pretty awesome to really appreciate the time and process that goes into some real art , all freehanded at first with a marker . This is just the first session .
artist : Josh Hazle / Owner and founder of State Of Mind Tattoo
This was done by Angelique Houtkamp at Salon Serpent in Amsterdam.
This was a total one off experience for me, it was my first trip to Amsterdam and she is fully booked until August. I risked going on a Saturday where the shop does walk in appointments only. Angelique herself tattoos 3 people only a day, I was the third person in the queue so I was incredibly lucky.
I’m already planning my next trip, hopefully booking an appointment and getting something bigger!
Tijuana, México - Tia Juana Tattoo - By Sharky.
grey arm tattoo almost complete… by August in Kitchener, Ontario
Done by Nick from Way Cool Tattoos in Oakville, Canada. New favourite.
“I fell apart in your arms for the last time and I felt free to do what I want because of the things you told me”
While listening to “I Felt Free” by Circa Survive in the car today, I realized that I’ve only told 1 or 2 people the meaning behind my tattoo. This song and these three words are so special to me because they keep me from giving up on the life I’ve been given and my passion, which is art. When I was in high school, I submitted an AP art portfolio and a week before my brother passed away I received the results. I got a terrible score. I was so distraught that I decided I didn’t want to pursue art as a career, which left me with no back up plan in the midst of applying for colleges. Upon hearing how upset I was, my brother sent me a text saying, “Hey, heard about your portfolio. Don’t sweat it. Remember art is subjective and there is no right or wrong. Keep working at it, don’t lose your passion and great things will come. I promise!” At the time, I thought his sentiment was really sweet, but I continued to sulk despite his words of encouragement. This all changed when my brother was killed in a motorcycle accident. I can’t even begin to explain the pain and anguish my family and I were suffering at this time. It wasn’t until I had to hug my deceased brother goodbye that his words truly hit me. From then on, I made a promise to him and myself that I wouldn’t give up on what I loved and my second chance at life. When I first heard “I Felt Free”, the lyrics immediately resonated with me and that particular moment. I love you so much Alex, you will be eternally my brother and lie forever in my heart <3
This is my second tattoo and it was done last year at Starlight Tattoo in New Jersey by artist Richie
My first tattoo, done by Steve Oker at Fat Kats in Ocala, Florida. This is my reminder to always have fun and never let life’s challenges age my personality to a dull routine. The phrase comes from Never Grow Up by Deez Nuts. “I’m never gonna grow up, young at heart until the day I die” \m/
By Natalia Borgia at Beaver Tattoo in NYC
My beautiful tribute to the king. Done by Jorge Becerra at Twit Twoo Tattoo, Edinburgh UK in November 2012. This is my largest and favourite piece to date and the perfect way to capture my favourite musician of all time.
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