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Tag: Tattoos

  • Dog Tattoos

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    So in something that I suspect could generate a bit of a furor, Craig Driscoll, a great Canadian tattooist working in Edmonton (and elsewhere) took his puppy Chico in to the vet, had him sedated, and tattooed him. Now, before you go calling the Edmonton Humane Society and telling them to raid DragonFX or something (where he was guest-spotting at the time of this entry), realize that dogs get tattooed all the time and it’s perfectly legal — and as Craig points out, it’s not as bad as cutting the tails off boxers and Rottweilers (or cutting the foreskin off baby humans I guess).

    That said, if you’ve got an opinion on the matter, here’s his comment forum. Personally while I’ve got enormous respect for Craig’s artwork, and I’m sure that he loves his dog, I’m really not down with tattooing animals myself.

  • Sweet!

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    I just got this from Matt Bruce who’s currently doing a guest spot over at Wingnut in Minnesota (who are all great BME contributors), and I just had to share it here:

    This guy walked into the shop asking if we do cover ups, I say “of course,” and then he tells me I’m gonna laugh at the placement. I said “I doubt it,” but boy was I wrong!

    As he takes off his hat, he reveals a large horrible forehead tattoo that reads “DUDE”. I just stood there amazed and said, “I gotta get my camera.” Apparently he was mouthing off at a party, passed out and woke up with this masterpiece. So I guess the urban legend is true… I am amazed he didn’t wake up in the middle of it.

    He wanted to originally cover it up with the Miami Dolphins logo (apparently he doesn’t learn). He doesn’t want to pay the quote he got for removal for it, so he is gonna get a bit of light branding to lighten it up so it will be easier to cover. I can’t imagine why he just wont suck it up and pay for the removal but I guess this guy isn’t known for his good choices.

  • Start of a Guarani Tattoo Resurgence?

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    Shannon Larratt

    I just got this picture and email. I think maybe it is a sign that at least in little ways the world is becoming a better place, even if just one person at a time?

    This is me at Mahatma Tattoo studio, Rio de Janeiro-Brazil. This facial tattoo represents my Guarani heritage.

    I’d read that Maori tattoos were making a comeback among current generations in New Zealand, so I asked Robson whether his tattoo was part of a larger trend or not.

    No man, only me, I guess. All the guys were doing facial old school daggers or something... We do have a lot of people of indigenous descent here in Brazil, but the media doesn't show anything about our culture.

    These kids that are like, five, ten, fourteen years old, they stop me and ask "wow! are you an indian?" and I reply, "sure, just like you!" Most people here, especially in Rio, are a mix of Portuguese, Indian, and Black... and the Indian side I think is pretty cool.

  • Tattoo commentary

    Written by

    Shannon Larratt

    Tattoos are — when they’re done right, in my opinion — an integral part of people’s lives, and have a meaning that’s tied to their self-chosen destiny.

    [This is] a tattoo in the honor of an album I heard a few years ago, called "The Ugly Organ." I took the album art, in this case, the jagged piano design, and pretty much photocopied it. The design credits go to Cursive. The album changed the way I heard music, and more importantly, changed the way I write music.

    I now run a record label, play in several bands and just released my tenth album. None of this would have been possible if I hadn't had heard "The Ugly Organ." The combination of dischord and cacophony along with melody and tender moments struck me in a special way. The lyrics, predominantly about the paradox that successful writers constantly must seek out pain in order to write about to continue to be successful writers, was a concept that I had been battling myself before I had heard the album.

    I devoted about 14 inches of my chest to this album, this work of art. It took about 5 hours, with four breaks, and the Subway I ate afterwards was the best in my life, if for no reason than I was no longer being tattooed across my chest. Those with chest work understand the pain, I'm sure. But, It was totally worth it. Tattooed by Matt at Evolved.

    - Evan

  • What’s cooler than being cool?

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    Shannon Larratt

    Friends don’t let friends choose their own nicknames.

    [LINK via IAM:Mikesch.]

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