Once Again...More Tattoo Work...

Mini praying hands for ya!
I love the gangster script all day every day!
This kid was really cool. He and a friend were on a roadtrip from Chicago and he got this cactus tattoo while passing though. We had a good time talking and cutting up while he was in the chair
Belly bird thinks that naval piercing is food

Harley Davidson Logo Tattoo

For the bikers and motorcycle fans out there. Harley Davidson tattoos provide a great way to show your passion for motorcycles. It has always been a favorite tattoo design among bikers and motorcycle enthusiast. In this picture it shows a forearm tattoo of the very popular Harley Davidson Logo. Designs of the "Harley Tattoos" are sometimes implemented with the American eagle a symbolic symbol for freedom.
Harley Davidson Logo Tattoo
"Harley Davidson Logo Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Jim Skea.
Hoje de madrugada, na prorrogação depois do mitápi no Rio.

Afonso, com fundo preto
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In the wee hours of this morning, after the Rio fotologger meetup.

Afonso On Black

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Tribal Sun Tattoo

Great design of a Tribal Sun Tattoo done on the arms.
Tribal Sun Tattoo;
"Tribal Sun Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Kitenutuk.
my second tattoo designed by a freind for me to symbolise the birth of my son

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Hardwire Tattoo...

My friend Justin owns and tattoos at Hardwire Tattoo located in Wilmington, NC. When he opened a new shop, he asked me to come down and do some paintwork for him. The only photos of the shop that I could find are these two, but I did much more work than what's shown. Here's the lettering on the front doors, and below is a pirate wench. Justin always has interesting and fun projects for me to do, and this was no exception. I hope to visit him and the rest of the guys who work at the shop soon!

White Ink Tattoo

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"White Ink Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Rebecca-VT.

Chinese character symbol tattooed in white ink .The meaning of the symbol is "To travel" or "Journey".; This is my 3rd tattoo, and my first white ink tattoo. It is only about 24 hours old in this photo, so it's still raised and crusty looking. So far, it seems to be healing nicely, and is a nice bright white. I hope it stays that way! This was the first white tattoo the artist has done (which should have made me run away), but he's been doing it professionally for over 20 years. It's small enough to cover up if it ends up a disaster!

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Some New Tattoo Work...

This lettering on the front of the leg is the beginning of a larger piece...
This girl sat like a champ during this fairly big tattoo on her back...
I never get tired of doing Old E lettering

Flower Tattoos, Hawaiian Hibiscus Flower

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"Flower Tattoo" Tattoo originally uploaded by Tattoo Colors
Hawaiian tattoo design of a hibiscus flower and the Hawaii Islands. The hibiscus is one of the most popular among flower tattoos.The island is tattooed in tribal designs of patterns that are very unique to the Polynesian cultures.
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Celtic Knot Tattoo

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"Celtic Knot Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Photos o' Randomness.

The black inked behind this Celtic tattoo really brings out the colors and the designs of the knotwork in this tattoo; John says, "Forearms hurt!"

By Tyson at Iron Brush Tattoo

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Beautiful Star Tattoo

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"Beautiful Star Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by amazing Tattoo.

Star tattoo on the front shoulder with fine detailed patterns and colors;

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Flower Designs Side Tattoo

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"Flower Designs Side Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Da Real Mr.T aka Tom von Lucky.

Black and gray tattoo of flowers and vines, a girls side tattoo; freehanded vegetation and lily flowers.

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Weird Tattoo

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"Weird Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Colleen AF Venable.

Weird leg tattoo of connect the dots.; Collage created for publisher who is including me in a coffee table book about weird tattoos called INKED: Clever, Odd and Outragous Tattoos. Woo! They might use this one or one of the awesome ones Chris took.

Ever since I was little I joked about getting my birthmarks numbered--that I was one big connect-the-dots tattoo that made a "me". When I got older I obsessed over the idea of an extremely visible invisible tattoo. I then worked for four years on a project I called "The Stalking and Murdering of a Childhood Giraffe" (EXPLAINED HERE) were I spent four years searching for a giraffe I had as a child and taking pictures of any I came across that were "rejects". 1,712 rejected giraffe photographs later, after I finally found the giraffe (with the help of over 50 friends or "giraffe hunters") I got this tattoo.

Dave C. Wallin who made it did an AMAZING job considering how small the numbers had to be. Pretty sure I'm not the first person in the universe to come up with this idea, but I've yet to see another connect-the-dots tattoo. Got my tattoo on August 25, 2007. The design was based on a really geometric giraffe drawing I once saw (if anyone can find the name of the original artist I would be super appreciative!), but I modified it to have spots and be even more box-like. I love this tattoo so much...which makes it hard to walk down the street without starring at my own calf.

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Treasure Chest Side Tattoo

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"Treasure Chest Side Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Adrienne V..

Colorful girls side tattoo of a treasure chest,roses and word quote "Some Pursue Happiness, Others Create It" a great tattoo design that represents personal aspects of life; Done by Bryan Burk at Spotlight Tattoo, Hollywood, CA. Third session about 4hr on April 6, 2008. (Total around 9 hours.)

Mostly healed. Finally finished. SO happy with it!

I'll put down the explanation again:

I was fed up with so many people complaining about how crappy different aspects of their lives were, whether it be their job, girlfriend, friendships... but not doing anything about it! The treasure chest is to represent your future, and it's up to you what's in it, if it's going to be filled with jewels and greatness or just salt water and sea weed. You create your own happiness!! It's also quite easy to create happiness for people around you if you just apply yourself.

Published on a chotaURL's blog:
www.chotaurl.com/node/115

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Always and Forever Tattoo

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"Always and Forever Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by Jemal.

Heart and roses banner tattoo, always and forever; No, it's not a good use of my money at this point, but I don't much care. It makes me feel good and emphasizes to the world (and Sierra in particular) how important Kellie was and always will be in my life.

Ronnie at Art With a Pulse Tattoo modified the Heart-Kellie-Rose that he did for our 8th anniversary last February by adding the Always and Forever above and below, the leaves around the heart, the teal background, and a few highlights and modifications to what was already there.

The "Always & Forever" was our little thing that went at the bottom of every card we sent each other and usually followed any "game of who loves more than whom."

There are still a bunch of blood spots in this photo and because it kinda wraps around my puny forearm, it's hard to get every last bit in a picture, but I like it. It has the classic style I like, and it moves me one step closer to a sleeve.

Next up, each kid's name on each wrist. Maybe part of a band or something - I'll figure it out.

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Jesus On The Cross

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"Jesus On The Cross" Tattoo, originally uploaded by stotker.

Religious tattoo of Jesus On The Cross tattoo by Mirek vel Stotker;

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DUB Show Phoenix This Past Weekend...

Went to the DUB Show this past weekend courtesy of my friends at Black Widow Customs. It was fun checking out all the trick paint, and getting fresh ideas for future projects. OG Abel was there selling his badass shirts, and I got to talk to him a bit. I had a great time hanging out with the Black Widow guys, and got a much needed break from the grind at home
This is Shaq's bike, and the eyes light up red...so dumb it's cool
Money, Power, and Bitches...you keep it classy Phoenix
Here are some examples of Mike Lamberson's striping and silver leaf work...badass!


The striping above is a little much for my taste, but looks good none the less
This was my favorite paint job from the whole show
Yellow candied silver leaf on a yellow truck actually looked really good
After seeing this car, I immediately put curtains in the windows of my ride

Tiger Lilly Tattoo

Tiger Lilly Tattoo
"Tiger Lilly Tattoo" Tattoo, originally uploaded by ToyBaroness.

A girls neck tattoo of a pink tiger lilly tattoo.The design has a 3-D realistic look to it and is inked in a bright colors; 10 hours by Mike Devries of MD Tattoo

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Ant Tattoos

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"Ant Tattoos" Tattoo, originally uploaded by psychoterrorpeut.

Spider tattoos are a very common tattoo design but ant tattoos are hard to come by. Here is a picture of two large ant tattoos placed on the foot as though they were crawling; Tattoos by Marc (www.nolimit-tattoo.com)

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New Tattoo Work...

I put this tattoo on my friend Louie who wanted a piece to represent his career as a sailer in the navy. The anchors were taken from a photo of the pin he used to wear on his uniform
I did this paw print on a girl who's cat passed away yesterday. She wanted to do something in his honor, and now when she looks at her arm he will be remembered...