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Tag: Tattoos

  • Bach Fan Tattoo

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    Shannon Larratt

    So I discovered recently that sometimes people get music tattoos that aren’t the HIM logo or something Slipknot related! Anji from High Priestess in Eugene, OR sent this one in;

    “She’s a musician, she plays classical music, and she loves Bach. So we did an exact copy of his signature on her. The ink is black mixed down with a little brown, so as it heals it will look warm, like olde timey calligraphy ink. I really like this tattoo — sometimes the little stuff is my favorite.”

    I agree, and I really like the subtle touch of mixing brown in with the black ink.

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  • Alison

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Alison says that her chest piece, which she now wanted to share publicly, is by White Trash Matt, Glem Burnie, MD, her back tattoo is by Blake at Tribal tattoo, Crofton, MD, and her suspension scars are thanks to Ryan And Mason. Continue on for a second photo by her friend John.

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  • Well Hung and Metallic

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    Shannon Larratt

    This customer of Anj’s, a regular at High Priestess in Eugene, OR, now has a big pierced cock that hangs below his knee — “He has a PA, and he wanted his cock to have a pierced head, just like his ‘real’ one does.”

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  • Filia Caedus: Daughter Slaughter

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    Shannon Larratt

    Sean sent me this picture of a tattoo he got for the joke band he’s in with his two best friends — “Daughter Slaughter” (which they translate into Latin as “Filia Caedus Caedes”). Anyway, the reason I’m posting it is the photo got me thinking that there are some modifications that force an inherently humorous moment a la the left half of the picture. Guiche piercing is up there as well… Especially for piercers that make their clients get on all fours on the bench.

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  • “Game of Life” Tattoo Update

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    Shannon Larratt

    You probably remember that about a month before I lost the ability to post here directly Nicole sent in some great shots of the outline of her “Game of Life” chestpiece tattoo by Chat Whitson at Art and Soul (warning: link has loud music) in Kalamazoo. He’s had a chance to fill it, and, as expected, it looks quite amazing. There are a couple of closeups after the break.

    PS. Thanks to Roo for helping get the images for this entry!

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