For some reason I had no idea mentally blocked out that there are conventions going on during the winter months, especially in the midwest. CM Rutledge will be at the Best In The Midwest convention in Council Bluffs, Iowa from February 10-12, FYI.
Tattoo by CM Rutledge at 1 Life Tattoo in Brainerd, MN
First post of 2012, eh? Better stick to something classic, don’t wanna blow anyone’s mind while you’re still suffering from a hangover.
Tattoo by Josh Arment at Aloha Monkey Tattoo in Burnsville, MN
I will make puns for post titles ’til the day I die. Or until Kevin actually follows through on one of his numerous threats to kill me for doing so–whichever comes first.
Besides, what else can I say about a goblin between Christmas and New Years?
Tattoo by Scotty Munster at Olde Town Tattoo in St. Cloud, MN
The fact that I don’t know what a “Labyrinth worm” is doesn’t stop me from loving this tattoo.
(Julene’s note: Kevin… there is no way you’re too old to remember this.)
Tattoo by: Jon von Glahn at Olde Town Tattoo in St. Cloud, MN
We post a lot of tattoos, and very rarely do we ever see a tattoo as powerful as this. Instead of trying to rewrite Shawn Hebrank’s words, I’m just going to paste what he said about the tattoo.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it’s a real thing. It’s not just polluting the Pacific Ocean, but it’s also taking up space on Adam W’s forearm. It was a lot of fun, so I hope he collects them all. I guess every ocean has one, due to ocean currents and filthy wasteful human beings.
Tattoo by Shawn Hebrank at Identity Tattoo in Maple Grove, MN
Since it’s Thanksgiving, Kevin and I are being a-typical Americans and eating our weight in carbohydrates/meat/sweets. Even if you aren’t celebrating a completely bullshit holiday, I hope you’re eating something good, too. (I’m really nice like that.)
Tattoo by Shawn Hebrank at Identity Tattoo in Maple Grove, MN
Remember that amazing Aaron Honkey Minnesota tattoo we posted back in August? Well Megan Hoogland, the same artist that did that – did this piece below.
I don’t know about anyone else, but Megan’s name is sneaking up on my ‘Have to get tattooed by’ list.
Tattoo by Megan Hoogland at Mecca Tattoo in Mankato, MN.
… always with the puns. I know, and I’m really sorry.
Tattoo by CM Rutledge at One Life Tattoo in Brainerd, MN
I’ve never seen rules of a chest piece, but if they actually existed, I feel like this tattoo would break all the rules.
If you’re digging Tom’s work, be sure to check out his newest sweatshirt.
Tattoo by Tom Strom at Uptown Tattoo in Minneapolis, MN
Note to self: making a play on words using “biomech” is a certified fail. (This is where one of you is supposed to pipe in and do it better, FYI.)
Tattoo by: CM Rutledge at One Life Tattoo in Brainerd, MN