XML geeks may enjoy the philosophical nuances in this tattoo that Julie got herself as a present at Eternal Tattoo in Fresno, CA, for her 18th birthday.
XML geeks may enjoy the philosophical nuances in this tattoo that Julie got herself as a present at Eternal Tattoo in Fresno, CA, for her 18th birthday.
These gorgeous tattoos on the other hand will likely not be in line for removal any time soon. I just love all the heavy-on-geometry dotwork I’m seeing these days (for some reason, much of it out of French-speaking nations). These pieces are by Asn (Alexis Calvie) in Saint-Raphael, France. Continue reading for more pictures, or check this weekend’s BME update for even more.
Have I mentioned that the entry below this one contains some very intelligent discussion of tattoo removal and tattoo cover-up options?
I’ve just posted a really engrossing interview with Allen Falkner about fifteen years at the forefront of suspension, reflections on selling his long-lived piercing and tattoo studio, and his new business doing tattoo removal. Also included is a repost of an audio interview from 2000. Click through to check out the interview, and please come back to comment.
Travis in the blood…
You’ll have to look quite carefully to see the accent marks in this eight piece microdermal project by Adam at Psycho City Tattoo in Lancaster, CA.
iam:Dark Freak (portrait by Monika Jung)
I thought I’d never see transdermal implants again, what with the insane popularity of microdermals, but while Emilio Gonzalez (Mithos Tattoo, Venezuela) was working in Costa Rica this February he did this set of jawline spikes. Click through for a second photo.
iam:eureeka‘s autopsy scar tattoo
I think this one is pretty easy, although there’s a subtle nuance to it.
Before the comments start, I should add, as you can see from the left photo, that the individual had already done half, likes it, and is very aware of the consequences and issues involved. As a point of trivia, for most people, the “stump” is extremely sensitive, and erections are much harder afterwards, so in general terms even though this is a removal procedure it is most definitely also a sex-positive procedure.