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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Newsday on Tuesday?
Newsday on Tattoosday?
So winter makes me consider desperate measures. As I've trickled down to two or three posts a week (believe me, it hurts me more than it hurts you), I've occasionally toyed with the idea of reporting on other things in the tattoo community, other than the Bill-o-centric encounters I have in the City That Never Sleeps. I've even gone so far as to write a few posts and then never published them. The reality is, however, I am facing a scarcity of inkspotting occurrences, and I'm just going with the flow.
So, here we go.....
I recently got an email from someone representing a Guide to Art Schools website, listing Tattoosday among the top 45 tattoo blogs. Considering how specific the site is, I'm honored to be included, especially among some of my favorite tattoo cyber-destinations. You check out the list here:
http://www.guidetoartschools.
And since we're throwing around the work "Best, " I received word about a new tattoo reality show currently in production for the Oxygen Network. Its working title is "Best Ink" and it sounds rather compelling. Check it out:
Casting details are here.
And, finally, in a creepy news story, but one that certainly nipped at my curiosity, the artists at Sacred Art Tattoo Studio in Tucson are getting some publicity, as they had the dubious distinction of tattooing Jared Loughner last fall. Not to feed into the media frenzy surrounding this guy, but I was curious, so I just had to look into it. Read all about it here.
So what do you think? Should Tattoosday Newsday becoming a regular feature? Feel free to comment below.
So winter makes me consider desperate measures. As I've trickled down to two or three posts a week (believe me, it hurts me more than it hurts you), I've occasionally toyed with the idea of reporting on other things in the tattoo community, other than the Bill-o-centric encounters I have in the City That Never Sleeps. I've even gone so far as to write a few posts and then never published them. The reality is, however, I am facing a scarcity of inkspotting occurrences, and I'm just going with the flow.
So, here we go.....
I recently got an email from someone representing a Guide to Art Schools website, listing Tattoosday among the top 45 tattoo blogs. Considering how specific the site is, I'm honored to be included, especially among some of my favorite tattoo cyber-destinations. You check out the list here:
http://www.guidetoartschools.
And since we're throwing around the work "Best, " I received word about a new tattoo reality show currently in production for the Oxygen Network. Its working title is "Best Ink" and it sounds rather compelling. Check it out:
Capturing the drama and culture of the tattoo scene, "Best Ink"(WT) will feature approximately 12 top tattoo artists as they compete for a cash prize and bragging rights. These unique artists will produce bona fide masterpieces on skin -- something rarely seen in the competition world. The permanent artwork will be created for -- and on -- real people in a variety of challenges to showcase the artists' talents. Only one artist will win the ultimate prize of BEST INK (WT)
Casting details are here.
And, finally, in a creepy news story, but one that certainly nipped at my curiosity, the artists at Sacred Art Tattoo Studio in Tucson are getting some publicity, as they had the dubious distinction of tattooing Jared Loughner last fall. Not to feed into the media frenzy surrounding this guy, but I was curious, so I just had to look into it. Read all about it here.
So what do you think? Should Tattoosday Newsday becoming a regular feature? Feel free to comment below.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tattoos I Know: Paul's Taíno Ink
Last summer, my friend Paul had some new work done by Pierre at The Fort Apache Tattoo Studio near Penn Station. You can see some of his old work here and here and here and here (yes, he's a regular!).
Fort Apache is up several flights of stairs, but it is conveniently close to my day job, which makes up for the aerobic ascension to the shop on 31st Street.
This is what Paul had tattooed on his right forearm:
These four symbols are petroglyphs from the Taíno culture in Puerto Rico. They are one way Paul has chosen to acknowledging his and his ancestors' culture, in ink.
From top to bottom, the symbols each have literal meanings, and then personal meanings for Paul. The triangular piece is a zemis, pointing in three directions - to the sky and the Creator, to the underworld and the realm of the dead, and to the world of the living.
The second petroglyph is Sol, or the sun and the fourth design is the coqui, or frog.
Thanks once again to Paul for sharing his latest installment of ink here with us on Tattoosday!
