Wow… Check out this photo that our mutual friend Big Rick took at the recent Valley of the Sun Tattoo Expo in Meza, Arizona. That’s definitely one of the prettier backpieces I’ve seen in a while. I really like it.
Amazing Tall Ship Backpiece
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Author Archives: Shannon Larratt
ModBlog or MAKE magazine?
I’ve been debating the extent to which I want to post “how-to” information to the BME encyclopedia. For example, what is my liability if I explain to you in detail that with a little dry ice and a willing arm, you can guarantee yourself looking like my German friend here? How about if I explain how to do it with a minimum level of pain. I have such poor judgment, I’m seriously considering putting out a guide.
The truth is a virus! Information wants to be free!
Roller Girl Tattoo
I’m from a farm in Canada and maybe I’m out of touch, but when I see this tattoo, all I can imagine is the client going to the artist and saying,
"Yeah... I'm looking for a tattoo of an angel. Do you mind if she's nude and in rollerskates? Oh, and make her look like she really needs to pee. And can you make it look like a little UFO is going to land on her head? Thanks."
Sitting here in Queens, gulping down Thorazines
I love this photo of Mothragirl, Drew, and of course baby Alice. The picture is by Stacey Potter who has contributed quite a few wonderful photos to BME over the years.
Awww! You did well and got a sticker!
“I’ve been brave today”
Dave Gilstrap = God of Cutting
It is extremely rare for me to get a photo from scarification artist Dave Gillstrap and not be totally wowed. This recent work he did in Oaxaca, Mexico, is no exception. Dave has previously been mentioned here quite a bit: anchor cuttings, best scar bodysuit (see also: scarification bodysuit), and a brief scar video.
Cock and Load
I am reminded of the recent news story of the highschool teacher who blew off his hands because of a bullet “paperweight” he abused. But still, I doubt this is the fastest way to a penectomy.
“Nigga-Rican” Tattoo
The wearer explains, “[It’s] who I am — Damn, I love this thing…”. But, like I said, I’m just a farm boy from a goat dairy, and while I totally appreciate the value and legitimacy of the tattoo, it would be very hard for me to say out loud. I don’t know if that makes me a wuss, but I start Systema tomorrow, so come and tell me that in a year you bastards!
Got a low ceiling?
One of the problems when you’re suspending is ceiling height and clearances. Not only do you have your own height, but the rigging adds several feet, and ideally quite a bit more is needed… Toronto-based suspension team Technological Regression Suspensions has proposed this unique solution to suspending in, say, a basement apartment.
Stonehenge Tattoo
This is by Mendi Klein at Dreamtime Tattoo in Springfield, IL.
PS. Footage of BME at stonehenge in the original BME movie trailer.