The other day I asked what happened to the new skool?
Since then, we’ve received a ton of new skool submissions, and it’s obvious we need to post more work of this style. If you’re interested in seeing your work on Tattoo Snob, send them to TattooSnob@gmail.com.
Tattoo by Rick James at Mata Mata Studios in Hamilton, Ontario
While I’d love to see what this tattoo looks like when it isn’t so fresh, I can make due for the time being. That’s the only downer of getting photos of a brand new black and gray piece from anyone; all the damn red!
Tattoo by Dustin Hysell at High Street Tattoo in Columbus, OH.
When Jeremy Miller first sent this tattoo in, I immediately thought of the flaming dog poop clip from Billy Madison.
For the record, I don’t know if there’s actually poop in this bag but I think it’s a safe assumption.
The next time you’re eating some Texas Toast, you’ll be thinking of this tattoo.
Tattoo by Joby Cummings Freak Chic Tattoo in Los Angeles, CA
Someone told me recently there was “no reason” to post work from Thomas Hooper because, and I quote: “everyone’s already seen it.”
I think I speak for anyone who doesn’t get their dick outta joint due to jealousy when I say there are many reasons to post Hooper’s new work, and that I’m going to keep doing so until the cows come home. (Or the internet explode, whichever comes first.)
Tattoos by Thomas Hooper at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY
I love the bird in the background, and her hair with those flowers but her eyes really seem to draw me in.
Tattoo by Laura Juan at Calle de Badajoz in Madrid, Spain
Julene and I were talking about the fact that we don’t see a ton of ‘new skool’ tattoo work. Neither of us could really pinpoint why that is. The work is bright, interesting, and it’s amazing when it’s done right.
If anyone has an opinion on why that is, please feel free to leave it in the comments below. I’m interested to hear what everyone has to say.
Tattoo by Scott Olive at Oddity Tattoo in Sarasota, FL.
The 2012 Paradise Tattoo Gathering & Artist Retreat in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM is coming up soon–February 20th-23rd, in fact–and I know some of you want to go *really* badly. Looks like the organizers are feeling generous, because everyone who ‘likes’ the event page on Facebook gets entered to win a set of tickets to the retreat.
They’re cutting off entries and contacting the winner via Facebook on January 30th – ‘Like’ the Paradise Artist Retreat 2012 page on Facebook for your chance to win!
Not sure what all the hoopla is about? Watch the video below for footage from last year’s retreat, as well as some great quick interviews with attendees.
Ok, so maybe 7 isn’t all that high…
Tattoo by Isnard Barbosa at Blue Hawaii Tattoo in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
While I think owls look smug by default, something about this guy looks extra snooty to me.
Tattoo by Joby Cummings in Los Angeles, CA