Tattoos

very nice. I was going to get tattoo'd by Xam, but had to use the money I saved on a rent deposit.

My hands, by Xam.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T2AEs0YnNvg/TC2eAGvuc8I/AAAAAAAAARY/Cf6OretXdKU/s1600/anddd.jpg

I have a feeling I've seen those hands all over Tumblr. I could be wrong though

by lyam:

That's Vlad Tepes on the left, isn't it? Him and Rasputin are going to get to the fancy dress party and be well pissed off though.

I have a feeling I've seen those hands all over Tumblr. I could be wrong though

huh? say what now?

That pic (or possibly a similar one) has been reblogged often on tumblr

Really interesting blog post from TomasTomas

http://tomastomas108.wordpress.com/2011/01/23/ada-1st-session-neckchest-22012011-transfer-and-lines/#comment-440

hah, no way, i worked with Ada for a couple of years. she's awesome.

a friend of mine has just started practicing on pigskin:

i suspect she'll be very good.....

I like the style. Hook me up

when she's comfortable tattooing people, I'll let people know for sure.

I like the style. Hook me up

+1 looks really good.

Found on flickr...

Forumenger?

Y...ep! I'm sure I've seen it here, just don't remember who's the owner.

That there be Matt Baddesigner's legs

Oh, that one!

I like thoses.

interview with liam

http://www.undercurrentmagazine.com/interview-with-liam-sparkes

T-Pain's new tattoo...

interview with liam

http://www.undercurrentmagazine.com/interview-with-liam-sparkes

That's pretty cool, my housemate made a documentary short about Liam, last year, it's been put up for a film award down here in Brighton, I don't think it's up online though...

sounds interesting!

http://vimeo.com/19171131

Is Liam back in the UK?

Pens and Needles - A group exhibition celebrating tattoo art and lifestyle.

Opening reception: Friday, February 25th 2011. 7pm to 11pm.

London Miles Gallery is proud to present Pens and Needles an art exhibition celebrating all aspects of tattoo art, culture, and lifestyle. The exhibition will feature original artwork, tattoo stencils and photographs from more than 20 top international tattoo artists and photographers. The opening night will be a memorable occasion with live tattooing, DJ’s, and a large-scale installation transforming one corner of the lavish Westbourne Studios surroundings into its own temporary pop-up tattoo parlour.

Opening up tattoo culture to a wider audience and showcasing the immense talents of the artists that shape the tattoo industry, Pens and Needles will offer an artistic insight into the still often-stigmatised social practice of tattoo art and body-modification. With skills not only in the tattoo field, these individuals also work with painterly mediums such as acrylic and oil on more ‘traditional’ canvases. Tattoo art has shaped cultures, trends, and identities across history - from ancient Maori and Japanese tattoo art to the markings of gang members and modern day trendsetters of a younger generation. Here, Pens and Needles will cover a bit of everything from across this complex and often-controversial subcultural art form.

The opening reception is on Friday, February 25th 2011 at London Miles Gallery.

This is one London art exhibition seriously not to miss – come and enjoy the show and even feel free to contribute with your own display of flesh art!

Confirmed Artists: Shawn Barber, Claudia Sabe, Mike Davis, Matt Difa, Xam, Olli Bery, Daniel Albrigo, Holy Fox, Jeff Gogue, Tom Bagshaw, Alex Young, Shad, Jondix, Jee Sayalero, Gustavo Rimada, Cate Rangle, Estevan Oriol, Lea Nahon, Bart Bingham, Rico, Horishion, Issac Fainkujen, Nick Baxter, Nick Colella and more to come.

Feb. 25th 2011 to March 7th 2011
London Miles Gallery
242 Acklam Road. Westbourne Studios. London. W10 5JJ.
www.londonmiles.com

http://www.londonmiles.com/pens-and-needles.html

Shawn Barber <3

Finally got round to re-booking my first tattoo :)

This may sound like a seriously stupid question, but how much is the rest of your day effected? I'm meant to be going out for some sort of dinner that evening - should I cancel? Tat is from 2-5-ish and I guess the dinner is 8.30.

Also is drinking lots after a bad idea?

I'm not sure how to phrase this, but another thing, I wanted to get some advice on was how much should you let the artist persuade you on things like strength and use of colours?

Basically one of the elements of my tattoo is a palm leaf a bit like this:

http://www.starshine.co.uk/media//palm_leaf_compressed.jpg

The artist is Anu at Shangri la. Anoyingly I can't find the feather that first made me think she could do what I wanted, but here are two good enough egs:

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/95/l_1c8571ec2e614560904a70c399789470.jpg http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/88/l_759e6b1dcf76b7a25f6e74d9678f4101.jpg

In my head originally I had something along the lines of a traditional green basic tattoo. Now I'm getting something more detailed. However, I don't want it to be too dark. I loved the design she did, but I said; "I don't think I want it that dark." To which she replied, "well it needs to be reasonably dark otherwise it won't come out/look right"... or something to that effect.

So I guess my question is how much should I stand my ground on the lightness thing? Given I know nothing about how inks, or tbh any technical side of tattooing. Where as I do trust her opinion.

Cheers.