I am, however, a huge fan of tattoos and people who have them. I used to love Miami Ink and L.A. Ink on TLC until there were just too many stories about tribute tattoos. I cried every episode. I don't need that sort of thing, y'all; it screws up my contacts. I still love Ami James and Kat Von D though. Here they are in all their inked glory.
Here's a little sampling of Ami's art:
Now I think that psychedelic samurai guy is pretty freaky too, but let's deconstruct. (I'm borrowing that word from Privilege, who is a master. Deconstruct-er, that is. Tattooer, I doubt it.)Notice the vivid color, the intricacy of the design, the layers upon layers of detail. Then remember that this was created with a metal tool injecting tiny amounts of ink into a moving, soft, pliable, rounded canvas. Amazing.
No wonder that every tattoo is not the work of art that is showcased on Miami Ink and L.A. Ink. Here are a few examples for your entertainment:
17 comments:
Hey Sweetie,
Many "thanks" for that post. I think I will have nightmares tonight. I'm with Mr. Lipstick.
Mommy Lipstick
Its reverse in our family, my husband has several. I used to watch the shows, more for the characters than the tatoos. Thankfully my hubs tatoos can be covered, my parents after 8 years still don;t know about them. Now I have to find him a swim shirt so he can hang out with the family this summer...
Thanks for the laugh this morning. The Lacoste one made me giggle. I mean seriously?!?!?!?!?!
Some people should just tattoo "bad decision" on themselves already and get to the point!
Tattoos are the worst! I'm with Mr. Lipstick and Mommy Lipstick here. Please Just Say No.
;-)
The alligator one did make me giggle.
my niece who is now 29 years old, got a tatoo a few years back. just a little discreet fish on her ankle....while i saw her over the weekend it was bandaged...i asked her if she was having it removed.
she said yes.
i asked why.
she said now that she is older she just felt tatoos were too "white trash" hmmmm
i think i'm with your hubby, as well.
but i do see the interest, but i am so glad i do not have one.
Hi! I'm new to the blogworld and I think your blog is so cute. The tattoos made me smile in the middle of an otherwise hectic workday!
Tatoos are an interesting art form, but personally I'm against permanent wearable art. I did like the bald guy though..
What amazing photos Miss Lipstick, Mr. Bald Head is just plain scary! I'm thinking it unlucky we'll be doing any 'tats' here at the Prepatorium. Just guessing.
Too funny!
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MWP has a tat! On my lower right back.. its tiny, no one can see it unless I am suited up to swim!
I couldn't disagree with you more. Not about the tattoo artist's talent but, Lord I hate tattoos. My best friend has a freakin' SLURPY on her hip bone and now she's trying to decide between the state of Florida or a frog for her other hip bone. This is an intelligent, hilarious girl that will always look trashy (at least to me) in a bathing suit.
Thanks for the thought-provoking post :)
OMG! I really want the Lacoste tat. Hehehehehe. Xoxo-BLC
NICE pics! I got one tatt about 9 years ago, (I was sober too!) & I thought that'd be it. They say once you get one you're hooked.
Over the years I considered 1 or 2 more, but didn't put much thought into it. Needless to say, last year I got 3. I think I'm done now, but I've said that before- I just don't want to become a circus freak. ;^)~
MOST are hidden, 1 not so much. Small & tasteful- at least I think so. I think they look pretty cool now. In 20 years, probably not so much. :~}
HAHA! That Lacoste cracks me up! How hilarious!
Hubby has two from his teen years that he regrets and has forbidden me from getting any also. I know what I would want to get and I hope in the next year or so I can talk him into it. I'm also trying to talk him into getting one for the kids.
I have a tiny tat on my shoulder blade which I got the morning after I finished pledging my sorority. Yes, I know, tats don't normally go with sororities. *shrug*
Anywho, since moving to California, I feel like I should get another. There are so many talented artists out here. My un-tattooed hubby also wants to get one. I think he feels rather naked when we hit the beach!
that hello kitty on the forehead is scary...
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