Tattoos

[mixmaster7_91]

No idea about the white ink, he said its possible.
He had japanese stuff on both of his arms which he got in his early twenties and didn't like anymore. So he got this completey covered to start from scratch.

My artist had some parts of his arms blacked out to cover up stuff he didn't like, but he just left them black. Never knew you could put white ink over it. Sounds like a pretty good idea if it works though. Do you think you can grab some photos the next time you're there? I'm really intrigued...

[Matis]

Tattooing with white ink over black will just brighten the black or mash up. I mean you can do it but it wont look like "pure" white.
Friend wanted to add something white over his black rib tattoo: it didnt work so he extended the black tattoo and left out few lines that he covered with white later.
The problem with white tattoos is discoloration, it can turn yellowish on some people. They use it to fade out black tattoos before cover ups.

[bestial]

This sounds awesome T ! I had some correspondence with Guy when he was i Thailand a couple of months ago, trying to book something in Berlin this summer. Unfortunately my Berlin-trip got fucked up so now I can't do it, a real bummer.

Looking forward to see the piece he did on you!

[interest1]

fuck, I'm doomed...

Well, look at it this way, A: it's one less pair of trousers you'll be adding to your stable of Yohji.


Be it clothing, architecture, furniture, even music – I've always felt that what isn't added is equally important as what is.
I love the way use of negative space in this tat gives it as much impact as the actual ink. Balance, perfected.

[sshum88]

I had a chance to see Shige's work up close at a tattoo convention a couple of years ago. His work is really amazing and some of his imagery can be seen in his book, which I think is available off his website.

Anyone familiar with Yellow Blaze? Shige's work is pretty amazing. Different style than Filip's work but another unique touch on Japanese.

http://www.yellowblaze.net/shige/gal...omp/index.html

[nadir]

My first tattoo

Love the simplicity and geometry!

[chomeo]

Well, look at it this way, A: it's one less pair of trousers you'll be adding to your stable of Yohji.


Be it clothing, architecture, furniture, even music – I've always felt that what isn't added is equally important as what is.
I love the way use of negative space in this tat gives it as much impact as the actual ink. Balance, perfected.

this is great! I'm never into tattoo but this is a great since you can give the girls some clothes later if you get bore.

something like one of those traditional Vietnamese free flowing dresses.

[arc]

Love the simplicity and geometry!

Thank you

[AKA*NYC]

i really enjoyed this first part of a documentary on dan santoro of smith street:

http://smithstreettattoo.com/blog/

[graydot]

kind of gimmicky but interesting nonetheless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3qv2dSXQXk

[TheNotoriousT]

This is very nice, 30 minutes about the NYC tatoo scene with great interviews (Thomas Hooper etc.)!

http://vimeo.com/26408418

[mrbeuys]

^wonderful. Very eloquent and great insight into the mind of one of my favourite tattoo artists (TH that is)

[TheNotoriousT]

^wonderful. Very eloquent and great insight into the mind of one of my favourite tattoo artists (TH that is)

Indeed and what a nice and deep person he seems to be.

[Faust]

I want two new tattoos. And a new couch, and a bicycle and two repaints my wall. Midlife crisis?

[AKA*NYC]

I want two new tattoos. And a new couch, and a bicycle and two repaints my wall. Midlife crisis?

nah all this sounds reasonable enough. if you wanted 22 new tattoos and a harley then yes.