Jenn's Ink Celebrates a Seventies Vibe

On a day that found me unsuccessful with inkspotting the 5th Avenue Festival in Bay Ridge, Fate walked me past Jenn, sitting outside a laundromat a block away from my home.

She happily shared the work on her upper left arm:

These stunning colors encircled her biceps.

She said this piece, inked by Jared Stomber at Kustom Kulture Ink in Baldwin, New York, is an "ode to 1970's fashion". This is one area of interest to her that moves her artistically and she wanted to express it through body art.

Fictional character Rhoda Morgenstern (from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and spin off Rhoda) was among the cultural icons that inspired the design.

The inner part of Jenn's arm also features artwork that recalls the animated birds from the opening sequence of The Partridge Family.

Although her birds are much more elaborate.

Thanks to Jenn for sharing this amazing tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

Face Tattoos

With so many areas of the body to choose from, one might wonder why anybody would actually do the unthinkable and get a face tattoo.

Different strokes for different folks is what somebody once said, however i think facial tattoo are directly related to lack of adolescent hugs.

Mike Tyson tribal famous face tattoo.

Man with complete face and neck design.

Skull with piercings.

Colorful completely covered.

Superhero idea.

Dozens of tiny stars facial.

Tribal half.

Tattoo Choices - How to Choose a Tattoo

The choice of tattoo is very important. Here are three ways to choose how to tattoo the right way.

Nature - As the ink on your personality, this is a great choice. If you are outgoing and want to reflect that in ink, then you can choose a strong bold design that speaks strongly to the skin. If you have a relaxing, discreet, or ninja-like, then fine, but powerful design can work. Something that does not scream, but has its own strengths and work. You can keep both properties? You can choose a design that is both, or in two different versions of your show different sides.

Objectives - What you try to? What are some of the qualities you're looking for? Your selection of tattoos on your goals, or strive to be a great idea for ink.
Think of the powerful features that you want to represent and remember on a daily basis. It really is a great tool to always remember your goals, or personality traits that you want to be, and then press to achieve them.

Individuals - People who want to remember, or people who have inspired your ideal tattoo. No need to keep a straight face and name representations, but rather you can select a symbol or design that corresponds to that person. It may be for personal use only clear to you, or you can choose a clearer presentation of how the person or name.

Chest Tattoos

Chest tattoos are becoming increasingly popular among both men and women alike, and some of the most common tattoo designs we've seen are flowers, hearts, birds and stars among other cosmic artwork.

This photo gallery displays some exceptionally nice chest tattoos which might help you decide on a style for your own personal design. Enjoy the pics.

roses.

Birds and snake.

Cross and birds.

Dragon flower and flames design.

Queen of pain artwork.

Love and hate with eagle.

Lisa's Guardian Angel

I met Lisa recently on the subway platform at West 4th Street.

She had this cool tattoo on her right forearm:

The tattoo, which took four hours to complete, is Lisa's guardian angel.

Lisa told me that this is a representation of her guardian angel, a "spiritual guide," although she emphasized that she's not religious.

She had the basic idea for the tattoo and took it to Scott Campbell at Saved Tattoo in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She pointed out that she absolutely loves the work he did with the shading in the tattoo:

Work from Saved has appeared previously on Tattoosday here. This, however, is the first work we've seen by Scott Campbell in our travels.

Thanks to Lisa for sharing her angelic tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!

A Father's Day Bonus: Janet Spots Ink on the Subway

Last month, my friend Janet (whose ink was featured on Tattoosday here) sent me the following photo:

 Janet reports:

"I took this pic in the 1 train, 23rd Street downtown subway station. The guy was *lovely* and looked like a big construction worker. His name is James, and so is his son's, pictured."

I figured this would be a nice father's day bonus.

Katie Carries Her Father's Heart (and Her Mom's and Brother's, Too)

As a tribute to dads today on Father's Day, here's a tattoo from earlier in the week:

This tattoo, on the upper left side of Katie's back, is more of a family tribute, than just a father's honor, but her dad did have a hand in the design.

The words are from the last line of an e.e. cummings poem, "i carry your heart with me":

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
i fear
no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)

The three hearts were drawn by Katie's mother, father, and brother. As she sees it, she is always carrying their hearts with her at all times.

It's a nice tribute to her family.

This is one of three tattoos that Katie has. The font used is designed to look similar to cummings' typewriter-style of print.

The artist was Cash at Addicted to Ink in White Plains, New York. Work from Addicted to Ink has appeared previously on Tattoosday here.

Thanks to Katie for sharing her tattoo with us here on Tattoosday!