Friday, December 23, 2011
Kelli's Blink 182 Tattoo
This is a Blink-182 tattoo for our piercer Kelli Zeien. We got the design from a t-shirt graphic. Yes, it's on the inside of the arm.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Custom Rose w/Anchor
This was an original design that my niece decided she wanted. She wanted to add my Dad's, her Grandpa's, nickname to the banner. He passed away in April 2001. I know my Dad would have called both of us crazy to our faces, but deep down he would have been proud.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Adding the Bear Cub
I added this bear cub to Steve's existing Grizzly we did back in Feb. We also added the name of his daughter. Good times.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Itty Bitty Foot Tattoo
She is a hair dresser, so it makes sense eh? I had so much fun working this up and putting it on skin.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
His and Hers Tattoos
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Harry Potter!
Harry Potter! Loved doing this Tattoo. It's from the book cover and we added Hedwig since he is not in the original image.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Howling Wolf Tattoo
Detail of a Wolf I did while doing a guest spot at Carmel Tattoo Ink, Carmel Indiana. Took about 3 hours to do.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Name Tattoo
My very cool client Arin, added her daughters name to her collection. Note the little dragonfly. I was inspired by a book I had when I was a kid called "Sam and the Firefly". He was a firefly who could spell words, but got into lots of trouble in the name of "fun". Anyway thanks Arin!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Random Coffee with Mario Barth
I didn't know who Mario Barth was 2 years ago. Now, we run into each other all over the Southeast side of Vegas. Want to know who Mario Barth is, check out Starlight Tattoo, King Ink, and Intenze Ink.
Yes, Mario's Blue is named after him.
I first ran into him at the Albertson's deli counter last year right before the Tattoo Convention here in Vegas. He was very polite and seemed to be interested in what was going on in my short tattoo career.
He asked for my card and then ordered a pound of provolone and that was that.
One year later almost to the day, we meet again at the Starbucks just down the street from my apartment. I said the usual "hello, how's it goin", ya know being cool-ish. Of course this time Julia was in tow. Last time, she was still "in the belly" if you know what I mean. Anyway he was happy to meet her and again was very nice. After we ordered our drinks, we each went to our own tables. I had no intention of bugging him while he enjoyed his caffeine. I definitely wanted to respect his space. He on the other hand motioned for me to come on over and join him. So with Julia in tow, we sat down with Mario Barth.
Lots of small talk, as I didn't want to even begin pretending that I had anything regarding tattooing to this pioneer of the tattoo world. It was very encouraging to hear him talk about the future of tattooing and how tattooers were just as hungry as ever to push the boundaries of skin and ink. Told me to check out Buena Vista Tattoo Club in case I needed confirmation.
All in all, I walked away feeling great about the future of tattooing, despite "tattoo schools", TLC and the economy. Enjoyed sitting with a legend without the aloofness one might expect. Our coffer was great, our conversation light but poignant, and in the end I look forward to meeting up with him again somewhere down the road. Maybe one day he'll tattoo me. Free of course.
Yes, Mario's Blue is named after him.
I first ran into him at the Albertson's deli counter last year right before the Tattoo Convention here in Vegas. He was very polite and seemed to be interested in what was going on in my short tattoo career.
He asked for my card and then ordered a pound of provolone and that was that.
One year later almost to the day, we meet again at the Starbucks just down the street from my apartment. I said the usual "hello, how's it goin", ya know being cool-ish. Of course this time Julia was in tow. Last time, she was still "in the belly" if you know what I mean. Anyway he was happy to meet her and again was very nice. After we ordered our drinks, we each went to our own tables. I had no intention of bugging him while he enjoyed his caffeine. I definitely wanted to respect his space. He on the other hand motioned for me to come on over and join him. So with Julia in tow, we sat down with Mario Barth.
Lots of small talk, as I didn't want to even begin pretending that I had anything regarding tattooing to this pioneer of the tattoo world. It was very encouraging to hear him talk about the future of tattooing and how tattooers were just as hungry as ever to push the boundaries of skin and ink. Told me to check out Buena Vista Tattoo Club in case I needed confirmation.
All in all, I walked away feeling great about the future of tattooing, despite "tattoo schools", TLC and the economy. Enjoyed sitting with a legend without the aloofness one might expect. Our coffer was great, our conversation light but poignant, and in the end I look forward to meeting up with him again somewhere down the road. Maybe one day he'll tattoo me. Free of course.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Traditional Swallow Tattoo
This is another Sailor Jerry Flash tattoo. Got to add it to Alexis R's collection. Again, looking to keep it very original and true to the flash.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Skull Moon Tattoo
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Samurai
Here is a tattoo on the back of Kevin Leavold's calf. We have been working on a Military tribute sleeve, but took a break to do this little guy.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Traditional Sailor Jerry Collins
Traditional Sailor Jerry piece right out of the book. I changed the names to the clients family members, but other than that, it's just like the flash. I hope this piece represents him well.
Friday, June 24, 2011
F4U Corsair Tattoo
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
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