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.
From Tony himself:
Ok, I know–I know, another indian girl head…. but I’m really proud of this one. This gal, Lindsay, wanted this piece as her first tattoo on her 18th birthday. Talk about rowdy taste in tattoos right out the gate, right?
Tattoo by Tony Touch at Infinite Art Tattoo in Toledo, OH
Last week we received a great response from David Tevenal’s flash video, so I think it’s safe to say everyone will enjoy this one as well.
Oh, and tattoo artists should take note. It’s pays to know a good video guy.
I was watching the 2012 Hell City promo earlier when I heard Durb Morrison say next year is the ten year anniversary. Wow, where has the time gone?
If you’ve never been to a Hell City before, you really need to go. Talk to any tattoo artist and regular tattoo convention attendee, and they’ll all say the Hell City shows are really one of the best shows of the year.
With over 18,000 views already, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen this David Tevenal video. If not, enjoy!
Sometimes I think people sleep on Kore Flatmo. This post is just to remind everyone the caliber of tattooing that Kore does.
Tattoo by Kore Flatmo at Plurabella Tattoo Studio in Cincinnati, OH
You know what I can appreciate? A tattooer with a sense of humor. Or at least the ability to generate good copy about their own tattoos. Case in point:
I wish, oh, I wish this Little Red Riding Hood was my original concept. But this gem was done by a fellow named Coey Kuhn in Columbus. The client brought in one of his prints–and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Tattoo by Tony Touch at Infinite Art Tattoo in Toledo, OH
It’s always nice when you’re able to see a larger detailed photograph of an amazing tattoo.
Tattoo by David Tevenal at Memento Tattoo & Gallery in Columbus, OH
Sometimes you have to blow it up to really appreciate what you’re looking at.
Tattoo by Shaun Kid at Truth & Triumph Tattoo in Dayton, OH
The way to best complete the sentence above is going to vary depending on who you ask. According to Gunnar, the answer is simple: community.
There’s a line that goes, “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” I think at some point whether it’s due to a broken relationship, a lost loved-one or something as small as losing a pair of sunglasses it’s a relevant statement. But I recently realized that sometimes you don’t don’t know what you had ’til you open your eyes and mind and discover it…
Over the last few years I had really dialed my travels back. I have been tattooing for nearly 15 years so there was a point where I just got burnt out. The conventions and the industry started to become a dog-and-pony show. It seemed the industry was more fashion and ego, and less about the value of camaraderie and discovery.
Read the rest of ‘The Future of Tattooing Is Community‘ from Gunnar Gaylord on the TAM Blog.
Tattoo by Gunnar at High Street Tattoo in Columbus, OH
Based on art by Greg Simkins
