I miss Hawaii a lot…

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

Thanks to IAM:SavageChild for sending me this combination flesh hook pull and suicide suspension out in the water off Hawaii. Credit goes to Dani, Jim, and Kelly at Paragon in Honolulu, HI.

Luke Chueh Tattoo

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

I’m actually surprised I don’t see more tattoos based on the art of Luke Chueh — this one by Tocha at Tocha Tattoo Studio in Florianopolis, Brazil is based on a painting titled (oh ha haha) “HARE CUT“. He has mountains of disturbed bunnies on his website that once the tattoo scene discovers, I suspect will start seeing a lot of skin.

Third Eye Tattoo

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

I’m trying to get something other than a cellphone picture of this tattoo by Sandra Means at The Electric Needle Room in Atwater, California… I especially like it because the look of the tattoo totally matches the rest of the wearer’s look.

Tormented Teen Poetry

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

Really, if you don’t cut it into your skin, is your angst just crying wolf?
Hope is a razed shrine — totally! — love, love, love…

BME Newsfeed for Feb 19, 2006

Posted on February 19, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-02-19: USA: Richie Tattoo Inspires American Girls [by rebekah]
2006-02-19: USA: Old-school ink [by Ebowlotus1960]
2006-02-19: WV: EDGE: Pyxie Works offers henna alternative to regular tattoos [by Ebowlotus1960]
2006-02-19: NC: Ink busters [by Ebowlotus1960]

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BME Newsfeed for Feb 18, 2006

Posted on February 18, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

2006-02-18: USA: Tattoos and piercings: What to know beforehand [by Ebowlotus1960]
2006-02-18: Australia: Tattoo woman draws apology from Jetstar [by Ebowlotus1960]

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Great photos, great artist

Posted on February 18, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

Thank you to the very (multi) talented Christiane from Pinpoint Piercing in Oslo, Norway. In addition to the obvious piercings, check out his 3D-art implant work and her scarification project.

“Lost in the Moment”

Posted on February 18, 2006 by Shannon Larratt

This great knee suspension tattoo flash is by Vicky at Resonance Tattoo at Center Moriches, Long Island NY. I’m sure it won’t surprise you that I’ve already asked her if she’d be willing to contribute some art for a BME shirt!