Tattoos

[CLJ]

Started the rest of my back last week.

[MikeC]

Holy shit, nice dragon fight. Badass.

[joesaintjohn]

Hell yes!

[natehate]

http://www.vice.com/en_ca/tattoo-age/mutsuo-part-1

[joesaintjohn]

This is another one of mine.

I'm thinking about having Billy do another one similar on my other calf. I highly reccomendation his shop in Paia Maui Hawaii.

Justin, who also works there did this one for my wife.

[Finn666]

back from my guy and can´t wait for seeing the sketch he´s doing for me 
my girl´s getting inked next week, so maybe i´ll throw up some pics of that

cheers

R

[joesaintjohn]

Man, I'm so saddened Riff had to turn me on to Thomas Hooper. I'm so in love with his work I spend hours looking at it. I'd love to have him sleeve my right arm…too bad he isn't taking clients. Here's a cool look into his studio. I can't quit drooling. Tattoo obsession.

http://www.selectism.com/2012/10/12/the-new-york-studio-of-thomas-hopper-a-look-inside/

[joesaintjohn]

@natehate:

http://www.vice.com/en_ca/tattoo-age/mutsuo-part-1

I've really enjoyed those, thanks NateHate!

[natehate]

no problem joe
i gotta get around to watching the whole series

these are fucking awesome too
http://gypsygentleman.com

[JCMx800]

http://failblog.cheezburger.com/ugliesttattoos

ATTN: Berlin Guys and Gals, Fabian Nitz opened a new Shop in Berlin-Neukölln, it´s called Rose Of No Mans Land. It´s a custom street shop, you´ll get quality tattoos without waiting months for it.

[joesaintjohn]

@JCMx800:

http://failblog.cheezburger.com/ugliesttattoos

I just spent an hour laughing my ass off at those, then I realized I knew someone on there. Yikes.

[riffblaster general]

Sorry bout that joe!

[joesaintjohn]

^^
I'm seriously in love with his stuff.

[unharmed]

Hooper is brilliant. I have a few of his drawing reference books that are also great.

[elclintor]

Progress..

[JCMx800]

Elclintor, can´t wait to see the final backpiece!!!
Judd is doing nice backpieces and other stuff:
http://www.thesailorsgrave.com/#!gallery/c60z

[rocket]

yep, pretty sure that it will be way cool once finished…

[Finn666]

this is gonna be (already is) sick as hell! damn…can't wait to get mine done 
meeting with my artist in the morning and besides that, my girl is getting another one on her left forearm! might post pics soon

[CLJ]

@Finn666:

this is gonna be (already is) sick as hell! damn…can't wait to get mine done 
meeting with my artist in the morning and besides that, my girl is getting another one on her left forearm! might post pics soon

I was about to list of some 'do this/don't do this' about going for a tattoo and thought better of it.

Everyone is different and takes it in as such. Let your artist guide you through it and enjoy the experience. For me it is almost meditative…which is not to say it is comfortable, because it isn't. I love mine and regret none of them. If anyone tells you it is a passing fad, they're ignorant. Tattooing pre-dates Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Ancient Egyptians tattooed, as did the Vikings. Tattoos are here to stay. Pretty cool to be taking part in a tradition that is older than written history.

Looking forward to hearing about your first and seeing some pics. 

[RocknRoll]

I try not to preach my views about style and placement, but I do have one piece of advice regarding tattoos:

Do it because YOU want it, NOT to impress others. Ask yourself: if no-one ever saw your tattoo, would you still be happy with it - if yes, then you're on a winner. Be honest with yourself.

that is all!