Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 龍
Sarah Channels Emma Goldman
So what's a poor inkspotter to do? Pass out his card and hope for the best.
And despite dozens of cards distributed to many people with cool tattoos, the only one who has really come through for me is Sarah, who I met last Friday on the subway platform at West Fourth Street, as I waited for the D train to Brooklyn.
Possessor of several tattoos, the one of Sarah's I spotted was on her inner left forearm. My photo was blurry and, as the D pulled into West Fourth, she handed me her card so I could follow-up with her. Thankfully, she is a woman of her word, and sent me this photo yesterday:
Since Sarah is a writer and journalist, I'll let her do the talking. You can check out her work at her website ohyouprettythings.net and/or read her blog at champagnecandy.tumblr.com. Sarah explains:
It says "It's not my revolution if I can't dance to it"As a lover of type tattoos, I had inquired about the font used and Sarah did not disappoint: "the font is Garton and the words revolution and dance are in Miama".
The tattoo is my most recent, and it's a paraphrase of a possibly-apocryphal Emma Goldman quotation. It's a line that spoke to me the first time I heard it. I'm a political journalist and a feminist activist, and Goldman's always been someone I looked up to. Also, I became a political person through music, and dancing and music have a particular significance for me.
It was done by Ryoko at Brooklyn Tattoo [who we most recently saw inked Julie Powell's tattoo here] and she's super-awesome...
Thanks to Sarah for sharing her tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
仲間が作ってくれた動画 my mate makes me this movie. Thank you mark!!
へぇー、こんなイメージかぁ、いろんな人間がいて、面白いなぁ。
すげぇーなぁ。今はこんなのすぐできちゃうだもんなぁ。こういう商売しようかなw
Ganesh Waits for the A Train
How could I not stop and ask her about this tattoo:
This absolutely stunning depiction of the Hindu deity Ganesh took between eight and nine hours to complete.
Guy Ursitti at Thicker Than Water is the tattooist responsible for this work of art, the newest (at the time I met her) of Kerry's approximately fifty tattoos.
The detail in the tattoo is absolutely incredible.
Work from Thicker Than Water has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.
Thanks to Kerry for sharing this amazing tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Hammersmith Tattoos
The grandmother came from Yorkshire but now lives in Hertfordshire, where both are now in the UK. He has a tattoo for the first time in 1986 when he attended a presentation on the tattoo on the Hammersmith Palais in 1986 Isobel Varley
Sean Shares a Host of Traditional Tattoos
Most of the designs are traditional tattoo subjects, all of which were inked by Eli Quinters at Smith Street Tattoo Parlour in Brooklyn. Work from Smith Street Tattoo has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.
First up is this amazing lighthouse:
Sean explained that this tattoo is for his mother, as this tattoo is based on her "favorite lighthouse," the Fastnet Lighthouse on the most southerly point on the coast of Ireland.
Then there is this owl tattoo:
This was done for no other reason that Sean has always liked owls. If you love owl tattoos, be sure to head over to this site.
Then there is the elephant tattoo:
He has this piece because "elephants never forget".
I know we posted a sugar skull yesterday, but here's another one:
This was all Eli's design. Sean gave him free reign and likes the fact that it is unusual in that there are not a lot of colors in it, like one sees in most sugar skull tattoos. For all that have appeared on Tattoosday previously, check this link.
There is also the traditional female figure, not modeled after anyone in particular, just done in a traditional style:
And Sean's last tattoo is this bat:
He told Eli that he "wanted something spooky" that included the moon. Quinters free-handed this piece, starting with a white Sharpie and then finished with a darker Sharpie before finishing the tattoo.
What's neat about all of Sean's tattoos is that they flow nicely together, as readers can see elements of many of the tattoos on the borders of the photos of specific designs.
Thanks to Sean for sharing these amazing tattoos by Eli Quinters with us here on Tattoosday!
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 牡丹散らしscatter peonies
おめでとうございます。よく頑張りましたね。
仲良くなれて嬉しかったです。
9月に待ってるよ。
また世界のどこかでお会いしましょう。(笑)
Customer from Dubai.
Congratulations. It often worked hard.
I was glad to become it happily.
I wait in September.
Moreover, let's meet somewhere in the world;)
Thanks buddy!!
Cliente de Dubai.
Felicitaciones. Funcionó a menudo difícilmente.
Me alegraba de para volverse él alegremente.
Espero en septiembre.
Es más, encontrémosnos en alguna parte en el mundo;)
¡Agradece al compañero!!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 鳳凰 phoenix
鳳凰。
お酒飲みに行きましょうね(笑)(^-^)/
The first of today.
phoenix.
Let's hung out !!
El primero de hoy. el fénix.
¡Permita colgado fuera!!
Miami Ink Angel Tattoo
Miami Ink Angel Tattoo | Assuming that you have selected the angel tattoo as your first or next tattoo, now the most difficult part begins. How to find the lots of angel tattoo sketches? Finding the extraordinary sketches of angel tattoo design is not easy. Your best bet is internet.
Internet is very powerful medium if used properly. Easiest way to find the angel tattoo design is using the search engine like Yahoo, Google, MSN etc.
Writing the common term like “angel tattoo design” or “free angel tattoo design” in search box of any search engine will reveal millions of websites. If you have time and patience then open each one and find out whether they have your dream angel tattoo design.
There is one easy way to find your dream angel tattoo design online for people like me. Instead of wasting your time on browsing lots of website that offers free designs, if you become the member of tattoo design gallery then you not only save your time but in the long run you will save money too.
Finding the good membership site is not easy. Since, it is not possible to see the sketches of membership site unless you become the member. My advice is before spending any money on any membership site you must read review of it. Since there are many tattoo design membership sites that are outright scam.
Another way to find good angel tattoo design on line is to post the question in to the general forums like yahoo answers or particular tattoo forums. It is always good to know how others find their tattoo design. You can also browse the archives of these forums to find many reviews and information regarding angel tattoo designs.
Help answer the question about angel tattoo
Does anyone know where I can find a picture of a specific angel tattoo?
I saw this picture months ago online, but cannot find it again. It is a picture of a small angel tattoo, on someone's hip. The tattoo is black, and is very simple, almost a sketch, with very little detail (no facial features, etc). The angel is throwing her arms back, and kneeling. If anyone knows where to find this tattoo, I would love the link. Thanks!
Sexy Girl With Butterfly Tattoos
Sugar Skull Sunday - One From Ryan
Two weeks ago, I met Ryan, who has ten tattoos.
Of that lot, he offered up this design on his left bicep, which Charlie Foos created for him at FlyRite Studios in Brooklyn.
Charlie Foos is now at Read Street Tattoo Parlour in Baltimore.
Aside from the traditional nature of the sugar skull tattoo, Ryan also loves Mexico and this design recalls that beautiful and diverse culture south of the border.
Thanks to Ryan for sharing this decorative tattoo with us on Tattoosday!
Work from Charlie Foos has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.
Tattoosday posts tagged FlyRite Studios are here.
Tattoosday posts tagged Reade Street Tattoo Parlour are here.
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 龍 Dragon
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Beautyfull Body Art Tattoo
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 牡丹散らしscatter peonies
明日で終わりです。
この二十日間近く、お疲れ様でした。
The first of today.
It will end tomorrow.
Thank you very much in the vicinity for these 20 days.
Katie's Tattoos: A Tribute and a Memorial
This tribute piece on her left foot is for her cousin, whose initials are JMS. The letters sit astride the ribbon designating awareness for the disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The two feet represent the fact that she helps raise awareness in the fight against MS by participating in an MS Walk each year.
For more information on MS, visit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's website here.
Katie also shared with me these wings on the back of her neck:
The initials "MCF" refer to her brother Mark, who was killed with a friend a few years back when a train struck them. This memorial piece ensures that her brother is always with her.
Katie's tattoos were inked by Spencer at Fat Kat Tattoos in Keyport, New Jersey. Work from Fat Kat has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.
Thanks to Katie for sharing two of her four tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 鯉 koi fish
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 牡丹散らしscatter peonies
更新忘れ。
もうすぐです。
The first yesterday.
Update forgetting.
Soon!
El primero en ayer.
Actualización olvidándose.
¡Pronto!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Best Arm Tattoos
In fact, it turned out to be many times that many people use the Best Arm Tattoos even if it is for me so I prefer to create tattoos over the Arms, I also like tattoos on hand more Compared to other parts of the body.
Best tattoo Arm tattoos are my favorite and I think people like me as many people as possible to be certain that these tattoos Arm Best.
Leyna's Balloon Keeps Her Grounded
This was the tattoo in question:
It is located on the back of her left leg, on the calf.
The design was inspired by the cover art from the Modest Mouse record We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.
