on the London Convention last weekend. Enjoy!
Stuart Cripwell - Spider Murphy`s:

Frank Carter - Frith Street: