Dave Van;103143 wrote:
Yeah, just checked out your link, Justin. His work is already as good as yours. Someone a bit jealous, perhaps?

I totally agree and wanted to post some pictures from his portfolio as an example of why but there was too many to choose from 😮

American Infidel;103140 wrote:
lol oh yes, oh course 😛 there was a “russian prison tattoo day” at the shop my friend works at and i thought they were cool so i got them. just little tattoos. they chose wisely not to pick any that were TOO insane. and i dont really care. I like them and thats what counts lol:D

That’s awesome. The russian…[Read more]

Absolute Art tattoo studio and Marina Inoue at Classic tattoo off the top of my head.

mrchen;102886 wrote:
but thats not what we are here for, I love ink, but good ink, when you get a few years older, call me and I will get you hooked up with some good shit, seriously

:confused::confused::confused:

I’ve got all their details but I can’t edit the original post??

kittykat200;102763 wrote:
unforunately this list is actually relativey unhelpful as we cant see the artwork or know where any of them are based unless we’ve already heard of them lol any chance of altering the list to add their location and a link to their online portfolio so we can sneak a peak? i know it sounds seriously lazy but google is…[Read more]

Adler;102667 wrote:
Yeah but still a cool little list representing great old school tattooing, at least I’m lucky to have been tattooed by one.

I’ve been tattooed by a couple. A holiday planned for the States next year includes going to Smith st and BHR.

There’s so many you could name. I even left Bailey Hunter Robinson off that list!!

maniacthw;102018 wrote:
Because I went to an artist who had a really nice portfolio.

Judging by the tattoos (s)he did on you I doubt it.

Forgot to post this Wardy. It’s a screenshot I took from the Sailor Jerry documentary. This was done in the early 40’s, before criminal association.

All the tattoos are by Sailor Jerry himself.

vaglocker;101605 wrote:
What’s up with the stars on your shoulders? The reason I ask is cause they look like Russian mafia tattoos. If your not associated I’d be mindful of where I flashed those.

I’m sure there’s alot of Russian mafia hanging out in whatever part of USA he lives just waiting to get him……:rolleyes:

Is that supposed to be a Geisha?

That’s why this rules

I say get it.
No different to someone getting hold fast on their knuckles or a ship with a homeward bound banner.They’re examples of traditional tattoos reserved for sailors that are commonplace now.

Wardy;101143 wrote:
He just decided to start drawing one day and now look at him 😮 determination is the key to success!

It’s interesting that considering his father was an artist he drew so little. From what I understand from being a teen about 13 years old, he went with music up until atleast 30.

For most of his life he didn’t draw actually, he spent it playing music.

What Bob did was get a tattoo at 30 which got him hooked to get more tattoos so he decided to start drawing and take a few classes. Eventually he took his “portfolio” into a local shop and they gave him his break.

I guess an advantage you have being in the older age bracket…[Read more]

Bob Tyrell (http://www.bobtyrrell.com/tattoos/) was 34 when he started tattooing. It’s not too late.

How is he supposed to take samples if he can’t find any???

http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/ browse through his tattoo portfolio, he does organic biomech.

arnoldsantos1;99821 wrote:
Hahaha. I was thinking panther head also.

It’s just such a tough tattoo 😎

Ed Hardy. Something like the panther head.