Fort Apache is up several flights of stairs, but it is conveniently close to my day job, which makes up for the aerobic ascension to the shop on 31st Street.
This is what Paul had tattooed on his right forearm:
These four symbols are petroglyphs from the Taíno culture in Puerto Rico. They are one way Paul has chosen to acknowledging his and his ancestors' culture, in ink.
From top to bottom, the symbols each have literal meanings, and then personal meanings for Paul. The triangular piece is a zemis, pointing in three directions - to the sky and the Creator, to the underworld and the realm of the dead, and to the world of the living.
The second petroglyph is Sol, or the sun and the fourth design is the coqui, or frog.
Thanks once again to Paul for sharing his latest installment of ink here with us on Tattoosday!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Niki's Memorial Foot
Alas, with winter setting in, spotting tattoos in public is seasonably challenging. Thank goodness for ink on uncovered extremities, like hands and the occasional foot!
Case in point, earlier this month I met Niki in Penn Station after spotting this dagger on her foot:
She had this, one of her three tattoos, done three or four years ago a couple of years after her father had passed away.
It is a memorial that is based on a necklace her dad wore. When I asked her, after the fact, if she still had the necklace, she said she didn't, but said it was a lot like this one. She added "my dad bought it the Christmas before he passed away and it really showed off his sarcasm and style because he was very much into motorcycles and whatnot".
Wisely, in my opinion, she kept the design, but excised the words on the necklace from the tattoo!
Niki had this done by Marc at Ink Link Tattoos & Piercings in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Thanks to Niki for sharing her tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Case in point, earlier this month I met Niki in Penn Station after spotting this dagger on her foot:
She had this, one of her three tattoos, done three or four years ago a couple of years after her father had passed away.
It is a memorial that is based on a necklace her dad wore. When I asked her, after the fact, if she still had the necklace, she said she didn't, but said it was a lot like this one. She added "my dad bought it the Christmas before he passed away and it really showed off his sarcasm and style because he was very much into motorcycles and whatnot".
Wisely, in my opinion, she kept the design, but excised the words on the necklace from the tattoo!
Niki had this done by Marc at Ink Link Tattoos & Piercings in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Thanks to Niki for sharing her tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sexy Ankle Tattoo Designs For Women
Have you been thinking about getting a sexy ankle tattoo design? Ankle tattoos have been around for a long time and have always been a very popular place to get a tattoo for women. There are a variety of reasons for this they are very sexy, easily hidden when needed and there are a ton of great designs that work well on a female ankle. Below you will find some great ideas for ankle tattoo designs for women.Ankle Tattoos Are Easily Hidden
One of the best things about ankle tattoo designs are they can easily be hidden by wearing a pair of shoes and socks. If you work in a job wear bearing a tattoo is not acceptable then you can just cover it easily. However, if you want to show off your tattoo just take off the socks or wear a pair of sexy sandals to bring attention to your ankles.
Ankle Tattoo Ideas
There are a wide variety of different ankle tattoos and one of the most important things to consider when trying to choose the design that is just right for you is to choose something that has symbolic significance to you. It might be a flower that is of special important or even the names of your children. Whatever it is you will be much happier with your tattoo if you put some time into carefully considering the design that you want.
Some of the most popular ankle tattoo designs are: Celtic, tribal, Hawaiian, dolphin tattoos.
Typical Costs
One of the best things about ankle tattoos is they are often not very expensive. Of course if you are looking to really save money and don't have much to spend you can simply get some of the flash that is in the tattoo shop you go to. However, this is not really the recommended way and instead it is better to choose a design that you create and holds significance for you. Even though it costs more to have an artist create a design for you in the end you will be much happier with the resulting tattoo. Ankle tattoos are pretty small and can most frequently be done in only one sitting a few hours tops. Thus means they will often be rather inexpensive. A typical tattoo will cost between $50 to $200 dollars.
