Donna from the UK shot this nice self portrait including her nine-year old tattoo (“a lot of people have thought I was a bean or a rock at first glance; that makes me chuckle!”) — she works as a mortgage advisor and writes, “you can’t judge someone by the clothes that they wear!”
PS. She also asks — “if anyone can recommend any really good tattoo artists/piercers in the north of England (round Manchester way!) i would be very grateful!” If you have a recommendation, feel free to post it in the comments.
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That is such a beautiful self-portrait.
That is such a beautiful self-portrait.
That’s gorgeous. Beautiful texture of the feathers – and it contrasts nicely with the skin of her back.
(And the tattoo-artist reccommendation: anyone know of any in the North East [middlesbrough area]? The artist I was booked in with is moving away! Looking for delicate greyscale work.)
That’s gorgeous. Beautiful texture of the feathers – and it contrasts nicely with the skin of her back.
(And the tattoo-artist reccommendation: anyone know of any in the North East [middlesbrough area]? The artist I was booked in with is moving away! Looking for delicate greyscale work.)
beautiful!and the comment so true.it’s all ways the people
you least expect hiding mods under their clothes.
beautiful!and the comment so true.it’s all ways the people
you least expect hiding mods under their clothes.
For piercing, Holier Than Thou, in Manchester… http://www.holier-than-thou.co.uk/
For piercing, Holier Than Thou, in Manchester… http://www.holier-than-thou.co.uk/
A good artist in manchester is Laurence, of Red Sea Tattoo…www.redseatattoo.co.uk. He did all my work and I love it!
A good artist in manchester is Laurence, of Red Sea Tattoo…www.redseatattoo.co.uk. He did all my work and I love it!
or thou-art in sheffield
or thou-art in sheffield
Holier Than Thou is definitely the place to go.
Holier Than Thou is definitely the place to go.
This is so beautiful.
This is so beautiful.
Holier than Thou definately, they’re also on IAM, under that name 🙂
Holier than Thou definately, they’re also on IAM, under that name 🙂
Wow…. just wow!
Wow…. just wow!
I like this a lot!
I like this a lot!
Lovely portrait.
Saz is a great tattoist. I think he works from Cadishead. They also have a branch in Warrington
The website is
http://www.saztattoos.co.uk/
hope this helps
Lovely portrait.
Saz is a great tattoist. I think he works from Cadishead. They also have a branch in Warrington
The website is
http://www.saztattoos.co.uk/
hope this helps
I really like the wings, very good job.
crack kills.
I really like the wings, very good job.
crack kills.
The head of a penis?
The head of a penis?
One big penis. . . if thats the head, I can only IMAGINE the shaft. . .
One big penis. . . if thats the head, I can only IMAGINE the shaft. . .
Very nice.
I have a similar picture of myself actually… it’s interesting seeing the difference because I have a reverse curvature of my spine and it sticks out, whereas this one goes in.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/KakashiProwler/2007_03_03_0126editsmall.jpg
Haha, I’d like to get wings tattooed or scarred onto my back as well. =D
Very nice.
I have a similar picture of myself actually… it’s interesting seeing the difference because I have a reverse curvature of my spine and it sticks out, whereas this one goes in.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/KakashiProwler/2007_03_03_0126editsmall.jpg
Haha, I’d like to get wings tattooed or scarred onto my back as well. =D
what a beautiful photo! the detail on the wings is great, it looks like it has aged wonderfully.
what a beautiful photo! the detail on the wings is great, it looks like it has aged wonderfully.
That is such a beautiful photo. And she really does look like a bean!!
That is such a beautiful photo. And she really does look like a bean!!
at number 14: hahahaha i TOTALLY see that now!
but great photo and nice tattoo!
at number 14: hahahaha i TOTALLY see that now!
but great photo and nice tattoo!
I heard that laurence sucks, as in he is only good at a few styles, can’t draw straight lines, and is terrible at shading. His portfolio online is also pretty bad… nothing in there really grabs me as demonstrating any particular tattooing skills. One of my friends from uni went there to get some stars on her back recently… and whilst they are “alright”, it’s not the sort of place to go if you want something amazing, like those wings.
Louis Malloy, in middleton, is amazing (don’t be put off by the fact that he does David Beckhams tattoos) http://www.tattoos.co.uk/. Oh the hours I have spent drooling over his portfolio, wishing that I had loads of money! He does have a massive waiting list of like.. a year, or something, but I’m sure it is worth the wait.
also, as everyone says – holier than thou for piercing/branding/cutting/etc. That place is seriously the cleanest and most reasonabley priced studio I have ever seen.
I heard that laurence sucks, as in he is only good at a few styles, can’t draw straight lines, and is terrible at shading. His portfolio online is also pretty bad… nothing in there really grabs me as demonstrating any particular tattooing skills. One of my friends from uni went there to get some stars on her back recently… and whilst they are “alright”, it’s not the sort of place to go if you want something amazing, like those wings.
Louis Malloy, in middleton, is amazing (don’t be put off by the fact that he does David Beckhams tattoos) http://www.tattoos.co.uk/. Oh the hours I have spent drooling over his portfolio, wishing that I had loads of money! He does have a massive waiting list of like.. a year, or something, but I’m sure it is worth the wait.
also, as everyone says – holier than thou for piercing/branding/cutting/etc. That place is seriously the cleanest and most reasonabley priced studio I have ever seen.
Beautiful photo!
Beautiful photo!
C – Point of trivia about Louis Malloy — he’s sent me (as in BME) threatening letters about tattoos that he think resemble tattoos he’s done on Beckham. It’s ridiculous.
C – Point of trivia about Louis Malloy — he’s sent me (as in BME) threatening letters about tattoos that he think resemble tattoos he’s done on Beckham. It’s ridiculous.
I recommend Steve Byrne in Leeds.
I recommend Steve Byrne in Leeds.
Holier Than Thou is the place to go for piercings!
And for tattoos, Either Thou-Art (though it’s in Sheffield) or Tattoo Studio 81.
Amazing photo.
Holier Than Thou is the place to go for piercings!
And for tattoos, Either Thou-Art (though it’s in Sheffield) or Tattoo Studio 81.
Amazing photo.
If you don’t mind going to Liverpool (it’s only about an hour away), I definately recommend Bodyworks2 in Liverpool. And they’re planning on starting doing dermal anchor soon, which I’m verrry excited about! They’re guinea pig-ing on each other at the minute, apparently.
If you don’t mind going to Liverpool (it’s only about an hour away), I definately recommend Bodyworks2 in Liverpool. And they’re planning on starting doing dermal anchor soon, which I’m verrry excited about! They’re guinea pig-ing on each other at the minute, apparently.