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  • Behind the Lines

    Written by

    Rob

    Two weeks ago we took a look at a couple of pieces by Magnutze.  Today we get to take a look at the man behind those incredible abstract tattoos.  Sometimes people can forget that the artists behind the artwork are just the same as everyone else.  Their passion to modify themselves is often overlooked by their own artistic accomplishments, which is a shame because a lot of them have some fantastic pieces.  For example…

    I love the look of the tattoos on his face, as they don’t fit into any conventional design.  With a lot of his artwork falling into the abstract column, it should come as no surprise that he has the style on him as well.  The artist is Chandler Barnes from Fur Immer in Berlin

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Written by

    Rob

    Even though the real Thanksgiving was last month, it is the big day in the States, with the football, the parades, and the food.  Oh yes.  The food.  Now whether you’re eating turkey, turducken, turturkeykey, tofurkey, or some other variation, if you’re sitting down with loved ones for a feast you can pretty much expect a food coma later on today.  Of course the holiday isn’t just about food.  It’s an interesting holiday as it means so many different things to many different people.  To some it is viewed in the traditional sense, with the celebration of the harvest, and the coming of winter.  To others it is a day much like Remembrance day where thanks is given to the women and men who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  And for some, it’s a day to enjoy with family and loved ones.  No matter what your reasons for celebrating today are, enjoy yourselves, and if you are out partying late into the evening, remember to be responsible.

    Now I tried to find some kind of Thanksgiving related tattoo, but unfortunately turkey tattoos aren’t as popular as one would believe.  In all seriousness, BME is thankful for all of its wonderful members who continue to submit their photographs, stories, and videos to share with the community.

    For example, we’re thankful that Sonja from Punktum Tattoo in Germany continues to send in such beautiful geometric designs.

    So what are you thankful for today?

  • I’ve started so I’ll finish

    Written by

    Rob

    Growing up in my house we had a number of board games.  One in particular I remember was a game called Mastermind.  The game itself was fairly straight forward, and it involved guessing a sequence of colored pegs in a given number of rounds.  What always struck me as odd was the game’s box.  On the cover was an older gentleman with a beard sitting before a mirrored table with a woman standing behind him.  It probably was intended to evoke some form of James Bond villain scenario.  So seeing this picture of the lovely IAM: Jea made me think of that old game.  I’m sure some will argue but as awesome as dudes with beards are, I’d rather have Jea sitting across the table from me than some golden gun wielding nemesis.  What about you?

  • Welcome to BME

    Written by

    Rob

    According to the description attached to this photo, Toino has been working on his tattoos non-stop for the past three years.  After getting work done by Richard Van Pelt, Stefano Negro and Hohepa Goebel, Toino has decided to sign up to BME to become a member of the community.

    Let’s give him a nice warm welcome.

  • I Heart You

    Written by

    Rob

    Oh young love.  Where every moment feels like the first, and the last.  Every feeling is magnified a thousandfold, and your heart feels like it could beat out of your chest.  Where you take your heart, and offer it up to another, hoping that they do the same.  Alas, Cupid’s arrow doesn’t always hit both of his targets square in the heart, and while one person may fall head over heels in love, the other might only get a flesh wound.  So what is one to do?  Grab hold of that arrow, rip out their own heart and offer it freely, with the hope that the other person will do the same?  Or leave it buried deep within themselves, forever lodged in their chest, aching whenever they think of the one they lost.

    Tattoo by Chris from buxe voll?tattoo in Germany.

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