Based on the original artwork by Robert Lawson (click the link to read the story) from Ferdinand the Bull, I really like this tattoo by Anna Banana at Evolved in Columbus, Ohio.
“He Is Very Happy”
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Healed scar handprint
Wow, in terms of healed scarifications (*it’s not totally healed — about three months old in the picture), this definitely places on my top five list… It just looks so natural. These were done by premiere scarification artist Ryan Ouellette, who’s just set up a new site at PBAscars.com that’s dedicated to his work (and of course he has a gallery on BME as well).
Great Greta Garbo Portrait
By Omar Medina at Illusion Tattoos in Inglewood, CA.
‘Shaun of the Dead’ calf sleeve
There is no “i” in team.
But there is an “i” in pie.
There is an “i” in meat pie.
And meat is an anagram of team.
This Shaun of the Dead tattoo (I almost misspelled that) is on This Charming Man and is by Ade at Temple Tatu in Brighton, UK.
Namaste
Wow, I just love this tattoo and the way it works with ThaMyz‘s body. Done by Mikal at Black and Blue in San Francisco.
Child’s Play Red Cross Tattoo
Oh, I am so stoked to be posting this tattoo. It’s the Red Cross child’s play logo, and it’s on a medical professional, done by Dustin at The Enemy Tattoo in Everett, WA. The reason I’m so stoked is that there are a lot of medical professionals that “don’t get” body modification*, either technically or experiencially, so I’m thrilled when I see things like this because I know that it’s a small step toward myself, my friends, and others having better and better experiences when we have to see a doctor. And I love the image in general.
As a point of trivia, to the best of my knowledge this is based on an “illegal” design that the Red Cross threatened to sue a t-shirt manufacturer over! The Red Cross logo is very tightly controlled by international law, and I believe the only symbol to be enshrined specifically into law.
* I want to be clear though that I don’t consider these bad or uncaring doctors when mistakes are made; they’re just inexperienced in this small realm.
Hold Fast Bubba
This gold anchor (I love the lack of black linework and the still high contrast and definition) was done by Jim Miner at the Long Beach Convention in June, 2005. I should mention that BMEshop has Jim Miner’s book.
Stunning Foot Tattoos
On Steve Truitt, left foot by Mike Giant and right foot by Tim Kern.
Chinese Portrait Tattoo
This great tattoo was done by “W” of Yao Zhan Tattoo (“Cut Waist Tattoo” — a kind of execution in China) in Bai Huai, Xiao Zhai, Xi’an, Shanxi, China.
Pentagram Torso Cutting
Actually, if I remember right (and I hope I’m not double-posting this), it’s a cutting over a branding. Great lighting too! By Solidtube (Brenno) in Italy:
