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
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’ve been waiting for Ink & Dagger Tattoo to announce the dates for Man Day, and they finally did. The testerone filled event will be taking place Saturday, August 13th. From 12pm to 4pm, the crew will be at the shop hammering out $50 Man Day tattoos. From 5pm to 12am, make your way down to Twains Billards and Tap for all of the manly fun.
Last year I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Man Day, and made a video to recap the event. The video turned out really well (if I can say so myself) and it really captured the spirit of the event. At approximately one minute into the video, I show Myke Chambers and Timmy B. pretending to be very affectionate with each other. While this was obviously a joke, people really jumped on the band wagon and gave Myke and Timmy a hard time about the video. This subject came up again in Detroit, and Myke was able to record his official rebuttal.
Below are the two videos. The first video is the Man Day from 2010, and below that is Myke’s rebuttal.
Dear Russ,
Please come to New York. You’re already on the east coast, which is a lot closer than California. Everyone at Ink & Iron this weekend better be ready to blow their own balls off to have work done by you, because I sure am. (Their balls, not mine… I don’t have any.)
Sincerely,
Julene
Tattoo by: Russ Abbott of Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
I knew Russ Abbott had an interview in Tattoo Society, but I wasn’t sure if it was the April or May edition. I’ve been on the lookout for it, but could never seem to find it. Honestly, I gave up a few weeks ago and then I stumbled across it tonight.
If you haven’t read it yet, I strongly encourage you to check it out. Russ tackles a number of interesting topics that both tattooers and enthusiasts will find interesting.
Tattoo by: Russ Abbott of Ink & Dagger Tattoo in Atlanta, GA
