They’re both family traditions!
By Dave, Ultimate Arts Tattoo, Madison, WI.
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Whiskey and Ginger..
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Can you tell what it is yet?
Ever since I was little I joked about getting my birthmarks numbered–that I was one big connect-the-dots tattoo that made a “me”.
This tattoo is part of “The Stalking and Murdering of a Childhood Giraffe Project” (full explanation of the art project is HERE.) It’s an extremely visible invisible tattoo and Dave C. Wallin (Tattoo Culture, Williamsburg, NY – more) did an AMAZING job considering how small the numbers had to be. Pretty sure I’m not the first person in the universe to come up with this idea (ROO: Nope, you may have been the first though!), but I’ve yet to see another connect-the-dots tattoo.
The design was based on a really geometric giraffe drawing I once saw (if anyone can find the name of the original artist I would be super appreciative!), but I modified it to have spots and be even more box-like. I love this tattoo so much.. which makes it hard to walk down the street without staring at my own calf.
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If you’re wondering what the scrapes on her leg are from, she fell off a step tool and caught it on a printing press on the way down. Bless.
DivX download link for BME members: Extreme2 or Full members
Photos by dollomite and many thanks to Brandon for the red-hot tip!
I’M HERE WITH THE SAVIOUR!
And a pair of furry dice..
By Lucco, Squamificio Tattoo, Parma, Northern Italy.
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Banana Beer.
Sweet bananas by Daniel Novais, Rio de Janeiro.
Beer love by Joy Rumore (more), Twelve 28 Tattoo, Brooklyn, New York.
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Feel the love!
Ask her first though, it’s only polite..
Chest and hip-piece by Brady, Empora Tattoo (autoplayer), Nashville, TN.
For no particular reason I thought I’d mention this, this, this and this, just fo’ fun, yo.
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Sex is Brill!
We all love sex, right? But judging by the following tattoos we all express that love in different ways..
Fuck Slut – Manuel Huizar, Sadofilia, La Paz – If that rings a bell it’s because it what once the home of BMEzine, and Manuel was behind Phil’s toes (1, 2, 3).
Blow Jobs – Sjard, Kartell Tattoo Studio, Hessen, Frankfurt.
As for the last tattoo..
“I got this tattoo because I wanted something that would always make me smile. I’ve never had anyone say they were offended by it, mostly people just giggle and say how awesome it is [because it is] the only thing I regret is not getting a few curly lines to really tramp it up properly. But at least this way it’s kind of subtle.”
No offence to the owner of the tattoo above (yes, that one), but I’m not sure I understand the message “behind” the tattoo or the text submitted along with it – If I’m missing the humour please let me know!
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A secret message, from my back!
On the right is an Oscar Wilde quote by Sam at The Tattoo Co., Las Cruces, New Mexico. On the left is Briana‘s tattoo of Pennhurst State School and Hospital (now abandoned)..
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Solid Skin Removal
By Brenno (more), BODYFACTORY, Trieste, Italy.
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Holding things together.
I really enjoy tattoos with a positive message, and this piece on Anna (more) is no exception!
Click through for another shot.
By Brandon, The Missing Piece Tattoo, Spokane, Washington.
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Barbie Boy!
I love the contrast between this Black Angel tattoo (based on a song from The Cult’s album, Love) and the Barbie logo (remember?) on his belly..
Black Angel by Karin, Inkstitution, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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