Picasso appreciation

Posted by Julene on July 12th, 2010

A portrait of Pablo Picasso with one of his paintings as the background? This tattoo is taking “art appreciation” to a whole new level.

Tattoo by: Khan in Sapporo, Japan.

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  • Old Aussie Fuck

    Can’t wait for the photo realism trend to die. Sure it’s technically impressive, but they look like shit years down the road.
    They’re like the Steve Vai of tattoos – laden with skill and virtuosity, but you look back with the benefit of hindsight and think ‘What the fuck were we thinking?’. At the end of the day, Malcolm Young sounds SOOOO much better.

    I’d be investing in laser removal studios if I had the money, ’cause my bet is a LOAD of this shit is getting taken off in 3-5 years.

  • Old Aussie Fuck

    Can’t wait for the photo realism trend to die. Sure it’s technically impressive, but they look like shit years down the road.
    They’re like the Steve Vai of tattoos – laden with skill and virtuosity, but you look back with the benefit of hindsight and think ‘What the fuck were we thinking?’. At the end of the day, Malcolm Young sounds SOOOO much better.

    I’d be investing in laser removal studios if I had the money, ’cause my bet is a LOAD of this shit is getting taken off in 3-5 years.

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  • http://tattoosnob.com Julene

    Dear unidentified Aussie,

    Sorry you weren’t a fan – those are some strong words you’ve used there. Very interesting, I’m curious what other readers will say in response…

  • http://tattoosnob.com Julene

    Dear unidentified Aussie,

    Sorry you weren’t a fan – those are some strong words you’ve used there. Very interesting, I’m curious what other readers will say in response…

  • scottso

    Nothing ever goes away. I thought tribal and nautical stars would dissapear. Hell – dudes are still asking for hot stuff devils. They said the same shit about black and grey tattoos… “it won’t last – it’ll die out eventually”. Everything we see tattooed won’t ever go away. Customers will always require them, whether you like it or not.

  • scottso

    Nothing ever goes away. I thought tribal and nautical stars would dissapear. Hell – dudes are still asking for hot stuff devils. They said the same shit about black and grey tattoos… “it won’t last – it’ll die out eventually”. Everything we see tattooed won’t ever go away. Customers will always require them, whether you like it or not.

  • scottso

    Oh – and i think this Khan tattoo is off the hook.

  • scottso

    Oh – and i think this Khan tattoo is off the hook.

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  • http://Www.tattoosdayuk.com Mel Noir

    Daft old man,

    What a shame that your own opinions of what makes a good tattoo can cloud over you recognising how much time and skill has went into a wonderful piece of art.

    Mel Noir

  • http://Www.tattoosdayuk.com Mel Noir

    Daft old man,

    What a shame that your own opinions of what makes a good tattoo can cloud over you recognising how much time and skill has went into a wonderful piece of art.

    Mel Noir

  • jbird

    haha thats a douchy comment to make old aussie fuck!Mike devries tattoed me in 2006 ..yup 4 years ago and it still looks perfect.i hear it all the time, “that wont hold up”.but guess what, it has.

  • jbird

    haha thats a douchy comment to make old aussie fuck!Mike devries tattoed me in 2006 ..yup 4 years ago and it still looks perfect.i hear it all the time, “that wont hold up”.but guess what, it has.

  • Old Aussie Fuck

    “how much time and skill has went into a wonderful piece of art”.

    Oh I totally appreciate the time and skill – sincerely. These are, indeed, ‘virtuoso’ tattoos and tattooers. (As I said they are the “Steve Vais” of tattooing…. of their era but sounds like shite years later.)

    But despite JBird’s comments – all tatts still look good after 4 years, youngster, give it 20 years and then see what it looks like – these tattoos don’t date or age well.

    I’m old enough to remember when a lot of this stuff took off in the late 80s, early 90s, led by Aitchison and (the original) Bugsy. And I’ve seen what tattoos without solid outlines look like 20 years later – massive blobs of faded color. If that’s your thing – go for it.

    Gimme Malcolm Young tattoos (and tattooers) any day.

    ;P

  • Old Aussie Fuck

    “how much time and skill has went into a wonderful piece of art”.

    Oh I totally appreciate the time and skill – sincerely. These are, indeed, ‘virtuoso’ tattoos and tattooers. (As I said they are the “Steve Vais” of tattooing…. of their era but sounds like shite years later.)

    But despite JBird’s comments – all tatts still look good after 4 years, youngster, give it 20 years and then see what it looks like – these tattoos don’t date or age well.

    I’m old enough to remember when a lot of this stuff took off in the late 80s, early 90s, led by Aitchison and (the original) Bugsy. And I’ve seen what tattoos without solid outlines look like 20 years later – massive blobs of faded color. If that’s your thing – go for it.

    Gimme Malcolm Young tattoos (and tattooers) any day.

    ;P

  • jbird

    “all tatts still look good after 4 years, youngster, give it 20 years and then see what it looks like – these tattoos don’t date or age well.”….. haha we both know some tattoos dont look good… ever!!
    “my bet is a LOAD of this shit is getting taken off in 3-5 years.”.I mentioned 4 years because you thought they would look shitty in 3-5 years and im pretty sure 20 years has not passed since this color realism trend started.have you seen the work of Jess Yen from Mytattoo.com ? Good day to you Mr Aussie .I do appreciate your knowledge , input and opinion !I am Ready for the trend to die also ,just hope your not right about the blob haha.

  • jbird

    “all tatts still look good after 4 years, youngster, give it 20 years and then see what it looks like – these tattoos don’t date or age well.”….. haha we both know some tattoos dont look good… ever!!
    “my bet is a LOAD of this shit is getting taken off in 3-5 years.”.I mentioned 4 years because you thought they would look shitty in 3-5 years and im pretty sure 20 years has not passed since this color realism trend started.have you seen the work of Jess Yen from Mytattoo.com ? Good day to you Mr Aussie .I do appreciate your knowledge , input and opinion !I am Ready for the trend to die also ,just hope your not right about the blob haha.