Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 7)
By Victor Farinelli
This is not gonna be a long post because, frankly, this show is just becoming sad… Just sad. I thought this show would give me some great ammunition to vent the fury in my head. But alas, no. I have to take that out on my last place Brewers who, as I write this, beat the first place Cards. So I can’t even take it out on them. Fuck! I guess there are always the Astros… (more…)
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Tattoos By Guy Ursitti
Thicker Than Water Tattoo
New York, NY
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Tattoos By Miss Arianna
Skinwear Tattoo
Rimini, Italy
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Lindsey Carmichael Article Preview for Tattoo Artist Magazine Issue #34
Interview by Tim Hendricks
Tim Hendricks: Do you plan on ever mellowing out with the traveling or do you want to keep going?
Lindsey Carmichael: I love it. I have to backtrack a tiny bit and say that I was at Gold Rush when these changes came about in my life, right after I turned 40. I was kind of feeling closed off and slightly alone in my life… (more…)
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Tattoos By Justin Shaw
Faith Tattoo
Santa Rosa, CA
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Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 6)
By Victor Farinelli
Let me start by reminding y’all that the views expressed in these here ramblings are my own and do not represent the views of TAM. With that out of the way, I wanted to touch on some action going on at the TAM Facebook page. There have been some posts that have criticized TAM for allowing me to even acknowledge that Best Ink, and other tattoo shows, even exist…
One: See the first sentence. Two: Face it folks; ever since MTV’s The Real World (maybe even The Dating Game), TV has become one “reality” show after another. COPS, Survivor, Idol, Top Chef; the list goes on and on. Tattoo shows are no different. I don’t think they are going to go away anytime soon, either. Look at how many seasons American Chopper has been on. Those goofballs still get huge ratings. True “outlaw bikers” probably hate that show, just like many passionate tattoo artists hate tattoo shows… (more…)
Steven Burlton Article Preview for Tattoo Artist Magazine Issue #34
Interview by Dan Sinnes
Dan Sinnes: What do you think about the new generation of tattooers? Like people who tattoo for three years and are amazing tattooers?
Steven Burlton: It’s just like we were talking about. They’re well on their way. Of course it’s way easier to get into it and the facets are all open now. There’s no limit to what you can get a hold of, as far as reference materials and supplies and stuff like that… (more…)
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Tattoos By Justin Warn
Torch Tattoo
Anaheim, CA
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Hori Tsuki Kage (Shad) Article Preview for Tattoo Artist Magazine Issue #34
Interview by Brian Kaneko
Brian Kaneko: So you do all Japanese tattoo art on people, but what others aspects of that culture do you use in tattooing? For example, how your studio is set up, how you interact with clients, etc. Also, what is your approach to a new client who will be starting a large piece with you?
Shad: My studio is a private studio by appointment only. First, the customer contacts me by e-mail, which is the easiest way to get in touch with me. We can talk about the design… (more…)
Illustrated Monthly, Reference Material and Beyond
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(Courtesy of http://needlesandsins.com/)
If you’re looking for inspiration for your next tattoo, check the resources available at Illustrated Monthly — a one-stop shop for artist reference material. The materials are packaged as virtual sketchbooks, available for download in medium and high-resolution. The e-books are organized by different themes, like lettering, flowers and foliage, pulp imagery and more. Most downloads go for about $2.99 for medium resolution… (more…)
Alex Grey: Entheon Kickstarter Project
Dear Cosmonauts,
We have been inspired by the recent success of Kickstarter for funding projects large and small. Just this month, two movie projects have generated millions of dollars by rallying their dedicated fans. If artists projects can be financed by friends, there is no limit to creative freedom. In that spirit we announce the launch of the Entheon Kickstarter today! Check it out, make a pledge, and build Entheon with us… (more…)
ROC City Tattoo Expo 2013
By johndotcom
There are only two things you need to know about the ROC City Tattoo Expo…
- 1. If you are a tattooer, this show should be on your tat con list!
- 2. If you are a tattoo enthusiast, this show should be on your tat con list!
Actually, there’s more to it than that… But just like me, that’s the tall and skinny of it… I cannot begin to thank Jet (Joseph DiProjetto, Love Hate Tattoo), Shane Stevens and the whole ROC Crew for making this experience better every time I come to Rochester… (more…)
Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 5)
By Victor Farinelli
Howdy folks. It’s me again here to bring you yet another exciting and death-defying episode of Best Ink Season II. This episode demonstrates to me that I am absolutely no judge of what a decent tattoo should be. I thought that most of the work that came out of this episode was pretty good. However, walking heart-attack Joe Capobianco hated most of them. I never had good taste… (more…)
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Tattoos By Matt Howse
Spider Murphy’s Tattoo
San Rafael, CA
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Larry Brogan: How to Throw an Opening Party
Courtesy of Larry Brogan and Tattoo City
I thought I would send some info about our Grand Opening of my Tattoo City and Flower of Life Art Gallery located at 1601 State Street in Lockport, Illinois. Over two hundred people, including the mayor of Lockport, various city officials and reporters from the Lockport Legend newspaper. Friends traveled from far and wide, from Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and even Canada, to share in the occasion… (more…)
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Tattoos By Ross Nagle
Allstar Ink Tattoos
Limerick, Ireland
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Tattoos By Alex Trufant
Trufant Bros. Tattoo
San Angelo, TX
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The Pacific Ink & Art Expo: Hawaii’s First Ever Tattoo Expo Breaks New Ground
By Danny Claser
In 2009 I was free and clear from break-up with a female tattoo artist who was on the show LA Ink. In the time we were together we spent a lot of time traveling the world doing tattoo conventions. I fell in love with the atmosphere and the people who attended these expos. It reminded me of being on Warped Tour when I was a traveling musician. I think I connected to this messed up, chaotic, yet beautiful carny way of life where nothing had stability yet it was stable in the storm. I missed being surrounded by people the world looked at as weirdos or circus freaks. The musicians life is not that far off from the tattooers lifestyle and somehow porn stars and gypsies all seem to fall under that umbrella as well… (more…)
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Tattoos By Mason Williams
Arclight Tattoo
Cincinnati, OH
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Victor Farinelli: Best Ink Season II (Episode 4)
By Victor Farinelli
My fellow cynic “johndotcom” asked me the other day if this show is painful to watch. Yes it is. It makes me wish for the zombie apocalypse. I think it has to do with the real egotistical ass-hats that are on this show, including the host, Pete Wentz. I guess that is why they were picked in the first place. Some of the douchingtons are so egotistical that they don’t even realize that they are fucking up someone’s life with a shitty tattoo. Well, I guess that is why the laser removal industry is so big now… (more…)
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Tattoos By Zach Nelligan
Triple Crown Tattoo
Austin, TX
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Tattoos By Nico Acosta
New Wind Tattoo
Såo Paulo, Brazil
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Dave Waugh: Rollo
By Dave Waugh
Yesterday was the birthday of one of my biggest early influences in tattooing. His name was Mike Malone, his friends called him Rollo… I called him, Mr. Malone… (more…)
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