This carousel sleeve by Russ Abbott makes me wonder why we haven’t see a modern update to the traditional carousel? One could argue somethings are better left untouched, but could you imagine how much fun a 2012 carousel would be?
Tattoo by Russ Abbott at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
Congratulations to Russ Abbott for the recent addition to the family, Madelyn Rose Abbott.
I have a feeling Russ will be seeing a lot more Miss Piggy in the next couple of years.
Tattoo by Russ Abbott at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
Are you a experience, talented, and dedicated artist looking for a good home? If so, Ink & Dagger Tattoo could be calling your name.
Candidates at the top of their game should e-mail Russ Abbott for details.
Tattoo by Jason Monroe at at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
We previously posted this collaboration tattoo from Russ Abbott and Nate Beavers, but we didn’t know it wasn’t quite finished. Thankfully Russ sent us a picture of the finished tattooed after he was able to put a few more hours into it.
Tattoo Collaboration by Russ Abbott at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA and Nate Beavers at Studio Ink in Lexington, KY
At the beginning of September, Russ Abbott and Nate Beavers auctioned off a collaborative tattoo on eBay. Justin Merrell ended up winning the auction, and here’s the result of his winning.
I think it’s safe to call this the best tattoo ever purchased on eBay, no?
Tattoo Collaboration by Russ Abbott at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA and Nate Beavers at Studio Ink in Lexington, KY
We were fortunate enough to receive an e-mail overflowing with images from Kurt Fagerland this week. Now the problem is just picking one…
Tattoo by Kurt Fagerland at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
Interested in an apprenticeship? Here’s a once in a lifetime opportunity courtesy of Russ Abbott and Ink & Dagger Tattoo.
We are now accepting portfolio submissions for a rare opportunity to enter in to an apprenticeship under Russ Abbott. Ink & Dagger Tattoo is looking for an Atlanta area creative who dreams of becoming a tattoo artist. Great tattoo apprenticeships are hard to find and are rarely offered publicly so don’t miss this chance of a lifetime.
APPLY NOW: Please submit the following materials by mail to Ink & Dagger Tattoo c/o apprenticeship 1036 West College Avenue Decatur, GA 30030
1. Your resume
2. A 500 word personal essay. Tell us about yourself, why you think you would make a great tattoo artist, etc.
3. 15-20 samples of your drawings, paintings, sketches, and tattoo flash. No digital files please. Print them out.
4. Several photos of you and your tattoo collection. (Having tattoos is a requirement).
Please do not apply unless you are already deeply commited to creating artwork and collecting tattoos.
We are expecting a huge number of submissions so please be patient and don’t bug us. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted for a series of personal interviews. If you make it through the interviews and are selected for the apprenticeship, you will be required to pay a $2000 deposit up front that will cover the cost of your initial tattoo supplies once you are ready to start tattooing. Leaving the apprenticeship early will forfeit the deposit. There is no charge for the apprenticeship itself but you will be expected to be present and dedicated to the cause at all times the shop is open for business and sometimes longer than that. A typical apprenticeship lasts for one to two years depending on your progress. At some point you will be able to start earning a living tattooing in the shop. For the next few years, you will not have a life, you’re girlfriend or boyfriend will most likely break up with you, and if you’re right for this job, you will love every minute of it.
I’m not going to lie, it’s getting tough to keep writing original witty entries for all of these owl tattoos. With that being said, I still love them.
Tattoo by Kurt Fagerland at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
I’ve never watched a single episode of Lost, so I had no clue who this was when I first saw this tattoo.
Tattoo by Kurt Fagerland at Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
