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Episode 1 of Marcus Kuhn’s The Gypsy Gentleman was filmed here in NYC–watch it here, if you haven’t already–and like most of you, I was praying there were more episodes to come. Sure enough, Mr. Kuhn did not disappoint. For episode 2, the crew headed to Austin, TX to speak with Tony Hundahl and Steve Byrne–further proof that not only is Marcus committed to doing this project right, but bringing in the best names to help him in the process.

They’ve gone so far as to tell us what to expect in Episode 3: San Francisco!

Whenever I get to post a well done cover up, I feel like I’m giving people hope. I’m looking at you with the Goldberg barbwire tattoo, or you with the tribal lower back tattoo. Find a great tattoo artists, and you too can move past those terrible tattoos!

Tattoo by Evan Lovett at Entity Tattoo in Austin, TX

Am I the only one who spends all of Sunday feeling like Monday is a hawk waiting to swoop in and kill all my fun?

Tattoo by Katja Ramirez at Perfection Tattoo in Austin, TX

You simply can’t go wrong with a ‘Rock of Ages’ tattoo, especially when Steve Byrne is doing it.

Tattoo by Steve Byrne at Rock of the Ages Tattooing in Austin, TX.

The only times I’ve seen women look happy about wearing a corset is in still images… and at Renaissance Festivals. Otherwise, I’m pretty sure anything involving a girl having her corset cinched looks like a particular scene from ‘Gone With The Wind’ than anything else that may come to mind.

Tattoo by Zach Nelligan at Triple Crown Tattoo Parlour in Austin, TX

Weeping might not be the correct word, but ‘weeping pineapple’ sounded a lot classier than ‘crying pineapple.’

Tattoo by T.J. at at Pigment Dermagraphics and Fine Art in Austin, TX

Starting October 2nd Pigment Dermagraphics and Fine Art will be closed down for 2 weeks to remodel. They’ll be doubling the current shop size, which will allow room for an additional tattoo station and a fine art gallery.

Congratulations to Jeremy and the crew!

Tattoo by Jeremy Miller at Pigment Dermagraphics and Fine Art in Austin, TX

Affinity Tattoo is holding the Art For Animals benefit for the no-kill animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive! on Friday, September 9th.

Hundreds of tattooers from around the world are donating paintings to be auctioned off at www.austinartforanimals.com. All proceeds will be donated to APA! so that they can buy pet supplies and help keep dogs and cats off other shelters’ euthanasia list.

The opening party is taking place at Red7 in Austin on September 9th at 8pm. There will be friendly people, door prizes, food courtesy of The Vegan Yacht, and plenty of artwork for your viewing (and purchasing!) pleasure.

Online bidding ends October 9th when the paintings are shipped to the winning bidders. Even if you can’t be present for the event, you can still help save some critters–and score some sweet artwork for your home at the same time.

Painting by Cory Schofield at Affinity Tattoo in Austin, TX

You really need to view this tattoo in full size to do it justice.

Tattoo by Evan Lovett at Entity Tattoo in Austin, TX

According to Joey Ortega, he “covered a small old phoenix on charline with a big ol’ fancy one!”

Fancy indeed! Joey’s currently touring around Europe, check his website for details.

Tattoo by Joey Ortega at Triple Crown Tattoo in Austin, TX