Tattoo Pain
Pain is very subjective and what is unbearable to one person is no big deal to another person. Therefore it is hard to state clearly how painful the tattoo will be. However the easiest way to consider if a tattoo will be more or less painful is to think about the amount of tissue between where the tattoo will be done and bone. If there is not a lot of other tissue in the area that the tattoo is most likely going to be more painful. Therefore an ankle tattoo can be more painful then an arm tattoo design.
Tattoorism: Sean Returns, Part 1
Back in 2009, one of our loyal readers, Sean, submitted a whole slew of his work for our viewing pleasure. You can read the original posts, here and here.
Why do I bring this up now? Last summer, Sean sent us more of his tat-alog of work and I had been saving it for a rainy day. Since it's a rainy, sleety, snowy day, I thought I should share more of what Sean sent along. And since he sent a lot, I'm splitting it into two posts. What follows is the first installment. Italics represent direct quotes from Sean.
I got the ditch of my elbow done probably about a year or so ago. It is a flower of sorts, of my own design, made up of various geometrical shapes. The tattoo represents two parts of our world, nature (the floral shape itself, petals, leaves, etc.) and science (the geometric shapes making up the flower). I believe that one should not base their ideals solely on nature or science/technology, but on a mixture of the two. It represents my appreciation for both nature and science. Basically, I am fascinated by technology and the sciences that are its basis, but at the same time do not feel that science should trump nature all together but rather, have the two working together in harmony. It was done by Robert “Binky” Ryan at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.
The sparrows circling my outer elbow were my next pieces done. I had attended a Marine museum in Philadelphia which had a great exhibit on the tattoo culture surrounding the Navy and sailors in general throughout history. According to the exhibit, sailors would earn the right to a single sparrow tattoo after traveling 5,000 miles at sea and a second sparrow after 10,000 miles. I am not much for sailing, but the idea of the sparrow representing travel and all the hardships, journeys, and successes that surround that travel appealed to me. Further, I have a general appreciation for American Traditional tattoos and their overall aesthetics. These were done by Rich Heller at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.
Don’t quite remember when I got my feet finished up, but it was sometime within the last year and a half or so. My feet are tattooed with a sun and moon, which I drew myself about 6 years ago. The duality of the sun and moon, and various meanings that these two symbols hold are why I had them tattooed. The idea that each represents night and day, or two opposites that work together to make up a whole, are what drew me to having the designs placed on my feet. Further, it represents the two sides that I have to myself, a lighter, happy, and caring side and a darker, selfish side. I feel a person cannot fully understand themselves without acknowledging and accepting all parts of their personalities. I also gave the sun and moon, a dark, kind of macabre, look as I am a huge horror fan and have always been attracted to the darker side of things. Originally, I had them inked by Robert “Binky” Ryan (then at Body Art World in Pt. Pleasant, NJ but now Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ) in 2004. They were done in grey wash and I was happy with them for about 5 years, in which point I decided to have them colored in, and had some background added. The color and background were added by Brody Longo at Slingin’ Ink in Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ.
The next piece I got was an anchor on my inner forearm. The anchor represents all the things that drag me down in life. Across the anchor is a banner that reads “P.M.A.” the abbreviation for positive mental attitude. I feel the first step in pushing through any kind of hardship in life is to have a positive attitude, and the rest will follow. I want to say the original use of PMA was in a Bad Brains song, but I pulled it from its use in the Glassjaw song “Piano.” This tattoo is also a throwback to the band Glassjaw, as they have been my favorite band for I would have to say at least 10 years now and I have experienced just about every emotion possible while listening to their albums. So as an added bonus, the tattoo brings me back to all those memories. The tattoo was done by Rich Heller at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.
Thanks to Sean for sharing all of this with us here on Tattoosday, and for patiently waiting for me to post it!
Stay tuned for part 2.....
Why do I bring this up now? Last summer, Sean sent us more of his tat-alog of work and I had been saving it for a rainy day. Since it's a rainy, sleety, snowy day, I thought I should share more of what Sean sent along. And since he sent a lot, I'm splitting it into two posts. What follows is the first installment. Italics represent direct quotes from Sean.