Leyna thought the anchor was cool, and she feels it is a good representation of herself in her 20's.
The tattoo was inked by Derik Snell at Hand of Glory Tattoo in Brooklyn. He liked the design because he had never tattooed a hot air balloon before. Work from Hand of Glory has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.
Another one of Leyna's tattoos caught my eyes, as well:
This two-word snippet, "ecstatic and insatiate" is an excerpt from Allen Ginsberg's Howl. I'd speak more about it, but it appeared first on the most awesome blog, Contrariwise. I'd direct you over here to read what Leyna had to say about this tattoo, and encourage you to linger about and check out the seemingly endless array of literary ink.
Thanks again to Leyna for sharing her tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 牡丹散らしscatter peonies
ドバイからのお客様。
牡丹散らし。写真失敗。
額が終了。
いよいよ牡丹の色です。イメージを掲載。
The third of today.
Customer from Dubai.
scatter peonies. Photograph failure.
GAKU ends.
It is a color of the peony more and more. The image is published.
El tercio de hoy.
Cliente de Dubai. esparza las peonías.
GAKU acaba.
Es cada vez más un color de la peonía. La imagen se publica.
Chris Returns with a New Tattoo Putting a Face on Addiction
This past weekend, Chris sent me a follow-up, showing me a new tattoo he had just had inked. It's certainly worth sharing here, as it is not only impressive work, but it continues addressing his struggle with addiction.
Check it out:
Chris explains:
"Just yesterday [June 18, 2010] Ii had an absolutely incredible piece done on my left shoulder. I work at The Painted Bird Tattoo and the newly-opened Boston Tattoo Company (same owners) ... To help celebrate the grand opening weekend of the Boston Tattoo Company, we were fortunate enough to bring in a very talented artist (not to mention one of the nicest most genuine people I've ever met), named Christian Perez. I was able to get an appointment with him and he channeled exactly what I wanted into my skin.
I talked to him prior to his visit and told him that it seemed like every tattoo I thought about getting lately was all dark imagery which I attribute to the disease of addiction which still lives inside me. I wanted to bring all the evil, sickness, and wickedness of my past life to the surface, give it form so I can "see" my demon, if you will. This was the result ... you should think about making trip to Boston sometime. Lots of great artists and great work around here. Also, as of July, Christian will be tattooing out of Hope Gallery in New Haven, CT."
Thanks to Chris for following up with us and sending in this photo of his new tattoo. Former contributors are always welcome to submit their new work for us all to see and enjoy here on Tattoosday.
Japanese TATTOO Horimitsu style 桃太郎 momotaro
Momotaro is to exterminate the demons.
That's a little more.
Good luck ...
Oh, go hot springs. (^-^)
tattoo in the form of picture fish koi, - Age Sensitive Tattoo,
Some people believe, tattoo pictures affect certain fortune. As the koi fish tattoo is regarded as the symbol of fortune. Koi fish tattoo on their body will bring them to the larger and full of happiness. For Chinese ethnic, koi fish tattoo is hope fortune and prosperity.
Koi fish is a sacred animal in China and the trust of the nation of Japan, is very significant when compared with the Dragon, Phoenix, and Hong birds.
Koi fish tattoo is unique, people who want tattoos koi fish, usually do consultation first to be able to calculate the temperature of the Hong Sui.
According Djohan, a tattoo artist, koi tattoo need to be made in detail. To draw a line koi should consider scale, color used, so it resembles the original form. In general, the color and the most preferred customers Djohan is red, yellow, orange, and black.
In a sign or semiotics, a sign language or in the form of symbols can have meaning in social life. No sign, except that there is in the form of tattoos.
Not only because it is a symbol of luck, that will affect public awareness Koi tattoo lovers. There are three other factors that affect this belief. These factors is a knowledge of koi, koi myths that accompany, and incidents of daily life experienced by those who believe this.
Belief that brings fortune koi come through tradition, that makes people believe and interpret the koi's story of moral message.
There is an ancient Chinese legend, which tells how the koi that succeeded in rising to fall at one point called Dragon Gate (on the Yellow River (Sungai Kuning), will become a dragon. According to legend, he became a symbol of the aspirations and progress. Koi tattoo, especially when using the combination with water, it symbolizes: the courage, the ability to achieve high goals, and overcome the difficulties of life.
By using the koi fish tattoos, then someone will always remind struggle koi fish that is trying to become a Dragon-they try and work hard to achieve success.