Lochlan

Am I the only person who thinks this?

@Deb Yarian thanks for speaking up and I can't recall any posting by you that wasn't called for......
We respect your dedication and want you to be a part of it! These things grow and without those who know what they are talking about speaking up and guiding the conversations productively we could end up down many other forums trails WHICH we don't want! We want to be a nice and helpful site so people can get better tattoos

It's amazing how available Dan is for tattoos in Oakland/SF. Trying to book him in Portland in virtually impossible, hence why I flew down there, even though I live less than a mile away from Atlas. I tried to get an appointment with Freddy Corbin and at the time I called he was booked for the rest of 2012, would still like to get tattooed by him, but not sure if its going to happen. Part of me just wants to go down to the bay area and see what shops I can walk into and get tattooed, I have figured out a new area I can squeeze some tattoos into, my stomach/torso area.
I need to stop getting on this forum, because now I have ideas in my head about getting tattooed.

@Deb Yarian thanks for speaking up and I can't recall any posting by you that wasn't called for......
We respect your dedication and want you to be a part of it! These things grow and without those who know what they are talking about speaking up and guiding the conversations productively we could end up down many other forums trails WHICH we don't want! We want to be a nice and helpful site so people can get better tattoos

@Deb Yarian thanks for speaking up and I can't recall any posting by you that wasn't called for......
We respect your dedication and want you to be a part of it! These things grow and without those who know what they are talking about speaking up and guiding the conversations productively we could end up down many other forums trails WHICH we don't want! We want to be a nice and helpful site so people can get better tattoos

Bonus shot sent to me by someone who saw my finished tattoo on my instagram and commented that they took a pic while I was getting tattooed.
This is what they texted to me :D

Brock - Will do. Got my piece worked on about 2 weeks ago and still have a bit of scabbing. I'll post some when my gf swings by.
Graeme - I've had work done by Kore Flatmo and Caesar from Caesar Tattoo in NYC (I will travel anywhere to get work done). Marie Sena does arguably the best traditional tattoo work in the area. I like her work! But unfortunately, I like other styles more.
Forgot to add in the earlier post that I am 28 yrs old.

I think I have more of an issue with the "human canvases" than any other issue.
I've had clients empathize with them- over poorly done tattoos etc., but my thinking is - they get what they ask for.
They voluntarily submit to being on the show without knowing which tattooist they will get tattooed by, and often don't even have much of a say about what they are getting.
So they get what they get and deserve it, imo! Really, just so they can be on tv?
Why don't they support their local tattooers?
I would not have much sympathy if one of my customers went on tv and was less than pleased with their tattoo.

No apology is necessary, @Deb Yarian. It speaks volume of your character that you made one at all. Sometimes, people come across as defensive or hostile online without intending to, but I don't recall your posts coming across that way.
I know I speak for LST when I say that we're excited to having you contribute again.

I wanted to apologize and give an explanation about something that has been bothering me.
I realize my presence here has been quite scarce in recent months, nonexistent, really.
When this forum first began, I was excited to participate- as there was not another forum that I wished to be part of. So, I looked forward to being a part of this one.
In the beginning I enjoyed the, forum, blogs, interviews and participants and online comeraderie of both tattooists and non tattooists alike. But, what I found happening after awhile, was that my replies and responses were very often, and increasingly defensive and hostile. So,moderators- for that I apologize.
I should have found a way to communicate my thoughts and opinions ( as a tattooer of 30 yrs + ) to tattooers and non tattooers alike.
Looking forward to participating again
Thanks

it was on Mission Shannon. About a quarter mile North of downtown Hayward.
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This is a recent picture of Phil. He is working in Tucson.

Ha, yeah... we totally can...
Photo by stelltattooart • Instagram
What's up?

Thanks! It was actually Iwar that turned me on to Tony and Blue Arms Tattoo. So a big thanks to Iwar!

My son's first tattoo for his 18th b-day by Ezra Haidet- Triple Crown Tattoo, ATX

I have 9 tattoos from Phil I got in the 80s. I lived around the corner from his studio in Hayward California. Actually he did my first one, and I had to go back for more! he colored my left arm and chest, but my favorites are the blackwork on my right arm. Hes a master of blackwork. I also have work from several of his protégés.

Reviving this thread partly 'cause I love it, partly because I have something to add in terms of awesome things I've done recently. This afternoon I successfully defended my PhD! Yikes! I am still kind of wrapping my head around the enormity of it, and so spewing my crazy wired energy wherever I can. :)

Alright, here's the hammerhead shark I got from Deno on Sunday:

I don't want to hijack another thread so I'm just going to post my dumb thoughts on here. First of all this place is seriously addicting, there are so many good tattoos being posted it's amazing. Thank goodness I have things(responsibilities) holding me back from spending a shit load of money on travelling and tattoos. Secondly I wish I had a picture but I saw such a bad ass bald eagle this morning, it was just sitting on a deer on the side of the road with a bunch of ravens jumping around it, and it had such a 'just fucking try it' look on, made driving on these shitty snowy roads totally worth it today.

Might be easy to cover up..... one thing goin' for it.
Rob
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Depp and Charles Manson in the same shot... gnarly.... didn't realize Charlie was up for parole....
Rob

I agree with the school - if we don't mention tattoos or educate them about tattoos, the kids will simply forget about tattoos. Banning sex education has reduced pregnancy why wouldn't it work for tattoos? Remember - ignorance is power!!!

I was sure I'd posted this somewhere on this forum before, guess it was another thread.
Anywho, here's mine (fresh photo, obviously).

This is on my foot! It's a little distorted from the swelling in this picture.

This is the only healed one I have, just of the blood:

I found the foot excruciating! I'm so glad my next appointment is on the arm.

More Pharaoh's Horses;

Caught this one from Greg Christian while he was in NYC last weekend!

Ben Grillo is a very talented lad .
Tattoo Portraits by Ben Grillo | Ink Butter