I got the ditch of my elbow done probably about a year or so ago. It is a flower of sorts, of my own design, made up of various geometrical shapes. The tattoo represents two parts of our world, nature (the floral shape itself, petals, leaves, etc.) and science (the geometric shapes making up the flower). I believe that one should not base their ideals solely on nature or science/technology, but on a mixture of the two. It represents my appreciation for both nature and science. Basically, I am fascinated by technology and the sciences that are its basis, but at the same time do not feel that science should trump nature all together but rather, have the two working together in harmony. It was done by Robert “Binky” Ryan at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.
The sparrows circling my outer elbow were my next pieces done. I had attended a Marine museum in Philadelphia which had a great exhibit on the tattoo culture surrounding the Navy and sailors in general throughout history. According to the exhibit, sailors would earn the right to a single sparrow tattoo after traveling 5,000 miles at sea and a second sparrow after 10,000 miles. I am not much for sailing, but the idea of the sparrow representing travel and all the hardships, journeys, and successes that surround that travel appealed to me. Further, I have a general appreciation for American Traditional tattoos and their overall aesthetics. These were done by Rich Heller at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.
Don’t quite remember when I got my feet finished up, but it was sometime within the last year and a half or so. My feet are tattooed with a sun and moon, which I drew myself about 6 years ago. The duality of the sun and moon, and various meanings that these two symbols hold are why I had them tattooed. The idea that each represents night and day, or two opposites that work together to make up a whole, are what drew me to having the designs placed on my feet. Further, it represents the two sides that I have to myself, a lighter, happy, and caring side and a darker, selfish side. I feel a person cannot fully understand themselves without acknowledging and accepting all parts of their personalities. I also gave the sun and moon, a dark, kind of macabre, look as I am a huge horror fan and have always been attracted to the darker side of things. Originally, I had them inked by Robert “Binky” Ryan (then at Body Art World in Pt. Pleasant, NJ but now Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ) in 2004. They were done in grey wash and I was happy with them for about 5 years, in which point I decided to have them colored in, and had some background added. The color and background were added by Brody Longo at Slingin’ Ink in Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ.
The next piece I got was an anchor on my inner forearm. The anchor represents all the things that drag me down in life. Across the anchor is a banner that reads “P.M.A.” the abbreviation for positive mental attitude. I feel the first step in pushing through any kind of hardship in life is to have a positive attitude, and the rest will follow. I want to say the original use of PMA was in a Bad Brains song, but I pulled it from its use in the Glassjaw song “Piano.” This tattoo is also a throwback to the band Glassjaw, as they have been my favorite band for I would have to say at least 10 years now and I have experienced just about every emotion possible while listening to their albums. So as an added bonus, the tattoo brings me back to all those memories. The tattoo was done by Rich Heller at Electric Tattoo in Bradley Beach, NJ.
Thanks to Sean for sharing all of this with us here on Tattoosday, and for patiently waiting for me to post it!
Stay tuned for part 2.....
Saturday, January 15, 2011
A Diversion: A Tattoo Across Time
Well, folks, at one point I had over fifty days of material backlogged, but I've been rationing of late, and tattoobernating a bit. I've less than seven days of posts remaining and this cold weather has everyone hiding their ink because of the cold.
So, until it heats up, check out this piece by writer Shonna Milliken Humphrey in tomorrow's New York Times.
It's a very nice essay and it is ink-related.
Read more about the author here.
So, until it heats up, check out this piece by writer Shonna Milliken Humphrey in tomorrow's New York Times.
It's a very nice essay and it is ink-related.
Read more about the author here.
A Diversion: A Tattoo Across Time
Well, folks, at one point I had over fifty days of material backlogged, but I've been rationing of late, and tattoobernating a bit. I've less than seven days of posts remaining and this cold weather has everyone hiding their ink because of the cold.
So, until it heats up, check out this piece by writer Shonna Milliken Humphrey in tomorrow's New York Times.
It's a very nice essay and it is ink-related.
Read more about the author here.
So, until it heats up, check out this piece by writer Shonna Milliken Humphrey in tomorrow's New York Times.
It's a very nice essay and it is ink-related.
Read more about the author here.
Friday, January 14, 2011
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