This isn’t the first (or the last) time I’ve posted work from Jesse on TattooSnob. I can’t help it, everything he does is so damn colorful and (generally) involves animals. Let’s not kid ourselves here, everybody likes animal tattoos.
Tattoo by: Jesse Smith at Ghostprint Gallery in Richmond, VA.
I know, I know… everyone’s got an owl to show off lately. For the record I’m fairly sure this would be labeled a “common” barn owl by most ornithologists, though I think we can all agree that is not the case in this instance.
Tattoo by: Cecil Porter at his private studio in Murrieta, CA.
In celebration of our very first (and possibly only) “Owl Day” here at TattooSnob, I thought you all would appreciate this beauty. The eyes on this great horned death-owl (note the skull below?) really caught my attention. I guess vibrant orange is my thing. *ahem*
Tattoo by: Jeff Gogue in Grant’s Pass, OR.
It seems both Scott and the bearer of this tattoo are Boston Terrier enthusiasts. Not that I blame them, because who could resist a face like that?
Tattoo by: Scott Santee at Short North Tattoo in Columbus, OH.
High collars, fine shoes, and an excessive amount of ruffles affixed to the front of a man’s shirt tell me only one thing: an affinity for the finer things in life. Well, in a cat’s life in this case.
Tattoo by: Shaun Topper at Da Vinci Tattoo in Wintagh, NY.
Superb-owl! Get it?
Unfortunately I can’t take credit for this witty title, as I snatched it from Keith Ciaramello.
Tattoo by: Keith Ciaramello
Not only did I catch myself saying “Awwwwww!” out loud after seeing this tattoo, but I’m strongly suggesting the artist make it available in a cuddle-able, plushie form as well.
Tattoo by: Tanane Whitfield at Fuzion Ink in Norfolk, VA
It’s been a while since I saw a tattoo photo that made me stop, stare and think to myself “well that’s different than everything I’ve been looking at lately.” Looks like this is an ode to bikes, birds and business free of government restriction. (That’s just a guess, but a good one in my humble opinion.)
Tattoo by: Aron Dubois at Sol Tribe in Denver, CO
One day I’ll have a portrait of my dog tattooed on me. I haven’t taken the plunge yet, as I’m not entirely sure exactly what I want. No matter what I end up with, I’ll have a sentimental picture like the one below to accompany the memory. Yes, I know it’s a little corny, but I’m a fan.
Tattoo by: Joy Rumore
What did the bored cow say when she got up in the morning?
“It’s just an udder day”
Hopefully you’ll at least crack a smile between my terrible joke and the amazing tattoo below. Happy Moo-nday!
Pictured: Jinxi
Tattoo by: Mike DeVries