Here’s a recent hand-poked (and I tend to agree that on difficult parts of hands like fingers and palms, this is the way to go) double palm tattoo by Boff Konkerz (click here for my interview with him) that he did much earlier today in Prague. I always like tattoos that spread across multiple body parts (or even multiple bodies), so that increases my like of this piece.

When it comes to hand poked tattoos, the experience of getting them is often just as significant to a person as the tattoo itself.  With no machine, each and every prick of the needle is guided by the artist’s hand, creating a more intimate tie between the artist and the client.  This effect is magnified when one decides to hand poke themselves.  Below is Max Harris’ hand, and the butterfly/script hand poked tattoo that he gave himself.  While Max travels a lot, he is currently based out of Boston, MA.

I’ve got one more of Max’s self-done tattoos for later today, so keep an eye on ModBlog to check it out.  You won’t be disappointed.